(Red Bank, NJ) -- NovelTeas proudly welcomes sisters and owners of Alice's Tea Cup on Sunday, February 6th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM located at 78 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, New Jersey. The delightful sisters and owners of "Alice's Tea Cup," Haley and Lauren Fox, will be making a visit to NovelTeas to discuss their wildly successful NYC tea room and their new cook book, filled with recipes of Alice's Tea Cup staples. Admission includes a copy of the book and a special afternoon tea using recipes from the Alice's Tea Cup cookbook.
Registration is at http://novelteas.eventbrite.com/
Event Pricing:
Individual (Includes Book, Afternoon Tea with Authors) $35
Couples (Two Same household admissions, one book) $55
Children (Admission, no book, 15 years or under) $25
Since its flagship location opened in December 2001, Alice's Tea Cup has become a destination in New York City for locals and tourists who crave a classic afternoon tea with delicious food, served without pretension. Sisters and owners Haley and Lauren Fox learned at an early age that tea was more than just a beverage-it was an event to be shared and protected-and they divulge their tea-making philosophy and delectable recipes, including one for their world-famous pumpkin scones.
Haley and Lauren also provide inspirational ideas for "Curiouser and Curiouser" tea parties for every occasion, advice on brewing the perfect cup of tea, and even instruction on using tea to dye cherished linens. Named the best tea salon in New York by Time Out, Alice's has a charm and whimsy that has everyone from kids to celebrities lining up for the perfect New York tea experience.
Fun Fact on Celebri-teas:
Madonna, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Ripa, Hillary Clinton, Ewan McGregor, Jessica Lange, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Tony Kushner, Julia Roberts, and Scarlett Johansson have all raved about their teatime experiences at Alice's Tea Cup.
This beautifully designed and lavishly photographed cookbook lets cooks enjoy Alice's mouthwatering recipes without leaving home.
About the Authors:
Haley Fox, an NYU film school graduate, started her career as an aspiring director. She went into film development at MGM in California and worked with various film companies before moving back to New York to open Alice's with her husband, Michael Eisenberg, and her sister. She lives with Michael and their two children in Manhattan.
Lauren Fox started her career as an actress and writer, splitting her time between Los Angeles and New York, before opening Alice's with her sister. She has appeared in many independent films, such as Pi, Revolution Summer, and Noon Blue Apples. She now juggles her time between acting, writing, and Alice's. She lives in Manhattan.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Cranford's The Theater Project is Home to Second Weekend of Performances of Heartwarming Comedy "Astonishment"
(Cranford, NJ) -- The Theater Project, Union County College's Professional Theater Company, will present the second weekend of a two-theater two-weekend run of "Astonishment," a new adaptation of Maplewood resident Jan Slepian's book of the same title, on Friday, January 21 at 8:00pm and Saturday, January 22 at 3:00pm. Performances take place the Roy E. Smith Theater on the Union County College Campus, 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford.
The first weekend of performances will be held on January 15-16 at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre at The Baird, 5 Mead Street in Meadowland Park, a few blocks from the center of downtown South Orange. Tickets for each performance are $15 at the door and $12 in advance.
"Astonishment" is a bittersweet, insightful, and laugh-out-loud funny cornucopia of reflections on aging with humor and grace. Based on the published retirement community newsletter columns of Maplewood resident and children's author Jan Slepian, the play has been adapted by Laura Ekstrand, Dreamcatcher's Artistic Director, and will be directed by Mark Spina, The Theater Project's Artistic Director.iences.
The cast features familiar New Jersey professional actresses Noreen Farley of Clinton, Daaimah Talley of Plainfield, and Terri Sturtevant of Hillsborough. Acting as understudy for all the roles is Nancy Lee Ryan of West Orange. Original music will be provided by Don Slepian, a professional musician and son of the author.
Jan Slepian is the author of 28 children's books and novels for young-adult readers. Her picture book, THE HUNGRY THING, is now a classic and her young-adult novel, THE ALFRED SUMMER was honored by a National Book Award nomination and inclusion on the School Library Journal's list of 100 books that shaped the century. She is married to noted mathematician David Slepian, has lived in Paris, Hawaii and New Jersey, and has three children and four grandchildren.
Reservations are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $15 at the door and $12 if purchased in advance over the internet at http://brownpapertickets.com/event/144421 or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006. For more information, contact The Theater Project at (908) 659-5189 or by email at THEATERPROJECT@aol.com.
The first weekend of performances will be held on January 15-16 at Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre at The Baird, 5 Mead Street in Meadowland Park, a few blocks from the center of downtown South Orange. Tickets for each performance are $15 at the door and $12 in advance.
"Astonishment" is a bittersweet, insightful, and laugh-out-loud funny cornucopia of reflections on aging with humor and grace. Based on the published retirement community newsletter columns of Maplewood resident and children's author Jan Slepian, the play has been adapted by Laura Ekstrand, Dreamcatcher's Artistic Director, and will be directed by Mark Spina, The Theater Project's Artistic Director.iences.
The cast features familiar New Jersey professional actresses Noreen Farley of Clinton, Daaimah Talley of Plainfield, and Terri Sturtevant of Hillsborough. Acting as understudy for all the roles is Nancy Lee Ryan of West Orange. Original music will be provided by Don Slepian, a professional musician and son of the author.
Jan Slepian is the author of 28 children's books and novels for young-adult readers. Her picture book, THE HUNGRY THING, is now a classic and her young-adult novel, THE ALFRED SUMMER was honored by a National Book Award nomination and inclusion on the School Library Journal's list of 100 books that shaped the century. She is married to noted mathematician David Slepian, has lived in Paris, Hawaii and New Jersey, and has three children and four grandchildren.
Reservations are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $15 at the door and $12 if purchased in advance over the internet at http://brownpapertickets.com/event/144421 or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006. For more information, contact The Theater Project at (908) 659-5189 or by email at THEATERPROJECT@aol.com.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Announces 49th Anniversary Season
(MADISON, NJ) -— The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey will present six Main Stage productions and the world's most famous comedy on its famed Outdoor Stage during its 49th Anniversary Season, the Theatre announced today. "Our season theme this year is 'Follow the Gleam' borrowed from a poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson," said Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte, who is beginning her third decade as the leader of The Shakespeare Theatre. "Together, these three words create a mysterious and mystical directive. We invite our audiences to follow the gleams of shimmering light – both literal and metaphorical—that will emanate from all our stages this year!"
Advance orders for full season Complete Works subscriptions are now available and include tickets to all Main Stage productions as well as the opportunity to add on the Outdoor Stage production at a significant discount. For information, or to purchase a subscription, call the box office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
The 2011 Season begins with the 17th century comedy of manners The Misanthrope. Moliere's enduring comedic masterpiece about the hypocrisy of polite society bites as sharply and as hilariously now as it did in Paris in 1666 where overzealous honesty proves as destructive as overwhelming sycophancy. Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte directs The Misanthrope which runs June 1 through June 26.
For its annual Outdoor Stage production at the Greek amphitheater at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morris Township, The Shakespeare Theatre will present the world's most popular comedy, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. This newly conceived, zany, 90-minute production will be perfect for children and families of all ages and will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outdoor Stage. Cameron Watson directs A Midsummer Night's Dream which will run from June 22 through July 31 and will include new 4:30 p.m. twilight performances on select Saturdays and Sundays in addition to 8:15 pm performances Tuesdays through Sundays.
Back on the Main Stage, the Shakespeare Theatre will present resident director Brian B. Crowe's remarkable vision of Shakespeare's rarely-produced Timon of Athens. This extraordinary explosion of imaginative staging is a sublime blend of Grand Guignol, Vaudeville, and Brechtian theatricality. Timon of Athens will run July 6 through July 24.
Next, the Shakespeare Theatre will present Noël Coward's rarely-seen, hilarious tour-de-force for two actresses, Fallen Angels. This domestic comedy about the "seven-year itch" embroils two couples and a romantic French lover from the past in a marriage-changing catfight. Fallen Angels will begin performances on August 3 and continue through August 28.
The Fall portion of the season will kick-off with Shakespeare's great tragedy Othello, featuring Keith Hamilton Cobb (television's Andromeda) as the Moor of Venice. Not seen on The Shakespeare Theatre stage since 2003, this tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal remains as compelling today as when it first exploded onto the stage in 1604. Often described as Shakespeare's most perfect play, the epic downfall of the Moor of Venice and his beautiful Desdemona at the hands of the uber-villian Iago, remains one of the world's most heartbreaking tales. Bonnie J. Monte directs Othello which will begin performances on September 7 and continue through October 2.
Next is Christopher Sergel's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's beloved American classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Featuring the characters Atticus Finch, Scout, and Boo Radley who have become iconic figures in the American consciousness and conscience, this Pulitzer-prize winning tale is considered to be one of the most important novels of the 20th century. The production will feature an extended six-week run in anticipation of unprecedented student and audience demand. To Kill A Mockingbird will be directed by Associate artistic director Joe Discher and will begin performances on October 12 and continue through November 20.
The 49th Anniversary season will close with Neil Bartlett's A Christmas Carol from the novel by Charles Dickens. The Shakespeare Theatre presented the East Coast premiere of this unique and haunting stage version of one of the most beloved and moving holiday tales in 2007, and audiences have been requesting its return ever since. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte, A Christmas Carol will begin performances on December 1 and continue through January 1.
Advance orders for Complete Works subscriptions, including tickets to all six Main Stage productions, are now being taken. Complete Works subscriptions range in price from $108 for Previews to $378 for Opening Nights. Student subscriptions are available for $60. Call The Shakespeare Theatre Box Office at 973-408-5600. The Complete Works subscription features up to 43% percent savings off the cost of regular tickets, the best seats to all Main Stage productions; free, easy and unlimited ticket exchanges should schedules change; discounts on additional tickets; and the convenience of having tickets in hand and dates scheduled in advance. Call the box office at 973-408-5600. Look for more information at www.ShakespeareNJ.org. Dates and titles are subject to change.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Main Stage, the 308-seat F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, is conveniently located in Madison at 36 Madison Avenue (Route 124) at Lancaster Road (on the Drew University campus), just minutes from routes 287, 78 and 10. Parking is free. The Outdoor Stage is located on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown. The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is barrier free with access into the Theatre via a ramp and elevator access to all floors. Wheelchair seating and transfer seating is available. Braille and large print programs are available. Infrared listening devices are available free of charge. Some performances are audio described. Contact the theatre for more information. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
The acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an independent, professional theatre company located on the Drew University campus. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving 100,000 adults and children annually, it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other world classics. Through its distinguished productions and education programs, the company strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences.
Advance orders for full season Complete Works subscriptions are now available and include tickets to all Main Stage productions as well as the opportunity to add on the Outdoor Stage production at a significant discount. For information, or to purchase a subscription, call the box office at 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
The 2011 Season begins with the 17th century comedy of manners The Misanthrope. Moliere's enduring comedic masterpiece about the hypocrisy of polite society bites as sharply and as hilariously now as it did in Paris in 1666 where overzealous honesty proves as destructive as overwhelming sycophancy. Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte directs The Misanthrope which runs June 1 through June 26.
For its annual Outdoor Stage production at the Greek amphitheater at the College of St. Elizabeth in Morris Township, The Shakespeare Theatre will present the world's most popular comedy, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. This newly conceived, zany, 90-minute production will be perfect for children and families of all ages and will celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Outdoor Stage. Cameron Watson directs A Midsummer Night's Dream which will run from June 22 through July 31 and will include new 4:30 p.m. twilight performances on select Saturdays and Sundays in addition to 8:15 pm performances Tuesdays through Sundays.
Back on the Main Stage, the Shakespeare Theatre will present resident director Brian B. Crowe's remarkable vision of Shakespeare's rarely-produced Timon of Athens. This extraordinary explosion of imaginative staging is a sublime blend of Grand Guignol, Vaudeville, and Brechtian theatricality. Timon of Athens will run July 6 through July 24.
Next, the Shakespeare Theatre will present Noël Coward's rarely-seen, hilarious tour-de-force for two actresses, Fallen Angels. This domestic comedy about the "seven-year itch" embroils two couples and a romantic French lover from the past in a marriage-changing catfight. Fallen Angels will begin performances on August 3 and continue through August 28.
The Fall portion of the season will kick-off with Shakespeare's great tragedy Othello, featuring Keith Hamilton Cobb (television's Andromeda) as the Moor of Venice. Not seen on The Shakespeare Theatre stage since 2003, this tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal remains as compelling today as when it first exploded onto the stage in 1604. Often described as Shakespeare's most perfect play, the epic downfall of the Moor of Venice and his beautiful Desdemona at the hands of the uber-villian Iago, remains one of the world's most heartbreaking tales. Bonnie J. Monte directs Othello which will begin performances on September 7 and continue through October 2.
Next is Christopher Sergel's stage adaptation of Harper Lee's beloved American classic To Kill A Mockingbird. Featuring the characters Atticus Finch, Scout, and Boo Radley who have become iconic figures in the American consciousness and conscience, this Pulitzer-prize winning tale is considered to be one of the most important novels of the 20th century. The production will feature an extended six-week run in anticipation of unprecedented student and audience demand. To Kill A Mockingbird will be directed by Associate artistic director Joe Discher and will begin performances on October 12 and continue through November 20.
The 49th Anniversary season will close with Neil Bartlett's A Christmas Carol from the novel by Charles Dickens. The Shakespeare Theatre presented the East Coast premiere of this unique and haunting stage version of one of the most beloved and moving holiday tales in 2007, and audiences have been requesting its return ever since. Directed by Bonnie J. Monte, A Christmas Carol will begin performances on December 1 and continue through January 1.
Advance orders for Complete Works subscriptions, including tickets to all six Main Stage productions, are now being taken. Complete Works subscriptions range in price from $108 for Previews to $378 for Opening Nights. Student subscriptions are available for $60. Call The Shakespeare Theatre Box Office at 973-408-5600. The Complete Works subscription features up to 43% percent savings off the cost of regular tickets, the best seats to all Main Stage productions; free, easy and unlimited ticket exchanges should schedules change; discounts on additional tickets; and the convenience of having tickets in hand and dates scheduled in advance. Call the box office at 973-408-5600. Look for more information at www.ShakespeareNJ.org. Dates and titles are subject to change.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Main Stage, the 308-seat F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, is conveniently located in Madison at 36 Madison Avenue (Route 124) at Lancaster Road (on the Drew University campus), just minutes from routes 287, 78 and 10. Parking is free. The Outdoor Stage is located on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown. The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre is barrier free with access into the Theatre via a ramp and elevator access to all floors. Wheelchair seating and transfer seating is available. Braille and large print programs are available. Infrared listening devices are available free of charge. Some performances are audio described. Contact the theatre for more information. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 973-408-5600 or visit www.ShakespeareNJ.org.
The acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an independent, professional theatre company located on the Drew University campus. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation, serving 100,000 adults and children annually, it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated solely to Shakespeare's canon and other world classics. Through its distinguished productions and education programs, the company strives to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences.
Party Like a Scotsman at "Burns Supper" at Ugly Mug on January 27
(Cape May) – Party like a Scotsman and celebrate one of the world's finest poets! On Thursday, January 27th, the Ugly Mug in downtown Cape May will host the seventh annual Exit Zero Burns Supper at 7PM.
The birth of Rabbie Burns is celebrated every year in Scotland and all over the world, from Russia and China to the US, with Burns Suppers, where recitals of Burns' legendary poems and songs are enjoyed, along with quantities of haggis, and usually whisky! Burns was a prolific writer, but is best known for penning "Auld Lang Syne." And John Steinbeck's novel, "Mice and Men," took its title from the verse of a Burns poem, "To A Mouse."
The annual celebration in Cape May is being held, as always, in the British pub-style atmosphere of the Ugly Mug, where the men of the Cape Atlantic Irish Pipe Brigade will entertain the audience with a selection of Scottish bagpipe classics throughout the night.
Tickets cost $30 and include a three-course Scottish meal and a cash bar. Choose from beef or vegetarian haggis, and classic fish-and-chips.
All proceeds from the shindig benefit Cape May Stage. To reserve a ticket, call Exit Zero at (609) 770-8479 or email Jack Wright at jack@exitzero.us.
The birth of Rabbie Burns is celebrated every year in Scotland and all over the world, from Russia and China to the US, with Burns Suppers, where recitals of Burns' legendary poems and songs are enjoyed, along with quantities of haggis, and usually whisky! Burns was a prolific writer, but is best known for penning "Auld Lang Syne." And John Steinbeck's novel, "Mice and Men," took its title from the verse of a Burns poem, "To A Mouse."
The annual celebration in Cape May is being held, as always, in the British pub-style atmosphere of the Ugly Mug, where the men of the Cape Atlantic Irish Pipe Brigade will entertain the audience with a selection of Scottish bagpipe classics throughout the night.
Tickets cost $30 and include a three-course Scottish meal and a cash bar. Choose from beef or vegetarian haggis, and classic fish-and-chips.
All proceeds from the shindig benefit Cape May Stage. To reserve a ticket, call Exit Zero at (609) 770-8479 or email Jack Wright at jack@exitzero.us.
BERGEN COUNTY THEATRE COMPANY OFFERS ARTS SCHOLARSHIP TO GRADUATING H.S. STUDENTS
(BERGEN COUNTY, NJ) -- Skyline Theatre Company is announcing another year of giving back. High school seniors in Bergen County have the opportunity to get a little help as they move on to their college career. Skyline is continuing to offer a $1000.00 cash scholarship to support Bergen County students who will be furthering their education majoring in theatre, television, film, or communications. The Harry K. Berkheiser Jr. Scholarship, named for New Jersey educator and founding STC member Harry K. Berkheiser Jr., will be awarded yearly to a Bergen County High School senior who has a true passion for, and will be furthering their higher education in, one of these art forms. Any Bergen County senior majoring in theatre, television, film or communications may submit an application, found on the STC web site, www.skylinetheatrecompany.org. The deadline for all applications is March 15, 2011.
"Harry was a true inspiration to all of the students and teachers his passion touched throughout his career," says Sam Scalamoni, STC's Managing Artistic Director. Mr. Berkheiser passed away on October 9, 2007. "Through generous donations from his family, friends and colleagues we are able to offer this scholarship for young people who show a true commitment and dedication to these branches of the arts." The cash scholarship will be awarded to the winner at Skyline's annual gala, "Broadway for the Arts," held on Saturday, April 9th at the Saddlebrook Marriott.
Skyline Theatre Company is a Bergen County professional theatre company that brings professional artists from New York City to produce Broadway style musicals and plays. Its Artists in Focus series brings professionals from the entertainment industry into the classroom to teach workshops and seminars.
Applications for the Harry K. Berkheiser Scholarship must be postmarked by March 15,, 2011, and returned to Scholarship Committee, Skyline Theatre Company, PO Box 1115, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-8115. Applications are reviewed and awarded by a committee of the STC Board of Trustees consisting of professional artists and educators. Continued tax deductible contributions to secure the longevity of this valuable scholarship may be sent to STC at the same address.
Skyline Theatre Company is a proud associate member of the prestigious New Jersey Theatre Alliance, and is comprised of a diverse group of artists, business people and educators who are committed to bringing high quality theatre and arts programs to Bergen County.
"Harry was a true inspiration to all of the students and teachers his passion touched throughout his career," says Sam Scalamoni, STC's Managing Artistic Director. Mr. Berkheiser passed away on October 9, 2007. "Through generous donations from his family, friends and colleagues we are able to offer this scholarship for young people who show a true commitment and dedication to these branches of the arts." The cash scholarship will be awarded to the winner at Skyline's annual gala, "Broadway for the Arts," held on Saturday, April 9th at the Saddlebrook Marriott.
Skyline Theatre Company is a Bergen County professional theatre company that brings professional artists from New York City to produce Broadway style musicals and plays. Its Artists in Focus series brings professionals from the entertainment industry into the classroom to teach workshops and seminars.
Applications for the Harry K. Berkheiser Scholarship must be postmarked by March 15,, 2011, and returned to Scholarship Committee, Skyline Theatre Company, PO Box 1115, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410-8115. Applications are reviewed and awarded by a committee of the STC Board of Trustees consisting of professional artists and educators. Continued tax deductible contributions to secure the longevity of this valuable scholarship may be sent to STC at the same address.
Skyline Theatre Company is a proud associate member of the prestigious New Jersey Theatre Alliance, and is comprised of a diverse group of artists, business people and educators who are committed to bringing high quality theatre and arts programs to Bergen County.
FOOTLIGHTERS CELEBRATES JOYS, SORROWS OF PARENTHOOD WITH MUSICAL BABY
Written by Sybille Pearson with music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., BABY is a Tony-nominated musical that shares the stories of three couples at different stages of their lives who find themselves dealing with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of impending parenthood and the changes it means for their relationships.
Director Basha Gardner of Ambler PA heads the creative team which includes a trio of Cinnaminson residents: assistant director Torben Christiansen, choreographer Brenda Marie Kelly and musical director Peg Smith.
The cast includes Emily Huddell and Brad Kenny (both of Moorestown) as Lizzie and Danny; Andrew Flothmeier of Mt. Laurel and Brooks Black of Burlington Township as Nick and Pam; and Steve Phillips of Williamstown and Barbara Burke Sherman of Philadelphia as Alan and Arlene. They are joined by an ensemble featuring Matt Becker of Cinnaminson, Colleen Campbell of Egg Harbor, Beth Fox of Medford Lakes, John Paul Helk of Willingboro, Lori Howard of Mt. Laurel, Brenda Marie Kelly and Gina Petti of Beverly.
Tickets are $18. For reservations or additional information, call 856-829-7144 or visit http://www.bcfootlighters.com.
Funding has been made possible in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, from a grant to the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Department of Resource Conservation, Division of Cultural Affairs & Tourism.
Chester Theatre Group Presents "Love Letters"
(CHESTER, NJ) -- The Chester Theatre Group at the Black River Playhouse in Chester, New Jersey will present a Valentine's Special... the romantic comedy "Love Letters' by A. R. Gurney. "Love Letters' will be staged for two nights only.... Friday and Saturday February 11 and 12 at 8pm.
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, follows the "near misses" of a relationship through a lifetime of letters between a man and a woman, will feature Pat Sheffield (Montague) and Robert Sackstein (Chester), both CTG veterans.. Their friendship unfolds from what is written--and what is left unwritten--in 50 years of letters, from summer camps and boarding schools through college, war, career and relationships.
The review of the Broadway production in TIME called the play "an exquisite jewel of a play....one of the four or five best American plays of the 80's."
"Love Letters" was first produced at the Long Wharf Theatre in 1988, it has over the years starred such luminaries as John Rubenstein, Stockard Channing, Kathleen Turner, Christopher Walken, Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Thomas, Elaine Stritch, Cliff Robertson, Colleen Dewhurst, Jason Robards, Robert Wagner and many others.
All seats are $10.00, Reservations recommended: 908-879-7304. The Black River Playhouse is located at the corner of Maple and Grove in Chester, New Jersey. More info at www.chestertheatregroup.org.
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, follows the "near misses" of a relationship through a lifetime of letters between a man and a woman, will feature Pat Sheffield (Montague) and Robert Sackstein (Chester), both CTG veterans.. Their friendship unfolds from what is written--and what is left unwritten--in 50 years of letters, from summer camps and boarding schools through college, war, career and relationships.
The review of the Broadway production in TIME called the play "an exquisite jewel of a play....one of the four or five best American plays of the 80's."
"Love Letters" was first produced at the Long Wharf Theatre in 1988, it has over the years starred such luminaries as John Rubenstein, Stockard Channing, Kathleen Turner, Christopher Walken, Swoosie Kurtz, Richard Thomas, Elaine Stritch, Cliff Robertson, Colleen Dewhurst, Jason Robards, Robert Wagner and many others.
All seats are $10.00, Reservations recommended: 908-879-7304. The Black River Playhouse is located at the corner of Maple and Grove in Chester, New Jersey. More info at www.chestertheatregroup.org.
"Les Miserables" Comes to The Strand
(Lakewood, NJ) -— Coming to The Strand Center for the Arts, for two days Friday, February 25th at 7:00pm and Saturday, February 26th at 2:00pm and 7:00pm the classic Victor Hugo (same author as the unforgettable The Hunchback of Notre Dame) tale comes to live on the stage, presented by Ocean County Performing Arts Academy.
Jean Valjean is released after spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread. As a result, he is a bitter and desperate man. Due to the kindness of a Bishop, Valjean is able to find God and becomes motivated to be a good man. Eventually he rises to become the Mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer and a factory owner. Unfortunately, he has also broken his parole and Javert, a policeman, is in pursuit of him.
As one of his workers, Fantine, is about to die, Valjean promises to take care of her daughter, Cosette. After Valjean purchases Cosette from the money-grubbing Thenardiers, (where she had been lodging), the show moves 9 years to the future where Cosette has become a woman. With the French Revolution ensuing, Cosette falls in love with a student revolutionary, Marius. After a battle, Marius falls unconscious in the sewer of Paris. Before Valjean dies, he manages to save Marius so that Marius and Cosette can be wed.
All seats are only $15.00 plus service charge. For more information call the box office at 732-367-7789 or visit the website at www.strand.org.
Jean Valjean is released after spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread. As a result, he is a bitter and desperate man. Due to the kindness of a Bishop, Valjean is able to find God and becomes motivated to be a good man. Eventually he rises to become the Mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer and a factory owner. Unfortunately, he has also broken his parole and Javert, a policeman, is in pursuit of him.
As one of his workers, Fantine, is about to die, Valjean promises to take care of her daughter, Cosette. After Valjean purchases Cosette from the money-grubbing Thenardiers, (where she had been lodging), the show moves 9 years to the future where Cosette has become a woman. With the French Revolution ensuing, Cosette falls in love with a student revolutionary, Marius. After a battle, Marius falls unconscious in the sewer of Paris. Before Valjean dies, he manages to save Marius so that Marius and Cosette can be wed.
All seats are only $15.00 plus service charge. For more information call the box office at 732-367-7789 or visit the website at www.strand.org.
Friends Of The Books & Beyond Project Hold Inaugural Gala
(Montclair, NJ) -- Friends of the Books & Beyond Project will be holding an Inaugural Gala on Sunday, January 16th at 7:00 PM at the historic venue, Bangz Salon and Wellness Spa located at 23 S. Fullerton Ave. Montclair, New Jersey.
The star-studded event will feature cast members of the Broadway hit, "Lombardi", Jeremy Sisto, TV and film star (Law and Order, Six Feet Under, Clueless, Angel Eyes, Waitress), book signing by Michael Uslan, Batman film producer, performance by Pop Sensation Alex Young, Designer Fashion Show by Sofistafunk: The Skirt Co., and other entertainment by Richard Reiter.
The gala catered by Branches Catering of West Long Branch will include hors d'oeuvres and a "Dessert After Party". The evening will also feature a signature Tequila Bar by Inocente. There will be live and silent auctions, featuring many celebrity signed items including Basketball, Hockey tickets and Lady Gaga tickets among many other exciting items.
"Friends of The Books & Beyond Project, Shaping our Children's Future Through Creative Writing, Skill Building and Mentoring From the USA to Rwanda and Back", benefits The Books & Beyond Project a unique tripod educational structure.
Nancy E. Uslan, Founder and President of Friends of The Books & Beyond Project, is the visionary behind the Books & Beyond Project. After traveling to Rwanda with Animal Activist, Jack Hanna, to observe the making of a documentary about the endangered Mountain Gorillas, she saw an educational need for the Rwandan children. Rwanda, still struggling to recover from the horrors of the 1994 Genocide and its desire to convert their education system into English, sparked an idea in Nancy.
She envisioned a student-driven, skill-building educational program connecting our American and Rwandan youth to other parts of the globe. The Books & Beyond Project was born. A tripod educational structure was successfully created by project partners from our Newark TEAM Schools, Indiana University Global Village and the Kabwende Primary School in Kinigi, Rwanda.
This model program and its impact is best seen in the response from Newark's TEAM.
"My vision was to bring literacy and critical thinking skills to Rwandan children through a creative collaboration between students at Indiana University and TEAM Schools in Newark, NJ. Our American students write and illustrate children's stories which are published in a book that is used as a teaching tool for Rwandan children. This process provides a landscape of opportunities for all who are giving and receiving. Nothing is more rewarding than to see the students at work here in the US and to look into the eyes of the grateful Rwandan children when we arrive with their books" said Nancy Uslan.
Schools' youth willingly come to school on Saturdays to participate in this extraordinary project. They write and illustrate books, while being mentored via Skype by Indiana University students. The books, each with their own theme, such as home and environment, are then published for the Rwandan students. Each summer, participating students travel to Rwanda to deliver the books and observe, first hand, how they are changing lives. This project fosters literacy, critical thinking skills and empowers our youth to be global minded citizens.
"The Books & Beyond project is an amazing gift to my students. As an educator I see the long term impact of this project for them, how it builds their confidence and self esteem while greatly improving their literacy and writing skills. It is uplifting to watch my students form bonds with their writing partners at Indiana University, and equally rewarding to travel to Rwanda with them to watch the students at the Kabwende school read and learn from our books. The Rwandan students in turn write their own stories. It is a magical process" said Ali Nagel, trustee.
"Friends of the Books & Beyond Project" has attracted many important people throughout the state. The founding group of trustees is building to include:
Michael Uslan: Executive Producer of all the "Batman" movies. He won the Emmy Award for bringing the educational series "Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" to television. With a Masters in Urban Education he realizes the importance in the project his wife, Nancy, envisioned.
Toby Shylit Mack: Businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts, NJ and national community leader.
Carol Waksal: Philanthropist and community leader.
Ali Nagel: Co-Founder of The Books & Beyond Project program. Fifth Grade Teacher at Newark Team Academy/TEAM Schools
Lauren Caldarera: Co-Founder of The Books & Beyond Project program. Assistant Director of Indiana University Global Village
"I was drawn to this project and inspired by Nancy Uslan's vision. It encompasses many of my core values and beliefs. I am a strong proponent of education through the arts, and creating a better world for our children. Observing the children at work and seeing their enthusiasm and commitment was inspirational. The creative process taps in to their humanity. This project has opened doors for them that will help ensure a brighter future for us all", said Toby Shylit Mack.
Meryl Streep was introduced to the Books & Beyond Project at the Indiana University Women's Colloquium. "I read Nancy Uslan's Books and Beyond speech and was blown away by her imaginative program and the inspiration it gives to all of us regarding the Power of One and the possibilities of individual initiative."
Gala Tickets: $75 Non-Profit Donation
Limited Availability. To buy tickets, volunteer and for more information visit: www.friendsofbooksandbeyond.com
The star-studded event will feature cast members of the Broadway hit, "Lombardi", Jeremy Sisto, TV and film star (Law and Order, Six Feet Under, Clueless, Angel Eyes, Waitress), book signing by Michael Uslan, Batman film producer, performance by Pop Sensation Alex Young, Designer Fashion Show by Sofistafunk: The Skirt Co., and other entertainment by Richard Reiter.
The gala catered by Branches Catering of West Long Branch will include hors d'oeuvres and a "Dessert After Party". The evening will also feature a signature Tequila Bar by Inocente. There will be live and silent auctions, featuring many celebrity signed items including Basketball, Hockey tickets and Lady Gaga tickets among many other exciting items.
"Friends of The Books & Beyond Project, Shaping our Children's Future Through Creative Writing, Skill Building and Mentoring From the USA to Rwanda and Back", benefits The Books & Beyond Project a unique tripod educational structure.
Nancy E. Uslan, Founder and President of Friends of The Books & Beyond Project, is the visionary behind the Books & Beyond Project. After traveling to Rwanda with Animal Activist, Jack Hanna, to observe the making of a documentary about the endangered Mountain Gorillas, she saw an educational need for the Rwandan children. Rwanda, still struggling to recover from the horrors of the 1994 Genocide and its desire to convert their education system into English, sparked an idea in Nancy.
She envisioned a student-driven, skill-building educational program connecting our American and Rwandan youth to other parts of the globe. The Books & Beyond Project was born. A tripod educational structure was successfully created by project partners from our Newark TEAM Schools, Indiana University Global Village and the Kabwende Primary School in Kinigi, Rwanda.
This model program and its impact is best seen in the response from Newark's TEAM.
"My vision was to bring literacy and critical thinking skills to Rwandan children through a creative collaboration between students at Indiana University and TEAM Schools in Newark, NJ. Our American students write and illustrate children's stories which are published in a book that is used as a teaching tool for Rwandan children. This process provides a landscape of opportunities for all who are giving and receiving. Nothing is more rewarding than to see the students at work here in the US and to look into the eyes of the grateful Rwandan children when we arrive with their books" said Nancy Uslan.
Schools' youth willingly come to school on Saturdays to participate in this extraordinary project. They write and illustrate books, while being mentored via Skype by Indiana University students. The books, each with their own theme, such as home and environment, are then published for the Rwandan students. Each summer, participating students travel to Rwanda to deliver the books and observe, first hand, how they are changing lives. This project fosters literacy, critical thinking skills and empowers our youth to be global minded citizens.
"The Books & Beyond project is an amazing gift to my students. As an educator I see the long term impact of this project for them, how it builds their confidence and self esteem while greatly improving their literacy and writing skills. It is uplifting to watch my students form bonds with their writing partners at Indiana University, and equally rewarding to travel to Rwanda with them to watch the students at the Kabwende school read and learn from our books. The Rwandan students in turn write their own stories. It is a magical process" said Ali Nagel, trustee.
"Friends of the Books & Beyond Project" has attracted many important people throughout the state. The founding group of trustees is building to include:
Michael Uslan: Executive Producer of all the "Batman" movies. He won the Emmy Award for bringing the educational series "Where On Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?" to television. With a Masters in Urban Education he realizes the importance in the project his wife, Nancy, envisioned.
Toby Shylit Mack: Businesswoman, philanthropist, patron of the arts, NJ and national community leader.
Carol Waksal: Philanthropist and community leader.
Ali Nagel: Co-Founder of The Books & Beyond Project program. Fifth Grade Teacher at Newark Team Academy/TEAM Schools
Lauren Caldarera: Co-Founder of The Books & Beyond Project program. Assistant Director of Indiana University Global Village
"I was drawn to this project and inspired by Nancy Uslan's vision. It encompasses many of my core values and beliefs. I am a strong proponent of education through the arts, and creating a better world for our children. Observing the children at work and seeing their enthusiasm and commitment was inspirational. The creative process taps in to their humanity. This project has opened doors for them that will help ensure a brighter future for us all", said Toby Shylit Mack.
Meryl Streep was introduced to the Books & Beyond Project at the Indiana University Women's Colloquium. "I read Nancy Uslan's Books and Beyond speech and was blown away by her imaginative program and the inspiration it gives to all of us regarding the Power of One and the possibilities of individual initiative."
Gala Tickets: $75 Non-Profit Donation
Limited Availability. To buy tickets, volunteer and for more information visit: www.friendsofbooksandbeyond.com
Friday, January 7, 2011
Bill Bellamy To Host Comedy Fundraiser For Eric LeGrand
(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- Rutgers alumnus and actor/comedian Bill Bellamy returns to his Alma Mater for a comedy fundraiser to benefit Eric LeGrand on Saturday, February 19 at the Louis Brown Athletic Center at 8 p.m. Bellamy, along with some of his friends in the comedy field, will host the "Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser for Eric LeGrand".
Tickets are now on sale at ScarletKnights.com and the Rutgers Ticket Office, or by calling 1-866-445-GORU. Ticket prices start as low as $20.
The event will be an evening of laughter from some of the nation's funniest comedians as seen on Comedy Central, BET Comic View, Def Comedy Jam, Chelsea Handler and the Chappelle Show.
Bellamy graduated from Rutgers and landed a role on MTV as a host, then moved to Los Angeles to star in movies like "Any Given Sunday", "How to be a Player", "Love Stinks", and "Brothers."
For information on how to contribute to the "Eric LeGrand Believe Fund", please visit www.ScarletKnights.com/Believe.
"Eric LeGrand Believe Fund"
PNC Wealth Management
Attn: Kimberly G. Kingsland, Senior Trust Advisor
One Palmer Square Suite 201
Princeton, NJ 08542
"Laugh to Heal Comedy Fest Fundraiser for Eric LeGrand"
Ticket Prices -- Louis Brown Athletic Center (The RAC)
Saturday, February 19 -- 8 p.m.
Floor Seats - $50
100 level - $40
200 level - $30
300 level - $20
Students - $15
Parking - $10
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