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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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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/2024-05-18/
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T163000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Volunteer and Community Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T193000
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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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\nMusical Direction: Gunnar Holmberg\nSound Design: Jim Miller\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-3/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T210000
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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/2024-07-24/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092346
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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 Date: \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 \nPre-order your picnic from a participating local business! Visit whatconj.org/kearnypicnics for more information. \n  \nDirector: Matt Masiello \nStage Manager: Emily Schepker \nCostuming: Samantha Egge\, Lily Mayo \nProducer: Amanda Castro-Conroy \nMusical Direction: Gunnar Holmberg \nSound Design: Jim Miller \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-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Depot Park\, Between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092346
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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/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T220000
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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/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Arlington Players Club\, 12 Washington Place\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions,River's Edge Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092346
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T210000
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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/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:American Legion\, 314 Belgrove Drive\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Special Productions,Special Productions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T213000
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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: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/2025-03-29/
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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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/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Spanish Pavillion Restaurant\, 31 Harrison Avenue\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production The Tempest\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Magic\, betrayal\, and romance collide in Shakespeare’s enchanting masterpiece\, The Tempest. A duke’s revenge sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human nature on a fantastic island of spirits and wonders. \nBring your picnic\, chair or blanket\, and family for a truly magical evening! \n  \nProduction Dates \nWednesday Performances:\n\nJuly 9 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 16 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 23 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\n\nThe HACPAC performances are presented in partnership with the Hackensack Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare in the Park Series. For information about this venue and parking\, visit https://hacpac.org/upcoming-events/ \n  \n\n\n\nWest Hudson Performances: \n\nSaturday\, July 12 @ 7:00 pm in Kearny’s Arlington Depot Park (Garofalo Place between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny)\nSunday\, July 20 @ 6:00 pm in East Newark’s Riverfront Park (1 Central Avenue\, East Newark)\n\nThe West Hudson performances are 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/Tourism Development\, Craig Guy\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free Admission (donations accepted) \n  \nCAST: \n\nProspero – Christopher Tully\nAriel – Scout Graham\nCaliban – Joseph Jones\nMiranda – Jackie Wilberton\nFerdinand – Tom Murtagh\nStephanie – Jessica Jones\nTrinculo – Dylan Catania\nGonzala – Amanda Regan\nSabrina – Tess Nunan\nAntonio – Carlos Caban De Jesus\nAlonso – John Jesse Jeffords\nEnsemble and Understudies: Maggie Madere\, Darell A. Richardson\, Tate Olitt\, Sara Bergin\, Ash Nichols\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\,  Anthony Cornatzer\n\n  \nCREATIVE: \n\n\nDirector – Matthew Masiello\nProducer – Amanda Castro-Conroy & Brandi-Leigh Miller\nStage Manager – Emily Schepker\nAssistant Stage Managers – Chelsea Lennon & Nilanthi Sangarabalan\nInclusion Coordinator – Joseph Jones\nCostume Designer – Samantha Egge\nCostume Assistant – Marilyn Gates\nSet design and construction – Mike Raysor\nProperties – Ash Nichols\nOriginal Score Composer – Alexander Matthew\nScript Consultants – Elizabeth Meisenzal & Emily Schepker\nProduction Assistant – Arian Bairami\nSocial Media – Mike Raysor & Michelle Almeida\nPublicity – Linda Kraus D’Isa\n\nWith special thanks to our community partner\, Spanish Pavillion Restaurant for providing the audition and rehearsal space for this production.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/thetempest-4/
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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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production The Tempest\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Magic\, betrayal\, and romance collide in Shakespeare’s enchanting masterpiece\, The Tempest. A duke’s revenge sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human nature on a fantastic island of spirits and wonders. \nBring your picnic\, chair or blanket\, and family for a truly magical evening! \n  \nProduction Dates \nWednesday Performances:\n\nJuly 9 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 16 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 23 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\n\nThe HACPAC performances are presented in partnership with the Hackensack Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare in the Park Series. For information about this venue and parking\, visit https://hacpac.org/upcoming-events/ \n  \n\n\n\nWest Hudson Performances: \n\nSaturday\, July 12 @ 7:00 pm in Kearny’s Arlington Depot Park (Garofalo Place between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny)\nSunday\, July 20 @ 6:00 pm in East Newark’s Riverfront Park (1 Central Avenue\, East Newark)\n\nThe West Hudson performances are 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/Tourism Development\, Craig Guy\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free Admission (donations accepted) \n  \nCAST: \n\nProspero – Christopher Tully\nAriel – Scout Graham\nCaliban – Joseph Jones\nMiranda – Jackie Wilberton\nFerdinand – Tom Murtagh\nStephanie – Jessica Jones\nTrinculo – Dylan Catania\nGonzala – Amanda Regan\nSabrina – Tess Nunan\nAntonio – Carlos Caban De Jesus\nAlonso – John Jesse Jeffords\nEnsemble and Understudies: Maggie Madere\, Darell A. Richardson\, Tate Olitt\, Sara Bergin\, Ash Nichols\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\,  Anthony Cornatzer\n\n  \nCREATIVE: \n\n\nDirector – Matthew Masiello\nProducer – Amanda Castro-Conroy & Brandi-Leigh Miller\nStage Manager – Emily Schepker\nAssistant Stage Managers – Chelsea Lennon & Nilanthi Sangarabalan\nInclusion Coordinator – Joseph Jones\nCostume Designer – Samantha Egge\nCostume Assistant – Marilyn Gates\nSet design and construction – Mike Raysor\nProperties – Ash Nichols\nOriginal Score Composer – Alexander Matthew\nScript Consultants – Elizabeth Meisenzal & Emily Schepker\nProduction Assistant – Arian Bairami\nSocial Media – Mike Raysor & Michelle Almeida\nPublicity – Linda Kraus D’Isa\n\nWith special thanks to our community partner\, Spanish Pavillion Restaurant for providing the audition and rehearsal space for this production.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/thetempest-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Depot Park\, Between Elm and Forest Streets\, Kearny\, NJ\, 07032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production The Tempest\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Magic\, betrayal\, and romance collide in Shakespeare’s enchanting masterpiece\, The Tempest. A duke’s revenge sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human nature on a fantastic island of spirits and wonders. \nBring your picnic\, chair or blanket\, and family for a truly magical evening! \n  \nProduction Dates \nWednesday Performances:\n\nJuly 9 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 16 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 23 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\n\nThe HACPAC performances are presented in partnership with the Hackensack Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare in the Park Series. For information about this venue and parking\, visit https://hacpac.org/upcoming-events/ \n  \n\n\n\nWest Hudson Performances: \n\nSaturday\, July 12 @ 7:00 pm in Kearny’s Arlington Depot Park (Garofalo Place between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny)\nSunday\, July 20 @ 6:00 pm in East Newark’s Riverfront Park (1 Central Avenue\, East Newark)\n\nThe West Hudson performances are 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/Tourism Development\, Craig Guy\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free Admission (donations accepted) \n  \nCAST: \n\nProspero – Christopher Tully\nAriel – Scout Graham\nCaliban – Joseph Jones\nMiranda – Jackie Wilberton\nFerdinand – Tom Murtagh\nStephanie – Jessica Jones\nTrinculo – Dylan Catania\nGonzala – Amanda Regan\nSabrina – Tess Nunan\nAntonio – Carlos Caban De Jesus\nAlonso – John Jesse Jeffords\nEnsemble and Understudies: Maggie Madere\, Darell A. Richardson\, Tate Olitt\, Sara Bergin\, Ash Nichols\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\,  Anthony Cornatzer\n\n  \nCREATIVE: \n\n\nDirector – Matthew Masiello\nProducer – Amanda Castro-Conroy & Brandi-Leigh Miller\nStage Manager – Emily Schepker\nAssistant Stage Managers – Chelsea Lennon & Nilanthi Sangarabalan\nInclusion Coordinator – Joseph Jones\nCostume Designer – Samantha Egge\nCostume Assistant – Marilyn Gates\nSet design and construction – Mike Raysor\nProperties – Ash Nichols\nOriginal Score Composer – Alexander Matthew\nScript Consultants – Elizabeth Meisenzal & Emily Schepker\nProduction Assistant – Arian Bairami\nSocial Media – Mike Raysor & Michelle Almeida\nPublicity – Linda Kraus D’Isa\n\nWith special thanks to our community partner\, Spanish Pavillion Restaurant for providing the audition and rehearsal space for this production.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/thetempest-5/
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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SUMMARY:**CANCELED** Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:***Tonight’s performance of The Tempest has been canceled due to the evening storm and heat advisory. But you can still catch the final performance this Wednesday at Hackensack Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm!\n  \nWest Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production The Tempest\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Magic\, betrayal\, and romance collide in Shakespeare’s enchanting masterpiece\, The Tempest. A duke’s revenge sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human nature on a fantastic island of spirits and wonders. \nBring your picnic\, chair or blanket\, and family for a truly magical evening! \n  \nProduction Dates \nWednesday Performances:\n\nJuly 9 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 16 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 23 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\n\nThe HACPAC performances are presented in partnership with the Hackensack Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare in the Park Series. For information about this venue and parking\, visit https://hacpac.org/upcoming-events/ \n  \n\n\n\nWest Hudson Performances: \n\nSaturday\, July 12 @ 7:00 pm in Kearny’s Arlington Depot Park (Garofalo Place between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny)\nSunday\, July 20 @ 6:00 pm in East Newark’s Riverfront Park (1 Central Avenue\, East Newark) ***CANCELED\n\nThe West Hudson performances are 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/Tourism Development\, Craig Guy\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free Admission (donations accepted) \n  \nCAST: \n\nProspero – Christopher Tully\nAriel – Scout Graham\nCaliban – Joseph Jones\nMiranda – Jackie Wilberton\nFerdinand – Tom Murtagh\nStephanie – Jessica Jones\nTrinculo – Dylan Catania\nGonzala – Amanda Regan\nSabrina – Tess Nunan\nAntonio – Carlos Caban De Jesus\nAlonso – John Jesse Jeffords\nEnsemble and Understudies: Maggie Madere\, Darell A. Richardson\, Tate Olitt\, Sara Bergin\, Ash Nichols\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\,  Anthony Cornatzer\n\n  \nCREATIVE: \n\n\nDirector – Matthew Masiello\nProducer – Amanda Castro-Conroy & Brandi-Leigh Miller\nStage Manager – Emily Schepker\nAssistant Stage Managers – Chelsea Lennon & Nilanthi Sangarabalan\nInclusion Coordinator – Joseph Jones\nCostume Designer – Samantha Egge\nCostume Assistant – Marilyn Gates\nSet design and construction – Mike Raysor\nProperties – Ash Nichols\nOriginal Score Composer – Alexander Matthew\nScript Consultants – Elizabeth Meisenzal & Emily Schepker\nProduction Assistant – Arian Bairami\nSocial Media – Mike Raysor & Michelle Almeida\nPublicity – Linda Kraus D’Isa\n\nWith special thanks to our community partner\, Spanish Pavillion Restaurant for providing the audition and rehearsal space for this production.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/thetempest-3/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, East Newark\, 1 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T213000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production The Tempest\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Magic\, betrayal\, and romance collide in Shakespeare’s enchanting masterpiece\, The Tempest. A duke’s revenge sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human nature on a fantastic island of spirits and wonders. \nBring your picnic\, chair or blanket\, and family for a truly magical evening! \n  \nProduction Dates \nWednesday Performances:\n\nJuly 9 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 16 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 23 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\n\nThe HACPAC performances are presented in partnership with the Hackensack Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare in the Park Series. For information about this venue and parking\, visit https://hacpac.org/upcoming-events/ \n  \n\n\n\nWest Hudson Performances: \n\nSaturday\, July 12 @ 7:00 pm in Kearny’s Arlington Depot Park (Garofalo Place between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny)\nSunday\, July 20 @ 6:00 pm in East Newark’s Riverfront Park (1 Central Avenue\, East Newark)\n\nThe West Hudson performances are 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/Tourism Development\, Craig Guy\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free Admission (donations accepted) \n  \nCAST: \n\nProspero – Christopher Tully\nAriel – Scout Graham\nCaliban – Joseph Jones\nMiranda – Jackie Wilberton\nFerdinand – Tom Murtagh\nStephanie – Jessica Jones\nTrinculo – Dylan Catania\nGonzala – Amanda Regan\nSabrina – Tess Nunan\nAntonio – Carlos Caban De Jesus\nAlonso – John Jesse Jeffords\nEnsemble and Understudies: Maggie Madere\, Darell A. Richardson\, Tate Olitt\, Sara Bergin\, Ash Nichols\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\,  Anthony Cornatzer\n\n  \nCREATIVE: \n\n\nDirector – Matthew Masiello\nProducer – Amanda Castro-Conroy & Brandi-Leigh Miller\nStage Manager – Emily Schepker\nAssistant Stage Managers – Chelsea Lennon & Nilanthi Sangarabalan\nInclusion Coordinator – Joseph Jones\nCostume Designer – Samantha Egge\nCostume Assistant – Marilyn Gates\nSet design and construction – Mike Raysor\nProperties – Ash Nichols\nOriginal Score Composer – Alexander Matthew\nScript Consultants – Elizabeth Meisenzal & Emily Schepker\nProduction Assistant – Arian Bairami\nSocial Media – Mike Raysor & Michelle Almeida\nPublicity – Linda Kraus D’Isa\n\nWith special thanks to our community partner\, Spanish Pavillion Restaurant for providing the audition and rehearsal space for this production.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/thetempest/2025-07-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T092346
CREATED:20250701T215106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T131238Z
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park - The Tempest
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to announce our 2025 Shakespeare in the Park production The Tempest\, directed by Matt Masiello. \nSummary: Magic\, betrayal\, and romance collide in Shakespeare’s enchanting masterpiece\, The Tempest. A duke’s revenge sets in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human nature on a fantastic island of spirits and wonders. \nBring your picnic\, chair or blanket\, and family for a truly magical evening! \n  \nProduction Dates \nWednesday Performances:\n\nJuly 9 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 16 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\nJuly 23 @ 7:30 pm at Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) Atlantic Street Park (102 State Street\, Hackensack)\n\nThe HACPAC performances are presented in partnership with the Hackensack Performing Arts Center’s Summer Shakespeare in the Park Series. For information about this venue and parking\, visit https://hacpac.org/upcoming-events/ \n  \n\n\n\nWest Hudson Performances: \n\nSaturday\, July 12 @ 7:00 pm in Kearny’s Arlington Depot Park (Garofalo Place between Elm & Forest Streets\, Kearny)\nSunday\, July 20 @ 6:00 pm in East Newark’s Riverfront Park (1 Central Avenue\, East Newark)\n\nThe West Hudson performances are 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/Tourism Development\, Craig Guy\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTickets: Free Admission (donations accepted) \n  \nCAST: \n\nProspero – Christopher Tully\nAriel – Scout Graham\nCaliban – Joseph Jones\nMiranda – Jackie Wilberton\nFerdinand – Tom Murtagh\nStephanie – Jessica Jones\nTrinculo – Dylan Catania\nGonzala – Amanda Regan\nSabrina – Tess Nunan\nAntonio – Carlos Caban De Jesus\nAlonso – John Jesse Jeffords\nEnsemble and Understudies: Maggie Madere\, Darell A. Richardson\, Tate Olitt\, Sara Bergin\, Ash Nichols\, Amanda Castro-Conroy\,  Anthony Cornatzer\n\n  \nCREATIVE: \n\n\nDirector – Matthew Masiello\nProducer – Amanda Castro-Conroy & Brandi-Leigh Miller\nStage Manager – Emily Schepker\nAssistant Stage Managers – Chelsea Lennon & Nilanthi Sangarabalan\nInclusion Coordinator – Joseph Jones\nCostume Designer – Samantha Egge\nCostume Assistant – Marilyn Gates\nSet design and construction – Mike Raysor\nProperties – Ash Nichols\nOriginal Score Composer – Alexander Matthew\nScript Consultants – Elizabeth Meisenzal & Emily Schepker\nProduction Assistant – Arian Bairami\nSocial Media – Mike Raysor & Michelle Almeida\nPublicity – Linda Kraus D’Isa\n\nWith special thanks to our community partner\, Spanish Pavillion Restaurant for providing the audition and rehearsal space for this production.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/thetempest-6/
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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