Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” At the turn of the 20th century, Sarah Bernhardt tackles her most ambitious role yet: the tragic Prince of Denmark. But is society ready for a female Hamlet? Faced with almost insurmountable […]
It’s been 25 years since the groundbreaking production of The Laramie Project debuted off-Broadway. How have we progressed in the fight for equal rights and human decency for the LGBTQ+ community? How have we not? Join us for this seminal piece of American theatre during Pride month.
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In this fast-paced theatrical romp through the enchanted forest, a teen/adult-centric retelling of Rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and more ensues. Twists and turns will make you laugh until you cry as classic tales are turned on their heads. Cast
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Overview The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon is a spoof on several of the Brothers Grimm Fairy tales. In this fast-paced, rollicking ride, two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 stories, from classics like Snow White, Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel to more bizarre, obscure stories like Faithful Johannes and The Girl Without Hands. A
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Despite recent challenges to DEI efforts at the federal level, Studio Players remains unwavering in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Since embarking on this journey in 2020, we have experienced unprecedented growth, welcoming artists from all backgrounds onto our stage, behind the scenes, and within our leadership. We have witnessed firsthand the transformative
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Studio Players is accepting applications to direct for our 2025 – 2026 season. We are an all volunteer, non-union organization that has been continuously performing in Montclair, NJ since 1937. Applicants are invited to pitch up to 3 titles. Our online application form is below. Our Casting Philosophy All Studio Players auditions are open to
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The NJACT Perry Awards are given for outstanding achievements in New Jersey Community Theater. At the beginning of each season, NJACT Member Theaters submit their shows for award consideration. Two NJACT Reviewers attend each production, evaluate all on-stage aspects of the performance, and provide separate numerical scores for over 50 different criteria across 10 different
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Flash Flood in Montclair NJ impacts Studio Players We are heartbroken to say that yesterday’s unexpected storm has wrecked our shop, prop storage, furniture storage, and boiler. Flood waters gushed in by quite literally breaking our garage door open, and at its worst, flood waters rose to 3 1/2 feet. Since 2018, flash floods have
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Hello from the Studio Players DEI Committee! We have seen a great deal of growth in the area of DEI at Studio this year, and we are so excited to share our successes as we continue to grow and evolve as a company. First and foremost, we want to welcome our new DEI co-chair, Idris
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