CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY SEEKS PERFORMERS FOR 2016 - 17 FAMILY HOLIDAY MUSICAL, DISNEY’S “MARY POPPINS”

NON-UNION AUDITION NOTICE:

MARY POPPINS

WHEN: September 10^th & 11^th from 6 pm – 10 pm. Actor/Singers will be seen on a first-come first served basis from 6 pm-8 pm. Actor/Dancers should attend the actor/singers call and be prepared to dance at 8 pm. Centenary University students and performers unable to attend the open call will have an opportunity to audition on Monday from 3 pm – 7 pm on the University campus.
WHERE: David and Carol Lackland Center located on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown

The production will be directed and choreographed by Broadway veteran Michael Blevins with music direction by Jarred Lee.  

PERFORMANCE DATES:  November 25^th and runs thru December 11^th, with performances Wednesdays through Sundays, in the Sitnik Theater of the David and Carol Lackland Center.

REHEARSALS:  Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and Sunday afternoons beginning September 23^rd.

All adult roles are available, characters of all types, ages 18 – 60.

• The audition requires all performers to sing and dance.
• Please be prepared with proper dance clothes and shoes including tap shoes and a 16-32 bar selection from a song in the style of the show.  
• Interested performers need to bring their picture and resume plus sheet music in the proper key; an accompanist will be provided; a capella singing is not permitted. 
• Sides will be provided at the audition, and all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend.  
• This call is for adults only.  All positions are paid and compensation determined by role.

The role of Mary Poppins, 20 – 30 years old, requires a mezzo-soprano actress with strong top notes, excellent dance ability, and substantial tap dancing skills. 

The role of the charming everyman, Bert, a Cockney-accented song-and-dance man, ages 30 – 39, requires a strong actor and singer with solid theater dance and excellent tap dancing skills. 

Additional Principal roles requiring strong acting, singing and movement skills include Mrs. Winifred Banks, Mr. George Banks, Miss Andrew, Admiral Boom/Bank Chairman, Miss Lark, Miss Smythe, Mrs. Brill, Mrs. Cory, and more.

Also seeking a diverse Ensemble ages 18 – 50, that are highly energetic, multi-talented dancer-singer-actors.  All Ensemble Players must be quick learners, have strong movement/dance skills and equally proficient singing skill. The creative staff is especially looking for men with Tumbling and tap dancing ability.  Roles to be cast from the Ensemble include Bird Woman, John Northbrook, Katie-Nana, Van Hussler, Neleus, Park keeper, Policeman and more. Covers for Principal Roles will also come from this Ensemble.

CSC is also seeking musicians for the Pit Orchestra. Interested musicians can submit materials via hard mail to Centenary Stage Company 400 Jefferson Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 or electronically at boxoffice@centenarystageco.org.

The Centenary Stage Company is a professional Equity theater in residence at Centenary University.  For more information regarding the auditions or Pit Orchestra positions contact the CSC box office at 908-979-0900.  The CSC box office is located in the Lackland Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown and is open Monday through Friday from 1 – 5 pm.

The 2016-17 season of performing arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, and CSC corporate sponsors, including Premier Season Sponsor Heath Village Retirement Community, Silver Sponsors Hackettstown Medical Center, Home Instead Senior Care (Washington), The Holiday Inn in Budd Lake, and Fulton Bank of New Jersey, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.

HILARIOUS NY COMEDY HIT COMES TO THE GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE ON SEPTEMBER 8G

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TIX ON SALE FOR SEPTEMBER EVENTS @ MILE SQUARE THEATRE IN HOBOKEN

The American Soldier written and performed by Douglas Taurel "Onstage Taurel commits totally to his characters…flawlessly and powerful.” —The Huffington Post “Taurel gives each voice a sensitive, moving presence…he is utterly believable.”—British Theatre Guide WHEN: September 9, 10, 8 PM; September 11, 3 PM WHERE: Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton Street (and 14th Street), Hoboken TICKETS: $25 ($18/students/seniors) $12 for veterans milesquaretheatre.org The 13th Annual 7th Inning Stretch: 7 10-minute plays about baseball Mile Square Theatre returns to its signature event of premiering short works on the subject of baseball. This weekend festival of baseball plays includes new work by Suzanne Bradbeer, Bekah Brunstetter, Eric Conger, Oded Gross, John Kolvenbach, Robert Lyons, and Lia Romeo. WHEN: September 17 is the Triple Play Party! Eat, drink, and mix with the casts of the plays. September 16 @ 8pm, September 17 (Triple Play Party) @ 7pm, September 18 @ 3pm WHERE: Mile Square Theatre, 1400 Clinton Street (and 14th Street), Hoboken TICKETS: $30/$18 for seniors/students, Triple Play Party: $75, Early Bird Triple Pay Price: $60 till Sept 1 TIX AT MILESQUARETHEATRE.ORG   Mile Square Theatre is supported by CSBK, The Rockefeller Group, Jet.com, Monroe Center for the Arts, Ironstate, Bijou Properties, The Brummette Family, The Kocis Family, Hufnagel Landscaping, Party with Purpose, the Hoboken Family Alliance, and by The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY FUNDS FROM THE NEW JERSEY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS/DEPARTMENT OF STATE, A PARTNER AGENCY OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND BY FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, ADMINISTERED BY THE HUDSON COUNTY OFFICE OF CULTURAL & HERITAGE AFFAIRS, THOMAS A. DEGISE, COUNTY EXECUTIVE, AND THE BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS.

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL DRAWING CLASSES @ THE ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM

FALL DRAWING CLASSES Zimmerli Member Registration Now Open General Registration Opens August 15     DRAWING CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHEN: Wednesdays / 4:15 to 5:45pm; Classes begin September 28 WHERE: Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick Children discover the secrets of drawing when they participate in the Zimmerli's Drawing Club. Aspiring artists explore a variety of drawing methods, including pencil and charcoal, while learning about different types of art such as still life and portraiture. Classes are inspired by works in the Zimmerli's exhibitions from a variety of styles and historical periods. The program is led by practicing artists who are also graduate students at Mason Gross School of the Arts. Classes are available for 7-10 and 11-14 year olds. Space is limited to 16 participants for each class. Online registration is possible through our collaboration with the Mason Gross Extension Division. The link directs you to the Zimmerli class listing on the Mason Gross Extension Division site to create an account through ASAP and begin your registration. Zimmerli Members: Please contact the Education Department at 848.932.6175 or education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu for your individual discount code. ZIMMERLI DRAWING SOCIETY FOR ADULTS WHEN: Saturdays / 12:30 to 2:30pm; Classes begin September 24 WHERE: Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick Each Drawing Society session is overseen by master artists Wes Sherman and Tom Rutledge. The museum provides drawing boards, live models at select sessions, and professional instruction; participants are asked to bring their own drawing pads, portable easels, and other materials suggested by the instructors. These sessions are for artists aged 18 and older. Space is limited to 16 participants. Registered participants receive a class schedule and supply list early in September. Online registration is possible through our collaboration with the Mason Gross Extension Division. The link directs you to the Zimmerli class listing on the Mason Gross Extension Division site where you can create an account through ASAP and begin your registration. Zimmerli Members: Contact the Education Department at 848.932.6175 or education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu for your individual discount code Collaboration with Mason Gross Extension Division ART-HAUS ACADEMY The Zimmerli has partnered with Mason Gross Extension Division to provide an expanded selection of art-making classes. ART-haus Academy offers basic art courses that inspire creative evolutions. Each course focuses on specific skills and ideas that interweave in a mosaic of insights. For more information about Mason Gross classes and online registration, visit the Mason Gross website.   Children's education programs at the Zimmerli are funded in part by the Walter and Adi Blum Foundation, Inc., and Art Within Reach. The Zimmerli Art Museum's operations, exhibitions, and programs are funded in part by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and income from the Avenir Foundation Endowment, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Endowment, and the Voorhees Family Endowment, among others. Additional support comes from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the donors, members, and friends of the museum.

UPCOMING @ THE AXELROD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Heatwave!
Remember Jones Sings Motown with the Motor City Revue
WHEN: Thursday, August 25
WHERE: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
TICKETS: $32 to $38

Pop and soul singer Remember Jones joins forces with the widely acclaimed Motor City Revue for a sizzling night of Motown classics, bringing to life songs by legendary artists such as Steve Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Supremes and The Temptations. Comprised of a dozen professional instrumentalists and singers, the Motor City Revue achieves a unique authentic sound that is unmistakably Motown.

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Miracle of Miracles! Words by Sheldon Harnick
WHEN: Saturday, August 27, 9 PM; Sunday, August 28, 3 PM
WHERE: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
TICKETS: $32 to $38

A celebration of Tony-, Pulitzer- and Grammy-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick will feature "master of ceremonies" the jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein ("the Groucho of the Violin") and a cast led by Deborah Murad Nesser and Ken Wasser with Ian Laudano, Jeff Price, Jessica Berger and

Caitlin Alongi. Exploring Harnick's miraculous catalogue yields many familiar delights and unexpected gems from such Broadway shows as Fiddler on the Roof, Fiorello!, She Loves Me, Rothschild and Sons as well as movies, television specials, animated features and opera.

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An Evening with Sutton Foster
Benefit to Support Axelrod PAC Programming

WHEN: Saturday, September 24, at 8 PM
WHERE: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
TICKETS: $65, $95, $125 and $180* (*includes reception)

The Axelrod Performing Art Center presents two-time Tony-winning star Sutton Foster for a gala evening of song accompanied by her musical director Michael Rafter, produced by Beautiful Tulip, Inc. One of the American musical theater's most sought-after performers, Sutton Foster has starred on Broadway in Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Little Women, Shrek: The Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone and Violet. She has appeared in New York at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Joe's Pub as well as other major concert halls around the world. She also currently stars in TVLAND'S Younger.

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Gallery on Grant Current Exhibit

2-PART LECTURE/MUSIC PROGRAM IN FREEHOLD

WHEN: Sunday, September 11, 2016—a two-part program presented by Dr. David Brahinsky.
WHERE: The Jewish Heritage Museum is located in the Mounts Corner Shopping Center, at 310 Mounts Corner Drive Freehold, NJ, at the corner of Route 537 and Wemrock Road. It is on the second floor of the historic Levi Solomon Barn.
ADMISSION: $18.00 members, $20.00 non-members.
For more information or to make a paid reservation (non-refundable), call the Museum at 732-252-6990, or visit www.jhmomc.org. 

At 1 p.m., Dr. Brahinsky will present a lecture, “Hannah Arendt’s Philosophy of Totalitarianism and the Threat of ISIS.” The great 20th Century Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt developed a profound understanding of the Nazi and Stalinist regimes, which she called "totalitarianism." Brahinsky’s talk will explore her life and work, and draws parallels between Arendt’s concept of totalitarianism and the fascism of recent Islamist groups such as ISIS. This can help us to better understand and deal with the current situation in the Middle East.

At 2:30 p.m., the Roosevelt String Band featuring David and Friends will perform a one-hour set of songs, "Against Fascism: Songs that Promote Democracy, Toleration and Peace."

David Brahinsky has a B. A. from Brooklyn College and a Ph.D. from SUNY, Binghamton. He is a Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religion at Bucks County Community College as well as a singer, songwriter, storyteller, and music teacher. Brahinsky is a Roosevelt Arts Project
Co-founder and has been the lead singer and guitarist for the String Band for many years.

The JHMOMC is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is handicapped accessible.

HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY SEEKS EXPERIENCED SINGERS WITH GOOD SIGHT-READING ABILITY

AUDITION NOTICE:

HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY

Harmonium Choral Society has a limited number of openings in all voice parts for experienced singers with good sight-reading ability.

WHEN: by appointment only beginning Aug. 21 through Sept. 7, 2016
WHERE: Grace Episcopal Church in Madison with artistic director, Dr. Anne Matlack.
Please visit http://harmonium.org/audition.shtml for more information and scheduling.

Weekly rehearsals resume Sunday evening, September 11, at Grace Lutheran Church in Mendham. Harmonium schedules three major concerts - held in December, March and June - as well as special appearances throughout the year.

This year’s December concert, "Winter Skies," presents a luminous program featuring Frank Martin’s double choir Mass. The concert also features works by Esenvalds, Dove, Sweelinck, and Fairouz; Swiss and Dutch carols; and multicultural gems. It will be performed Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8pm and Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 3pm at St. Peter’s Church in Morristown.

The March program, "From Heaven Distilled a Clemency," will feature Durufle’s Requiem and works by O’Regan, Poulenc, Heath, Chesnokov, and Nico Muhly, accompanied by strings, harp, and organ. It will be performed Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 8pm and Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 3pm at Chatham United Methodist Church, a new venue for this season.

The June concert, "There Will Come Soft Rain," will include eclectic settings from the Renaissance to today celebrating rain, including Elgar, Whitacre, Dilworth, and Toto. Harmonium will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of its High School Composition Contest.

Harmonium concert soloists are selected from the chorus’s 100-voice membership, over one-third of whom are professional musicians and/or music educators. Singers are also invited to audition for the Harmonium Chamber Singers, a 20-voice vocal ensemble selected from the full chorus.

MORE ABOUT HARMONIUM CHORAL SOCIETY

Harmonium Choral Society, based in Morris County, is one of New Jersey's leading choral arts organizations. The 100-voice choral society has been widely recognized for its musical excellence and innovative programming, and has commissioned and premiered works by Amanda Harberg, Matthew Harris, Elliot Z. Levine, Harmonium's composers-in-residence Mark Miller and Martin Sedek, and others. Directed by Dr. Anne J. Matlack of Madison, Harmonium also sponsors musicianship workshops and an Outreach Chorus that performs in schools, nursing homes and other venues. They have performed at Carnegie Hall and the Eastern Division Convention of the American Choral Directors Association, and have toured internationally to England and Wales, Eastern Europe, Italy, Spain and Portugal, Greece and Turkey, and most recently Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

CHICAGO. 1927 AND SHE’S THE MOTHER OF THE BLUES: @ TWO RIVER THEATRE IN RED BANK

WHERE: Two River Theater | 21 Bridge Avenue | Red Bank, NJ 07701 | 732.345.1400 | tworivertheater.org | info@trtc.org

OFF-BROADWAY SHOW COMING TO KAPLEN JCC IN TENAFLY THIS WEEKEND

The Palisades Players at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Presents

My Name Is Asher Lev

WHEN: Sat, Aug 27, 9 pm; Sun, Aug 28, 2 pm; Mon, Aug 29, 7:30 pm
WHERE: Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly
TICKETS: $15 JCC Members, $20 Public
For further information and registration, visit the JCC website at www.jccotp.org/asherlev or call 201.408.1494

A new play by Aaron Posner adapted from the classic novel by Chaim Potok about a young Jewish painter torn between his Hassidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his artistic promise. When his artistic genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his parents and community, young Asher realizes he must make a difficult choice between art and faith A heartbreaking and triumphant vision of what it means to be an artist in a world dominated by faith and tradition.

Director: Marci Elyn Schein

Cast includes Mark J. Quiles*, Nathan Gardner* & Valerie Stack-Dodge*

*Denotes member of Actors’ Equity Association

206 FALL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS @ THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

2016 Fall Classes and Workshops 

The Center for Contemporary Art is excited to announce its fall schedule of art classes and workshops which begins September and runs through December. There are 65 classes and workshops for adults and 26 classes for children ages five through teens. Classes are offered for artists with all levels of expertise in a variety of media including oil and acrylic paint, pastel, gouache, watercolor, drawing, photography, and ceramics.

This fall The Center is offering a new “iPad Drawing” class for adults with Dan Fenelon. This class demonstrates the many ways drawing and sketching can be done on an iPad. Fall art workshops provide unique one-day and two-day opportunities for local artists. The Center is offering a two-day plein air workshop with visiting artist John Traynor. This workshop is designed for individuals who have some experience with oil painting and are interested in gaining insights into the creative process by working with a master artist. 

The Center’s unique curriculum of children’s art classes allows young artists to enroll in either overview classes that explore a broad range of media and techniques, or in-depth classes designed to deepen and develop skills in a single medium. A new class for homeschooled children is offered on Fridays beginning September 16^th and is presented for two age groups. The class celebrates the creativity of children while establishing a foundational understanding of the elements and principles of art and design. Additionally, new drawing and painting classes for teens are available on Thursday evenings starting September 12^th.

For further information or to register for a class, please visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at www.ccabedminster.org or call (908) 234-2345.

About The Center for Contemporary Art
Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component. The Center for Contemporary Art is committed to enabling all visitors to experience its classes and workshops, exhibitions and public programs. Visitors requiring an accommodation or service should contact The Center at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. For further information, please call (908) 234-2345 or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://ccabedminster.org/

WORLD PREMIERE FROM PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT

A world premiere from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz WHEN: September 9 – October 9 WHERE: McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Pl., Princeton

When Father Monroe discovers that Marcela and her Cuban-American family are struggling, he offers a warmth and kindness unlike anything Marcela has ever experienced. Small acts of generosity blossom into love as the lines between vocation and passion begin to blur. Artistic Director Emily Mann and playwright Nilo Cruz reunite for the first time since the Pulitzer Prize-winning Anna in the Tropics with this lyrical new play about falling in love and finding a place to call home. Visit the Bathing in Moonlight website for information about the cast and creative team, play synopsis, character profiles, special events and packages, and more! BUY TICKETS SPECIAL EVENT Live at the Library WHEN: Thursday, September 1, 7 – 8:30 pm WHEN: Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street Join us out in the community at the Princeton Public Library for a moderated discussion with Nilo Cruz and Emily Mann about their artistic partnership in bringing Cruz’s lyrical new play Bathing in Moonlight to the stage. MORE INFO

HAM OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS CLASS

Scholarships Offered for Artistic Expressions Class
We are now offering 10 full scholarships for our fall Artistic Expressions class for adults with developmental disabilities.

Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To qualify, just visit our website and complete the application, or call HAM Education Coordinator April Anderson at 908-735-8415. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 30.

Two Artistic Expressions classes will run for 10 weeks during the fall: a Tuesday class beginning Sept. 13 or a Thursday class that starts Sept. 15. Both begin at 6:30 p.m., and run for consecutive weeks (except for Tuesday, Oct. 11). Scholarships are available for either class.

WHERE: Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton

Artist Jim Pruznick leads this open studio class for adults and teens with developmental disabilities, in which art making topics are tailored to new and returning students, and include drawing, painting, sculpting, mixed media, woodworking, photography and fiber arts.
An open studio class gives students the opportunity to experiment with a variety of materials and mediums and to create art at their own pace and skill level. Two instructors and a maximum class size of 10 students means each student receives individualized attention while working in a fun and supportive environment.

“Artistic Expressions is a class with creative, therapeutic and social objectives,” noted Jennifer Brazel, education director at the Hunterdon Art Museum. “And it’s the perfect way to build skills, dexterity and self-esteem.”

The scholarships were established through donations received by the Museum. Artistic Expressions is made possible in part by a grant from Investors Foundation.