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Drive - A Tribute to the Cars

Drive - A Tribute to the Cars

Summer Jamfest 2017

Saturday, July 15 at 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center

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Dedicated to producing accurate recreations of classic songs from the 80’s decade.  Highlighting a special tribute and authentic recreation of the music of  “The Cars”.  Enjoy the sounds of timeless music.

The Doo Wah Riders

The Doo Wah Riders

Summer Jamfest 2017

Saturday, July 22 at 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center

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There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders.  The Doo-Wahs are country, with a unique, original sound. They define their sound as "high energy country with a cajun twist". Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go.

 

The British Invasion

The British Invasion

Summer Jamfest 2017

Saturday, July29 at 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center

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More than just the Beatles, The British Invasion Years is three shows in one!  First, you will hear classic songs by iconic sixties British Groups.  Then the American musical "response" follows with memorable hits by celebrated artists.  The sixties era retrospective concludes with an extraordinary note - for - note final.

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra

Summer Jamfest 2017

Saturday, August 5 at 8pm
Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center

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The thrilling era of silent films comes alive again with the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra! The PRSO, is the "premier American ragtime ensemble" as acclaimed by the Washington Post, takes you back to the early 1900s as they screen three of the greatest silent comedies ever made, Charlie Chaplin’s One A.M. (1916), Buster Keaton’s Cops (1922) and Laurel & Hardy’s Big Business (1929) with their historic orchestral scores! Between the films, the orchestra plays the rollicking rhythms of the early 20th century, featuring favorites by Scott Joplin, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and more! 

 

 

In The News

Centenary Stage Company Receives Grant from the Sandra S. Kupperman Foundation

The Centenary Stage Company, a nonprofit professional equity theatre in residence on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, N.J., has recently received a grant of $5,000 from the Sandra S. Kupperman Foundation.

The Sandra S. Kupperman Foundation was created to support a wide array of causes in honor of the late Sandra S. Kupperman.  Dedicated to providing support for various organizations, the foundation supports issues related to cancer, poverty, theater arts and causes which address and seek to improve the human condition.  "What CSC does is tremendous here in north Jersey," said Tim Smith, foundation treasurer.

As a nonprofit professional theatre, the Centenary Stage Company relies on the contributions of its patrons, donors and sponsors to provide artistic, educational and entertainment programs to the Skylands Region and greater tri-state area. "We're delighted to have the Sandra S. Kupperman Foundation join the ranks of our distinguished sponsors. It is with their generous contribution and the support of other similar organizations that CSC is able to help strengthen the arts community of Northern New Jersey," said Carl Wallnau, CSC artistic director.

Centenary Stage Company Receives the International Center for Women Playwrights 2016 50/50 Applause Award

The International Centre for Women Playwrights (ICWP)  is thrilled to report that a record-breaking number of recipients will receive the 2016 50/50 Applause Awards, which recognizes theatres that produced 50% or more women playwrights in their 2015/16 season of shows. ICWP defines 50/50 by the number of qualifying performances in a theatre’s season. This allows a concrete measurement of the resources being devoted to women playwrights.

For the awards’ 5th anniversary, ICWP recognized 107 recipients in ten countries on five continents. The list includes theatres in Australia, Canada, England, Italy, Kenya, the Philippines, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States. Approximately 32% of the theatres are repeat recipients, demonstrating gender parity in two or more seasons. Recipients range from community and college theatres to internationally renowned theatres.

ICWP started in 1988 with a mission to support women playwrights worldwide and bring attention to their work. The ICWP 50/50 Applause Awards were founded in 2012 to increase awareness and applaud theatres that produced a season with an equal or greater number of plays written by female playwrights. More information about the awards can be found at: www.womenplaywrights.org/award

Check out the awards video (here)!

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Centenary Stage Company Receives Grant from Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

Centenary Stage Company has received a grant of $27,500 from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation for the 2016 - 17 Season.  The grant will cover general operating expenses during Centenary Stage Company's 2016 - 17 season.

For more than 40 years, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has nurtured leaders, ideas, and institutions which transcend self interest and promote a sustainable future. We focus on issues critical to our home state of New Jersey, and organizations that have a direct and meaningful impact here.

Working with nonprofit, community, government, and business leaders to imagine a better New Jersey, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation funds Arts, Education, Environment and Informed Communities initiatives that are innovative and promote collaboration and community-driven decision making.

Centenary Stage Company Receives Grant from The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation

In December of 2016 Centenary Stage Company received a $10,000 grant from The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.  The grant will support general operating expenses for the 2016-17 season.  With a strong commitment to the advancement of the Arts in New Jersey, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation supports a variety of projects across a broad spectrum of issues.