21ST ANNUAL JERSEY VOICES ONE-ACT FESTIVAL
Evening of one-act plays enables writers to showcase original scripts and choreography while allowing directors, actors and dances to experiment with new roles. This year’s production will include six original short plays and one original dance piece written by New Jersey playwrights. (left: Chip Prestera of Stirling and Arnold Buchiane of Summit star in Two Perfect Strangers Meet at the Jet Lag Café by Ralph Greco, Jr.)
WHEN: Friday and Saturday evenings, July 31, August 1, 7 and 8 at 8 PM and Sunday, August 9 at 7 PM
WHERE: Chatham Playhouse, 23 N. Passaic Ave., Chatham
TICKETS: $15 for adults (19 and older) and $12 for youth (18 and under). To access the theater’s online ticketing service, simply go to ccp.ticketleap.com.
For more information, call the box office at (973) 635-7363 or go to www.chathamplayers.org.
It is highly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance.
Patrons with special needs requiring seating accommodations should contact the Playhouse at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Without prior notice, accommodations cannot be guaranteed. (Above: Melanie Jackson and Erin Jackson of Newton, Brielle Sutherland of Andover, Melissa Kaban of Westfield, Brittany Barthelemy of Jersey City, Ashley McDonnell of Green Township and Daraius Phillips of Jersey City are the featured dancers in Rodin in Movement, written, directed & choreographed by Kimberly Jackson of Newton.)
Each of the following pieces will be performed each night of the festival:
- A Love Story by Walter Placzek of Matawan
A poignant look at familiar love. This production features Bob and Colleen Grundfest of Warren Township and Jean Habrukowich of Somerset. Directed by Arnold Buchiane of Summit. - Wendy by John AC Kennedy of Springfield
Remember… from childhood… as real as yesterday. This production features Brad Carrington of Summit and Debbie Bernstein of Maplewood. Directed by Joann Scanlon of Chatham. - I Thought I Liked Girls… by Nicole Pandolfo of Gibbstown
Lucy has some big news for her parents- after 10 years, she is ready to share. This production features Judi Laganga of Roselle Park, Steve Gabe of Madison and Julie Anne Nolan of Little Falls. Directed by Eric Holgerson of Budd Lake. - Two Perfect Strangers Meet At The Jet Lag Cafe by Ralph Greco, Jr. of Clifton
At four AM in an all-but-empty Paris café, two Americans strike up a conversation that, for a moment, distracts each other and leads to a new found kinship. The production features Arnold Buchiane of Summit and Chip Prestera of Stirling. Directed by Kevern Cameron of Hamburg. - Rodin in Movement by Kimberly Jackson of Newton
A dance piece that explores the stories behind the famous bronze sculptures that Auguste Rodin used in his masterpiece "The Gates of Hell."
This production features Ashley McDonnell of Green Township, Brielle Sutherland of Andover, Brittany Barthelemy, Melanie Jackson and Erin Jackson of Newton, Melissa Kaban of Westfield and Daraius Phillips of Jersey City. Directed & Choreographed by Kimberly Jackson of Newton. - Gentleman's Pact by Karen JP Howes of Madison
A wry and witty look at fidelity, friendship and 21st century marriage. This production features Liz Royce of Cedar Grove, Orin Tempkin of Springfield and Howard Fischer of Berkeley Heights. Directed by Lynn Polan of Chatham. - Holy Grill by Gary Shaffer of Point Pleasant
A soon to be bride, a nervous groom, and two retired cops asking all the right questions; things could get interesting.
This production features Arlene Britt and Jackie Jacobi of Edison, Dan Malloy of Jefferson Township, Lewis Decker of Millington and Victor Gallo of North Caldwell. Directed by Scott Baird of Rockaway
Photos by Howard Fisher.
