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Monday, August 16, 2010

NEW THEATER COMPANY TAKES UP RESIDENCE AT SOPAC

Can northern NJ support another theater company? Of course it can! Art begets more art!

SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) is proud to introduce Midtown Direct Rep, a new theater company in residence at SOPAC.

Comprised of local Broadway actors, musicians, directors and producers, Midtown Direct Rep is dedicated to showcasing Broadway talent, locally. Join Midtown Direct Rep at their launch events offering staged readings of two new musicals.

Tickets are only $15 for one reading or $20 for both!

Rated P
Book & Lyrics by Sandy Rustin
Music & Lyrics by Dan Lipton and David Rossmer
Directed by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by SOPAC

Cast: Michelle Federer, David Josefsberg, Charlie Pollock & Joanna Young

WHEN: Wednesday, August 18, and Thursday, August 19, at 8 PM.

Company member Christopher Mark Peterson will lead a Q&A with the cast, writers and director following each reading

A sketch comedy musical about parenthood, Rated P celebrates the wonders and lunacy of raising kids from conception to college. Warning: Rated P may not be suitable for people considering parenthood.

The Girl in the Frame
Book, Lyrics & Music by Jeremy Desmon
Directed by Jeremy Dobrish
Produced by SOPAC

Cast: Becky Gulsvig, David Josefsberg, Christiane Noll & Charlie Pollock

WHEN: Wednesday, September 1, and Thursday, September 2, at 8 PM.

Company member Christopher Mark Peterson will lead a Q&A with the cast, writers, and director following each reading.

The members of the company are Broadway and New York theater professionals who reside in the Essex County suburbs.

For information and tickets, call 973.313.2787 or visit http://www.sopacnow.org/.

SOPAC is located at 1 SOPAC Way (just off South Orange Avenue behind the NJ Transit railroad station) in South Orange.