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SUMMARY:Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is thrilled to announce that the first Main Stage production of the 2023-24 Season will be Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, by Matt Cox. This exciting production will be directed by Allyssa Hynes. Stage Manager is Ed Shea. \n  \nSummary: 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. \nThis 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.  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 @ 7:30 pm/ October 22 at 2:00 pm \nRating: PG-13 (There is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door \n  \nCast List (in alphabetical order)  \nNelson DePasquale – Uncle Dave/Goyle /A Certain Potions Teacher/Mr. Nick/Hermeoone #3/Ric Gryff/Viktor/Mr. Bagman/ Zach Smith \nRichard Dwyer –  A Very Tall Man/Sorting Hat/Real Mr. Moody/Ghost History Teach / Professor Turban/SS Security/Death Buddy/Voiceover \nSamantha Egge – Ginny/Frenchy/Rowena/Professor Sprouty/Anthony Goldstein/Professor Lanny/Hermeoone #2/Scorpy/Death Buddy \nTim Firth – Mr. Voldy/First Headmaster/Sal \nBrooke Gorsica – Harry/Helga \nLillian Hope – Leanne/Runes Teach \nJohn Jesse Jeffords – Narrator \nJessica Jones – Susie Bones/Colin/Myrtle/Hermeoone #1 \nJoseph Jones – Oliver Rivers \nChloe Kiefer – Megan Jones \nMaggie Madere – Hannah/Professor McG/SS Security \nNick Maes – J. Finch Fletchley/Clumsy Longbottom/ Fat Friar/2nd Headmaster/Seamus Finnegan \nDylan Myers – Wayne Hopkins \nMaria Ruppert – Sally Perks/Bippy/ Rita Scooter \nPrat Shekhar – Ernie Mac/SS Security \nDeke Stoklosa – Cedric/Blondo Malfoy/Professor Locky/ DJ/Death Buddy \nRoberta Stone – Xavia Jones/Ms. Babble/SS Security \n \nOriginal poster art created for WHATCo by Ashton Nanke \n“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nPuffs is not authorized\, sanctioned\, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling\, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books\, films or play. \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/puffs/2023-10-22/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is thrilled to announce that the first Main Stage production of the 2023-24 Season will be Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, by Matt Cox. This exciting production will be directed by Allyssa Hynes. Stage Manager is Ed Shea. \n  \nSummary: 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. \nThis 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.  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 @ 7:30 pm/ October 22 at 2:00 pm \nRating: PG-13 (There is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door \n  \nCast List (in alphabetical order)  \nNelson DePasquale – Uncle Dave/Goyle /A Certain Potions Teacher/Mr. Nick/Hermeoone #3/Ric Gryff/Viktor/Mr. Bagman/ Zach Smith \nRichard Dwyer –  A Very Tall Man/Sorting Hat/Real Mr. Moody/Ghost History Teach / Professor Turban/SS Security/Death Buddy/Voiceover \nSamantha Egge – Ginny/Frenchy/Rowena/Professor Sprouty/Anthony Goldstein/Professor Lanny/Hermeoone #2/Scorpy/Death Buddy \nTim Firth – Mr. Voldy/First Headmaster/Sal \nBrooke Gorsica – Harry/Helga \nLillian Hope – Leanne/Runes Teach \nJohn Jesse Jeffords – Narrator \nJessica Jones – Susie Bones/Colin/Myrtle/Hermeoone #1 \nJoseph Jones – Oliver Rivers \nChloe Kiefer – Megan Jones \nMaggie Madere – Hannah/Professor McG/SS Security \nNick Maes – J. Finch Fletchley/Clumsy Longbottom/ Fat Friar/2nd Headmaster/Seamus Finnegan \nDylan Myers – Wayne Hopkins \nMaria Ruppert – Sally Perks/Bippy/ Rita Scooter \nPrat Shekhar – Ernie Mac/SS Security \nDeke Stoklosa – Cedric/Blondo Malfoy/Professor Locky/ DJ/Death Buddy \nRoberta Stone – Xavia Jones/Ms. Babble/SS Security \n \nOriginal poster art created for WHATCo by Ashton Nanke \n“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nPuffs is not authorized\, sanctioned\, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling\, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books\, films or play. \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/puffs/2023-10-21/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is thrilled to announce that the first Main Stage production of the 2023-24 Season will be Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, by Matt Cox. This exciting production will be directed by Allyssa Hynes. Stage Manager is Ed Shea. \n  \nSummary: 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. \nThis 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.  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 @ 7:30 pm/ October 22 at 2:00 pm \nRating: PG-13 (There is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show) \nTickets: $20 Adults or $15 Seniors/Students \n\n    BUY TICKETS\nTickets may be available at the door \n  \nCast List (in alphabetical order)  \nNelson DePasquale – Uncle Dave/Goyle /A Certain Potions Teacher/Mr. Nick/Hermeoone #3/Ric Gryff/Viktor/Mr. Bagman/ Zach Smith \nRichard Dwyer –  A Very Tall Man/Sorting Hat/Real Mr. Moody/Ghost History Teach / Professor Turban/SS Security/Death Buddy/Voiceover \nSamantha Egge – Ginny/Frenchy/Rowena/Professor Sprouty/Anthony Goldstein/Professor Lanny/Hermeoone #2/Scorpy/Death Buddy \nTim Firth – Mr. Voldy/First Headmaster/Sal \nBrooke Gorsica – Harry/Helga \nLillian Hope – Leanne/Runes Teach \nJohn Jesse Jeffords – Narrator \nJessica Jones – Susie Bones/Colin/Myrtle/Hermeoone #1 \nJoseph Jones – Oliver Rivers \nChloe Kiefer – Megan Jones \nMaggie Madere – Hannah/Professor McG/SS Security \nNick Maes – J. Finch Fletchley/Clumsy Longbottom/ Fat Friar/2nd Headmaster/Seamus Finnegan \nDylan Myers – Wayne Hopkins \nMaria Ruppert – Sally Perks/Bippy/ Rita Scooter \nPrat Shekhar – Ernie Mac/SS Security \nDeke Stoklosa – Cedric/Blondo Malfoy/Professor Locky/ DJ/Death Buddy \nRoberta Stone – Xavia Jones/Ms. Babble/SS Security \n \nOriginal poster art created for WHATCo by Ashton Nanke \n“Puffs (Two Act Edition)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nPuffs is not authorized\, sanctioned\, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling\, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books\, films or play. \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/puffs/2023-10-20/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:WhatCo Volunteers: Holy Cross Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer with WhatCo at the annual Holy Cross Yard Sale! \nLocation: 16 Church Square\, Harrison\, NJ 07029 \nTime:  9 am- 5pm EST \n  \n \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/whatco-volunteers-holy-cross-yard-sale/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer and Community Days
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSummary: 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! \nJoin 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. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: September 29 and 30 @8:00 pm \n\n    RESERVE MY TICKET\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \nDirector: Matt Masiello\nStage Manager: Athena Nakrosis\nAssistant Stage Manager: John Westling\nChoreographer: Bong Dizon\nCostuming: Francesca Stokes\, Samantha Egge\, Julia Stark\, Bernadette Oberndorf\nMake-up Design: Maria Ruppert\nMake-up Artists: Maria Ruppert\, Roman Koester\, Michelle Almeida\nProducer: Brandi-Leigh Miller\n\n\nCAST\nThe Fairies\n\nOberon: Romana Schaeffer\nTitania: Jessica Jones\nPuck: Bong Dizon\nPeaseblossom: Jasmine Viera\nCobweb: Lainey McKenna\nMoth: Riley Bennett\nMustardseed: Genevieve Lambo\n\n\nThe Lovers \n\nHermia: Samatha Egge\nHelena: Holly Stefanick\nLysander: Frankie Perez\nDemetrius: Carlos Alberto Caban\n\n\nThe King’s Court\n\nTheseus: David Baker\nHippolyta: Tara Spinelli\nEgeus: Richard Dwyer\nPhilostrate: Allyssa Hynes\n\n\nThe Rude Mechanicals \n\nNick Bottom: Anthony Cornatzer\nPeter Quince: Ed Shea\nFrancis Flute: Dylan Meyers\nRobin Starveling: Amanda Castro-Conroy\nTom Snout: Nelson DePasquale\nSnug: Brian Sullivan
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/2023-09-30/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSummary: 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! \nJoin 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. \n  \nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: September 29 and 30 @8:00 pm \n\n    RESERVE MY TICKET\nTickets may be available at the door. \n  \nDirector: Matt Masiello\nStage Manager: Athena Nakrosis\nAssistant Stage Manager: John Westling\nChoreographer: Bong Dizon\nCostuming: Francesca Stokes\, Samantha Egge\, Julia Stark\, Bernadette Oberndorf\nMake-up Design: Maria Ruppert\nMake-up Artists: Maria Ruppert\, Roman Koester\, Michelle Almeida\nProducer: Brandi-Leigh Miller\n\n\nCAST\nThe Fairies\n\nOberon: Romana Schaeffer\nTitania: Jessica Jones\nPuck: Bong Dizon\nPeaseblossom: Jasmine Viera\nCobweb: Lainey McKenna\nMoth: Riley Bennett\nMustardseed: Genevieve Lambo\n\n\nThe Lovers \n\nHermia: Samatha Egge\nHelena: Holly Stefanick\nLysander: Frankie Perez\nDemetrius: Carlos Alberto Caban\n\n\nThe King’s Court\n\nTheseus: David Baker\nHippolyta: Tara Spinelli\nEgeus: Richard Dwyer\nPhilostrate: Allyssa Hynes\n\n\nThe Rude Mechanicals \n\nNick Bottom: Anthony Cornatzer\nPeter Quince: Ed Shea\nFrancis Flute: Dylan Meyers\nRobin Starveling: Amanda Castro-Conroy\nTom Snout: Nelson DePasquale\nSnug: Brian Sullivan
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream/2023-09-29/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T210000
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SUMMARY:Auditions: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe large cast and age range make this show a community favorite\, in which a varied\, multi-generational group of performers can come together. \n  \nAuditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever\, directed by Francesca Stokes and stage managed by Bernadette Oberndorf will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nTuesday Sept 26th  from 7pm to 9pm\nWednesday Sept 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nCallbacks (if needed) will be Thursday Sept 28th from 7pm to 9 pm (by invitation only)\nIf 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\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: Dec 1st – Dec 10th \n\n    Audition Form (fillable pdf)\n\n    Audition Packet (Sides and Monologues)\n\n    Conflicts Calendar\nAll actors of any background in Grade 2 and older are invited to audition\nActors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times during auditions\n  \nRehearsals: \n* Read Thru – Saturday\, October 14th at 2:00 pm \nRehearsals will take place on weekday evenings and possibly an afternoon on the weekends.  \nActors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Thanksgiving Day\, Nov 23rd). \nPlease list all conflicts between October 14th and the shows on the Conflicts Calendar Form.  \n  \nThe 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.  \n  \nAll actors should have strong comedic timing.  \n  \nSummary: \nBeth 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. \n  \nCharacters: \nCast size of 20 people\, 2nd grade and older. \n  \nMother (Grace Bradley)  (female) – age 35-45 attractive\, involved mom  \nFather (Bob Bradley) (male) – age 35-45 solid\, family man  \nBeth Bradley (female) – Age 10-11 the narrator\, strong voice and presence \nCharlie Bradley (male) – Age 8-9 traditional kid brother \nRalph Herdman (male) – Age 12-13 ragged\, scroungy\, slouching manner; touch of adolescent cool \nImogene Herdman (female) – Age 11-12 loud\, bossy\, crafty \nLeroy Herdman (male) – Age 10-11 tough\, sure of himself \nClaude Herdman (male) – Age 9-10 tough\, combative \nOllie Herdman (male) – Age 8-9 looking for trouble\, Claude’s usual partner in crime \nGladys Herdman (female) – Age 7-8 small\, wiry\, feisty  \nAlice Wendleken (female) – Age 10-11 prim\, proper\, pain in the neck  \nMrs. Armstrong (female) – Age 45-60 managerial in voice and manner  \nMrs. Slocum (female) – Age 35-60 pleasant\, motherly woman \nMrs. Clark (female) – Age 35-60 \nMrs. Clausing (female) – Age 35-60 \nMrs. McCarthy (female) – Age 40-55 a younger\, less imperial version of Mrs. Armstrong \nMaxine (female) – Age 10-11 \nElmer Hopkins (male) – Age 12-13 \nHobie (male) – Age 9-10 \nDavid (male) – Age 8-9 \nBeverly (female) – Age 7-8 \nShirley (female) – Age 5-6 \nJuanita (female) – Age 5-6 \nDoris (female) – Age 9-10 \nReverend Hopkins (male) – Age mid-40’s \n  \nActors will be asked to read from the scenes in the Audition Packet during the auditions. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/christmaspageant/2023-09-27/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Auditions: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe large cast and age range make this show a community favorite\, in which a varied\, multi-generational group of performers can come together. \n  \nAuditions for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever\, directed by Francesca Stokes and stage managed by Bernadette Oberndorf will be held as follows: \nAudition Date & Times: \n\nTuesday Sept 26th  from 7pm to 9pm\nWednesday Sept 27 from 7 pm to 9 pm\nCallbacks (if needed) will be Thursday Sept 28th from 7pm to 9 pm (by invitation only)\nIf 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\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: Dec 1st – Dec 10th \n\n    Audition Form (fillable pdf)\n\n    Audition Packet (Sides and Monologues)\n\n    Conflicts Calendar\nAll actors of any background in Grade 2 and older are invited to audition\nActors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times during auditions\n  \nRehearsals: \n* Read Thru – Saturday\, October 14th at 2:00 pm \nRehearsals will take place on weekday evenings and possibly an afternoon on the weekends.  \nActors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Thanksgiving Day\, Nov 23rd). \nPlease list all conflicts between October 14th and the shows on the Conflicts Calendar Form.  \n  \nThe 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.  \n  \nAll actors should have strong comedic timing.  \n  \nSummary: \nBeth 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. \n  \nCharacters: \nCast size of 20 people\, 2nd grade and older. \n  \nMother (Grace Bradley)  (female) – age 35-45 attractive\, involved mom  \nFather (Bob Bradley) (male) – age 35-45 solid\, family man  \nBeth Bradley (female) – Age 10-11 the narrator\, strong voice and presence \nCharlie Bradley (male) – Age 8-9 traditional kid brother \nRalph Herdman (male) – Age 12-13 ragged\, scroungy\, slouching manner; touch of adolescent cool \nImogene Herdman (female) – Age 11-12 loud\, bossy\, crafty \nLeroy Herdman (male) – Age 10-11 tough\, sure of himself \nClaude Herdman (male) – Age 9-10 tough\, combative \nOllie Herdman (male) – Age 8-9 looking for trouble\, Claude’s usual partner in crime \nGladys Herdman (female) – Age 7-8 small\, wiry\, feisty  \nAlice Wendleken (female) – Age 10-11 prim\, proper\, pain in the neck  \nMrs. Armstrong (female) – Age 45-60 managerial in voice and manner  \nMrs. Slocum (female) – Age 35-60 pleasant\, motherly woman \nMrs. Clark (female) – Age 35-60 \nMrs. Clausing (female) – Age 35-60 \nMrs. McCarthy (female) – Age 40-55 a younger\, less imperial version of Mrs. Armstrong \nMaxine (female) – Age 10-11 \nElmer Hopkins (male) – Age 12-13 \nHobie (male) – Age 9-10 \nDavid (male) – Age 8-9 \nBeverly (female) – Age 7-8 \nShirley (female) – Age 5-6 \nJuanita (female) – Age 5-6 \nDoris (female) – Age 9-10 \nReverend Hopkins (male) – Age mid-40’s \n  \nActors will be asked to read from the scenes in the Audition Packet during the auditions. \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/christmaspageant/2023-09-26/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Othello\, presented by Teaneck New Theater
DESCRIPTION:In a special partnership\, Teaneck New Theater is excited to announce the cast of William Shakespeare’s\, Othello. Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina.\n\n\nSummary: 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.  \nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: September 22 and 23 @7:30 pm \n\n    RESERVE MY TICKET\nTickets may be available at the door. \n\n\nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina\n\n\nProduction Assistant: Jonathan Brantley\nCostuming: Julia Stark\n\n\n\nCast\n\nOthello – Gabriel Drouet\nIago – Joseph Jones\nDesdemona – Janna Epstein\nEmilia – Francesca Stokes\nCassio – Nelson DePasquale\nRoderigo-James Phillips\nBrabantio- John Fraissinet\nBianca/ Duke – Miranda Madrazo\nLudivico/Montano – Anne Hennessy
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/othello-presented-by-teaneck-new-theater/2023-09-23/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Othello\, presented by Teaneck New Theater
DESCRIPTION:In a special partnership\, Teaneck New Theater is excited to announce the cast of William Shakespeare’s\, Othello. Directed by Beatriz Esteban-Messina.\n\n\nSummary: 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.  \nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: September 22 and 23 @7:30 pm \n\n    RESERVE MY TICKET\nTickets may be available at the door. \n\n\nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina\n\n\nProduction Assistant: Jonathan Brantley\nCostuming: Julia Stark\n\n\n\nCast\n\nOthello – Gabriel Drouet\nIago – Joseph Jones\nDesdemona – Janna Epstein\nEmilia – Francesca Stokes\nCassio – Nelson DePasquale\nRoderigo-James Phillips\nBrabantio- John Fraissinet\nBianca/ Duke – Miranda Madrazo\nLudivico/Montano – Anne Hennessy
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/othello-presented-by-teaneck-new-theater/2023-09-22/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions,Special Productions
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/2023-08-16/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/2023-08-09/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/2023-07-26/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/2023-07-19/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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.  \nAuditions for Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, directed by Allyssa Hynes\, will be held as follows: \nDate & Times: \n\nThursday July 13th from 7pm – 9 pm\nTuesday July 18th  from 7pm to 9pm\nCall backs (if needed) will be Thursday July 27th from 7pm to 9pm\nIf unable to attend in person\, you can submit a video audition via YouTube and completed audition form to puffs@whatconj.org by July 18th\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 21st – Oct 29th \nAll actors 18+ of any background are invited to audition. \nThere is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show.  \nQuestions? Contact puffs@whatconj.org \nRehearsals \nRead Thru – Monday\, July 31st or August 10th @ 7 pm (TBD) \nRehearsals will be light in August and pick up after Labor Day. \nRehearsals will mostly take place on weekday evenings.  \nActors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day)\, Oct 10th through Oct 20th. \nPlease list all conflicts between July 31 and the shows.  \n  \nThe 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.  \nEach Puff must be energetic and sincere. All actors should have strong comedic timing.  \n\nCharacters: \n\nWayne 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. \nOliver 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. \nMegan 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.\nNarrator – 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.\nErnie 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) \nHannah – Very\, very shy. (First Headmaster\, Professor McG\, Professor Sproutty\, Xavia Jones\, Professor Lanny\, Runes Teach\, Ms. Babble) \nJ. Finch Fletchley – Boyish and fun. (Uncle Dave\, Goyle\, A Far Friar\, Clumsy Longbottom\, Hermeoone # 3\, Viktor\, Mr. Bagman\, Zach Smith) \nLeanne – Is either a genius or really dumb… She has the biggest heart. (Ginny\, Helga\, Frenchy) \nSally Perks – Nice and later enjoys attracting attention.  (Hermeoone\, Blondo Malfoy\, Rowena\, Rita Scooter\, Bippy) \nSusie Bones – Gloomy. (Harry\, Colin\, Hermeoone # 2\, Ric Gryff\, Myrtle) \nCedric and Mr. Voldy – basically the best guy ever and the most evil \n\nActors will be asked to read from sides during the auditions. \nPlease 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.  \n  \nScenes  (click title to download) \n\nMeeting the Puffs\nTrio\nClasses\nCedric & Wayne\nThe Dark Lord\n\n  \nMonologues \nMegan 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.  \nLeanne – 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!  \nWayne 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!  \nMister 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! 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/puffs-2/2023-07-18/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis 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.  \nAuditions for Puffs\, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic\, directed by Allyssa Hynes\, will be held as follows: \nDate & Times: \n\nThursday July 13th from 7pm – 9 pm\nTuesday July 18th  from 7pm to 9pm\nCall backs (if needed) will be Thursday July 27th from 7pm to 9pm\nIf unable to attend in person\, you can submit a video audition via YouTube and completed audition form to puffs@whatconj.org by July 18th\n\nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nProduction Dates: October 21st – Oct 29th \nAll actors 18+ of any background are invited to audition. \nThere is some adult language and magical battlefield violence within the show.  \nQuestions? Contact puffs@whatconj.org \nRehearsals \nRead Thru – Monday\, July 31st or August 10th @ 7 pm (TBD) \nRehearsals will be light in August and pick up after Labor Day. \nRehearsals will mostly take place on weekday evenings.  \nActors should have good availability the two weeks prior to the show (excluding Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day)\, Oct 10th through Oct 20th. \nPlease list all conflicts between July 31 and the shows.  \n  \nThe 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.  \nEach Puff must be energetic and sincere. All actors should have strong comedic timing.  \n\nCharacters: \n\nWayne 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. \nOliver 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. \nMegan 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.\nNarrator – 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.\nErnie 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) \nHannah – Very\, very shy. (First Headmaster\, Professor McG\, Professor Sproutty\, Xavia Jones\, Professor Lanny\, Runes Teach\, Ms. Babble) \nJ. Finch Fletchley – Boyish and fun. (Uncle Dave\, Goyle\, A Far Friar\, Clumsy Longbottom\, Hermeoone # 3\, Viktor\, Mr. Bagman\, Zach Smith) \nLeanne – Is either a genius or really dumb… She has the biggest heart. (Ginny\, Helga\, Frenchy) \nSally Perks – Nice and later enjoys attracting attention.  (Hermeoone\, Blondo Malfoy\, Rowena\, Rita Scooter\, Bippy) \nSusie Bones – Gloomy. (Harry\, Colin\, Hermeoone # 2\, Ric Gryff\, Myrtle) \nCedric and Mr. Voldy – basically the best guy ever and the most evil \n\nActors will be asked to read from sides during the auditions. \nPlease 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.  \n  \nScenes  (click title to download) \n\nMeeting the Puffs\nTrio\nClasses\nCedric & Wayne\nThe Dark Lord\n\n  \nMonologues \nMegan 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.  \nLeanne – 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!  \nWayne 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!  \nMister 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! 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/puffs-2/2023-07-13/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions,Featured,Main Stage,Main Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T210000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare in the Park
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakespeare-in-the-park/2023-07-12/
LOCATION:Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC)\, 102 State Street\, Hackensack\, NJ\, 07601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Productions,Special Productions,Summer Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T203000
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CREATED:20230521T160554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T161131Z
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SUMMARY:End-of Season Celebration & Reveal Party
DESCRIPTION:RSVP Now
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/end-of-season-celebration-reveal-party/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230527T213000
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CREATED:20230305T202357Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY \nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \n  \nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina \nMusical Director: Scott Burzynski \n  \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTickets: $20 Adults\, $15 Students/Seniors \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nSUMMARY \nF. 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? \nCAST \nChristopher Tully as Nick Carraway \nJason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21) \nByron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27) \nJanna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan \nTara Spinelli as Jordan Baker \nNelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan \nwith \nRichard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes \nGeorge Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim \nJoseph Jones as George Wilson \nMatt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer \nCarlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman\, Gatsby’s butler\, Train conductor \nJack Pignatello as Nick’s father\, Partygoer 2\, Henry C. Gatz \nMiranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid \nJessica Jones as Myrtle\, Partygoer #1\, Well-dressed lady\, Gatsby’s gardener \nCynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite \nRoman Koster as the Foley artist \n  \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby/2023-05-27/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T213000
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY \nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \n  \nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina \nMusical Director: Scott Burzynski \n  \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTickets: $20 Adults\, $15 Students/Seniors \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nSUMMARY \nF. 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? \nCAST \nChristopher Tully as Nick Carraway \nJason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21) \nByron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27) \nJanna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan \nTara Spinelli as Jordan Baker \nNelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan \nwith \nRichard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes \nGeorge Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim \nJoseph Jones as George Wilson \nMatt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer \nCarlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman\, Gatsby’s butler\, Train conductor \nJack Pignatello as Nick’s father\, Partygoer 2\, Henry C. Gatz \nMiranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid \nJessica Jones as Myrtle\, Partygoer #1\, Well-dressed lady\, Gatsby’s gardener \nCynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite \nRoman Koster as the Foley artist \n  \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby/2023-05-26/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T230449
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY \nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \n  \nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina \nMusical Director: Scott Burzynski \n  \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTickets: $20 Adults\, $15 Students/Seniors \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nSUMMARY \nF. 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? \nCAST \nChristopher Tully as Nick Carraway \nJason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21) \nByron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27) \nJanna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan \nTara Spinelli as Jordan Baker \nNelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan \nwith \nRichard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes \nGeorge Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim \nJoseph Jones as George Wilson \nMatt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer \nCarlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman\, Gatsby’s butler\, Train conductor \nJack Pignatello as Nick’s father\, Partygoer 2\, Henry C. Gatz \nMiranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid \nJessica Jones as Myrtle\, Partygoer #1\, Well-dressed lady\, Gatsby’s gardener \nCynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite \nRoman Koster as the Foley artist \n  \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby/2023-05-21/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T213000
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY \nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \n  \nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina \nMusical Director: Scott Burzynski \n  \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTickets: $20 Adults\, $15 Students/Seniors \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nSUMMARY \nF. 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? \nCAST \nChristopher Tully as Nick Carraway \nJason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21) \nByron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27) \nJanna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan \nTara Spinelli as Jordan Baker \nNelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan \nwith \nRichard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes \nGeorge Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim \nJoseph Jones as George Wilson \nMatt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer \nCarlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman\, Gatsby’s butler\, Train conductor \nJack Pignatello as Nick’s father\, Partygoer 2\, Henry C. Gatz \nMiranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid \nJessica Jones as Myrtle\, Partygoer #1\, Well-dressed lady\, Gatsby’s gardener \nCynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite \nRoman Koster as the Foley artist \n  \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby/2023-05-20/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T213000
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SUMMARY:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play
DESCRIPTION:The Great Gatsby: A Live Radio Play \nAdapted for the Stage by JOE LANDRY \nFrom the Novel by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD featuring Original Music by KEVIN CONNORS \n  \nDirector: Beatriz Esteban-Messina \nMusical Director: Scott Burzynski \n  \nProduction Dates: May 19\, 20\, 26\, 27 at 7:30 pm and May 21 at 2:00 pm \nLocation: 15 Frank E. Rogers Blvd. South\, Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross High School) \nTickets: $20 Adults\, $15 Students/Seniors \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n  \nSUMMARY \nF. 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? \nCAST \nChristopher Tully as Nick Carraway \nJason Simmons as Jay Gatsby (5/19-21) \nByron Hagan as Jay Gatsby (5/26-27) \nJanna Epstein as Daisy Buchanan \nTara Spinelli as Jordan Baker \nNelson DePasquale as Tom Buchanan \nwith \nRichard Dwyer as the Announcer and Owl Eyes \nGeorge Rex as Meyer Wolfsheim \nJoseph Jones as George Wilson \nMatt Masiello as Michaelis and Klipspringer \nCarlos Caban DeJesus as Policeman\, Gatsby’s butler\, Train conductor \nJack Pignatello as Nick’s father\, Partygoer 2\, Henry C. Gatz \nMiranda Madrazo as Lana Sherwood and Buchanan’s maid \nJessica Jones as Myrtle\, Partygoer #1\, Well-dressed lady\, Gatsby’s gardener \nCynthia Ross as Catherine and Sally Applewhite \nRoman Koster as the Foley artist \n  \nProduced by special arrangement with Playscripts\, Inc. (www.playscripts.com) \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/gatsby/2023-05-19/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T210000
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Auditions - May 1
DESCRIPTION: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! \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream and Othello auditions will be held in person as follows: \nDate: May 1st  \nTime: 7:00-9:00 PM \nLocation: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company\, 15 Frank E Rodgers Blvd S Harrison\, NJ (the former Holy Cross School) \nFree parking is available in the lot at Jersey Street. \nProduction Dates: \nJuly 12\, 19\, 26 (AMND) \nAugust 9\, 23 (Othello) \n** 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) \n Please contact shakes@whatconj.org with questions or for additional information. \n Actors ages 16-80+ are invited to read from the provided sides.\nSummaries \nIn 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.   \nCast of Characters: \n\nTitania: Female (mid 20s-40s); Queen of the Fairies. She is a force of nature. Intense\, intelligent\, and proud. Vibrant and enjoys life.\nOberon: Male (mids  20s-40s); King of the Fairies. Powerful and proud\, but often his own pride gets in his way.\nRobin “Puck” Goodfellow: Any gender (20s-30s); A mischievous\, magical creature who loves a good prank. Loyal to Oberon.\nTheseus: Male (40s-50s); The Duke\, excited about his upcoming marriage to Hippolyta. He wants the wedding to be perfect in every way.\nHippolyta: Female (mid 30s-50s); Queen of the Amazons. Powerful and driven. Engaged to Theseus.\nEgeus: Any gender (40s-50s); A father who just wants his daughter Hermia to do what he wants\, which is marry Demetrius.\nHermia: Female (20s); Romantic and resourceful. She and Lysander want to marry\, despite her father’s disapproval. Best friends with Helena.\nHelena: 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.\nLysander: Male (20s); Whip-smart and creative\, he loves Hermia\, despite her father’s disapproval. Driven to find a way to ensure they can marry.\nDemetrius: Male (20s); Intelligent and going places. The young man who Egeus wants his daughter Hermia to marry.\nBottom: 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.\nQuince: Any gender (30s-50s); A carpenter who directs and stars in the play within a play. Usually at loggerheads with Bottom.\nFlute: 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.\nSnout: Any gender (20s-50s); A tinker who plays The Wall in the play within a play. Tries to be the best wall ever.\nStarveling: Any gender (20s-50s); A tailor who plays Moonshine in the play within a play. A bit of a scaredy-cat.\nSnug: 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.\nPeaseblossom\, Mustardseed\, Cobweb & Moth: Any gender (20s-50s); Fairies who work for and are loyal to Titania.\n\nAMSND Audition Materials \nSide 1: Theseus\, Hippolyta\, Egeus\, Hermia\, Lysander\, Demetrius\, Helena \nSide 2: Quince\, Bottom\, Flute\, Snout\, Snug \nSide 3: Robin\, Fairy. Oberon\, Titania\, Demetrius\, Helena \nSide 4: Oberon\, Robin\, Demetrius\, Hermia\, Lysander\, Helena \nSide 5: Puck \n_____________________________ \nOthello (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. \n  \nCast of Characters: \n\nOthello: 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.\nIago: 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.\nDesdemona: 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.\nMichael 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.\nDuke of Venice: Ruler who finds in favor of Othello when Desdemona’s father attacks Othello’s character.\nBrabantio: Senator and father of Desdemona. A bigot whose racism is inflamed by Iago\, he despises Othello.  First Senator\, Second Senator\nGratiano: Brabantio’s brother.  Lodovico: Brabantio’s kinsman\, who bears a message from the duke recalling Othello to Venice.\nRoderigo: Venetian gentleman and former suitor of Desdemona. He is manipulated by Iago.\nMontano: Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus.\nClown: Servant to Othello.\nEmilia: Wife of Iago. She is blind to his evil until she discovers that it was he who plotted against Othello and Desdemona.\nBianca: Cassio’s mistress.\nMinor Characters: Sailor\, messenger\, herald\, officers\, gentlemen\, musicians\, attendants.\n\nAudition Materials – Othello \nAuditions 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. \nhttps://www.backstage.com/monologues/?min_age=0&max_age=100&page=1&order_by=asc&play_name=Othello&fbclid=IwAR3hUHTLcH5qW4T8cPFymAi9bBxK36QxWZaQWA-rolNC0lfCHqEh-hVUml4
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/shakesauditions/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 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\n  \nSUMMARY: 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. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-30/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T213000
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 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\n  \nSUMMARY: 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. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-29/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T213000
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 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\n  \nSUMMARY: 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. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-28/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T160000
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 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\n  \nSUMMARY: 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. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-23/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T213000
DTSTAMP:20260426T230450
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 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\n  \nSUMMARY: 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. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-22/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T213000
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SUMMARY:You're a Good Man\, Charlie Brown
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Comic Strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz \nBook\, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner \nAdditional Dialogue by Michael Mayer \nAdditional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa \nDirected by Amanda Castro-Conroy \nChoreography by Bong Dizon \n  \nProduction Dates: April 21\, 22\, 28\, 29 at 7:30 pm / April 23 & 30 at 2:00 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\n  \nSUMMARY: 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. \n  \nCast List \nSnoopy – John Branwell \nCharlie Brown – Robert Strauch \nLucy Van Pelt – Romana Schaeffer \nLinus Van Pelt – Christopher Reyes \nSchroeder – Frankie Perez \nSally Brown – Maria Ruppert \nFrieda – Michelle Almeida \nPeppermint Patty – Samantha Egge \nMarcie – Nichole Vaiknoras \nPigpen – Jon Rueda \nViolet – Holly Stefanik \nBlanket – Angelina Aragona \n  \nYOU’RE A GOOD MAN\, CHARLIE BROWN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com \n\nThis program is made possible by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts\, a division of the Department of State\, and administered by the Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs\, Thomas A. DeGise\, Hudson County Executive & the Hudson County Board of County Commissioners.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/charliebrown/2023-04-21/
LOCATION:Holy Cross School\, 15 Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South\, Harrison\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Main Stage,Productions
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