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SUMMARY:The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
DESCRIPTION:Based on the classic Christmas book\, this nostalgic and funny tale tells of how a Christmas pageant that could be the WORST becomes the best when the Herdman kids\, possibly the worst kids in the world\, join the cast. Directed by Francesca Stokes. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: December 1\, 2\, 8\, 9 @ 7:30 pm/ December 3 & 10 at 2:00 pm \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \n“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com\n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/the-best-christmas-pageant-ever/2023-12-08/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Auditions: And Then There Were None
DESCRIPTION:In this classic Agatha Christie mystery\, 10 strangers are summoned to a remote island and accused of misdeeds. When the weather cuts them off from the mainland and one by one\, the guests are killed in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme. They must find the killer if they hope to survive. \nOpen auditions for And Then There Were None\, directed by Cynthia Ross and stage managed by Kelley Blessing will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nTuesday January 2  from 7pm to 9pm\nWednesday January 3 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nCallbacks (if needed) will be Thursday January 4 from 7pm to 9 pm (by invitation only)\n\nActors will be asked to read from sides during the auditions. (see audition sides linked below) \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: February 16\, 17\, 23\, 24 @ 7:30 pm/ February 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm \n  \nAll actors 18+ of any background are invited to audition. \nWe will not be using British accents for this production. We DO want to hear clear\, strong diction!  \nQuestions? Contact attwn@whatconj.org \nRehearsals \nRead Thru – Sunday\, January 7\, 1:00 pm \nClick here for the rehearsal schedule  \n\nRehearsals are 7:00 – 9:30 pm during weekdays and Sundays 1PM – 3:30PM.\nYou will not necessarily be called for every rehearsal.\nSchedule is also subject to change.\n\nPlease list all conflicts between auditions and the production dates on your audition form. \n  \nCharacter Descriptions: \nWargrave – 50-70 – A recently retired Judge who quickly re-assumes this role on the island\, holding impromptu “court cases” after nearly every murder. He is obsessed with justice\, and also with death. \nMiss Brent – 40-60 – A religious woman certain of her own righteousness\, she is convinced also of everyone else’s sinfulness. Long before coming to the island\, Emily Brent fired and kicked out of her house a woman named Beatrice Taylor because Beatrice had gotten pregnant out of wedlock. \nVera – 25-35 – A schoolteacher who is invited to Soldier Island as a secretary. She is very practical and careful\, but she is also a romantic. \nLombard – 30-40 – Lombard was hired by Owens to come to Soldier Island and watch out for any trouble. He is a very resourceful and creative man who used to be a soldier in Africa. \nArmstrong – 40-50 – A successful doctor who comes to Soldier Island because he is told that Ms. Owen is sick. He is very preoccupied with maintaining his reputation\, and hence his success. At the same time\, he is a very gullible man. \nBlore – 40-60 – An ex-police inspector who is tricked into coming to the island when he is told that he is supposed to protect Mrs. Owen’s jewels from a thief. Blore is practical and careful\, but he has very little imagination. \nMacKenzie -55-70 – A general in World War I\, he is the oldest guest on the island and is suspected of intentionally sending a lieutenant\, Arthur Richmond\, to his death. Macarthur’s guilty conscience has always left him with an empty feeling. His wife also died soon after the war and he has been lonely and weary since then. \nMrs. Rogers  – 40’s – Mr. Rogers’s wife\, Ethel cooks all the meals on the island and does the housekeeping. Ethel looks constantly frightened\, and this seems to relate to her sense of guilt. \nMarston – 20-30 – This wealthy\, daredevil of a young man is first heard about zipping down the road in his fancy car. He feels no remorse and is a man with basically no morals. \nNarracot – 30’s – A man from the mainland who ferries the boat to Soldier Island. \nRogers – 40’s – The butler on Soldier Island\, Mr. Rogers is a dedicated and professional servant. He always brings the drinks and food on time and is always polite and deferential. \n  \nAudition Sides (click title to download) \nVera   Side 1\, Side2\nLombard   Side 1\, Side 3\nWargrave   Side 1\, Side 3\nArmstr0ng   Side 1\, Side 5\nMacKenzie   Side 1\, Side 3\nNarracot   Side 4\, Side 1\nMr. Rogers   Side 4\, Side 1\nMrs. Rogers   Side 4\, Side 1\nBlore   Side 1\, Side 5\nBrent   Side 1\, Side 2\nMarston   Side 1\, Side 3 \n“And Then There Were None” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/attwn/2024-01-02/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Deadly Dessert Championship
DESCRIPTION:Deadly Dessert Championship is an original murder mystery\, written by local award-winning playwright and author\, Allyssa Hynes. This production is West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual dinner theatre fundraising event. \n  \nSummary \nIn Deadly Dessert Championship\, a new reality TV baking show is underway and the competition is killer. When a judge is murdered\, what’s said off-camera is just as important as what is said on screen. Who would be willing to kill to win? \nThis lighthearted murder mystery dinner show combines scripted scenes with moments of improv where actors will talk with guests in character. \nAt auditions\, actors will read from sides and participate in improv exercises. \n  \nAudition Date & Times \n\nTuesday\, January 16\, 2024  from 7pm – 9pm\nWednesday\, January 17\, 2024 from 7pm – 9pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: March 22 & 23\, 2024 \nRehearsals Begin: January 2024\, exact schedule TBD \nFor questions\, contact whatmm@whatconj.org \n  \nActors over the age of 18 are invited to come to auditions where they can read from character sides and show off their improv skills.  \nThere is great flexibility for gender and age in casting for most of the suspects. \nAudition Sides (click title to download) \n\nSide 1\nSide 2\n\n  \nCharacters \nCora / Nigel – a kindly judge who has a secret about why she’s such a good investigator (M/F) \nRiley – the hip host of the reality baking show willing to film the investigation for ratings (M/F) \nJeffrey – the meanspirited judge who delights in ridiculing others (M) \nSonny / Sofie – excitable nephew/niece of the sponsor of the show\, desperate for airtime and to promote the show (M/F) \nTom / Tammy – an insecure chef who keeps trying out catchphrases (M/F) \nMegan / Mikey – an animal lover who would prefer to bake for puppies (M/F) \nGwen / Damien – a competitive and angry baker who likes making scary treats (M/F) \nIvy / Ivan – a model who cares more about how things look than how they taste (M/F) \nCandy / Kale – loud\, passionate baker (M/F) \n  \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/mm2024/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Storage Day Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo to organize our storage space! Volunteers are needed to assist with building shelves\, cleaning\, and organizing. Due to building security\, you must sign up in advance. Ages 16 and older only.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-storage-day-clean-up/
LOCATION:570 Elm Street\, Kearny\, 570 Elm Street\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Disaster! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:WHATCo’s Mainstage season musical is Disaster!\,  a new musical homage to the 1970’s disaster film genre featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the decade. “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” “Sky High\,” “I Am Woman\,” and “Hot Stuff” are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and SiriusXM Broadway host\, Seth Rudetsky\, and Jack Plotnick. \nIt’s 1979\, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star\, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins\, a disaster expert\, a feminist reporter\, an older couple with a secret\, a pair of young guys who are looking for ladies\, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters\, such as earthquakes\, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day\, everyone struggles to survive and\, quite possibly\, repair the love that they’ve lost… or at least escape the killer rats. \nOpen auditions for Disaster!\, directed by Jessa Blackthorne\, with musical direction by Scott Burzynski\, choreography by Bong Dizon\, and stage management by Athena Nakrosis will be held as follows: \n  \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nSaturday\, January 27\, 2024  from 2pm – 5pm\nSunday\, January 28\, 2024 from 7pm – 10 pm\nCallbacks will be Monday\, January 29\, 2024 from 7pm to 10 pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: April 26\, 27 and May 2\, 3\, 4 @ 7:30 pm/ April 28 @ 2:00 pm \nRehearsals Begin: February 2024\, exact schedule TBD \n*Please prepare 32 bars of a 70s Pop song. Please bring music in the correct key\, an accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to dance* \nActors will be asked to read from the provided sides. \nAll types welcome! See character descriptions below. \nQuestions? Contact disaster@whatconj.org \nPlease list all conflicts between auditions and the production dates on your audition form. \n  \nCharacter Descriptions: \nChad\nA handsome and winning man. Pretends to be a player\, but is really still heartbroken over the loss of his first love. Tenor with a great rock and pop voice.\nAge: 25 to 40\nVocal range top: B4 \nScott\nGoofy guy. A nerd who wants to be cool. Tenor with a sweet voice.\nAge: 25 to 40\nVocal range top: B4 \nTed\nA disaster expert. Non-emotional. Dry. A serious\, professorial type. Baritone.\nAge: 35 to 50\nVocal range top: Pop voice to a G4. Mix to a B4. \nMarianne  \nAn attractive and focused journalist. Insecure underneath it all. Great\, high pop belt.\nAge: 25 to 40\nVocal range top: F#5  (sustained) \nTony\nA very unscrupulous but attractive and (sometimes) charming middle-aged schemer.\nAge: 35 to 50\nVocal range top: Ab4 \nJackie\nAn aging but still sexy showgirl and now lounge singer. Dumb but honest. Goldie Hawn-esque. Pop belt.\nAge: 32 to 42\nVocal range top: D5 \nBen / Lisa\nSmart boy and girl twins played by the same actor. Honest and direct. Jackie’s son and daughter. Amazing pop voice. Belt to a high D.\nAge: 10 to 13 (but open to adult actors to play 10-13 as well)\nVocal range top: D5 \nSister Mary Downy\nAwkward\, judgmental nun with a gambling addiction. Great pop/gospel high belt. Has to sustain a high Ab! Soprano. Guitar ability a plus but not required.\nAge: 30 to 50\nVocal range top: B5 \nShirley\nMaury’s wife. Lovable and jolly Jewish woman. Tap Dancing a plus. Great comedic actress.\nAge: 50 to 65\nVocal range top: B4 \nMaury\nLovable and jolly. Shirley’s dedicated husband.  Pop voice.\nAge: 50 to 65\nVocal range top: G4 \nLevora Verona\nA flamboyant and glamorous faded disco diva. Pushy and sassy but in love with her sweet dog. Great gospel/pop voice. High belt to an E\, soprano/gospel notes above that.\nAge: 30 to 50\nVocal range top: E5 \nEnsemble\nAble to play various glamorous party guests/character roles. Great comedic chops\, good dance ability and great voices needed.\nAges: 25+ \n  \nSIDE LIST: \nSide 1 (Chad\, Scott\, Young Woman 1\, Young Woman 2) \nSide 2 (Chad\, Marianne) \nSide 3 (Scott\, Shirley) \nSide 4 (Ted\, Tony) \nSide 5 (Ted\, Jackie) \nSide 6 (Marianne\, Tony) \nSide 7 (Marianne\, Shirley\, Maury) \nSide 8 (Ben/Lisa\, Jackie\, Tony) \nSide 9 (Sister\, Shirley) \nSide 10 (Shirley\, Maury\, Sister) \nSide 11 (Sister\, Levora) \nSide 12 (Group Scene) \n  \nDISASTER! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/disasterauditions/2024-01-27/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:And Then There Were None
DESCRIPTION:The second half of the Main Stage season begins with And Then There Were None. This classic thriller tells the story of 10 strangers who are summoned to a remote island and accused of misdeeds. When the weather cuts them off from the mainland one by one\, the guests are killed in accordance with a sinister nursery rhyme. They must find the killer if they hope to survive.  Directed by Cynthia Ross\, Stage Management by Jasmine Viera. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: February 16\, 17\, 23\, 24 @ 7:30 pm/ February 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door. \nAdvisory Information: \nContent Warning: this production contains themes of death\, grief\, and guilt. It also contains references to and depictions of murder\, manslaughter\, and suicide by hanging. \nSensory Warning: this production utilizes recorded gunshots and flashing lights. \nCAST  \n\nChristopher Tully…………………… Sir Lawrence Wargrave \nFrancesca Stokes……………………. Emily Brent \nErica Vieira……………………………… Vera Claythorne \nMatt Masiello…………………………… Philip Lombard \nDon Filicetti……………………………..  Dr. Armstrong \nJohn Jesse Jeffords………………………. William Blore \nRobert Strauch…………………..……. General Mackenzie \nDaniella Heywood…………………… Mrs. Rogers \nAndre’ Vieira……………………………. Rogers \nJonathan Rueda..…………………….. Anthony Marston & Fred Narracot \n\n  \n“And Then There Were None” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com\n\n\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/and-then-there-were-none/2024-02-16/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteer Days: West Hudson St. Patricks Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo! Celebrate West Hudson’s Deputy Grand Marshal and WhatCo Board member Gloria Spence. Float decorating from 10:00-12:00 in front of the theater at 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South. Parade steps off at 1:00 pm in Harrison\, ends at Kearny Town Hall.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteer-days-west-hudson-st-patricks-day-parade/
LOCATION:15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S\, Harrison\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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SUMMARY:Deadly Dessert Championship - Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Ars & Theater invites you save-the-date for another Murderous March and our annual murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser – “Deadly Dessert Championship”\, an original murder mystery written by Allyssa Hynes.\nWritten & Directed by: Allyssa Hynes \nStage Manager: Ash Nichols \nDate: March 22 & 23\, 2024 \nWhere: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTime: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) \nAbout the Production: \nDeadly Dessert Championship is an interactive comedy murder mystery that will also feature audience interaction. The story centers on the final contest of a baking reality show called “Dessert Decision” that turns deadly when one of the judges dies during filming.  \nTickets: $50 per person (includes three-course meal\, desserts\, coffee\, tea soda\, interactive production) \nCatering menu to be announced. Please note dietary restrictions on your reservation. \n  \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nCAST: \n“Dessert Decision” Cast & Crew\nRiley – Iman Abdul\nBecky – Jae Lynn Garcia\nSonny – Dylan Myers \nThe Judges\nJeffrey – Nelson DePasquale\nCora – Maggie Madere\nGeorge – Ed Shea \nThe Bakers\nTom – Arthur Carlson\nMegan – Emily Amadeo\nDamien – Roman Koster\nIvy – Lillian Mayo\nCandy – Lauren Proda\nJennifer – Denise Organisciak\nFrank – John Fraissinet\nKale – Joseph Jones \nIf you prefer to make your reservation by phone contact:  \nadmin@whatconj.org or call/text (201) 540-WHAT (9428) \nAll calls will be returned within 24 hours \nFor questions\, contact whatcomm@whatconj.org
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/dinnertheater2024/2024-03-22/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Auditions: One Act Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Open auditions for West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s 2024 One Acts Festival will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Time: Sunday\, April 14 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm \n    Schedule an audition time slot\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, NJ (Free parking available in the fenced lot at Jersey Street) \nPerformance Dates: May 17 and May 18 at 7:30 pm \nRehearsals: Rehearsals will tentatively be held from 6:00-10:00 pm on April 29 and 30\,  May 6\, 7\, 8\, and 9. You will not be called for every rehearsal\, final rehearsal schedule will be determined by each director. \nTech Week: May 13 – 16 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm\, final schedule to be determined. \nVirtual auditions accepted. Please send a 1 minute monologue\, your resume and your audition form to HStefanik1022@gmail.com by April 13th. \nActors will be asked to read from the provided sides. \nAll types welcome! See character descriptions below. \nQuestions? Contact Festival Director\, Holly Stefanik at oneacts@whatconj.org \n\n    Audition Sides\n\n    Audition Form\n  \nCHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS \nChoices by Constance G.J. Wagner Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina \n\nSUZANNA: (often called “Suze” – one syllable) – an attractive woman in her late 20s;\nvery urban chic/artsy in her style of dress\, hair\, and make-up.\nDEIRDRE: Suze’s mother; an equally attractive woman in her late 50s who still has\nsomething of “suburban mom” about her look but is working to change that.\n\n20 Magical Minutes of Darkness and Silence and Peace by Tara Meddaugh Directed by Frankie Perez \n\nGRACE Female (but casting can be gender flexible). A raccoon\, around 20s-50s in human years. Energetic\, social\, a mother.\nJOFFREY Male (but casting can be gender flexible). A raccoon\, around 20s-50s in human years. Wears the air of defeat\, pained\, loss\, grief; has never been great at socializing\, but especially at a loss now.\n\nWhat Happens in Pre-K\, Stays in Pre-K:  Unadulterated Classroom Conversations by Holly Stefanik Directed by Christopher Reyes \n\nMISS HAZEL: A first year teacher. Losing her mind\, but trying to be positive. Unphased by the children. Early to mid 20’s.\nLUCY: Doesn’t really understand what school is. Any age.\nGRAHAM: Lucas’ twin brother. Bullies Lucas. Any age.\nLUCAS: Graham’s twin brother. Bullied by Graham. Any age.\nRYAN: Basically an 80 year old in a 4 year old’s body. Any age.\nHAILEY: Basically a teenager in a 4 year old’s body. Always yelling. Any age.\nCHARLIE: Quiet and a rule follower. Any age.\n\nThe Experience by Clinton Festa Directed by Bong Dizon \n\nWIFE: A woman celebrating her anniversary.\nHUSABND: A man celebrating his anniversary.\nWAITRESS: A waitress (or waiter) who has worked at The Experience for some time.\nCUSTOMER: A longtime customer who comes to the restaurant to pick up his/her order.\n\nThe Meadow by Ryan Kaminski Directed by Steven Jon Kaplan \n\nMRS. PAGE Nervous and troubled. Heiress to her father’s fortune. Mid 40s.\nMISS HARRIS Blunt and unflustered. Private Investigator. Late 20s.\n\nGown by Robert Weibezahl Directed by Karina Munoz \n\nLYNN\, 50s\, female\nANNIE\, late 20s – early 30s\, female\nCOURTNEY\, late 20s – early 30s\, female\n\nLike Mom Used To Say by F.J Hartland Directed by Holly Stefanik \n\nDOUG\, the older brother\, tries to hide how he is truly feeling. Early 20’s to mid 40’s.\nROSS\, the younger brother\, sarcastic. Early 20’s to mid 40’s.\n\nBag of Bees by John Mabey Directed by Joseph Jones \n\nSAM\, Married to Alex. Any age\, any gender.\nALEX\, Married to Sam. Any age\, any gender.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/2024oneacts/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Disaster! The Musical
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Main Stage season wraps with DISASTER! \, a new musical straight from Broadway\, featuring some of the most unforgettable songs of the ’70s. “Knock on Wood\,” “Hooked on a Feeling\,” “Sky High\,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff” are just a few of the scintillating hits in this hilarious musical comedy with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and SiriusXM Broadway host\, Seth Rudetsky\, and Jack Plotnick. Directed by Jessa Blackthorne\, Musical Direction by Scott Burzynski\, and Choreography by Bong Dizon. \nIt’s 1979\, and New York’s hottest A-listers are lining up for the opening of a floating casino and discotheque. Also attending is a faded disco star\, a sexy nightclub singer with her eleven-year-old twins\, a disaster expert\, a feminist reporter\, an older couple with a secret\, a pair of young guys who are looking for ladies\, an untrustworthy businessman and a nun with a gambling addiction. What begins as a night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as the ship succumbs to multiple disasters\, such as earthquakes\, tidal waves and infernos. As the night turns into day\, everyone struggles to survive and\, quite possibly\, repair the love that they’ve lost… or at least escape the killer rats. Audiences and critics are wild for this hilarious homage to the era of bell-bottoms\, platform shoes and the hustle. \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: April  26\, 27 & May 2\, 3\, 4 @ 7:30 pm | April 28 @ 2:00 pm  **additional show added** April 27 @ 1:00 pm \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \nCAST \nFrankie Perez ………………………… Chad\nRoman Koster  ………………………. Scott\nDylan Myers ……………………………. Ted\nMaria Ruppert ………………… Marianne\nJohn Jesse Jeffords ……………….. Tony\nSamantha Egge …………………….. Jackie\nMaisie Kelly ……………………… Ben/Lisa\nJessica Nelson .…… Sister Mary Downy\nMelissa Broder ……………………. Shirley\nRobert Strauch …………………….. Maury\nLily Mayo …………………… Levora Verona\nMatthew Masiello …………………… Jake \nAshley “Ash” Nichols ……….. Ensemble/US Tony\nKarina Munoz …………………..  Ensemble/US Shirley\nMaggie Madere …………………. Ensemble/US Sister Mary Downy\nAmanda Regan …………………. Ensemble\nPaula Barratta ………………….. Ensemble\nDanubia Vilar  ………………….. Ensemble\nJudy Espaillat …………………… Ensemble\nHolly Stefanik …………………… Ensemble/US Marianne\nGunnar Holmberg ……………. Ensemble\nRichard Dwyer …………………. Ensemble\nLeo Vasile …………………………. Ensemble\nJavier Woodard ……………….. Ensemble \n**US = Understudy; Understudies will perform their leading roles during the 1;00 pm matinee performance on Saturday\, April 27. \nDISASTER! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/disaster/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Twelfth Night\, or What You Will | Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater\, in association with The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) are proud to announce open auditions for their Shakespeare productions scheduled for this summer! \nTwelfth Night auditions will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: Wednesday\, May 8\, 2024 \nTime: 7:00 – 9:30 pm \nLocation: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross School) \nFree parking is available in the lot at Jersey Street. \nProduction Dates: \nJuly 10\, 17\, 24 at 7:30 pm \n(Teaneck New Theater will be performing Romeo and Juliet on August 7 ad 14 at HACPAC) \n** NOTE: Performances will be held outdoors at The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\, with encore performances of Twelfth Night scheduled in outdoor venues in West Hudson (to be announced) \n***if you are interested in auditioning but cannot make the date\, please email Matt at mmasiell2@gmail.com regarding video auditions. Any video submission must be submitted by 9:30 pm on May 8th. \n Please contact shakes@whatconj.org with questions or for additional information. \n  \nActors ages 18-80+ are invited to read from the provided sides.\nSummary \nNamed for the twelfth night after Christmas\, the end of the Christmas season\, Twelfth Night; or What You Will (directed by Matt Masiello) plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia\, a woman with her own household\, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretentious steward\, Malvolio\, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek. \nOnto this scene arrive the twins Viola and Sebastian; caught in a shipwreck\, each thinks the other has drowned. Viola disguises herself as a male page and enters Orsino’s service. Orsino sends her as his envoy to Olivia—only to have Olivia fall in love with the messenger. The play complicates\, then wonderfully untangles\, these relationships. \nCast of Characters: \n\nViola: A young woman of aristocratic birth\, and the play’s protagonist. Washed up on the shore of Illyria when her ship is wrecked in a storm\, Viola decides to make her own way in the world. She disguises herself as a young man\, calling herself “Cesario\,” and becomes a page to Duke Orsino. She ends up falling in love with Orsino—even as Olivia\, the woman Orsino is courting\, falls in love with Cesario. Thus\, Viola finds that her clever disguise has entrapped her: she cannot tell Orsino that she loves him\, and she cannot tell Olivia why she\, as Cesario\, cannot love her. Her poignant plight is the central conflict in the play.\nOrsino: A powerful nobleman in the country of Illyria. Orsino is lovesick for the beautiful Lady Olivia\, but becomes more and more fond of his handsome new page boy\, Cesario\, who is actually a woman—Viola. Orsino is a vehicle through which the play explores the absurdity of love: a supreme egotist\, Orsino mopes around complaining how heartsick he is over Olivia\, when it is clear that he is chiefly in love with the idea of being in love and enjoys making a spectacle of himself. His attraction to the ostensibly male Cesario injects sexual ambiguity into his character.\nOlivia: A wealthy\, beautiful\, and noble Illyrian lady\, Olivia is courted by Orsino and Sir Andrew Aguecheek\, but to each of them she insists that she is in mourning for her brother\, who has recently died\, and will not marry for seven years. She and Orsino are similar characters in that each seems to enjoy wallowing in his or her own misery. Viola’s arrival in the masculine guise of Cesario enables Olivia to break free of her self-indulgent melancholy. Olivia seems to have no difficulty transferring her affections from one love interest to the next\, however\, suggesting that her romantic feelings—like most emotions in the play—do not run deep.\nSebastian: Viola’s lost twin brother. When he arrives in Illyria\, traveling with Antonio\, his close friend and protector\, Sebastian discovers that many people think that they know him. Furthermore\, the beautiful Lady Olivia\, whom he has never met\, wants to marry him. Sebastian is not as well rounded a character as his sister. He seems to exist to take on the role that Viola fills while disguised as Cesario—namely\, the mate for Olivia.\nMalvolio: The straitlaced steward—or head servant—in the household of Lady Olivia. Malvolio is very efficient but also very self-righteous\, and he has a poor opinion of drinking\, singing\, and fun. His priggishness and haughty attitude earn him the enmity of Sir Toby\, Sir Andrew\, and Maria\, who play a cruel trick on him\, making him believe that Olivia is in love with him. In his fantasies about marrying his mistress\, he reveals a powerful ambition to rise above his social class.\nFeste: The clown\, or fool\, of Olivia’s household\, Feste moves between Olivia’s and Orsino’s homes. He earns his living by making pointed jokes\, singing old songs\, being generally witty\, and offering good advice cloaked under a layer of foolishness. In spite of being a professional fool\, Feste often seems the wisest character in the play.\nSir Toby: Olivia’s uncle. Olivia lets Sir Toby Belch live with her\, but she does not approve of his rowdy behavior\, practical jokes\, heavy drinking\, late-night carousing\, or friends (specifically the idiotic Sir Andrew). Sir Toby also earns the ire of Malvolio. But Sir Toby has an ally\, and eventually a mate\, in Olivia’s sharp-witted waiting-gentlewoman\, Maria. Together they bring about the triumph of chaotic spirit\, which Sir Toby embodies\, and the ruin of the controlling\, self-righteous Malvolio.\nMaria Olivia’s clever\, daring young waiting-gentlewoman. Maria is remarkably similar to her antagonist\, Malvolio\, who harbors aspirations of rising in the world through marriage. But Maria succeeds where Malvolio fails—perhaps because she is a woman\, but\, more likely\, because she is more in tune than Malvolio with the anarchic\, topsy-turvy spirit that animates the play.\nSir Andrew Aguecheek: A friend of Sir Toby’s. Sir Andrew Aguecheek attempts to court Olivia\, but he doesn’t stand a chance. He thinks that he is witty\, brave\, young\, and good at languages and dancing\, but he is actually an idiot.\nAntonio: A man who rescues Sebastian after his shipwreck. Antonio has become very fond of Sebastian\, caring for him\, accompanying him to Illyria\, and furnishing him with money—all because of a love so strong that it seems to be romantic in nature. Antonio’s attraction to Sebastian\, however\, never bears fruit. Despite the ambiguous and shifting gender roles in the play\, Twelfth Night remains a romantic comedy in which the characters are destined for marriage. In such a world\, homoerotic attraction cannot be fulfilled.\nSea Captain: A fried of Viola.\nLords attending on Orsino\nLords\, attendants\, musicians and officers \n\nTwelfth Night Audition Materials \nSide 1: Orsino\, Curio\, Valentine \nSide 2: Sir Toby\, Maria\, Sir Andrew \nSide 3: Orsino\, Viola \nSide 4: Malvolio\, Olivia\, Viola \nSide 5: Victoria\, Antonio \nSide 6: Sir Andrew\, Sir Toby\, Feste\, Malvolio \nSide 7: Olivia\, Malvolio
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/twelfthnightauditions/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:2024 One Act Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for WHATCo’s One Act Play Festival \nWhen: May 17th and 18th at 7:30 PM \nWhere: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S\, Harrison NJ\, 07029 \nTicket Price: $10 General Admission \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/one-act-play-festival/2024-05-17/
LOCATION:15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S\, Harrison\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000
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SUMMARY:REST & Relaxation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:An event to benefit the musicians of WHATCo\, Hudson County’s Award-Winning theater! \nRest & Relax with Kearny Rotary \nIn partnership with WhatCo (West Hudson Arts & Theater Company)\, facilitated by Stretch Studio. \nLocation: WHATCo\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd South\, Harrison\, NJ 07029 Suggested Donation: $15 \nDate & Time: Sunday\, May 19 from 2:00 – 4:30 pm  Register: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/west-hudson-arts-and-theater-company/6640e9281abf4b0e3967ab2b \nWhat to Wear: Dress in comfortable lounge wear\, t-shirts\, sweatshirts\, sweat / yoga pants \nWhat to Bring: Yoga or exercise mats\, throw blankets\, pillows\, cushions\, water \nWhat Not to Bring: Your phone! This is an opportunity to detach from technology for 2.5 hours \nAbout the Session: Expect to learn and actively participate in breathing and relaxation  techniques traditionally utilized in restorative yoga and yoga nidra (yogic sleep). Light stretching will take place as well as a  guided meditation to further tap into your parasympathetic nervous system. Folding chairs will be provided for those who do not bring a mat or are not able to lie on the floor. The workshop is intended for adults/young adults that are recovering from an injury\, illness\, or experience stress. Step away from everyday life and feel at ease and find peace. \nQuestions: Stretchstudioharrison@gmail.com
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/rest-relaxation-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Featured,Volunteer and Community Days
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T210000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2024 Shakespeare in the Park production Twelfth Night\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: A tale of mistaken identity leads to confusion\, trickery\, and unrequited love. This popular Shakespeare comedy promises hilarious hijinks that lead to a happy ending for all. \nProduction Dates: \nJuly 10\, 17\, and 24 @7:30 pm at HACPAC’s State Street Park \n\nVenue: Hackensack Performing Arts Center: 102 State St\, Hackensack\, NJ 07601\n\nJuly 28 @ 7:00 pm at Arlington Depot Park \n\nVenue: Arlington Depot Park: Garofalo Place between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny 07032\n\nTickets: Free Admission \n\nDirector: Matt Masiello\nStage Manager: Emily Schepker\nCostuming: Samantha Egge\, Lily Mayo\nProducer: Amanda Castro-Conroy\n\n\nCAST\n\nViola: Grace Ahlin\nOlivia: Samantha Egge\nMaria: Holly Stefanik\nSir Toby Belch: John Jesse Jeffords\nSir Andrew Aguecheek: Gunnar Holmberg\nMalvolio: Christopher Tully\nFeste: Jackie Wilberton\nOrsino: Frankie Perez\nSebastian: James Phillips\nAntonio: Joseph Jones\nCurio/ensemble: Scout Graham\nValentine/ensemble: Jenny DeCelles\nSea Captain/ensemble: Joe Turner\n1st officer/ensemble: Lillian Mayo\n2nd officer/ensemble: Melissa Ramirez
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park-twelfth-night/2024-07-10/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Kearny Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo! Join us at the Kearny Tree lighting. Volunteers are needed for caroling\, tabling\, and activity coordination! \nInterested in performing with us in the community concert? Fill out the online form here and our director will be in touch. (rehearsals required)
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-kearny-tree-lighting-2/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T220000
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SUMMARY:Love and Communication
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our first production of the 2024-25 Season! WHATCo’s River’s Edge Stage presents Love and Communication\, a staged reading of the play by New Jersey playwright James Christy Jr.\, directed by Joseph Jones. \nSummary: A young couple with conflicting points of view about how to treat their son’s autism use desperate means to do what they think is best for their child. This emotional staged reading will be followed by a “talk back” session with James Christy Jr.\, the cast\, and other advocates about the impact of autism diagnosis on families. \nProduction Dates: December 6 & 7\, 2024 @ 7:30 pm \n\nVenue: Arlington Players Club\, 12 Washington Place\, Kearny 07032\n\nTickets: $20 Adults | $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nWhat is WHATCo’s River’s Edge Stage? Our River’s Edge Stage will present thought-provoking productions selected to engage and challenge audiences by tackling cutting-edge topics and issues. Each performance will be followed by a “Talk Back” session that will invite the audience\, actors\, and production staff to participate in an insightful discussion about each piece. These productions are for mature audiences. \nCast: \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/love-and-communication/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Arlington Players Club\, 12 Washington Place\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions,River's Edge Stage
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SUMMARY:Auditions | Original Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:Class of ’05\, a Killer Reunion is an original murder mystery\, written by NJACT Perry and Pioneer Drama award-winning playwright and author\, Allyssa Hynes. This production is West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual dinner theatre fundraising event. \nThis lighthearted murder mystery dinner show combines scripted scenes with moments of improv where actors will talk with guests in character. \n  \nSummary \nIn Class of ’05\, a Killer Reunion\, a murder occurs at their 20th reunion and two high school rivals compete to see who can solve the case first. Who will receive an “A” in sleuthing? Why did the killer strike? \nAt auditions\, actors will read from sides and participate in improv exercises. \n  \nAudition Date & Times \n\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025  from 7pm – 9pm\nThursday\, January 23\, 2025 from 7pm – 9pm\n\nLocation: American Legion Post 99\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \nProduction Dates: March 28 & 29\, 2025 \nRehearsals Begin: February 2025\, exact schedule TBD \nFor questions\, contact whatmm@whatconj.org \n  \nActors over the age of 21 are invited to come to auditions where they can read from character sides and show off their improv skills.  \nAudition Sides (click title to download) \n\nSide 1\nSide 2\nSide 3\n\nCharacters \nClass of 2005 Characters \nActual age of actors does not matter\, but they should be somewhat believable as mid 30-year-olds. \n\nDirk Rankley – the hated bully prankster in high school now trying to make amends.\nJenny B – Class President\, Salutatorian. Very competitive. Rival to Jenny D. Set on solving the case.\nJenny D – Class Vice President. Valediction. Very competitive. Rival to Jenny B. Set on solving the case.\nMike Bright – Former football player. Stuck in thinking about his former glory days. Wears his Varisty jacket that doesn’t quite fit anymore. Married to Jenny B.\nClaudia / Joshua – former melodramatic artist drama student\, now teacher.\nKimberly – former cheerleader\, now sells health supplements.\nAmanda / Darren – former goth\, now project manager.\nTodd / Tara – former science nerd\, now very wealthy.\nManny / Wendy – former mascot. Not really recognized.\n Ryan / Rebecca – former AV kid\, now web designer.\n\nSchool Staff or Reunion Date Characters \n\nChris Charm – Jenny D’s date. A handsome and wealthy doctor.\nRon / Rhonda Hartfield – the school guidance counselor (both in 2005 and current). Trying to secure the scene keep peace until the police arrive.\nPrincipal Spelling – the current principal of the school. Most likely younger than the Jennys.\nMr./Mrs. Whatsil – a teacher who has been at the school forever and sometimes gets confused.\n\n  \n  \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization. \n  \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/auditions-murder-mystery-dinner-theater/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Special Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Class of '05 - A Killer Reunion | Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Ars & Theater invites you save-the-date for another Murderous March and our annual murder mystery dinner theater fundraiser – “Class of ’05  – A Killer Reunion”\, an original murder mystery written by NJACT Perry and Pioneer Drama award-winning playwright and author\, Allyssa Hynes.\n  \nDate: March 28 & 29\, 2025 \nWhere: American Legion Post 99\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \nTime: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) \nAbout the Production: \nIn Class of ’05\, a Killer Reunion\, a murder occurs at their 20th reunion and two high school rivals compete to see who can solve the case first. Who will receive an “A” in sleuthing? Why did the killer strike? \nThis lighthearted murder mystery dinner show combines scripted scenes with moments of improv where actors will talk with guests in character. \n  \nTickets: $50 per person (includes three-course meal\, desserts\, coffee\, tea soda\, interactive production) \nCatering menu to be announced. Please note dietary restrictions on your reservation. \n  \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nWritten & Directed by: Allyssa Hynes \nStage Manager: Ash Nichols \nProducers: Brandi-Leigh Miller & Nilanthi Sangarabalan \nCostume Design: Roman Koster \nSound Design: Luis Andrade \nSocial Media: Michelle Almeida & Mike Raysor \n  \nCAST: \nJenny B. – Lauren Proda \nJenny D. – Emily Amadeo \nMike – John Jesse Jeffords \nClaudia – Jessica Jones \nKimberly – Amanda Castro-Conroy \nAmanda – Alexis Saarela \nRebecca – Karen Koronkiewicz \nWendy – Maggie Madere \nBittany – Iman Abdul \nDr. Chris Charm – Dylan Myers \nMr. Hartfield – Robert Strauch \nPrincipal Spelling – Ed Shea \nMrs. Whatsil – Amanda Regan \nDirk – Jonathan Rueda \n  \nIf you prefer to make your reservation by phone contact:  \nadmin@whatconj.org or call/text (201) 540-WHAT (9428) \nAll calls will be returned within 24 hours \nFor questions\, contact whatcomm@whatconj.org
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/annual-murder-mystery-dinner-theater/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Auditions: The Tempest | Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is proud to announce open auditions for our Summer 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production! William Shakespeare’s The Tempest\, will be directed by Matt Masiello. \nThe Tempest auditions will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: Wednesday\, April 16 & Thursday\, April 17\, 2025 \nTime: 7:00 – 9:30 pm \nLocation: Spanish Pavillion Restaurant\, Event Room (downstairs)\, 31 Harrison Avenue\, Harrison\, NJ (parking available in the lot\, additional street parking available) \nProduction Dates: \nJuly 9\, 16\, 23 (at HACPAC) \nAdditional weekend dates in West Hudson parks to be announced. \n  \n** NOTE: Performances will be held outdoors in July at The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\, with encore performances of The Tempest scheduled in outdoor venues in West Hudson (to be announced).  \n Questions? Please contact shakes@whatconj.org with questions or for additional information. \n  \nActors ages 18-80+ are invited to read from the provided sides.\nPlease be prepared to list all conflicts between auditions and the production dates on your audition form.\n  \nSummary \nThe Tempest explores complex themes of power\, freedom\, empathy and forgiveness\, and nature versus nurture\, with Prospero’s journey of revenge and eventual release highlighting the destructive nature of control and the potential for reconciliation. \n  \nCast of Characters: \n\nProspero: 50’s The play’s protagonist\, and father of Miranda. Fifteen years before the events of the play\, Prospero was the duke of Milan. His brother\, Antonio\, in concert with Alonso\, king of Naples\, usurped him\, forcing him to flee in a boat with his daughter. The honest lady Gonzala aided Prospero in his escape. Prospero has spent his fifteen years on the island refining the magic that gives him the power he needs to punish and forgive his enemies.\nMiranda: 20’s The daughter of Prospero\, Miranda was brought to the island at an early age and has never seen any men other than her father and Caliban\, though she dimly remembers being cared for by female servants as an infant. Because she has been sealed off from the world for so long\, Miranda’s perceptions of other people tend to be naïve and non-judgmental. She is compassionate\, generous\, and loyal to her father. Will be required to learn dance choreography\nCaliban: 30’s to 40’s\, Another of Prospero’s servants. Caliban\, the son of the now-deceased witch Sycorax\, acquainted Prospero with the island when Prospero arrived. Caliban believes that the island rightfully belongs to him and has been stolen by Prospero. His speech and behavior is sometimes coarse and brutal\, as in his drunken scenes with Stephano and Trinculo (II.ii\, IV.i)\, and sometimes eloquent and sensitive\, as in his rebukes of Prospero in Act I\, scene ii\, and in his description of the eerie beauty of the island in Act III\, scene ii.\nFerdinand: 20’s\, Son and heir of Alonso. Ferdinand seems in some ways to be as pure and naïve as Miranda. He falls in love with her upon first sight and happily submits to servitude in order to win her father’s approval. Will be required to learn dance choreography\nAriel: 20’s to 30’s Prospero’s spirit helper. Rescued by Prospero from a long imprisonment at the hands of the witch Sycorax\, Ariel is Prospero’s servant until Prospero decides to release him. He is mischievous and ubiquitous\, able to traverse the length of the island in an instant and to change shapes at will. He carries out virtually every task that Prospero needs accomplished in the play. Note\, for this production the actor playing Ariel must be able to play a musical instrument. Will also be required to sing and learn dance choreography.\nAlonso: 40’s to 50’s King of Naples and father of Ferdinand. Alonso aided Antonio in unseating Prospero as Duke of Milan fifteen years before. As he appears in the play\, however\, he is acutely aware of the consequences of all his actions. He blames his decision to marry his daughter to the Prince of Tunis on the apparent death of his son. In addition\, after the magical banquet\, he regrets his role in the usurping of Prospero.\nAntonio: 50’s\, Prospero’s brother. Antonio quickly demonstrates that he is power-hungry and foolish. In Act II\, scene i\, he persuades Sebastian to kill the sleeping Alonso. He then goes along with Sebastian’s absurd story about fending off lions when Gonzalo wakes up and catches Antonio and Sebastian with their swords drawn.\nSabrina: Late 30’s to 40’s\, Alonso’s sister. Like Antonio\, she is both aggressive and cowardly. she is easily persuaded to kill her brother in Act II\, scene i\, and she initiates the ridiculous story about lions when Gonzala catches her with her sword drawn.\nGonzala: Late 30’s to 40’s An\, honest lady\, Gonzala helped Prospero and Miranda to escape after Antonio usurped Prospero’s title. Gonzala’s speeches provide an important commentary on the events of the play\, as she remarks on the beauty of the island when the stranded party first lands\, then on the desperation of Alonso after the magic banquet\, and on the miracle of the reconciliation in Act V\, scene i. Note\, this actor will also play Iris the fairy. Will be required to sing and learn dance choreography.\nStephanie: Late 30’s to 40’s\, Stephanie\, a drunken butler. Provides comedic relief for the play along with Trinculo. Hates her position in life. Uses Caliban and treats him as a servant throughout their scenes in the show. Actor playing Stephanie will also play the Master of the ship and Juno the Fairy. Must be able to sing and learn dance choreography.\nTrinculo:  Late 20’s to 30’s\, A jester and bit a scaredy cat. When he see’s Caliban for the first time\, he tries to think of a way to make money off of him. Actor Playing Trinculo will also play the boatswain and Ceres the fairy. Must be able to sing and learn dance choreography.\n\n  \nThe Tempest Audition Materials \nSide 1: Ariel\, Prospero \nSide 2: Ferdinand\, Ariel\, Prospero\, Miranda \nSide 3: Caliban \nSide 4: Stephanie\, Caliban\, Trinculo \nSide 5: Gonzalo\, Alonso\, Sabrina\, Antonio\, Prospero \n  \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company values diversity and inclusion in casting\, and in all other areas of the organization. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/auditions-the-tempest-shakespeare-in-the-park/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Spanish Pavillion Restaurant\, 31 Harrison Avenue\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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