Brundage Park Playhouse is pleased to announce its upcoming performance of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF by Tennessee Williams. Directed by Neil Fitzpatrick.

Performances are scheduled on May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8:00 pm and May 5 and 19 at 2:00 pm at the playhouse on Carrell Road in Randolph, NJ. Ticket prices are $12 for Seniors (65+) and Children under 12, All others are $15.

The Story

One of William’s best-known plays and a Pulitzer Prize winning drama in 1955, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a gripping portrayal of a southern family in crisis. Brick Pollitt and his wife Maggie interact with Brick’s family during a birthday gathering for his father, Big Daddy, changing the course of their marriage and their relationships with the rest of the family.

Cast List

Margaret – Justine Beauchamp (Clifton)

Brick – Artie Scarano (Fairfield)

Big Daddy Tim Murphy (Denville)

Big Mama – Cindi Halkola (Belvidere)

Mae – Joanne DeCarolis (Rockaway)

Gooper – Jake Zillioux (Kinnelon)

Reverend Tooker – Mark Donnelly (Stanhope)

Crew List

Director - Neil R. Fitzpatrick (Randolph)

Stage Manager- Karen Blomquist (Hopatcong)

Set Design and Construction and Property Manager- Nola Young (Wharton)

Lighting Design and Costumes – Mark Carovale (Mine Hill)

For further information please contact Brundage Park Playhouse at (973) 989-7092 or visit our website at www.brundageparkplayhouse.org

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

Lyrics By Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater

Music By Alan Menken

Book By Doug Wright

Directed By Mark Carovale

Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. is a family favorite that features songs “Part of Your World”, “She’s In Love”, and “Under The Sea”. Mermaid Princess Ariel longs to live in the world above, defying her father King Triton, after falling in love with Prince Eric. But, first Ariel must outwit the sea witch Ursula and find a way to convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl for him. Brundage Park Playhouse is delighted to present The Little Mermaid Jr. as part of our 2013 Season.

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES: APRIL 19^TH, 7- 9 PM AND APRIL 20^TH, 2-4 PM. Ages 12-17.

Performance Dates: July 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8:00pm, July 14, 21 and 28 at 2:00pm

Please bring headshot and resume. Sing a Disney or Broadway song, no pop music and cast requirements can be found on MTI web site for show.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Ariel A little mermaid who longs to be human.Strong singer and dynamic performer. Soprano with good mix & strong head voice & upper range Bb3 – Eb5 Ages 12-17

Ursula
Manipulative sea witch who tries to overthrow King Triton. Cunning and devious; will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Strong vocals a MUST. Dramatic mezzo with strongbelt F3 – C#5 Ages 12-17

Prince Eric
Adventurous prince who captures Ariel’s heart. Charming performer with a sensitive nature. Must have strong acting skills in this role; strong vocals a must. Baritenor B3 – D5 Ages 12-17

King Triton
Ruler of the sea and is a force to be reckoned with. Ariel’s father. Strong acting skills, strong vocals. Commanding, mature vocal tone. Age 12 – 17

Grimsby
Prince Eric’s prim and proper valet. He is rigid in personality and constantly trying to guide Prince Eric towards the throne. MALE OR FEMALE Some singing; must be a strong actor. Ages 12-17

Sebastian
Meticulous and anxious crab who tries to keep Ariel safe. Strong singer/actor

who can also handle Sebastian’s emotional range. Tenor A3 – D5 Ages 12-17

Flounder
Ariel’s sincere and sensitive best friend who is loyal to the end. Tenor/Alto G3 – Db5 - Ages 12-17

Scuttle
Know-it-all seagull, Ariel’s expert on humans. Must have extremely strong comedic timing Tenor/Alto B3 – E5 Ages 12-17

Flotsam and Jetsam
Ursula’s electric eel spies. Male or Female vocalists tbd C4 – C#5 Ages 12-17

Chef Louis
Over-the-top head chef in the palace; always wild and frantic. Must be a strong

comedic performer. Baritone or Alto A3 – C5 Ages 12-17

Carlotta
Headmistress in Prince Eric’s palace and Ariel’s greatest human ally. This non-singing role needs to be warm & maternal to make Ariel feel welcome.
Ages 12-17

Mersisters: Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana
Ariel’s siblings and full of personality

and sass. FEMALES Strong harmonizing singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Altos & Sopranos G3 – G5
Ages 12-17

Pilot
Head sailor on Prince Eric’s ship. Nautical expert, entertains sailors with wild tales of the sea. Baritone Bb3 – C5 –
Ages 15-17

Six Princesses
Try everything they can to win the heart of Prince Eric. Actresses who can create exaggerated/comedic personality through song. Strong harmonizing singers and dancers who can create and play six distinctive characters. Altos & Sopranos E4 – G5
Ages 12-17

Six – Eight Tentacles OR Eels- Extensions of Ursula, perhaps the poor unfortunate souls

who are now trapped in her lair. MALES /FEMALES Must move well. These roles subject to be

tentacles or eels, depending upon director’s vision. All Voice Types C4 – C#5 Ages 12-17

Various ensemble characters.

Seagulls, Chefs, Lagoon Animals, Merfolk, Sea Chorus, Sailors, Maids Ages 12-17

BUDDING STARS

Our exciting theater program for children ages 5-7 is back by popular demand we have now expanded to two sessions! Each session will include different performance themes.

What do 5-7 year-olds have an abundance of? The answer is clearly — creativity and energy! We have put together a program that will keep your child actively engaged from 9 am – 3 pm, Monday through Friday for a session loaded with exposure to the world of performing arts.

Our experienced staff will have the little “budding stars” acting, singing, and dancing their little hearts out. Wait, it gets better! How about using your imagination and artistic ability to create simple props and costumes for the skits you will perform, acting out fairy tales or children’s stories? Games, videos, lip synch, role playing and so much more will fill your mornings and afternoons with theatrical activities. Just bring your originality, enthusiasm, motivation and a bag lunch and you’ll be ready to escape to a world where all things are possible if you can just imagine them to be so!

Please join us for this exhilarating adventure culminating in a final performance that will have you brimming with pride and up on your feet!

Place: Community Center on Calais Road (next to the library)

Date: Session I July 22 – August 2

Session II August 5 – August 16

Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Performance Dates: August 2 and 16 at 12:00* noon

(*time may change)

Price $360 each session before April 9, $380 after April 9

Ages: 5-7 years of age (Child must have attended kindergarten during the 2012/2013 school year)

Class size is limited to 20 students, so register NOW!!!

More Information and Budding Stars Registration Form

SUMMER STAGES 2013

Brundage Park Playhouse proudly announces its 32^nd season of Summer Stages, a workshop for young performers ages 8–14. All students must have completed 2^nd grade or higher during the 2012/2013 school year.

Our qualified staff will instruct students in acting, music, and dance. Students will also gain performance experience through participation in a different production each session. We offer four two-week sessions. Each session can accommodate a maximum of 2 groups, with approximately 20 students in each group.

This camp takes place at Brundage Park on Carrell Road. Students entering 7^th grade or above in the 2013/2014 school year are eligible for our Advanced Performers Workshop, however, students must audition for that camp.

What to Expect During Sessions at BPP’s Summer Stages

At the beginning of each session, students will be divided into groups where they will learn a song and simple movement, which will then be used to “audition” for the directors. After auditions, each student will then be assigned a role and placed in a cast. Students will participate in acting, music, and dance workshops during one part of the day with the other half of the day dedicated to rehearsals for the show. Friday mornings of performance days, dress rehearsals will take place using costumes and props. Each group will have the opportunity to rehearse on the BPP stage.

Performances

What theatrical performance experience would be complete without an audience? At the end of each two-week session we present a production for an audience of parents, relatives and friends. Performances will be held in the theatre each session’s final Friday afternoon at 1:00* or 2:00*, depending on the particular group’s assigned time. Admission is free for these performances.

* Times may be adjusted depending on needs.

Sessions

Sessions will run on the following dates:

Session 1:    July 1– July 12 (no class July 4)

Session 2:    July 15 – July 26

Session 3:    July 29 –August 9

Session 4:    August 12 – August 23

Please try to schedule any personal appointments after camp time.

We cannot guarantee that friends will be in the same group.

More Information and Summer Stages Registration Form

Advanced Performers Workshop 2013

Brundage Park Playhouse proudly announces its 32nd season of summer performing arts education with the return of our “Advanced Camp”. The Advanced Performers Workshop, or APW, is a more intensive alternative to our regular Summer Stages program. The three-week session will culminate with a two-show performance weekend, not only for family and friends, but the general public as well!

APW is only open to students who are already 12 years of age or who will be entering 7^th –11^th grade in the 2013-2014 school year. Admission is by audition/interview only. *Students who have attended APW previously, need not audition.

What to Expect at BPP’s Advanced Performers Workshop…

This camp will take place at the Senior Center on Calais Road, next to the Randolph Library. Much like our regular Summer Stages program, APW students will spend part of their time with us in rehearsal for whatever show they are currently working on, and part of their time in workshops on various aspects of theater arts. Past workshops have included Stage Combat, Improvisation, Shakespeare and more. Due to the more intensive nature of this program, admission is determined by an interview with staff members as well as a voice and movement audition.

Auditions…

Please call the theater at (973) 989-7092 or e-mail vlenyk@randolphnj.org to set up an audition appointment. This audition is part of the learning experience we’re hoping to create for your child. Your child will initially be auditioning for admission to the program. All students will be expected to prepare a song and should be prepared to learn a simple dance combination and cold read from “sides” that will be supplied at the audition. Auditions for specific roles in the camp production will be held during the first week of camp. There is a 20-student limit to the session.

Performances…

What theatrical performance experience would be complete without an audience? At the end of the session we present two performances. Tentatively, performances will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday morning at Brundage Park Playhouse on Carrell Road.

Session

The session will run on the following dates from 9:00AM-3:00PM at the Senior Center on Calais Road:

Week 1:        July 1 – July 5 (no camp 7/4)

Week 2:        July 8 – July 12

Week 3:        July 15 – July 19

More Information and APW Registration Form

Print the Winter 2013 Theater Classes registration form

Or use our online registration at www.randolphnj.org

Musical Theater Performance Class

(ages 8-14) 8 sessions

Mondays: 4:45 – 5:45 p.m.

January 28 – March 18

Instructor: Colleen McArdle

Location: Theater

Cost: $150

This class is designed for the musical theatre student who enjoys singing, dancing, acting and choreography. Class will begin with jazz warm-ups, across the floor movement and close with staged/choreographed musical numbers. The session will end in a half hour- review style production showcasing numbers from Broadway productions both classic and new!

*Skills: Physical training, choreography and direction retention, team work, discipline and stage presence

Prior experience is not necessary but recommended.

Acting, Directing and Playwriting: (5:45 – 6:45)

(ages 8-13) 8 sessions

Mondays: 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

January 28 – March 18

Instructor: Colleen McArdle

Location: Theater

Cost: $150

This class is designed for the student who enjoys dramatic performance and wishes to develop their directing and play writing skills as well as acting techniques. Class will consist of theatrical warm up exercises, readings from plays and well as creative writing opportunities for students to develop their own work. Students will also be given the opportunity to try their hand at directing scenes. Class will conclude with a performance of an original play created in collaboration with the entire class.

*Skills: Creative thought development, team work, stage direction methods, character development

Prior experience is not necessary but recommended.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz

(ages 3-6) 8 sessions

Saturdays: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

January 26 – March 16

Instructor: Robin Pecharsky

Location: Theater

Cost: $150

Dancers will enjoy this interactive class that builds on basic movements. Jazz class includes an introduction to proper warm-ups and stretches for the body combined with across-the-floor progressions and mini combinations. The Tap portion of the class will concentrate on building confidence through mastering rhythmic patterns and steps. The Ballet portion of class includes an introduction to the ballet barre and learning more dance vocabulary. Ballet, tap and jazz exercises are taught to introduce important dance basics such as stretching, concentration, rhythm, coordination and discipline. The purpose of this program is to provide a strong foundation for continued dance training as well as to develop a love for dance itself.

Theater Mash-up

(ages 3-6) 8 sessions

Saturdays: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

January 26 – March 16

Instructor: Robin Pecharsky

Location: Theater

Cost: $150

This class is for the young performer who loves to sing and dance! This workshop guides students at their level of experience through the three facets of musical theater: acting, singing, and dance. In a relaxed, fun environment students will explore all three disciplines while rehearsing musical numbers from Broadway hits and favorites. Students engage in the fun, yet challenging process of learning through experience, which builds skills in listening, responding, creativity, problem-solving, risk taking, and group awareness. Each class consists of physical and vocal warm ups, improvisation, theater games, and scene work. We explore the use of costumes and props, and dramatize stories from favorite books.

Hip Hop/Jazz

(ages 6+) 8 sessions

Saturdays: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

January 26 – March 16

Instructor: Robin Pecharsky

Location: Theater

Cost: $150

The hip hop/jazz combination is a new concept that infuses the funky style of hip hop with the technical side of jazz. Students will learn the fundamentals of each style such as isolations and flexibility. This class will encourage students to dance outside of the box and bring their own personality to each movement.

Makeup classes are determined by the theater in case of weather or theater conflict not on student social conflicts.

Parents and friends are NOT permitted to watch or participate in classes unless noted.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis and enrollment is strictly limited for each class.

Class Instructors are subject to change.

Classes can be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

Playhouse is located on Carrell Road in Randolph.

Brundage Park Playhouse is a division of the Randolph Township Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.

THE STAFF…

Colleen McArdle began her professional performing career as a pre-teen touring both nationally and internationally with the New Generation Dance Company. She graduated with an A.S. degree in Dance from The County College of Morris (CCM) and went on to receive a BFA in Dance from Montclair State University. While living in New York City she studied at the Joffrey Ballet School, The Laban Institute, with Rachel List, Jackie Villamil, Dance Space and extensively at the Martha Graham School for Contemporary Arts and the Adaptors Movement Theatre. She was an original cast member of the off-Broadway production and national tour of the Adaptors play Koppelvision and Other Digital
Deities. She has toured and performed regionally with several NY and NJ dance companies and musical theatre productions.  Among her most noted roles are Polly Baker in Crazy for You and Fastrada in Pippin.

A teacher with now 25+ seasoned years she joined the CCM Dance faculty in 1991 teaching advanced Ballet, Modern, Composition, Dance for Musical Theater and Jazz classes and is an Associate Adjunct Professor to date. Colleen was instrumental in developing the CCM dance curriculum from an AS in Recreation and Leisure with a dance option to an AFA in dance. She is also the in-house choreographer at CCM for over 35 musical theatre productions. Additionally she has taught and choreographed at Montclair State University, Dance Space, NYC and various studios and theatres in the tri-state area.

Currently Colleen plays the roles of director and producer at the County College of Morris as their Coordinator of Special Events and Foundation Programs. She directs all fund raising events including their annual black tie gala, golf outing and scholarship celebration receptions as well as produces and markets the cultural events series each semester.

Robin Pecharsky has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary and creative movement. She started student teaching at the age of 12 which prepared her for taking on her own classes at 17. Robin is a graduate of the County College of Morris where she holds a degree in Dance. She has been in many dance and musical theater productions as well as presenting her own original pieces. In the past, Robin was a summer camp counselor for 7 years at Harbor Hills Day Camp. She also works for Jellybean Junction as a training director for their Dancing Feet and Movin’ and Groovin’ enrichment programs. She has won the NJ VSA award for choreography in 2003. Robin has spent six seasons working at Brundage Park Playhouse as Choreographer/Director for the Advanced Performers Workshop and more recently the Budding Stars program.

Print the Winter 2013 Theater Classes registration form

Or use our online registration at www.randolphnj.org

It’s A Wonderful Life

  Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers Based on the film by Frank Capra

Directed by Neil Fitzpatrick

December 7, 8, 14, 15 at 8:00 PM

December 9 and 16 at 2:00 PM

Setting: Christmas Eve, Bedford Falls, 1945

Based upon the film by Frank Capra, the story of George Bailey is a holiday tradition that Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to present as part of the 2012 Season. One fateful Christmas Eve, after his family’s savings and loan company fails, George thinks everyone would be better off if he’d never been born. The wingless angel Clarence will earn his wings if he can convince George that his family, friends and neighbors need and love George more than he ever imagined. A holiday favorite!

Ticket Prices

$12 for seniors (65+) and children under 12, $15 for all others.

Vivian Lenyk

Theater Manager

Brundage Park Playhouse

973-989-7092

PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 2012 SEASON

The Sound of Music

Music by Richard Rogers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Book by Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse

Directed by Mark Carovale

February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8:00 pm

February 5, 12 and 19 at 2:00 pm

The last collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the Sound of Music is one of their most successful films. Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to present the stage version of this beloved musical about the courageous von Trapp family in 1938 Austria. Join us and see the hills of Randolph come alive with the sound of this music!

The Crucible

By Arthur Miller

Directed by Brendan Naranjo

May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8:00 pm

May 6 and 20 at 2:00 pm

Set in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692-1693, The Crucible is Arthur Miller’s gripping and intense dramatization of the infamous Salem witch trials. Don’t miss one of the best plays in our 2012 Season lineup.

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

Music Adapted and Arranged and Additional Music and Lyrics by Bryan Louiselle

Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by David Simpatico

Based on the 1951 Disney film

Directed by Mark Carovale

July 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8:00 pm

July 8, 15 and 21 at 2:00 pm

Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. is another special adaptation in the Broadway Junior Collection by Music Theater International (MTI). Follow Alice’s marvelous adventures as she follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. With updated dialogue and new arrangements of classical songs such as “I’m Late”, “The Un-Birthday Song” and “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Da”, Alice in Wonderland, Jr. is a perfect getaway for the whole family!

Kid’s Cabaret

Directed by Matthew Swiss    

August 15, 16, 17 and 18 at 8:00 pm

August 19 at 2:00 pm

Brundage Park Playhouse’s annual KID’S CABARET is always a winner with performers and audiences alike! This year’s show, themed No Business Like Show Business, provides a wonderful chance for our youth to take center stage and shine in delightful musical numbers.

Blithe Spirit

By Noel Coward

Directed by Neil Fitzpatrick

September 28, 29 and October 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 8:00 pm

September 30 and October 7 at 2:00

Hoping to collect material for his next book, socialite and novelist Charles Condomine invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant Arcati to his house to conduct a séance. The scheme backfires when, following the séance, Charles is haunted by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. Spirited comedy ensues as Elvira attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost. A real charmer and a perfect lead into the Halloween season!

It’s a Wonderful Life

Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers

Based on the film by Frank Capra

Directed by Neil Fitzpatrick

December 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8:00 pm

December 9 and 16 at 2:00 pm

Based upon the film by Frank Capra, the story of George Bailey is a holiday tradition that Brundage Park Playhouse is proud to present as part of the 2012 Season. One fateful Christmas Eve, after his family’s savings and loan company fails, George thinks everyone would be better off if he’d never been born. The wingless angel, Clarence, will earn his wings if he can convince George that his family, friends and neighbors need and love George more than he ever imagined. A holiday favorite!