Jersey Arts Podcast

"Healing Voices OnStage: Caregivers Stories" is a theatrical project weaving together stories about the experience of being a caregiver – whether it’s taking care of a loved one who is seriously ill, working professionally with patients at a healthcare facility, or going through the transition of becoming the caretaker of a parent. Unlike most plays, this script is based on the writing of people who have lived these experiences. The New Jersey Theatre Alliance has partnered with Atlantic Health System to produce the event, working with Premiere Stages and the Writers Theatre of New Jersey to gather the raw material – real stories about caregiving from real people, collected through an open submission process. On March 31st, at the Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum in Morristown, professional actors will take the stage to tell those stories. Part of the Theatre Alliance's Stages Festival, this event is free, but registration is requested. To RSVP, go to atlantichealth.org/healingarts or call 1-800-247-9580.Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with John Wooten, Producing Artistic Director at Premiere Stages at Kean University, about this unique production.

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Discover Jersey Arts is presented by ArtPride New Jersey. The program was co-founded by, and is currently supported by funds from, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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Paul, Prince and Presley’s dad is the greatest tightrope walker of all time. But with a father's fame comes pressure on his sons, who must learn to walk the ropes of life. Mexico City playwright Bárbara Colio's "Ropes" is at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ through March 20, including a special performance on March 5 of the play in Spanish, its original language. Producer Susan Wallner talks to actor Gabriel Gutiérrez (Prince), who was born and raised in Mexico City. The play, translated by Maria Alexandria Beech and directed by Lisa Rothe ,also stars Varín Ayala and Luis Moreno.

Paul, Prince and Presley’s dad is the greatest tightrope walker of all time. But with a father's fame comes pressure on his sons, who must learn to walk the ropes of life. Mexico City playwright Bárbara Colio's "Ropes" is at Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ through March 20, including a special performance on March 5 of the play in Spanish, its original language. Producer Susan Wallner talks to actor Gabriel Gutiérrez (Prince), who was born and raised in Mexico City. The play, translated by Maria Alexandria Beech and directed by Lisa Rothe ,also stars Varín Ayala and Luis Moreno.

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The Jersey Arts Podcast is one medium of Feature Stories on Discover Jersey Arts (jerseyarts.com), where articles and videos also cover New Jersey’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene.

Discover Jersey Arts is presented by ArtPride New Jersey. The program was co-founded by, and is currently supported by funds from, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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February 8th marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is coming to help us all celebrate. The festivities begin on February 6th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, and it should be a good one. And if you’re hungry for really good Chinese food after the show, there will be a “Feast of the Monkey King” banquet across the street at the Robert Treat Crystal Ballroom. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Executive Director – and husband of dancer and choreographer Nai-Ni Chen – Andy Chiang.

February 8th marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, and the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company is coming to help us all celebrate. The festivities begin on February 6th at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. 2016 is the Year of the Monkey, and it should be a good one. And if you’re hungry for really good Chinese food after the show, there will be a “Feast of the Monkey King” banquet across the street at the Robert Treat Crystal Ballroom. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke with Executive Director – and husband of dancer and choreographer Nai-Ni Chen – Andy Chiang.

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Discover Jersey Arts is presented by ArtPride New Jersey. The program was co-founded by, and is currently supported by funds from, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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There are many great reasons to visit the seaside resort town of Cape May--named one of America's best small towns for Christmas by Town and Leisure Magazine--at this time of year, including taking in a show at Cape May Stage. Marlena Lustik talks to producer Susan Wallner about her new play "A Cape May Christmas," which brings together both the season and the history of the town in a production suited for all ages. It's on stage through January 2, 2016. Additionally, Producing Artistic Director Roy Steinberg joins the conversation to give a preview of Cape May Stage's 2016 season.

There are many great reasons to visit the seaside resort town of Cape May--named one of America's best small towns for Christmas by Town and Leisure Magazine--at this time of year, including taking in a show at Cape May Stage. Marlena Lustik talks to producer Susan Wallner about her new play "A Cape May Christmas," which brings together both the season and the history of the town in a production suited for all ages. It's on stage through January 2, 2016. Additionally, Producing Artistic Director Roy Steinberg joins the conversation to give a preview of Cape May Stage's 2016 season.

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Made to Capture is the title of a new photography exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton – it features forward-thinking photography from the last few decades, created in many different and surprising ways. Christopher Benincasa recently spoke about the history and the future of photography with Kristen Accola, who curated the show, which is on view through January 3rd, 2016. For a private tour of Made to Capture, join us on Saturday, December 5th for our after-hours Jersey Arts museum member party!

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In 1896, Albert Jarry shocked Paris with “Ubu Roi,” his absurdist play about a greedy, power-hungry king and his unpleasant wife. More than a hundred years later, “Ubu Roi” continues to startle and entertain. Director Carter Gill calls Rider University’s new production an “assault on the senses” - see for yourself this weekend (Oct. 29-Nov. 1) at the Bart Luedeke Center Theater on Rider’s campus in Lawrenceville. The actors are advanced theater students at Rider’s Westminster College of the Arts. Produced by Susan Wallner.

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Discover Jersey Arts is presented by ArtPride New Jersey. The program was co-founded by, and is currently supported by funds from, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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Appel Farm Arts & Music Center presents its first Music & Wine Festival on Saturday, October 3. The focus is regional, with a variety of music, wine, and artisans from South Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware. Fifteen of the area's preeminent wineries will be there, and for those choosing the overnight option, a special dessert wine tasting will be held around the campfire! Music acts include the Philadelphia trio No Good Sister; South Jersey's swing cabaret band Swing the Cat; Delaware singer/songwriter Nancy Micciulla; and Steppin' Razor, a roots-rock-reggae band. Appel Farm's Tracy Powers talks to Susan Wallner about the evolution of the festival, and what to expect if you go.

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The Jersey Arts Podcast is one medium of Feature Stories on Discover Jersey Arts (jerseyarts.com), where articles and videos also cover New Jersey’s vibrant arts and entertainment scene.

Discover Jersey Arts is presented by ArtPride New Jersey. The program was co-founded by, and is currently supported by funds from, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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