Friday, July 29, Is Opening Night for "Jersey Voices" in Chatham

 

OPENING WEEKEND 7 One-Act Plays in 1 Evening! JERSEY VOICES Tickets are only $15     BUY TICKETS   The 28th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival will take place on July 29, 30, August 5, 6 at 8pm and August 7 at 7pm. Presented One-Act Plays each evening are:     Open Door by Susan Brown-Peitz, directed by Sarah DeVizio: A veterinarian’s waiting room sets the scene for an unexpected conversation about grief and hope.     The Grape Nerds Reunion by Alli Hartley-Kong, directed by Sarah Pharaon: Connected by a past one of them can’t remember, two classmates at their high school reunion explore the impact of choices they've made—both big and small.     Never More Lenore by G. David Post, directed by John A.C.Kennedy: Two officemates interview a potential temporary employee.  They have very different experiences when she comes in through the office door.     The Singing Woman by G. David Post, directed by Lauri MacMillan: If you told a stranger at a bus stop you were being haunted would you be ready to hear the truth?     The Elusive Pursuit of Maximum Bliss by Ken Preuss, directed by Amanda Marino: A wealthy man and a female researcher explore multiple timelines to seek the feasibility of 100% happiness.     “Kidneys” by Devon Villacampa, Directed by Steve Ruskin: Two college students come to the University Financial Aid office when their money gets cut.  There is a very nice lady there. Let’s see how helpful she can be.     Wing Man by Mary Jane Walsh, directed by Joann Lopresti Scanlon and Assisted Directed by Eleanor Anderson: A woman discovers a parrot has flown into her apartment.  Becoming friends, he sits on her shoulder, and she takes him into bars as an icebreaker and conversation starter.   BUY TICKETS   VIEW CAST AND PRODUCTION TEAM     Auditions for Hilarious Comedy INSPECTING CAROL August 1 & 3     AUDITION INFORMATION   The Chatham Players will hold auditions for the hilarious Inspecting Carol by Daniel Sullivan and the Seattle Rep Theatre. WHEN:  Monday, August 1st and Wednesday, August 3rd at 7pm. Actors must check in to the auditions by 8pm. Callbacks are scheduled for August 4 at 7pm. WHERE: The Chatham Playhouse 23 North Passaic Ave., Chatham Production dates are October 14 thru 23, 2022 with rehearsals to begin late August. Belle Wesel directs. Often described as A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off. The Soapbox Playhouse will lose its funding unless their annual production of A Christmas Carol can really impress the Inspector sent by the National Endowment for the Arts! But who is he? When will he arrive? Is he at the theatre already? The director is desperate! The cast is discombobulated! Why is Tiny Tim so big? A Christmas Carol goes terribly, hilariously wrong—with mistaken identity, wardrobe malfunctions and backstage high-jinks! It’s a Dickens of a show!! Director Belle Wesel seeks 12 actors (Teens to 70’s). The play is a fairly broad comedy, Ms. Wesel is looking for your best comic audition piece. The role of Bart may include mime or clowning, if that’s your thing. Actors attending the LIVE auditions will be asked to read from sides provided at the audition, these are available on Chatham Players' website below. For more information, please visit the Audition page on our website.     Registration Now Open THEATER CREATIONS 2022 Limited to 12 Students     REGISTRATION   EVENT PAGE DETAILS   Calling all 7- to 10-year-olds who love performing! Come and be part of The Chatham Community Players THEATER CREATIONS. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 am to 11:30 am, August 15 thru August 26 The two-week camp is only $325 per person! Young actors will learn the fundamentals of acting onstage while using their imaginations and artistic creativity to develop their very own play! Through various games and exercises, kids will also learn about different theatrical elements and how they are used to shape a performance. An original script will be created using the kids' chosen storyline and characters. This work will be rehearsed and ultimately presented on the Chatham Playhouse stage in a full performance with no scripts in hand for family and friends. Price includes a copy of the final show and a Theater Creations T-shirt.   COMING TO CHATHAM PLAYHOUSE   Bringing Theater to Chatham and surrounding towns for 100 YEARS!!!   SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS               Please Consider a Tax Deductible Donation Any amount, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated. Please donate with PayPal, a credit card, or simply send your check to "The Chatham Community Players, Inc.," PO Box 234, Chatham, NJ 07928-0234.  For more information, please visit the Donate page on our website. The Chatham Community Players is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.   DONATE   Join our community The Chatham Players is a not-for-profit, volunteer driven organization. Our trustees, council, actors, designers, technicians, and others all contribute their time and energy to help produce valuable and exceptional theater for the community. The Chatham Players offers a great environment to meet artistic people, practice your craft, and help create some of the most exceptional community theater in New Jersey! For contact information, visit our Volunteer page!