A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 5, 2015 Page 19 Pineda Musical Theater Opens Summer Registration

CRANFORD – The Pineda Con- dents entering 9th grade will per- servatory has announced open reg- form Disney’s Beauty and The Beast istration for its five week summer and will also participate in daily program held at the Cranford Dra- acting, dance and singing classes. matic Club Theatre. The program Students also participate in audi- runs from Monday, June 29 to Fri- tion preparation masterclasses. This day, July 31 and offers half day and class also meets daily Monday thru full day programs. Students partici- Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., pate in daily voice, dance, audition and also offers and extended full preparation and acting classes as well day program to 5 p.m. with partici- as industry-related seminars and pants invited to participated in our workshops taught by professional Advanced Stagecraft program. Stu- staff with years of experience on dents work hands on to produce, Broadway, regionally and on theatre create, design, and build sets, light- BE FREE TO PEE...Westfield High School presents : The Musical & concert stages around the world. ing and costuming for the summer 35TH ANNIVERSARY...The Oratorio Singers of Westfield will gather at 3 p.m. March 12 to 14. The show features (from left to right) Frank Guerriero, Madeline Each program culminates in its own productions. on Sunday, March 8, in the sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church, One Hudelson, Julian Mone, Madeleine Rosenthal, Lauren Echausse, and Michael fully staged musical production. For students in high school audi- East Broad Street, in Westfield to perform their 35th Anniversary Concert. Poyntz. Tickets for Urinetown are on sale now at wfhs.booktix.com. Starlight Theater for students in tions are being held Sunday, March Under the direction of Music Director Trent Johnson, the chorus of 70 singers will grades two through six participates 22 for a 5 week intensive with fully present Bach's Cantata BWV 80, "Ein feste Burg," and Mozart's "Requiem." in daily dance, acting and singing staged productions of the Tony Westfield HS Presents classes and will perform a fully Award Nominated musical The Wed- staged production of The Magic ding Singer and When You Wish Oratorio Singers Announce Treehouse, The Knight at Dawn Kids. Upon A Star, a of our child- “Urinetown: The Musical” Class meets from 8:30 a.m. till 12:30 hood favorites. Students entering p.m. daily Monday thru Friday. Early 9th grade and graduating high 35th Anniversary Concert WESTFIELD – The Westfield High Mazzola as Officer Barrel; Colin drop off will be available. school seniors are eligible to audi- School (WHS) Theatre Department Barry as Senator Fipp; Daniel Coelho Spotlight Theater for students in tion for this rigorous training pro- WESTFIELD – Grand and glori- premiered numerous roles and has is proud to present Urinetown: The as Mr. McQueen; Jack Ritter as Hot grades six through eight and stu- gram. Students participate in daily ous music of Johann Sebastian Bach covered several roles at the Metro- Musical, the wickedly funny musical Blades Harry; Jesse Zimmermann as dance, voice, audition preparation and Wolfgang Mozart is on the pro- politan Opera,including Siegrune in comedy, on Thursday, March 12; Fri- Little Becky Two Shoes; Emma Stern Free Concert Offered and acting classes as well as special gram when the Oratorio Singers of the recent ground breaking produc- day, March 13; and Saturday, March as Soupy Sue; Tony Peer as Tiny industry-related workshops and Westfield, gather at 3 p.m. on Sun- tion of Wagner’s "DieWalkure." 14. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tom; Max Wasilewski as Robby the By Musical Club of WF master classes. In the 2014 season day, March 8, in the sanctuary of the Another Westfield native, Mark Tickets for Urinetown are on sale Stockfish; Steve Heron as Billy Boy WESTFIELD – The Musical Club the Center Stage class was treated First United Methodist Church, One Bleeke sings in a wide variety of now at wfhs.booktix.com. Bill; Connor Wynne as Old Man of Westfield invites the public to its to a visit from Michelle O’Connell, East Broad Street, in Westfield. Un- styles and has sung all over the A multiple Tony Award winner, Strong; Jacqueline Daaleman as Old Free Evening Concert program to be who plays Carlotta in Broadway’s der the direction of Music Director globe. As the Evangelist in Bach's Urinetown imagines a place where Ma Strong; Lisa Morgan Simon as held at the First Baptist Church of The Phantom of the Opera and stu- Trent Johnson, the chorus of 70 "St. John" and "St. Matthew Pas- private toilets have been banned, and Cladwell’s secretary; Katherine Ko Westfield, 170 Elm St. on Wednes- dents also participated in singers with soloists, members of sions," The New York Times called citizens must pay to use public facili- as Mrs. Millennium; and Alex Cestero day, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. fundraising efforts for Broadway the New Jersey Symphony and or- his performance ties run by a greedy corporation called as Dr. Billeaux. The Concert will feature a varied Cares Equity Fights Aids. gan will present Bach's Cantata "wonderful…superbly fresh, lyri- UGC – or else face severe punish- Members of the show’s ensemble program performed by club mem- Former Pineda Conservatory stu- BWV 80, "Ein feste Burg," and cal and communicative."Recent en- ment. That is, until a hero named play the town’s poor, the staff of UGC bers. Debra Biderman, violin, and dents have been accepted into some Mozart's ever popular "Requiem." gagements have been with the Chi- Bobby Strong (Julian Mone) decides and the police. They are: LIzzy Allen, Beverly Shea, piano, will perform of the nation's leading college the- The featured soloists will be so- cago Symphony, New York Philhar- to lead a rebellion. Luke Altman, Marissa Alvarez, Catie Mozart’s Rondo in C Major and The atre programs and conservatories and prano Maureen Francis, mezzo-so- monic, and in Japan at the Miyazaki The show, a send-up of the big Barry, Maggie Bergin, Jack Ciarrocca; Hot Canary (Le canari) by composer have gone on to appear in television, prano Blythe Gaissert, tenor Mark International Music Festival. Broadway musical, has laughs, ro- Abby Connolly; Amanda DePinto; Ferdinand Polakin. movies, professional theatres and Bleeke and bass-baritone Brace Bass-baritone Brace Negron, re- mance, murder, show-stopping songs, Alan Fang; Alex Frisch; Charlotte Mezzo-Soprano Barbara Krause opera houses around the country. Negron. joins the Oratorio Singers with his big dance numbers, and a variety of Fountain-Jardim; Gregory Gao; will sing selections by Victor Herbert The program runs Monday, June Bach’s Cantata #80 is based powerful, dramatic voice and com- musical styles that range from gospel Hannah Haar; Lucy Hale (who is also including A Kiss in the Dark, When 29 to Sunday, August 2, meeting throughout on the hymn tune and manding stage presence. Recent en- to jazz. Despite the show’s indelicate the show’s dance captain), Olivia You’re Away and Ah! Sweet Mystery daily Monday through Friday from text of “A Mighty Fortress is Our gagements have seen him as Figaro premise, Urinetown is appropriate Kuzman; Maddy Metzger; Mary Kate of Life. She will be accompanied by 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. held at the God.” This well known hymn is one with the Bronx Opera and Angelotti for audiences of all ages. Miller; Catherine Moore; Victoria Marie-Daniele Mercier on piano. Cranford Dramatic Club Theatre in of the most beloved of hymns and its in "Tosca"with Chelsea Opera. Director Daniel Devlin said the Napolitano; Meagan O’Connell; An- The program will conclude with Cranford. Enrollment is limited and text and tune were written by Martin Brace made his European opera show “is, above all, a satire and a drew Orenberg; Noah Plotkin; Lucy Robert Schumann’s Carnival, Op. 9 acceptance into the program is by Luther in the 1520s. In Bach’s set- debut performing the title role of comedy” with some “seriously silly” Ritter; Abby Rothenberg; Jonathan performed by Sophia Agranovich, audition only. Every student se- ting, the opening chorus is one of the Donizetti’s characters, but also one that touches Saminski; Emma Shakal; Lauren pianist. lected participates in both shows. most brilliant chorale fantasias ever "Don Pasquale" as well as the on important topics such as greed, Singer; Sydney Stewart; and Kimmi The audience is invited to a recep- Those who are ensemble in The written by him, with its spectacular Bonze in Puccini’s "Madama But- corruption and mankind’s relation- Zimmermann. tion after the program to enjoy some Wedding Singer will perform as the counterpoint and interweaving of in- terfly" with Lyrique en Mer Opera ship with the environment. Westfield High School has won light refreshment and to meet the featured players in When You Wish struments and voices. The cantata in Belle Île, France. Frank Guerriero plays Caldwell B. multiple awards for its innovative the- performers. Upon A Star, with songs selected makes use of 4 solo voices, chorus As conductor of the Oratorio Cladwell, the greedy mogul who runs atrical productions. The Musical Club of Westfield is a specifically for them. and orchestra and was written for Singers since 1994, Trent Johnson UGC. Madeleine Rosenthal plays his In addition to the on-stage talent, 501c3 organization now in its 99th Auditions are by appointment Reformation Day in Leipzig some- has led this organization in numer- daughter, Hope, who falls in love WHS students play a big role behind season, and offers scholarships to only. Further Audition information time in the 1720s. ous works from the standard to the with Bobby and joins his revolution. the scenes in Urinetown as well, work- promising young musicians who are can be found and audition appoint- Mozart’s "Requiem," K.626, is unfamiliar, as well as several pre- Madeline Hudelson is Penelope ing on the show’s costumes, makeup, pursuing a musical education. Mem- ments can be made at http:// another perennial favorite work for mieres of his own works. As a com- Pennywise, the jaded warden of the props, lighting and sound. Students bership in the club is open to anyone www.pinedaconservatory.com/ both singers and listeners. Though poser, 2014 saw the world premiere public toilets who sings, “If you gotta also helped design and build the who in interested in music. Those Summer-Center-Stage.html. or by the "Requiem" was left uncompleted by the Oratorio Singers, soloists go, you gotta go through me!” The show’s unique two-level set, an “ur- wishing information about member- calling (908) 731-1377. at Mozart’s death, there have been and orchestra of his cantata "Saint show’s narrators are tough-talking ban dystopia” that includes an on- ship in the Musical Club of Westfield For more information and regis- several musicians who have made Augustine," based upon St. Officer Lockstock (Michael Poyntz) stage manhole cover that characters as a performer or an associate mem- tration visit an attempt at completing the work. Augustine’s Confessions. Johnson's and a sassy street urchin named Little use to enter and exit the stage. ber may visit our website at http:www.pinedaconservatory.com The Richard Maunder version sung list of compositions includes works Sally (Lauren Echausse). Tickets for Urinetown are $13 each. www.musicalclubofwestfield.org or call (908) 731-1377. in this performance takes a fresh for orchestra, chamber music, con- Ms. Echausse, a senior, said audi- Advance purchases are recom- look at the "Requiem." Movements certos, works for chorus and or- ences should not be put off by the mended, because Westfield High written by Mozart are of course chestra, song cycles, piano and or- show’s title. “The show is laugh-out- School’s spring musicals often sell retained, but those whose orches- gan works. He has recently been loud funny. I would recommend bring- out. Any tickets not sold in advance Kean Stage Presents Russian trations where left incomplete have commissioned to write an opera with ing people of all ages!” Ms. Echausse will be available at the door. All tick- been reworked, and an Amen fugue librettist Richard Wesley for Tril- said she loves that the cast members ets are reserved seating. sketched by Mozart has been in- ogy: An Opera Company. Mr. have had the chance to take stock All performances will be held in National Balley’s Cinderella cluded. In this version, the work is Johnson is a graduate of the Peabody Broadway characters and “make them the auditorium of Westfield High just as powerful as ever. Institute of the Johns Hopkins Uni- ridiculous in our own personal style.” School, located at 550 Dorian Road, UNION – The Russian National ments in the dance from around the Soprano Maureen Francis, a versity and The Juilliard School. Other featured cast are Julian Westfield. Ballet will perform Cinderella, an world. Westfield native, has developed a Tickets for this 35th anniversary enchanting fairy tale of everlasting The company, then titled the Soviet wonderful reputation for her warm, concert are $20, with senior and love at Kean University’s Wilkins National Ballet, was founded by and silvery timbre, acting, and excel- student tickets at $15 and will be Four Top Organists to Play Theatre on Saturday, March 14 at incorporated graduates from the great lent musicianship. She has sung available at the door. The church 7:30 p.m. Cinderella intertwines com- Russian choreographic schools of across the country and around the and parking lot are handicapped edy and drama with color and grace in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Perm. world and recently made her debut enabled with parking in the church Historic Crescent Ave. Church this rags-to-riches story proving the The principal dancers of the com- at the New Jersey Performing Arts lot adjacent to Ferris Place. For power of dreams. Set to the lyrical pany came from the upper ranks of PLAINFIELD – Organists Gail Ar- Concerts Festival of Organists. This Center with Trilogy: an Opera Com- information, call the church office and jubilant score by Prokofiev, this the great ballet companies and acad- pany in the premiere of "Robeson" at (908) 233-4211 daily from noon cher, William Entriken, Ryan Kennedy, year there will be music by iconic French time-honored ballet will delight audi- emies of Russia, and the companies and Domecq Smith will be performing composers such as Franck, Langlais, by composer Adolphus Hailstork. to 4 p.m. ences of all ages with its magic, beauty of Riga, Kiev and even Warsaw. To- Mezzo-soprano Blythe Gaissert This concert has been made pos- on Sunday, March 8 at 3 p.m. at the Widor, Dubois, Boulanger and others and romance. day, the Russian National Ballet The- historic Crescent Avenue Presbyterian performed by the following outstand- has established herself as a fresh sible in part by grants from the The Russian National Ballet The- atre is its own institution, with over and exciting artist in great demand Westfield Foundation and from the Church (CAPC), 716 Watchung Ave., ing organists: atre under the artistic directorship of 50 dancers of singular instruction and Plainfield. The annual organ festival, Gail Archer serves as the College for opera, concert and recital en- New Jersey State Council on the Elena Radchenko was founded in vast experience, many of whom have gagements. She has received great Arts, Department of State, a partner this year entitled “The French Connec- Organist at Vassar College and as the Moscow during the transitional pe- been with the company since its in- tion”, provides an opportunity to enjoy Director of the Music Program at praise from critics for her rich sound agency of the National Endowment riod of Perestroika in the late 1980s, ception. and intense, dramatic interpretation for the Arts, through a grant admin- the range and power of the Adams Barnard College, Columbia Univer- when many of the great dancers and Wilkins Theatre is located on Kean organ, in the gorgeous acoustics of sity. of operatic roles. A winner of many istered by the Union County Office choreographers of the Soviet Union's University’s main campus at 1000 vocal competitions she has sung and of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. CAPC’s Neo-Gothic sanctuary. Dr. William Entriken, the Organist ballet institutions were exercising Morris Avenue in Union, N.J. Tickets This is an experience not to be missed, and Choir Director at First Presbyte- their new-found creative freedom by are $35 Standard; $20 Senior, Stu- and one you may have at Crescent rian Church, Fifth Avenue, New York starting new, vibrant companies dedi- dent, Child and are available at the City, Professor of Organ Performance cated not only to the timeless tradi- Wilkins Theatre Box Office on cam- NJIO Invites Public to at New York University. tion of classical Russian Ballet but to pus, by calling (908) 737-SHOW Open House Rehearsal Ryan Kennedy, a third year organ invigorate this tradition as the Rus- (7469), and online at student of Paul Jacobs at the Juilliard sians began to accept new develop- www.keanstage.com. NEW PROVIDENCE – The New School of Music in New York and also Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra in- an Organ Scholar at the Morristown vites the public to join them to practice Presbyterian Church. on Thursdays, March 5 or March 12. Domecq Smith, published composer, County Announces First Musicians are invited to get the feel of Organist and Director of Music at the the orchestra and see if they would like historic St. John the Evangelist Roman to join. Contact Mary Beth Sweet at Catholic Church in Orange, and doc- UCACT Grant Recipient (908) 603-7691 or [email protected] so toral candidate at Rutgers University. that music can be provided. Tickets are $20 for general admis- UNION COUNTY – The Union 8 and 15 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 Rehearsal times are: Prelude (Begin- sion, $15 for seniors, and $5 for stu- County Board of Chosen Freeholders with discounted rates for students ning) Ensemble from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 dents. Call (908) 756-2468 or visit is proud to announce its first Union and seniors, and are available via p.m., Intermezzo (Intermediate) Or- www.crescentconcerts.org for more County Advancing Community The- UCPAC.org. chestra from 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. and information about this and upcoming ater (UCACT) grant program award Through UCACT, the Board of Symphony Orchestra from 7:15 p.m. to concerts. recipient, Mystic Vision Players of Chosen Freeholders plans on spon- 9:30 pm Linden. The grant has been awarded soring and promoting five or more NJIO bridges the generations through Wooster Chorus to for their March, 2015 production of Union County theatre events at the music and brings artistic excellence to . Union County Performing Arts Cen- our communities by presenting con- Perform in Roselle “We are proud to see UCACT off to ter (UCPAC). The program, which certs as well as outreach performances ROSELLE – The acclaimed such a great start, and happy to give grants funding to cover the hard costs at senior and health care facilities. A Wooster Chorus is comprised of un- such talented people the opportunity to associated with putting up at produc- finalist for the Eisner Prize for dergraduate students representing all bring their craft to the Mainstage,” said tion at the Arts Center, builds on the Intergenerational Excellence, NJIO is the academic areas within the Col- Freeholder Chairman Mohamed Jalloh. recent success of - a pilot of this recognized across the country as a model lege of Wooster which was founded Mystic Vision Players, created in program that was initiated in Novem- for intergenerational programming, pro- in 1964. This choir which is starting 1992, is the resident theatre company ber through a partnership with the viding education and performance op- their 2015 Spring performance tour of the Linden Cultural & Heritage UCPAC that sold over 2,000 tickets. portunities for people of all ages that under the direction of Lisa Wong has Committee and has consistently re- 2015 grant applications are still would like to be part of an orchestra or been praised for its beauty of sound. ceived critical & audience acclaim being accepted and can be down- ensemble. NJIO members learn side by The chorus will perform on Mon- and nominations as "Outstanding" in loaded at ucnj.org/ucact. For addi- side with experienced players and pro- day, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the First areas of Choreography, Acting, Mu- tional information, please contact fessional musicians who mentor their Presbyterian Church of Roselle, 111 sic, and Overall Productions by the Victoria Durbin Drake, Chief of Staff, fellow performers. For more informa- W 5th Ave, Roselle. Performance will NJ Association of Community The- Union County Board of Chosen Free- tion regarding concerts or patron ser- be free and open to the public. There aters. holders, at (908) 558-2278. vices, please contact Mary Beth Sweet, will be a freewill offering. Reception Dreamgirls, a groundbreaking [email protected] or (908) 603-7691. NJIO will be following the program in Fel- musical, loosely based on the career is committed to ensuring that its pro- lowship Hall downstairs. Further in- of , is set to run at the See it all on the Web! grams and events are accessible to all. formation can be reached by calling UCPAC’s Mainstage, March 6,7,13 www.njio.org. (908) 245-1611 or (908) 241-0272. and 14 at 8 p.m. and Sundays, March www.goleader.com