West Hudson Arts & Theater Company

WhatCo Volunteers: Holy Cross Yard Sale
2023-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Volunteer with WhatCo at the annual Holy Cross Yard Sale!
Location: 16 Church Square, Harrison, NJ 07029
Time: 9 am- 5pm EST

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2023-09-30 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
West Hudson Arts & Theater is excited to bring our first Shakespeare production to the stage with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Matt Masiello.
Summary: Kings, queens, fairies, lovers, and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of mistaken identities, misguided passions, love potions, and magic spells. Fall in love all over again — but watch your step!
Join us for an “Education Spotlight” about this classic work in a classroom setting 30-minutes before curtain. The Education Spotlight is presented with the generous support of the PSE&G Foundation.

Venue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Production Dates: September 29 and 30 @8:00 pm

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Director: Matt Masiello
Stage Manager: Athena Nakrosis
Assistant Stage Manager: John Westling
Choreographer: Bong Dizon
Costuming: Francesca Stokes, Samantha Egge, Julia Stark, Bernadette Oberndorf
Make-up Design: Maria Ruppert
Make-up Artists: Maria Ruppert, Roman Koester, Michelle Almeida
Producer: Brandi-Leigh Miller

CAST
The Fairies

Oberon: Romana Schaeffer
Titania: Jessica Jones
Puck: Bong Dizon
Peaseblossom: Jasmine Viera
Cobweb: Lainey McKenna
Moth: Riley Bennett
Mustardseed: Genevieve Lambo

The Lovers

Hermia: Samatha Egge
Helena: Holly Stefanick
Lysander: Frankie Perez
Demetrius: Carlos Alberto Caban

The King’s Court

Theseus: David Baker
Hippolyta: Tara Spinelli
Egeus: Richard Dwyer
Philostrate: Allyssa Hynes

The Rude Mechanicals

Nick Bottom: Anthony Cornatzer
Peter Quince: Ed Shea
Francis Flute: Dylan Meyers
Robin Starveling: Amanda Castro-Conroy
Tom Snout: Nelson DePasquale
Snug: Brian Sullivan

Auditions: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
2023-09-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
Mary Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on her novel of the same name, is a widely beloved Christmas tale, warm and incredibly funny, full of characters both relatable and utterly unique.
The large cast and age range make this show a community favorite, in which a varied, multi-generational group of performers can come together.

Auditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, directed by Francesca Stokes and stage managed by Bernadette Oberndorf will be held as follows:
Audition Date & Times:

Tuesday Sept 26th from 7pm to 9pm
Wednesday Sept 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm
Callbacks (if needed) will be Thursday Sept 28th from 7pm to 9 pm (by invitation only)
If unable to attend in person, you can submit a video audition via YouTube and completed audition form and conflicts calendar to ChristmasPageant@whatconj.org by Sep 25th

Location: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Production Dates: Dec 1st – Dec 10th

Audition Form (fillable pdf)

Audition Packet (Sides and Monologues)

Conflicts Calendar
All actors of any background in Grade 2 and older are invited to audition
Actors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times during auditions

Rehearsals:
* Read Thru – Saturday, October 14th at 2:00 pm
Rehearsals will take place on weekday evenings and possibly an afternoon on the weekends.
Actors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Thanksgiving Day, Nov 23rd).
Please list all conflicts between October 14th and the shows on the Conflicts Calendar Form.

The original production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever cast 19 actors, with ages ranging from 7 to 60+. Please be honest on your audition form about the roles you would accept.

All actors should have strong comedic timing.

Summary:
Beth Bradley’s church’s Christmas pageant is predictable every year — the angel choir sings off key, the shepherds are all in their father’s bathrobes, the minister’s son is permanently cast in the role of Joseph. It is hardly “four-star entertainment.” But when seasoned and authoritative pageant director Mrs. Armstrong breaks her leg, it is up to Beth’s inexperienced mother Grace to step in. The timing couldn’t be worse, as the rambunctious Herdman children, a rough and tough group of siblings, descend upon the pageant, lured by the promise of free dessert at Sunday school, and determined to win all the lead roles for themselves. The Ladies’ Aid Society members are beside themselves with disapproval, all the shepherds quit because Gladys Herdman “hits too hard”, the show is briefly re-titled “Revenge at Bethlehem,” and the church catches on fire. But Beth and her community watch in surprise as the same old Christmas story is rejuvenated by the creativity, energy, and unexpected sincerity of a misunderstood young family.

Characters:
Cast size of 20 people, 2nd grade and older.

Mother (Grace Bradley) (female) – age 35-45 attractive, involved mom
Father (Bob Bradley) (male) – age 35-45 solid, family man
Beth Bradley (female) – Age 10-11 the narrator, strong voice and presence
Charlie Bradley (male) – Age 8-9 traditional kid brother
Ralph Herdman (male) – Age 12-13 ragged, scroungy, slouching manner; touch of adolescent cool
Imogene Herdman (female) – Age 11-12 loud, bossy, crafty
Leroy Herdman (male) – Age 10-11 tough, sure of himself
Claude Herdman (male) – Age 9-10 tough, combative
Ollie Herdman (male) – Age 8-9 looking for trouble, Claude’s usual partner in crime
Gladys Herdman (female) – Age 7-8 small, wiry, feisty
Alice Wendleken (female) – Age 10-11 prim, proper, pain in the neck
Mrs. Armstrong (female) – Age 45-60 managerial in voice and manner
Mrs. Slocum (female) – Age 35-60 pleasant, motherly woman
Mrs. Clark (female) – Age 35-60
Mrs. Clausing (female) – Age 35-60
Mrs. McCarthy (female) – Age 40-55 a younger, less imperial version of Mrs. Armstrong
Maxine (female) – Age 10-11
Elmer Hopkins (male) – Age 12-13
Hobie (male) – Age 9-10
David (male) – Age 8-9
Beverly (female) – Age 7-8
Shirley (female) – Age 5-6
Juanita (female) – Age 5-6
Doris (female) – Age 9-10
Reverend Hopkins (male) – Age mid-40’s

Actors will be asked to read from the scenes in the Audition Packet during the auditions.

Othello, presented by Teaneck New Theater
2023-09-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-09-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
In a special partnership, Teaneck New Theater is excited to announce the cast of William Shakespeare’s, Othello. Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina.

Summary: Othello tells the story of how jealousy can destroy the foundations of love and friendship. Provoked by Iago, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello’s secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. Othello is brought before the Duke, where he explains how he wooed Desdemona, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him. Othello is then sent to defend Cyprus against the Turks. He prepares to leave, entrusting Desdemona to his ensign, Iago. Iago tells Roderigo that he will obtain Desdemona for him, and persuades him to come to Cyprus, along with his money. Iago reflects on his hatred for Othello, and plots a way of destroying him.
Join us for an “Education Spotlight” about this classic work in a classroom setting 30-minutes before curtain. The Education Spotlight is presented with the generous support of the PSE&G Foundation.

Venue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Production Dates: September 22 and 23 @7:30 pm

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Director: Beatriz Esteban-Messina

Production Assistant: Jonathan Brantley
Costuming: Julia Stark

Cast

Othello – Gabriel Drouet
Iago – Joseph Jones
Desdemona – Janna Epstein
Emilia – Francesca Stokes
Cassio – Nelson DePasquale
Roderigo-James Phillips
Brabantio- John Fraissinet
Bianca/ Duke – Miranda Madrazo
Ludivico/Montano – Anne Hennessy

Shakespeare in the Park
2023-08-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-07-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC), 102 State Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, United States

Auditions: Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
2023-07-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
Puffs is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs … who just happened to be there too.
This fast-paced, clever play looks at a familiar adventure from a new perspective – of three potential heroes just trying to survive a rather dangerous school alongside a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. This hilariously heartfelt tale asks what it means to be a “side character” in an epic adventure.
Auditions for Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, directed by Allyssa Hynes, will be held as follows:
Date & Times:

Thursday July 13th from 7pm – 9 pm
Tuesday July 18th from 7pm to 9pm
Call backs (if needed) will be Thursday July 27th from 7pm to 9pm
If unable to attend in person, you can submit a video audition via YouTube and completed audition form to puffs@whatconj.org by July 18th

Location: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Production Dates: October 21st – Oct 29th
All actors 18+ of any background are invited to audition.
There is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show.
Questions? Contact puffs@whatconj.org
Rehearsals
Read Thru – Monday, July 31st or August 10th @ 7 pm (TBD)
Rehearsals will be light in August and pick up after Labor Day.
Rehearsals will mostly take place on weekday evenings.
Actors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day), Oct 10th through Oct 20th.
Please list all conflicts between July 31 and the shows.

The original production of PUFFS cast 11 actors who doubled 60+ different characters. The character descriptions below reflect the original casting, but the director intends to be somewhat flexible with the cast breakdown. Please be honest on your audition form about the roles you would accept.
Each Puff must be energetic and sincere. All actors should have strong comedic timing.

Characters:

Wayne Hopkins (male) – The hero. Totally uncool, but full of charm and heart. Loyal to a tee. Likes comic books and video games, knows nothing about magic or this weird magic world he is now a part of. Best friends with Oliver and Megan.
Oliver Rivers (male) – One of the main trio. Incredibly smart and cerebral, he is a math wiz, and proud of it; lovingly a nerd from New Jersey. After ending up at wizarding school, he finds out he isn’t the top of his class, and instead begins a fantastical journey of friendship and even some love, better than any algebra class could ever promise.
Megan Jones (female) – One of the main trio; begins the show goth by only desiring to live up to her mother’s reputation: a dark wizard currently in Wiz Priz for being such a bad-ass Death Buddy in her youth. Over time, her tough veneer begins to soften, as a budding romance with Oliver becomes apparent. Defiant and headstrong on the surface, the audience begins to see that her adamancy of being completely unique and independent really stems from her desire to be loved and accepted.
Narrator – The narrator of the story. They guide us through our entire show of Puffy-ness. Hopefully a British accent. Must have comedic skills and be a great storyteller.
Ernie Mac – loud and proud. Pretty sure he’s the best. (A Very Tall Man, Seamus, A Certain Potions Teacher, Professor Turban, Ghost History Teacher, Professor Locky, Mr. Nick, Sal, Second Headmaster, Real Mr. Moody)
Hannah – Very, very shy. (First Headmaster, Professor McG, Professor Sproutty, Xavia Jones, Professor Lanny, Runes Teach, Ms. Babble)
J. Finch Fletchley – Boyish and fun. (Uncle Dave, Goyle, A Far Friar, Clumsy Longbottom, Hermeoone # 3, Viktor, Mr. Bagman, Zach Smith)
Leanne – Is either a genius or really dumb… She has the biggest heart. (Ginny, Helga, Frenchy)
Sally Perks – Nice and later enjoys attracting attention. (Hermeoone, Blondo Malfoy, Rowena, Rita Scooter, Bippy)
Susie Bones – Gloomy. (Harry, Colin, Hermeoone # 2, Ric Gryff, Myrtle)
Cedric and Mr. Voldy – basically the best guy ever and the most evil

Actors will be asked to read from sides during the auditions.
Please be prepared to show off your best (or merely okay) British accents! Wayne, Oliver, and Megan have American accents. Everyone else should have some version of an English one.

Scenes (click title to download)

Meeting the Puffs
Trio
Classes
Cedric & Wayne
The Dark Lord

Monologues
Megan Jones – I never wanted to be a Puff. Every member of my family? Puffs. We’re like THE Puff family. But I’ve always known that I was different. There’s nothing even special about Puffs. Loyalty? Being really nice? A bunch of lame, awful failures doomed to be stupid walking personality-less nobodies that no one will ever care about ever? Ugh. My mom was a Puff. But she was different. She became something bigger. She made the name Jones finally mean something other than a bunch of … Puffs. I thought … I knew … I would be different too. But … after all my hard work to make myself not a Puff, what do you know? The hat puts me with the Puffs. I did everything. I mean, I even changed my accent just so I wouldn’t sound like my Puff family.
Leanne – No! I don’t want to leave. Why is everyone always so down on us? I won’t stand for it anymore! And I won’t sit for it either. And I also won’t stand on one leg because I can’t. Watch. Anyways. Look at your hand! You have a wand! Unless you looked at your other hand. Look at yourselves! Hannah. You used to be so awkward. And you still are, but we don’t mind anymore! Who’s that? It’s Ernie Mac. And he is basically the best. And Sally. Remember the time you did that thing?! It was amazing! Susie! We all thought you’d be dead by now. But look at you, standing there, alive. Wayne. You give the best hugs. Megan! You give better hugs than you think you do. And J. Finch. He’s imaginary, AND HE CAN DO MAGIC! We all can. We’re wizards. So, sure. It would be easy to leave. But wouldn’t it be wrong? We should do what’s right. Like Cedric. I’m a Puff and I’m staying, because if we don’t fight now we may never find out how that hat talks!
Wayne Hopkins – Question. Hypothetical. What if I don’t have enough of a personality for the magic talking hat to sort me? Like…how much authority does this hat really have? Never mind. This place is crazy huh? I never thought I’d go to school in a castle. Pretty cool. I’ve never really liked school. People were mean. To me. I’m talking too much. You probably have all your own nervous thoughts going on … can I tell you something? I think I might be … special? I watch a lot of movies and read lots of books, and it’s like; a normal boy finds out he actually has amazing abilities and is swept away to a new, magical world? Does that sound familiar? Because that is now my ACTUAL life. And THAT kid, through some incredible circumstances always becomes like the most important person. Like in the whole world. A sort of … Chosen One. AHH! Magic is real, and this orphaned boy wizard is ready for seven years of amazing adventures!
Mister Voldy – So. Since we’re on the verge of our victory to be remembered for all dark ages to come, pats on the back by the way, I’ve been working on some fun one liners to say when we vanquish out great teenage enemy, Potter. Maybe I can try some out, so you can see how fun thy are – eh hem. “Boy who lived? How about the boy who’s dead now? HA!” “Nice second scar – the one that’s on your whole body – since I killed you.” “Mother’s love your way out of that!” Or my favorite – “Loser says Avada what -” he says, “What” – “KEDABRA!” – then he dies. What? The megaphone is still on? Really? Oh my. I am just having a day, aren’t I? YAH! Harry!

End-of Season Celebration & Reveal Party
2023-06-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
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The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
2023-05-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-26 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
Adapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY
From the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS

Director: Beatriz Esteban-Messina
Musical Director: Scott Burzynski

Production Dates: May 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm
Location: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Tickets: $20 Adults, $15 Students/Seniors

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SUMMARY
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WHAT radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain’t we got fun?
CAST
Christopher Tully as Nick Carraway
Jason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21)
Byron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27)
Janna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan
Tara Spinelli as Jordan Baker
Nelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan
with
Richard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes
George Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim
Joseph Jones as George Wilson
Matt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer
Carlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman, Gatsby’s butler, Train conductor
Jack Pignatello as Nick’s father, Partygoer 2, Henry C. Gatz
Miranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid
Jessica Jones as Myrtle, Partygoer #1, Well-dressed lady, Gatsby’s gardener
Cynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite
Roman Koster as the Foley artist

Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (www.playscripts.com)

This 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.

Shakespeare Auditions - May 1
2023-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
West Hudson Arts & Theater Company and Teaneck New Theater, in association with The Hackensack Performing Arts Center are proud to announce open auditions for their Shakespeare productions scheduled for this summer!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Othello auditions will be held in person as follows:
Date: May 1st
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Location: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross School)
Free parking is available in the lot at Jersey Street.
Production Dates:
July 12, 19, 26 (AMND)
August 9, 23 (Othello)
** NOTE: Performances will be held outdoors at The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (102 State Street, Hackensack), with encore performances on September 23, 24, 29, 30 at West Hudson Arts and Theater (15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. S., Harrison, NJ)
Please contact shakes@whatconj.org with questions or for additional information.
Actors ages 16-80+ are invited to read from the provided sides.
Summaries
In one of the most famous of literary love quadrangles, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (directed by Matt Masiello) tells the tale of Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander, and Helena; four misguided lovers whose journey into the woods lands them in even more trouble, as members of the fairy kingdom decide to use them as veritable pawns in their own love games. Against the backdrop of the wedding of Duke Theseus and Hippolyta, and the fiery battle of wills between the Fairy King and Queen, Oberon and Titania, the four lovers are challenged by magic and trickery to finally work out what love is all about. And lest we forget, a group of would-be actors try to perform a play at the wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta.
Cast of Characters:

Titania: Female (mid 20s-40s); Queen of the Fairies. She is a force of nature. Intense, intelligent, and proud. Vibrant and enjoys life.
Oberon: Male (mids 20s-40s); King of the Fairies. Powerful and proud, but often his own pride gets in his way.
Robin “Puck” Goodfellow: Any gender (20s-30s); A mischievous, magical creature who loves a good prank. Loyal to Oberon.
Theseus: Male (40s-50s); The Duke, excited about his upcoming marriage to Hippolyta. He wants the wedding to be perfect in every way.
Hippolyta: Female (mid 30s-50s); Queen of the Amazons. Powerful and driven. Engaged to Theseus.
Egeus: Any gender (40s-50s); A father who just wants his daughter Hermia to do what he wants, which is marry Demetrius.
Hermia: Female (20s); Romantic and resourceful. She and Lysander want to marry, despite her father’s disapproval. Best friends with Helena.
Helena: Female (20s); Believes in love. Honest and driven, she loves Demetrius, even though he hasn’t realized what a catch she is. Best friends with Hermia.
Lysander: Male (20s); Whip-smart and creative, he loves Hermia, despite her father’s disapproval. Driven to find a way to ensure they can marry.
Demetrius: Male (20s); Intelligent and going places. The young man who Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry.
Bottom: Male (30s-50s); A weaver by trade who thinks he is the best at everything, including acting. Becomes an ass (literally) at one point in the play who Titania is tricked to love. One of the six mechanicals who prepares a play for Theseus’ wedding day.
Quince: Any gender (30s-50s); A carpenter who directs and stars in the play within a play. Usually at loggerheads with Bottom.
Flute: Male (20s); A bellows-mender who gets cast as Thisbe in the play within a play. A young, excited actor who isn’t thrilled with his part.
Snout: Any gender (20s-50s); A tinker who plays The Wall in the play within a play. Tries to be the best wall ever.
Starveling: Any gender (20s-50s); A tailor who plays Moonshine in the play within a play. A bit of a scaredy-cat.
Snug: Any gender (20s-50s); The joiner who plays the Lion in the play within a play. Worried about forgetting their lines, even though they just roar.
Peaseblossom, Mustardseed, Cobweb & Moth: Any gender (20s-50s); Fairies who work for and are loyal to Titania.

AMSND Audition Materials
Side 1: Theseus, Hippolyta, Egeus, Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, Helena
Side 2: Quince, Bottom, Flute, Snout, Snug
Side 3: Robin, Fairy. Oberon, Titania, Demetrius, Helena
Side 4: Oberon, Robin, Demetrius, Hermia, Lysander, Helena
Side 5: Puck
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Othello (directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina), tells the story of how jealousy can destroy the foundations of love and friendship. Provoked by Iago, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello’s secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. Othello is brought before the Duke, where he explains how he wooed Desdemona, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him. Othello is then sent to defend Cyprus against the Turks. He prepares to leave, entrusting Desdemona to his ensign, Iago. Iago tells Roderigo that he will obtain Desdemona for him, and persuades him to come to Cyprus, along with his money. Iago reflects on his hatred for Othello, and plots a way of destroying him.

Cast of Characters:

Othello: The greatest army general in Venice. He is intelligent, courageous, and honorable. His marriage to beautiful Desdemona, the daughter of a prominent Venetian, provokes racial slurs against him. But he carries on with nobility and dignity as he leads an army against Turks on Cyprus. His dedication to duty is eclipsed only by his dedication to Desdemona, who follows him to Cyprus. So passionately does he love her that he cannot endure the thought of another man even looking at her. And therein lies his Achilles’ heel, jealousy.
Iago: Military officer who schemes against Othello because the Moor did not promote him. He is evil through and through, taking great pleasure in bringing down the great Othello.
Desdemona: Daughter of Brabantio, wife of Othello, and victim of Iago’s machinations and Othello’s jealousy. She is the noblest and most unselfish character in the play.
Michael Cassio: Othello’s lieutenant, who is manipulated by Iago. Cassio is a hinge on which the play turns. On the one hand, it is his promotion that arouses Iago’s jealously. On the other, it is his alleged (but nonexistent) love affair with Desdemona that arouses Othello’s jealousy.
Duke of Venice: Ruler who finds in favor of Othello when Desdemona’s father attacks Othello’s character.
Brabantio: Senator and father of Desdemona. A bigot whose racism is inflamed by Iago, he despises Othello. First Senator, Second Senator
Gratiano: Brabantio’s brother. Lodovico: Brabantio’s kinsman, who bears a message from the duke recalling Othello to Venice.
Roderigo: Venetian gentleman and former suitor of Desdemona. He is manipulated by Iago.
Montano: Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus.
Clown: Servant to Othello.
Emilia: Wife of Iago. She is blind to his evil until she discovers that it was he who plotted against Othello and Desdemona.
Bianca: Cassio’s mistress.
Minor Characters: Sailor, messenger, herald, officers, gentlemen, musicians, attendants.

Audition Materials – Othello
Auditions will be a mix of the one monologue (see link below for character monologues) and a scene with 2 or 3 characters which will be cold read.
https://www.backstage.com/monologues/?min_age=0&max_age=100&page=1&order_by=asc&play_name=Othello&fbclid=IwAR3hUHTLcH5qW4T8cPFymAi9bBxK36QxWZaQWA-rolNC0lfCHqEh-hVUml4

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
2023-04-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-04-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Amanda Castro-Conroy
Choreography by Bong Dizon

Production Dates: April 21, 22, 28, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 pm
Venue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ 07029 (the former Holy Cross School)
Tickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students

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SUMMARY: Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

Cast List
Snoopy – John Branwell
Charlie Brown – Robert Strauch
Lucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer
Linus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes
Schroeder – Frankie Perez
Sally Brown – Maria Ruppert
Frieda – Michelle Almeida
Peppermint Patty – Samantha Egge
Marcie – Nichole Vaiknoras
Pigpen – Jon Rueda
Violet – Holly Stefanik
Blanket – Angelina Aragona

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

This 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.

The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play Auditions - April 1 & 2
2023-04-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Holy Cross School, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South, Harrison, 07029, United States
Auditions for The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play, directed by Beatriz Esteban Messina, will be held in-person as follows:
Date & Times:

April 1st from 3pm to 5pm
April 2nd from 3pm to 5 pm
Call backs or a read through will be April 3rd from 7pm to 9pm

Location: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South, Harrison, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School)
Production Dates: May 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm
Adapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY
From the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s beloved classic comes to life as a 1940s radio broadcast in this spirited adaptation of The Great Gatsby. An ensemble brings more than two dozen characters from the novel to the stage of the WHAT radio station for a live broadcast, punctuated by 40s-era commercials. A story of triumph and tragedy that reflects the decadence of the Jazz Age and the perils of the American Dream. Still, ain’t we got fun?
Auditioners should be ready to read from the script. Copies will be provided.
* Stage and technical crew, set building, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer, contact admin@whatconj.org
