Watch this space for an exciting announcement, coming soon!

The Cast of "Jeffrey"

The Cast of the JTMF 10th Anniversary Production of "Jeffrey"

Meet the cast of the James Tolin Memorial Fund's 10th Anniversary production of Paul Rudnick's romantic comedy, Jeffrey. Here they are, relaxing after a long day. The cast that hot tubs together, stays together (or something).

Top Row, L-R: Christian Anthony; Dan Newsome; Brian A. Bara and Chino Aczayus.

Bottom Row, L-R: William Mercado; Alycia M. Bauch; David C. Hamm and Damian Gaeta.

Jeffrey will have 3 performances only; June 22 & 23 at 8:00 PM (preceded by a silent auction and reception at 7:00 PM) and June 24th at 2:00 PM. at the Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ. 

Tickets are $25 for the Friday and Saturday performances and $12 - $16 for the Sunday matinee. Tickets are on sale now at www.kelseyatmcccc.org or by calling the Kelsey box office at 609-570-3333.

100% of ticket sales benefit The Open Arms Foundation, the James Tolin Memorial Scholarship at MCCC and the Tyler Clementi Foundation.

Jeffrey contains adult themes and language. It is not recommended for children under 17 or those of a prurient nature.

The Poster for "Jeffrey" - Our 10th Anniversary Production

A New Beneficiary

The James Tolin Memorial Fund is pleased to announce the addition of our newest beneficiary: The Tyler Clementi Foundation.

As you may remember, Tyler was a Rutgers University freshman who, after having a private encounter with another man broadcast over the Internet by his roommate and another so-called friend, took his own life by jumping from the George Washington Bridge in September of 2010.

Based in New Jersey, The Tyler Clementi Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of teen suicide and bullying. Started by Tyler's parents so that some good might come from his tragic death, the Foundation's motto is "Live = Let Live."

The bullying and consequential suicides of LGBT kids is at an epidemic rate in this country. The JTMF is committed to put an end to this epidemic, while still working towards putting an end to HIV/AIDS.

A portion of the proceeds from our recent radio-play production of A Christmas Carol have been donated to the Tyler Clementi Foundation and we look forward to finding a way to partner with them in an effort to promote acceptance, trust and peace between LGBT and straight youth.

To that end, please join us this April for Hairspray, the hit musical that celebrates diversity and promotes social harmony. Tickets are on sale now.

Auditions for "Hairspray"

AUDITIONS
"HAIRSPRAY" at Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ.

Wed./Thurs. Jan. 25 & 26 - 6pm to 11pm (dance audition from 8:30 to 9:30pm)
Sun. Jan. 29 - 1pm to 5pm (dance audition from 2:30 to 3:30)

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A 5-MINUTE SLOT

ON THE DOOR OF ROOM CM122

MUST BE 18 or older to audition (will take High School Seniors)

FOR QUESTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:

Contact Tracy Antozzeski at jtmf@verizon.net

AUDITIONS:

Please come prepared to perform 16 bars of an up-tempo (preferably) or ballad, contemporary Broadway song (1960-present). We'd explicitly like you to know you should come prepared with more than 1 selection because we're very likely to ask you for something else. Pick a song the character you want to play might have sung or would sing. Bring in an instrumental CD or sheet music for accompaniment. Please do NOT sing a song from Hairspray. On the day you do your singing audition, you must stay for a one hour dance audition. Every character in the show dances, at least a little.

Please note that the role of Tracy's mother has been pre-cast.

CALLBACKS:

Callbacks will be held January 29th from 6PM to 11PM. Callbacks will be posted on the Studio Theatre door (CM122) by 5:o0PM on January 29th. All actors chosen for callbacks should plan to be at the Studio Theatre from 6PM to 11PM. It is possible that callbacks will end before 11pm. At the callback, you will be using this time to learn a song or two from Hairspray and perform it later in the evening. NOTE: YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR CALLBACKS TO AUDITION!


REHEARSALS:

Hairspray will rehearse Mondays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays from 7:30 PM to 11PM beginning January 30. An additional rehearsal will be added on either Saturday or Sunday; the day and time will be decided by the cast and director at the first rehearsal on January 30th. There will be an occasional dance rehearsal every other Friday beginning in February.

PERFORMANCES:

Fri. Apr. 13, 2012 at 8pm

Sat. Apr. 14 & 21 at 2pm & 8pm

Sun. Apr. 15 & 22 at 2pm

The Cast of "Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'"

Our 2011 Winter Event is about to start rehearsals and we're proud to announce the cast for this 1940's-style radio play version of the beloved classic.

In alphabetic order:

Brian Bara
Matty Daley
Damian Gaeta
Kathy Garofano
Michael Lovett
Sean McGrath
Maddie Patrick
Janet Quartarone*

The production will have four performances; December 2nd though December 3rd at the Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ. For information, please visit the Kelsey Website. Partial proceeds from this event benefit The Trevor Project.

*Updated November 3rd, 2011.

Our Podcast is Up!

Visit Maurer Onstage's Backstage Pass to hear a podcast about the Die Mommie Die!:

http://www.mponstage.com/podcasts/42_dmd/index.php

Tickets are on sale now online at www.kelseyatmccc.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333.

Don't miss the funniest show of the year!