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SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Arts Classes - In-Person Registration
DESCRIPTION:In-person registration will be held:\nSaturday\, February 26\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nLocation: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark (behind Tops Diner)
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/spring-2022-arts-classes-in-person-registration/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-18/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-18/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211217T220000
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-17/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-11/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-11/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211210T220000
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SUMMARY:Yes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off the holiday season with its family-friendly production of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus”\, written by Jamie Gorski. Directed by Alyssa Schirm. \nFacemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nProduction Dates: \nDecember 10\, 11\, 17\, 18 @ 7:30 pm and December 11\, 18 @ 2:00 pm  \n    BUY TICKETS \nSUMMARY \nInspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \nCAST \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon – Jayla Mirassol\nSamuel O’Hanlon – Joshua Belchior\nFather O’Hanlon – Clint Vinacco\nMother O’Hanlon – Audrey Shapiro\nFrancis Church – David Mach\nWalter Gibson – George Rex\nMary Lou Parker – Brooke Lynn Pulcine\nWendy Parker – Genevieve Lambo\nJohn Patrick Munley – Post-Person\, Soup Line Worker\nEnsemble – Sarah Hill\, Victoria Gonzalez\, Riley Bennett\n\nYes\, Virginia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \nVenue: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ \n\n    BUY TICKETS\n\n    PURCHASE AN AD IN OUR PROGRAM\nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.\n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yesvirginia/2021-12-10/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Stage,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T210000
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SUMMARY:Yes\, Virginia Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: November 3 & 4 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark 07029 (behind Tops Diner) \nActors ages 7 – 80+ are invited to read from the provided sides. Printed copies will be available.\nSides \n\nSide 1: Francis\, Virginia\nSide 2: Mary Lou\, Wendy\, Virginia\nSide 3: Virginia\, Samantha\, Mother\nSide 4: Walter\, Francis\nSide 5: Virginia\, Samantha\, Mother\, Father\n\n\n    Download Audition Form\nQUESTIONS? Contact yesvirginia@whatconj.org \n  \nAbout the Production \nPlaywright Jamie Gorski’s adaptation of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus\, directed by Alyssa Schirm is a story inspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \n\n  \nCharacters \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon (8 years old\, inquisitive) \nMother O’Hanlon (about 35) \nFather O’Hanlon (about 36) \nSamantha O’Hanlon (about 10) \nFrancis Church (young editor\, eccentric\, klutzy) \nWalter Gibson (editor and chief of “The Sun”) \nMary Lou Parker (about 8) \nWendy Parker (about 7) \nPost-Person \nMartha (friendly soup server) \nOld Christmas Prologues (3) \n* Other non-speaking roles\, stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n\n**COVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. During auditions and at performances\, all audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers\, per building requirements.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yes-virginia-auditions/2021-11-04/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T210000
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SUMMARY:Yes\, Virginia Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held in-person as follows: \nDate: November 3 & 4 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: East Newark Recreation Center\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark 07029 (behind Tops Diner) \nActors ages 7 – 80+ are invited to read from the provided sides. Printed copies will be available.\nSides \n\nSide 1: Francis\, Virginia\nSide 2: Mary Lou\, Wendy\, Virginia\nSide 3: Virginia\, Samantha\, Mother\nSide 4: Walter\, Francis\nSide 5: Virginia\, Samantha\, Mother\, Father\n\n\n    Download Audition Form\nQUESTIONS? Contact yesvirginia@whatconj.org \n  \nAbout the Production \nPlaywright Jamie Gorski’s adaptation of Yes\, Virginia\, There is a Santa Claus\, directed by Alyssa Schirm is a story inspired by a simple\, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun—and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page of the Sun. \nVirginia wondered and wrote: “Dear Editor\, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says if you see it in the Sun\, it’s so. Please tell me the truth. Is there a Santa Claus?” Ed Mitchell\, the Sun’s editor\, gives the assignment of answering Virginia’s letter to Frank Church who\, until his wife and baby died last Christmas Eve\, was the Sun’s best and most dependable reporter. \nYes Virginia\, There Is a Santa Claus is a play for young and old\, magically reaffirming life’s highest beauty and joy—”the eternal light with which childhood fills the world.” \n\n  \nCharacters \n\nVirginia O’Hanlon (8 years old\, inquisitive) \nMother O’Hanlon (about 35) \nFather O’Hanlon (about 36) \nSamantha O’Hanlon (about 10) \nFrancis Church (young editor\, eccentric\, klutzy) \nWalter Gibson (editor and chief of “The Sun”) \nMary Lou Parker (about 8) \nWendy Parker (about 7) \nPost-Person \nMartha (friendly soup server) \nOld Christmas Prologues (3) \n* Other non-speaking roles\, stage and technical crew\, set building\, and other volunteers are also needed for this production! To volunteer\, contact admin@whatconj.org. \n\n**COVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. During auditions and at performances\, all audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers\, per building requirements.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/yes-virginia-auditions/2021-11-03/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Auditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTSTAMP:20260421T125224
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SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Arts Classes
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens Thursday\, October 14!\n  \n\n    Register Now!\n  \n\n  \n\n    Información en español\n\n    Información en portugués\n\n    Information in English\n  \n 
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/fall2021/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Featured,Productions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T223000
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-23/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T160000
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-23/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T223000
DTSTAMP:20260421T125224
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-22/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T223000
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-16/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211016T160000
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-16/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T223000
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SUMMARY:ALICIA
DESCRIPTION:West Hudson Arts & Theater Company kicks off its Youth Stage series of family-friendly theatrical events with Alicia\, a bilingual adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Elaine Romero. Directed by Milagros “Milly” Gonzalez. \nThis production contains dialogue in both Spanish and English. Facemasks will be required for all audience members at all performances. \nCAST \n\nAlicia: Alejandra Castro\nMother: Ana Lujan\nCaterpillar: Allyson Olivera\nTweedle Dum: Rachel Montoro\nDoormouse: Victoria Gonzalez\nWhite Queen/Rose: Vivian Torres\nChesshire Cat: Jaivaneese Johnson\nEl Conejo Moreno/Humpty: Gabriel De Los Santos\nTweedle Dee: Matthews Segura\nMarch Hare: Max Ramos\nTiger Lily: Evan Torres\nHatter: Arianna Robaina\nBread: Marissa Costa\nTeapot: Vanessa Costa\nTable: Ana Lujan\nAlfredito: Jarrel Torres\n\nSUMMARY \nWhen Alicia is sent to her room for misbehaving\, she’s convinced that her parents have no idea who she really is. She confides in her beloved hamster Alfredito\, who suddenly escapes through a hole in the wall\, and miraculously\, Alicia is able to follow him all the way into Wonderlandia. On her journey through this topsy-turvy world she meets all sorts of fantastic characters\, negotiating strange situations before finally returning to her room a little wiser. \nAlicia is presented by special arrangement by Playscripts\, Inc. \n  \nTickets: $15 Adults | $12 Students/Seniors \nTickets may also be available at the door. \n\n    Buy Tickets\n  \nCOVID-19 Guidelines: West Hudson Arts & Theater Company follows all current state and federal health guidelines. All audience members will be required to wear masks as well as any unvaccinated cast members\, stage crew and volunteers.
URL:https://whatconj.org/event/alicia/2021-10-15/
LOCATION:East Newark Recreation Center (behind Tops Diner)\, 44 Central Avenue\, East Newark\, NJ\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Stage
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