"Hell Week"

This is it - "Hell Week." This is the last week of rehearsal, when all the technical elements are put in place. The set pieces are on stage, the lighting is being hung, the sound cues are being engineered and the cast is starting to work with their costumes and props. The theatre lobby is being decorated for our big Luau reception and Silent Auction; the caterer is busy preparing food and the live band is practicing their Surf Tunes.

The only thing missing? You!

Order your tickets for the JTMF Fifth Annual AIDS Benefit, featuring Charles Busch's Psycho Beach Party, by calling the Kelsey Theatre box-office at 609-570-3333, or online at either of the sites conveniently linked to the right.

We promise two nights of hilarious theatre, great food, fun music and an amazing silent auction, all for a great cause. People will be talking about this event for the rest of summer, so don't miss your chance to be a part of it! Order your tickets now!

Our Special Guests

As part of our Red Carpet Gala on Friday, June 22nd, the JTMF is proud to announce special appearances by "Winona Judd," "Peggy Lee" & "Diana Ross," courtesy of Hollywood Entertainment.

Ms Judd, Ms Lee and Ms Ross (Tony Moran, Phil Marino and Kevin Jackson) will be escorting our past JTMF participants down the red carpet and distrubuting special gifts to our audience members before the show.

For more information about Hollywood Entertainment, call William Boettcher at 201-791-8006 or visit their website at http://www.hollywooddjz.com/.

For tickets to the JTMF Fifth Anniversary Gala, featuring Charles Busch's Psycho Beach Party, call the Kelsey Theatre box office at 609-570-3333 or use the links to the right to order tickets online. Hurry - this is going to be THE event of the summer!

Go "Psycho" with Us!

In less than two weeks, The James Tolin Memorial Fund will present Charles Busch's hilarious Beach Blanket spoof, Psycho Beach Party at the Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ.

Over the past 4 years, the JTMF has raised over $30,000 for local AIDS and Arts Education charities with fundraising events featuring plays by authors such as Paul Rudnick, Harvey Fierstein, Neil Simon and Nicky Silver. 2007 marks the JTMF's Fifth Anniversary and we're celebrating with a Red Carpet Gala on Friday, June 22nd. Join Past JTMF participants and "celebrity" guests on the Red Carpet as we celebrate with a fabulous Luau reception and Silent Auction, along with a performance of Psycho Beach Party. Saturday's performance will feature just the reception and Silent Auction.

Tickets are $35.00 for Friday's Gala and $25.00 for Saturday's performance and reception. Your tax-deductible event tickets can be ordered by calling the Kelsey Theatre box-office at 609-570-3333 or online at either of the two websites conveniently linked to the right. Make sure you order our tickets now - this is one event you don't want to miss!

More Silent Auction Lots

Donations just keep coming... here are two more. An assortment of best-sellers from Simon & Schuster
Health and beauty products from the Home Shopping Network

Costume Parade

The cast tried on some costume pieces at last night's rehearsal. Here's a sneak peek...
Josiah DeAndrea and Damian Gaeta show off their physiques
Bathing Beauties: Josh Minton, Nicole Patrick, Aubrey Malloy & Mark Violi
Damian is ready for the big luau!

We're Getting Closer!

With less than three weeks until our Opening Night Red Carpet Gala, the cast and crew of Psycho Beach Party are busy preparing for one of the wildest shows you're likely to see all season.

Lines are memorized, blocking is in place and rehearsals continue to roll along as the cast and director plumb the depths of comedy in order to bring you two nights of hilarious entertainment.

But the show is just part of this annual event - there's also our delicious Luau reception featuring live music by "New Atlantis." Savor island treats and tropical drinks during intermission and after the show, while you peruse and bid on the items in our fabulous Silent Auction. This year's Silent Auction features an incredible assortment of items from donors which include Carol Burnett, Robin Williams and the cast of "Desperate Housewives," among many others.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased on-line using either of the two links listed to the right, via phone at 609-570-3333 or at the Kelsey Theatre box office, one hour before curtain. Don't miss out on what is not just a terrific night of fun, food and entertainment, but an opportunity to help NJ residents in need. Your tax-deductible tickets will benefit the Open Arms Foundation, Graffiti Productions and the James Tolin Memorial Scholarship at MCCC. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Everybody Limbo!!

Here are some shots from last Thursady's rehearsal on the "Winnie the Pooh" set.


Below (L to R), Damian Gaeta; Adam Fitting; a honeybee hive; Josh Minton; Mark Violi; Aubrey Malloy and Josiah DeAndrea listen as Chicklet (Nicole Patrick; not shown) goes psycho.

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Stage Manager Bruce Frangione watches as the cast limbos the night away.
Nicole Patrick goes under the limbo stick
Is Mark Violi doing the Limbo or the Funky Chicken?
Adam Fitting goes waaaay under the limbo stick.
Tina Henderson makes her attempt to limbo


Yesterday, June 3rd, the JTMF booth at NJ Pride was the place to be, despite the less-than-perfect weather. We met lots of great folks, made some new friends and had more than a few laughs. If you stopped by to see us, thanks. If you didn't, you missed a great time.

And speaking of great times, there is still time for you to order tickets to the Fifth Anniversary James Tolin Memorial Fund AIDS Fundraiser featuring Charles Busch's Psycho Beach Party. Just use either of the convenient links on the right to order your tickets on line for the wildest event of the year. We'll see you there!