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SUMMARY:Drop Dead!
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is excited to announce that the first Main Stage production of the 2023 Season will be Drop Dead!\, by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore\, and will be directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: A cast of has-been actors plan to revive their careers in “Drop Dead!\,” a potboiler murder mystery directed by “Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage” Victor Le Pewe (a psychotic eye twitching megalomaniac). But when the murders and mysteries exceed those in the script – these thespians must save the show and their careers as well as their lives! \nProduction dates: February 24 & 25\, March 3 & 4 at 7:30 pm \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ 07029 (the former Holy Cross School) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    Buy Tickets\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \nCAST \nChaz Looney/ Drools (The Apprentice Actor)…….………. Dylan Myers \nCandy Apples (The Producer’s Girlfriend)………………….. Nicole Gallin \nBrent Reynolds (the Method Actor)……..……………….…. Arthur Carlson \nDick Scorsese (Martin Scorese’s Cousin)…………..…..…. John Fraissinet \nConstance Crawford (The Legendary Stage Star).…. Donna Fraissinet \nMona Monet (The TV Star)……………………………….……….. Jessica Jones \nVictor Le Pewe  (The Director)………………………………….. John Branwell \nP.G. “Piggy” Banks (The Producer)…………………….…….. Richard Dwyer \nPhillip (The Stage Manager)……..………………………….. Jonathan Rueda \nAlabama Miller (The Playwright)………………………..…………. Kay Dixon \n  \nDrop Dead!\, is presented with generous support from Production Sponsor\, the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.\n \n  \nDrop Dead!” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/dropdead/2023-03-04/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown Auditions - February 26\, 27\, & 28
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for You’re a Good Man\, Charlie Brown will be held in-person as follows: \nDate & Times: \n\nFebruary 26th from 2pm – 6pm\nFebruary 27th and 28th  from 7pm to 9pm\nCall backs will be March 2nd from 7pm to 9pm\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: April 22\, 23 and 29\, 30 (potential matinee shows on Sundays TBA) \n  \nActors ages 21 to 75 are invited to audition. Gender for the actors playing the roles are flexible\, please be ready to audition for all roles. Three nights of auditions will be focused on singing and dancing. Please prepare 32 bars from a song from the show\, or from the song of your choice for audition night. Our choreographer will be teaching a 16 count to all auditioners\, come dressed comfortably and prepared to dance. The director is looking for our principal players and also a strong dance ensemble. Prepared sides and monologues will be handed out at callbacks. \nA note on COVID-19: all actors will be required to provide proof of vaccination when auditioning.  \nMasks will be mandatory during the rehearsal process leading up to tech week. \nVirtual Auditions: If you are unable to attend the audition dates listed above but are still interested in coming out for You’re a Good Man\, Charlie Brown\, video auditions will be accepted until February 25th at 9pm. Please submit your audition video to Director\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\, and Choreographer\, Bong Dizon\, at CharlieBrown@whatconj.org  \n  \nCharacters: Although the genders and ages for the characters are already assigned by the creator\, they are not fixed for our concept for the actors in our show. Therefore all characters genders and ages are flexible depending on individuals auditions. Charlie Brown’s director would like to keep all possibilities open and is looking to see what you bring to the characters. \n\nDance ensemble: Looking for a strong dancers to fill in background vocals and to perform the large dance numbers.\nSnoopy:  A loyal\, imaginative\, and good-natured beagle who is prone to imagining fantasy lives\, including being an author\, a college student known as “Joe Cool”\, an attorney\, and a World War I flying ace. Looking for strong vocalist and a great showman to portray this classic character.\nCharlie Brown: Good ol’ Charlie Brown is loyal\, determined\, and just a bit wishy-washy. He’s a true friend\, a dedicated baseball manager\, and very responsible when it comes to taking care of his dog\, . Charlie Brown never gives up\, even when he probably should.\nLucy Van Pelt: Though she’s often dismissed as simply bossy or crabby\, there’s more to Lucy than strong opinions. She dispenses sound advice for just five cents and looks out for her brothers\,  and Rerun. She’s confident\, strong\, and positive she’ll make a great president or queen one day.\nLinus Van Pelt: Thoughtful and respectful\, Linus is often the voice of reason among his peers. He is a deep thinker and a student of philosophy. Despite his run-ins with cantankerous Lucy\, and the fact no one understands why he carries a security blanket\, Linus remains delightfully hopeful.\nLinus’s Blanket: Looking for a strong dancer to perform alongside Linus during the duration of the show. Looking to find someone who is experienced in movement and dance and to work alongside our choreographer to make this beloved object a character of its own. Will potentially have to fill in background vocals.\nSchroeder: A moody musical genius\, Schroeder has been playing the piano since before he could walk. He also enjoys baseball and being with friends\, but he’s never happier than when playing a Beethoven piece—even if the black keys of his piano are just painted on.\nSally Brown: A highly articulate\, charismatic\, lovable\, sometimes eccentric and argumentative younger sister to Charlie Brown. Despite being portrayed as innocent and adorable\, she is noticeably intelligent for her age. She is absurdly intense\, balancing angst with innocence\, sweet but a skeptic.\n\nQuestions: Contact charliebrown@whatconj.org \n  \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrownauditions/2023-02-28/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night Murder Auditions - January 24 & 26
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for Trivia Night Murder will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: January 24th and 26th \nTime: 7 – 9 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: March 24 & 25 \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.  \nA note on COVID-19: Actors will be asked to wear masks during rehearsals until tech week.  \nDue to the nature of a dinner theater\, the audience will not be able to wear masks while eating their meals.  \nQuestions? Contact whatmm@whatconj.org \nAbout the Production: \nTrivia Night Murder is an interactive comedy murder mystery that will also feature a trivia game for the audience. The story centers on a bar trivia game competition that turns deadly when one team leader dies during the game.  \nThere are scripted roles available for the investigators and suspects\, as well as some trivia team leader roles that are improv-only and are not involved in the investigation.  \nIf you are unable to attend either of the audition dates listed above but are still interested in wanting to come out for Trivia Night Murder\, contact Allyssa Hynes at whatmm@whatconj.org. \n  \nCharacters:  \nInvestigators \n\nSammy: the personable host of Trivia\, Trivia\, Trivia\nMalloy: a retired detective and trivia player\n\nVictim \n\nGraham/Gina: the off-putting head of “Graham’s Team” or “Gina’s Team”\n\nSuspects \n\nJeanette: Jeremy’s annoyed ex on “Agatha Quiztie”\nJeremy: Jeanette’s annoyed ex on “The Real Agatha Quiztie”\nEthel: a sweet older woman that is part of “Guessing Grannies”\nTara: a young buzzed woman and leader of impromptu team “Happy Birthday\, Tara”\nWinston/Victoria: a pompous historian on “Your History”\nChip/Bambi: a competitive gym rat on “The Champions”\nShelby/Stuart: a sweet school teacher on “Schooled”\nDan/Dawn: a barfly on “We’re Here Every Night”\n\nAUDITION SIDES \n\nSide 1  – Sammy\, Ethel\, Jeremy\, Jeanette\nSide 2 – Sammy\, Tara\nSide 3 – Malloy\, Sammy\nSide 4 – Malloy\, Chip/Bambi\nSide 5 – Malloy\, Winston/Victoria\n\n* Stage and technical crew and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/trivia-night-murder-auditions-january-24-26/2023-01-26/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage,Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Drop Dead! Auditions - Dec 28 & 29
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for Drop Dead! will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: December 28 & December 29 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, N.J. (the former Holy Cross School) \nProduction dates: February 24\, 25 and  March 3\, 4 \n  \nActors ages 18 to 75 are invited to read from the provided sides. \nA note on COVID-19: all actors will be required to provide proof of vaccination when auditioning. Masks will be mandatory during the rehearsal process leading up to tech week. \n  \nSides (click title to download\, printed copies will be available) \n\nSide 1: Drools\nSide 2: Penelope\, Alexander\, Inspector\, Bette\, Drools\nSide 3: Victor\, Phillip\, Candy\, Mona\, Brent\, Chaz\nSide 4: Piggy\, Victor\, Brent\, Mona\, Dick\, Chaz\nSide 5: Phillip\, Mona\, Victor\, Bette\, Drools\, Constance\, Alexander\, Lady Barrington\, Constance\, Inspector\nSide 6: Alexander\, Penelope\, Chaz\, Constance\, Victor\, Alabama\n\n\n    Download Audition Form\n  \nQUESTIONS? Contact dropdead@whatconj.org \n  \nABOUT THE PRODUCTION \nDrop Dead! Is a murder mystery play in which a rag-tag cast of actors are desperately trying to revive their careers.  But when the murders and mysteries exceed those in the script\, these thespians must save the show AND their careers as well as their lives! \nIf you are unable to attend either of the audition dates listed above but are still interested in wanting to come out for Drop Dead\, contact Matt Masiello at mmasiell2@gmail.com. \n  \nCHARACTERS \n\nVICTOR LE PEWE – the director\nSOL WEISENHEIMER – the producer\nPHILLIP – the stage manager\nALABAMA MILLER – the playwright\nMONA MONET – the TV star\nBRENT REYNOLDS – the method actor\nCHAZ LOONEY – the apprentice\nCANDY APPLES – the ex-actress\nCONSTANCE CRAWFORD – old stage star\nDICK SHALIT – Gene Shalit’s brother\n\n  \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/drop-dead-auditions-dec-28-29/2022-12-29/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Productions
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SUMMARY:Rock of Ages - Jukebox Sing-along
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/community-cabaret/
LOCATION:VFW Lawn\, 300 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:We Love Disney Family Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:📣The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company Presents Summer Stage (A New Outdoor Community Arts Series)\n🤩🎤“We Love Disney” Family Sing-Along \n🎼💖A Family-Friendly Sing Along of your favorite Disney Songs! \n🧺Pack a picnic\n🪑Bring your lawn chairs or blanket\n🧜‍♀️🧞‍♂️Costumes encouraged!! \n📌WHEN:\nSaturday\, July 16 @7:00 p.m.\n(rain or shine) \n📌WHERE:\nOn the lawn\nVFW Post 1302\n300 Belgrove Drive\nKearny\, NJ 07032 \n🚫No outside alcohol allowed\nVFW will be open to the public \n🎟Free\n$10 per family (Suggested donation)\n(Pay at the gate) \n🎭Information:\nINFO@WHATCONJ.ORG\n(201) 540-WHAT (9428) \nFacebook: @WHATCONJ\nInstagram: @WHATCO_NJ \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/disney/
LOCATION:VFW Lawn\, 300 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Almost Maine
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the town of Almost\, Maine – a small town in Northern Maine where the skies are clear enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights once a year. One cold\, magical winter night\, the ordinary people of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest of ways. Playwright John Cariani’s masterpiece\, Almost Maine (directed by Brooke Gorsica) is one of the most popularly produced plays in the past decade. Originally premiering off-Broadway in 2006\, Almost Maine follows the individual stories of 8 different couples that all experience the magic of love as the clock strikes 9 PM on the same cold and slightly surreal winter night. \nProduction dates: April 1 & 2 at 7:00 pm and April 3 at 2:00 pm \nVenue: American Legion Post 99\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \n\n    Purchase Tickets\n  \nCAST  \nPrologue \nPete: Justin Wei \nGinette: Nyasia Legra \n  \nHer Heart  \nEast: Jim Miller \nGlory: Brandi-Leigh Miller \n  \nSad and Glad \nJimmy: Javier Alexander \nSandrine: Ivy Leigh Meyer \nWaitress/Suzette: Alyssa Schirm \n  \nThis Hurts  \nMarvalyn: Lauren Proda \nSteve: Arthur Carlson \n  \nGetting It Back  \nGayle: Holly Stefanik (April 3) \nGayle: Chloe Keifer (April 1\, 2) \nLendall: David Villa \n  \nThey Fell  \nRandy: Donald Filicetti \nChad: Ed Shea \n  \nWhere It Went  \nPhil: Neil Oberndorf \nMarci: Bernadette Oberndorf \n  \nStory of Hope  \nHope: Andrea Mcchristian \nMan Without Hope: John McCullough \n  \nSeeing the Thing  \nRhonda: Amanda Castro-Conroy \nDave: Matthew Masiello \n  \nAlmost\, Maine is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service\, Inc. New York. \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  \nAlmost Maine April Flyer
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/almost-maine-2022-04-03/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220402T190000
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SUMMARY:Almost Maine
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the town of Almost\, Maine – a small town in Northern Maine where the skies are clear enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights once a year. One cold\, magical winter night\, the ordinary people of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest of ways. Playwright John Cariani’s masterpiece\, Almost Maine (directed by Brooke Gorsica) is one of the most popularly produced plays in the past decade. Originally premiering off-Broadway in 2006\, Almost Maine follows the individual stories of 8 different couples that all experience the magic of love as the clock strikes 9 PM on the same cold and slightly surreal winter night. \nProduction dates: April 1 & 2 at 7:00 pm and April 3 at 2:00 pm \nVenue: American Legion Post 99\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \n\n    Purchase Tickets\n  \nCAST  \nPrologue \nPete: Justin Wei \nGinette: Nyasia Legra \n  \nHer Heart  \nEast: Jim Miller \nGlory: Brandi-Leigh Miller \n  \nSad and Glad \nJimmy: Javier Alexander \nSandrine: Ivy Leigh Meyer \nWaitress/Suzette: Alyssa Schirm \n  \nThis Hurts  \nMarvalyn: Lauren Proda \nSteve: Arthur Carlson \n  \nGetting It Back  \nGayle: Holly Stefanik (April 3) \nGayle: Chloe Keifer (April 1\, 2) \nLendall: David Villa \n  \nThey Fell  \nRandy: Donald Filicetti \nChad: Ed Shea \n  \nWhere It Went  \nPhil: Neil Oberndorf \nMarci: Bernadette Oberndorf \n  \nStory of Hope  \nHope: Andrea Mcchristian \nMan Without Hope: John McCullough \n  \nSeeing the Thing  \nRhonda: Amanda Castro-Conroy \nDave: Matthew Masiello \n  \nAlmost\, Maine is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service\, Inc. New York. \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.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/almost-maine/2022-04-02/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Bridesmaid Murder: a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:  \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company invites you to a wedding reception to die for! \nBridesmaid Murder – a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater \nWritten by: Allyssa Hynes \nDirected by: Nelson DePasquale & Allyssa Hynes \nDate: March 18 & 19\, 2022 \nWhere: American Legion Post 99\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \nTime: 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) \n$50 per person includes 3-course dinner\, coffee\, tea\, soda. Cash bar. \n  \n\n    Purchase Tickets\n  \nCast List \nMalcom – David R. Mach \nBianca – Jessa Blackthorne \nHarold – Nelson DePasquale \nDeborah – Alexis Saarela \nTrudy – Lauren Proda \nFrancesca – Caroline Ritacco \nFiona – Denise Organisciak \nGrace – Imani Nia Williams \nSyd – Judy Wilson \nCharlie – Lonzell Wilson \nFather Carigan – Richard Rodriguez Douglass \nHoward –  Ed Shea \n  \nBuffet Menu Catering by Carmine’s \nAppetizer: cheese board/charcuterie\nDinner:\nFish with tomatoes and olives\nChicken with lemon sauce\nVeal parmigiana\nPenne Vodka\nRoasted Vegetables\nFocaccia bread\nDessert: Wedding Cake\n  \n\n    Purchase Tickets\n  \n \nIf you prefer to make your reservation by phone contact: \nBrandi at admin@whatconj.org or call/text (201) 540-WHAT (9428). \nAll calls will be returned within 24 hours.\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.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/bridesmaids-murder-a-murder-mystery-dinner-theater/2022-03-19/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T100000
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SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Arts Classes - In-Person Registration
DESCRIPTION:In-person registration will be held:\nSaturday\, February 26\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nLocation: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark (behind Tops Diner)
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/spring-2022-arts-classes-in-person-registration/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T193000
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-18/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20211119T191543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T153430Z
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SUMMARY:Almost Maine Auditions - Dec 1 & 3
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for Almost Maine will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: December 1st & December 3rd \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \nALL ACTORS AGES 16 AND UP ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION!\n  \nSides (click title to download\, printed copies will be available) \n\nSide 1: Jimmy\, Sandrine\nSide 2: Jimmy\, Sandrine\, Waitress\nSide 3: Gayle\, Lyndall\nSide 4: Marvalyn\, Steve\nSide 5: Chad\, Randy\n\n\n    Click to Download the Audition Form\n  \nQUESTIONS? Contact almostmaine@whatconj.org \n  \nABOUT THE PRODUCTION \nWelcome to the town of Almost\, Maine- a small town in Northern Maine where the skies are clear enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights once a year. One cold\, magical winter night\, the ordinary people of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest of ways. Playwright John Cariani’s masterpiece\, Almost Maine (directed by Brooke Gorsica) is one of the most popularly produced plays in the past decade. Originally premiering off-Broadway in 2006\, Almost Maine follows the individual stories of 8 different couples that all experience the magic of love as the clock strikes 9 PM on the same cold and slightly surreal winter night. \n*A NOTE ON COVID-19: A few scenes in Almost Maine do have intimate moments such as kissing. Due to COVID-19\, only fully vaccinated actors will be considered for these scenes to limit the risk of spreading COVID. All non-vaccinated actors are still welcome to audition for scenes that do not include these moments of intimacy.* \n  \nCHARACTERS \n\nPROLOGUE: PETE & GINETTE who have been dating  little while. (Ages 16-50)\nHER HEART: EAST\, a repairman & GLORY a hiker (Ages 25-70)\nSAD & GLAD: JIMMY\, a heating and cooling guy; SANDRINE\, his ex-girlfriend and a salty WAITRESS (Ages 20-60)\nTHIS HURTS: MARVALYN\, a woman who is very good at protecting herself\, and STEVE\, an open\, kind fellow whose brother protects him (Ages 20-60)\nGETTING IT BACK: GAYLE & LENDALL\, longtime girlfriend and boyfriend (Ages 18-50)\nTHEY FELL: RANDY & CHAD: two ‘Country Boys’ (Ages 20-50)\nWHERE IT WENT: PHIL\, a working man and his hard-working wife\, MARCI(Ages 25-50)\nSTORY OF HOPE: HOPE\, who has traveled the world\, and a MAN who has not (Ages 25-60)\nSEEING THE THING: RHONDA\, a tough woman\, and DAVE\, the not-so-tough man who loves her. (Ages 25-50)\n\n  \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n**COVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. During auditions and at performances\, all audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers\, per building requirements.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/almost-maine-auditions-2/
LOCATION:Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Main Stage,Productions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20211119T185525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T153351Z
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SUMMARY:Almost Maine Auditions - Dec 1 & 3
DESCRIPTION:Auditions for Almost Maine will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: December 1st & December 3rd \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ 07032 \nALL ACTORS AGES 16 AND UP ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION!\nSides (click title to download\, printed copies will be available) \n\nSide 1: Jimmy\, Sandrine\nSide 2: Jimmy\, Sandrine\, Waitress\nSide 3: Gayle\, Lyndall\nSide 4: Marvalyn\, Steve\nSide 5: Chad\, Randy\n\n\n    Click to Download the Audition Form\n  \nQUESTIONS? Contact almostmaine@whatconj.org \n  \nABOUT THE PRODUCTION \nWelcome to the town of Almost\, Maine- a small town in Northern Maine where the skies are clear enough to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights once a year. One cold\, magical winter night\, the ordinary people of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest of ways. Playwright John Cariani’s masterpiece\, Almost Maine (directed by Brooke Gorsica) is one of the most popularly produced plays in the past decade. Originally premiering off-Broadway in 2006\, Almost Maine follows the individual stories of 8 different couples that all experience the magic of love as the clock strikes 9 PM on the same cold and slightly surreal winter night. \n*A NOTE ON COVID-19: A few scenes in Almost Maine do have intimate moments such as kissing. Due to COVID-19\, only fully vaccinated actors will be considered for these scenes to limit the risk of spreading COVID. All non-vaccinated actors are still welcome to audition for scenes that do not include these moments of intimacy.* \n  \nCHARACTERS \n\nPROLOGUE: PETE & GINETTE who have been dating  little while. (Ages 16-50)\nHER HEART: EAST\, a repairman & GLORY a hiker (Ages 25-70)\nSAD & GLAD: JIMMY\, a heating and cooling guy; SANDRINE\, his ex-girlfriend and a salty WAITRESS (Ages 20-60)\nTHIS HURTS: MARVALYN\, a woman who is very good at protecting herself\, and STEVE\, an open\, kind fellow whose brother protects him (Ages 20-60)\nGETTING IT BACK: GAYLE & LENDALL\, longtime girlfriend and boyfriend (Ages 18-50)\nTHEY FELL: RANDY & CHAD: two ‘Country Boys’ (Ages 20-50)\nWHERE IT WENT: PHIL\, a working man and his hard-working wife\, MARCI(Ages 25-50)\nSTORY OF HOPE: HOPE\, who has traveled the world\, and a MAN who has not (Ages 25-60)\nSEEING THE THING: RHONDA\, a tough woman\, and DAVE\, the not-so-tough man who loves her. (Ages 25-50)\n\n  \n* Stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n**COVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. During auditions and at performances\, all audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers\, per building requirements. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/almost-maine-auditions/
LOCATION:Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20211029T194811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T163156Z
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SUMMARY:Yes\, Virginia Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: November 3 & 4 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark 07029 (behind Tops Diner) \nActors ages 7 – 80+ are invited to read from the provided sides. Printed copies will be available.\nSides \n\nSide 1: Francis\, Virginia\nSide 2: Mary Lou\, Wendy\, Virginia\nSide 3: Virginia\, Samantha\, Mother\nSide 4: Walter\, Francis\nSide 5: Virginia\, Samantha\, Mother\, Father\n\n\n    Download Audition Form\nQUESTIONS? Contact yesvirginia@whatconj.org \n  \nAbout the Production \nPlaywright Jamie Gorski’s adaptation of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus\, directed by Alyssa Schirm is a story inspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \n\n  \nCharacters \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon (8 years old\, inquisitive) \nMother O’Hanlon (about 35) \nFather O’Hanlon (about 36) \nSamantha O’Hanlon (about 10) \nFrancis Church (young editor\, eccentric\, klutzy) \nWalter Gibson (editor and chief of “The Sun”) \nMary Lou Parker (about 8) \nWendy Parker (about 7) \nPost-Person \nMartha (friendly soup server) \nOld Christmas Prologues (3) \n* Other non-speaking roles\, stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n\n**COVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. During auditions and at performances\, all audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers\, per building requirements.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yes-virginia-auditions/2021-11-04/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20211010T144530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T122946Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Arts Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens Thursday\, October 14!\n  \n\n    Register Now!\n  \n\n  \n\n    Información en español\n\n    Información en portugués\n\n    Information in English\n  \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/fall2021/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210712T164755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T192135Z
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-23/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210712T163054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210929T195738Z
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SUMMARY:Proof
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company presents River’s Edge Stage\, a new series of thought-provoking works and discussions.  \nThe first production in this series\, will be a staged reading of the critically acclaimed drama by David Auburn\,  the winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and a Tony® Award for Best Play. Directed by Don Filicetti.  \nCAST \n\nCatherine: Brooke Gorsica\nHal: David Villa\nRobert: Martin Pfefferkorn\nClaire: Imani Williams\n\nSUMMARY \nCatherine — a troubled young woman on the eve of her 25th birthday — has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father\, a famous mathematician. Now\, following his death\, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister\, Claire; and the attentions of Hal\, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows\, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father’s madness — or genius — will she inherit? * (note\, contains mature language) \nEVENT DETAILS \nDinner by Curiosity by Intrinsic will be served al fresco. Seating at 6:30 pm includes appetizer\, entrée\, and dessert (beverages not included\, BYOB). Advance ticket purchase required. Each performance is limited to 30 seats. A waiting list is available. \nMenu: (make selections for each attendee during the check out process) \n\nAppetizers – Garlic Naan/ Scallion Pancakes /Satay chicken/Tofu skewers \nEntrée – Chicken with mushrooms or asparagus/Salmon teriyaki /Veggie bowl\nDesserts – Selection of featured desserts will be available\n\n* At the conclusion of the performance attendees will participate in a “talk back” session about the perceptions of mental illness moderated by a phycologist . \nProduced in partnership with Curiosity by Intrinsic. \nPROOF is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service\, Inc. New York. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/proof/2021-09-25/
LOCATION:Curiosity by Intrinsic\, 161 Midland Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:River's Edge Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210731T130246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T005551Z
UID:10000032-1631206800-1631217600@whatconj.org
SUMMARY:Alicia Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held in-person as follows:\nDate: September 1 and September 2\nTime: 5:00 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny. NJ 07032\n\nVirtual Auditions will be held via Zoom on Thursday\, September 9. You must contact aliciateam@whatconj.org to schedule your timeslot. Access instructions will be provided.\n\nProduction Dates: October 15\, 16\, 22\, 23\n\nAuditioners will read from the provided slides.\n\nSides:\n\n\nSide 1 (Alicia)\nSide 2 (Conejo Moreno)\nSide 3 (Tiger Lily and Rose)\nSide 4 (Caterpillar)\nSide 5 (Tweedledee and Tweedledum)\nSide 6 (Humpty)\nSide 7 (Cheshire Cat)\nSide 8 (Doormouse and Mad Hatter)\nSide 9 (White Queen)\n\n\nCharacters (+ suggested ages): \nAlicia (Age 7-12\, A young Latina) \nEl Conejo Moreno (Age 13+) \nTweedledee (Age 13+) \nMarch Hare (Age 13+) \nMother (Age 18+\, minimal speaking) \nCaterpillar (Age 13+) \nTweedledum (Age 13+) \nDoormouse (Age 13+\, minimal speaking) \nWhite Queen (Age 16+) \nTiger Lily (Age 13+) \nRose (Age 13+) \nHumpty Dumpty (Age 18+) \nMad Hatter (Age 16+) \nCheshire Cat (Age 15+) \nAlfredito (Age 7-9\, Non-Speaking Role) \nAdditional Non- Speaking Roles: Bread\, Teapot\, & Table (Age 7-12)
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia-auditions-2021-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Youth Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210731T130246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T003734Z
UID:10000035-1630688400-1630699200@whatconj.org
SUMMARY:Alicia Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held in-person as follows:\nDate: September 1 and September 2\nTime: 5:00 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny. NJ 07032\n\nVirtual Auditions will be held via Zoom on Thursday\, September 9. You must contact aliciateam@whatconj.org to schedule your timeslot. Access instructions will be provided.\n\nProduction Dates: October 15\, 16\, 22\, 23\n\nAuditioners will read from the provided slides.\n\nSides:\n\n\nSide 1 (Alicia)\nSide 2 (Conejo Moreno)\nSide 3 (Tiger Lily and Rose)\nSide 4 (Caterpillar)\nSide 5 (Tweedledee and Tweedledum)\nSide 6 (Humpty)\nSide 7 (Cheshire Cat)\nSide 8 (Doormouse and Mad Hatter)\nSide 9 (White Queen)\n\n\nCharacters (+ suggested ages): \nAlicia (Age 7-12\, A young Latina) \nEl Conejo Moreno (Age 13+) \nTweedledee (Age 13+) \nMarch Hare (Age 13+) \nMother (Age 18+\, minimal speaking) \nCaterpillar (Age 13+) \nTweedledum (Age 13+) \nDoormouse (Age 13+\, minimal speaking) \nWhite Queen (Age 16+) \nTiger Lily (Age 13+) \nRose (Age 13+) \nHumpty Dumpty (Age 18+) \nMad Hatter (Age 16+) \nCheshire Cat (Age 15+) \nAlfredito (Age 7-9\, Non-Speaking Role) \nAdditional Non- Speaking Roles: Bread\, Teapot\, & Table (Age 7-12)
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia-auditions/2021-09-03/
LOCATION:Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Youth Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210714T210605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210731T131119Z
UID:10000056-1629918000-1629928800@whatconj.org
SUMMARY:Proof Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held in-person as follows:\nDate: August 24 & 25\nTime: 7:00 pm\nLocation: American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny. NJ 07032\n\nActors ages 18+ are invited to read from the provided sides. Note that this production will be a stage reading followed by a “talk back” discussion about the perception of mental illness.\n\nSides:\n\n\nSide 1 (Catherine_Claire)\nSide 2 (Catherine_Hal)\nSide 3 (Catherine_Hal 2)\nSide 4 (Catherine_Robert)\nSide 5 (Robert_ Catherine)\n\nCharacters:\n\nCatherine (F\, 25)\, a college dropout\, has spent several years at home caring for her mentally ill father. Their relationship\, although sometimes antagonistic on the surface\, was sustained by strong mutual affection. Although she is a highly intelligent woman\, she has no direction in life. Catherine is worried that she may inherit her father’s illness\, and the signs of mental instability are already there. \nRobert (M\, 50-60s) was a famous mathematician who has just died of a heart attack in his fifties. He is already dead when the play begins\, but he appears in the first scene in Catherine’s imagination and returns in two later scenes\, which flash back to earlier years. Robert was afflicted by a serious mental illness which dogged the remainder of his life. He became so incapacitated that his daughter Catherine had to stay at home to care for him. Robert had a deep affection for Catherine. \nClaire (F\, late 20s-early 30s) is Catherine’s twenty-nine-year-old efficient\, practical\, and successful sister. Unlike Catherine\, she has inherited none of her father’s erratic genius. Instead\, she has made a career in New York as a currency analyst. Claire and Catherine have never gotten along well. Claire feels responsible for Catherine’s welfare and wants her to move to New York\, but Catherine resents what she sees as Claire’s interference in her life. \nHal (M\, 28) is a twenty-eight-year-old mathematician who teaches at the University of Chicago. He also plays drums in a rock band made up of mathematicians. Hal is a former student of Robert’s\, whom he admired immensely\, not only for the brilliance of his achievements in mathematics but because Robert helped him through a bad patch in his doctoral studies. Hal first met Catherine briefly four years earlier\, and when he meets her again (in an attempt to find any redeemable work by Robert in his later years)\, he quickly becomes romantically involved.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/proof-auditions/2021-08-25/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:River's Edge Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210724T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210712T162406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T192221Z
UID:10000052-1627153200-1627164000@whatconj.org
SUMMARY:Family Sing-along: Disney Themed!
DESCRIPTION:📣The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company Presents Summer Stage (A New Outdoor Community Arts Series)\n🤩🎤“We Love Disney” Family Sing-Along \n🎼💖A Family-Friendly Sing Along of your favorite Disney Songs! \n🧺Pack a picnic\n🪑Bring your lawn chairs or blanket\n🧜‍♀️🧞‍♂️Costumes encouraged!! \n📌WHEN:\nSaturday\, July 24 @7:00 p.m.\n(rain or shine) \n📌WHERE:\nOn the lawn\nVFW Post 1302\n300 Belgrove Drive\nKearny\, NJ 07032 \n🚫No outside alcohol allowed\nVFW will be open to the public \n🎟Suggested donation\n$10 per family\n(Pay at the gate) \n🎭Information:\nINFO@WHATCONJ.ORG\n(201) 467-8624 \nFacebook: @WHATCONJ\nInstagram: @WHATCO_NJ
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/family-sing-along-disney-themed/
LOCATION:VFW Lawn\, 300 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
CREATED:20210721T141327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T153843Z
UID:10000064-1627063200-1627070400@whatconj.org
SUMMARY:Teen Theater Workshop 2021 - Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join our Teen Theatre Workshop stars for a showcase performance. \n6:00 pm start. Doors open at 5:30 pm. \nTickets are $5 at the door.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/teen-theater-workshop-2021-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Franklin School Auditorium\, 100 Davis Ave\, Kearny\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Summer Arts Camp 2021 - Student Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a showcase performance from our Summer Arts Camp Program. \n6:00 – Barnyard Moosical (Ages 5 – 7 Musical Theater Class) \n6:30 – Dance Recital (Ages 5 – 7\, 8 – 10\, 11 – 13) \n7:00 – Aladdin Jr. (Ages 8 – 10 Musical Ensemble and 11 – 13 Musical Theater Classes) \nA gallery of art projects from each Art Class will be on display in the auditorium lobby. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/summer-arts-camp-2021-student-showcase/
LOCATION:Franklin School Auditorium\, 100 Davis Ave\, Kearny\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210724
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SUMMARY:Teen Theatre Workshop\, Summer 2021
DESCRIPTION:See below for details.\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/teen-theatre-workshop-summer-2021/
LOCATION:Hartung Center\, 925 Passaic Avenue\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210723
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
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SUMMARY:Summer Arts Camp\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:See below for details\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/summer-arts-camp-2021/
LOCATION:Franklin School Auditorium\, 100 Davis Ave\, Kearny\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T213000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Hitchcock - A Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your support. For more information\, contact tickets@whatco.org\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your own blanket\, lawn chairs and picnic. Enjoy an evening of theater under the stars with spooky stories from the master of suspense!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company proudly presents – Vintage Hitchcock – A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. Directed by Michael Haefner and Brandi-Leigh Miller. \nShow date is October 24 at 7:00 pm in Arlington Depot Park (between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny). \nVintage Hitchcock – A Live Radio Play is the brain child of Joe Landry\, who also wrote It’s A Wonderful Life\, A Radio Play. The entire show is performed as a 1940’s live radio broadcast complete with live Jingles\, an Announcer and two Foley Artists creating the sound effects. The cast of fourteen actors play over 60 different characters\, so each of the actors will play multiple roles and will be creating many of the sound effects in the show. \nThe play is derived from three early Hitchcock films. The first\, The Lodger\, is a tale from turn of the century London\, where a poor couple finds a Lodger to rent their spare room so their daughter can return home. Too late the mother suspects the Lodger may be the serial killer known as the Avenger. Can she save her daughter in time? There is only one way to find out. \nThe second story of the trio is Sabotage. This is a nice warm tale of International Intrigue. We meet Anton Verloc\, his wife Winnie and her brother Stevie. Anton owns a cinema but performs sabotage as a foreign agent on the side. As a result of his actions a lot of people die\, including two out of three of the family members. \nThe final tale is called The 39 Steps. This is the story of an intrepid Canadian named Richard Hannay\, who gets himself mixed up in murder\, mayhem and international plots. The only way for him to clear his name and avoid jail\, is to go on the run across the English and Scottish countryside trying to solve the mystery\, and who knows he might find love along the way. \nEach story is more exciting than the last! Don’t miss out on your chance to see\, Vintage Hitchcock – A Live Radio Play!!!
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/vintage-hitchcock-a-radio-play/
LOCATION:Arlington Depot Park\, Between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T072005
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T050400Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Hitchcock - A Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own blanket\, lawn chairs and picnic. Enjoy an evening of theater under the stars with spooky stories from the master of suspense!\n\n\nWest Hudson Arts & Theater Company proudly presents – Vintage Hitchcock – A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. Directed by Michael Haefner and Brandi-Leigh Miller.  \nShow date is October 24 at 7:00 pm in Arlington Depot Park (between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny). \nVintage Hitchcock  – A Live Radio Play is the brain child of  Joe Landry\, who also wrote It’s A Wonderful Life\, A Radio Play.  The entire show is performed as a 1940’s live radio broadcast complete with live Jingles\, an Announcer and two Foley Artists creating the sound effects.  The cast of fourteen actors play over 60 different characters\, so each of the actors will play multiple roles and will be creating many of the sound effects in the show. \nThe play is derived from three early Hitchcock films.  The first\, The Lodger\,  is a tale from turn of the century London\, where a poor couple finds a Lodger to rent their spare room so their daughter can return home.  Too  late the mother suspects the Lodger may be the serial killer known as the Avenger.  Can she save her daughter in time?  There is only one way to find out.\n \nThe second story of the trio is Sabotage.  This is a nice warm tale of International Intrigue.  We meet Anton Verloc\, his wife Winnie and her brother Stevie.  Anton owns a cinema but performs sabotage as a foreign agent on the side.  As a result of his actions a lot of people die\, including two out of three of the family members.\n \nThe final tale is called The 39 Steps.   This is the story of an intrepid Canadian named Richard Hannay\, who gets himself mixed up in murder\, mayhem and international plots.  The only way for him to clear his name and avoid jail\, is to go on the run across the English and Scottish countryside trying to solve the mystery\, and who knows he might find love along the way.\n \nEach story is more exciting than the last!  Don’t miss out on your chance to see\, Vintage Hitchcock – A Live Radio Play!!!
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/vintage-hitchcock-a-radio-play-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Depot Park\, Between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
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