Page 16 Thursday, February 4, 2010 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Author Helps Get To The Heart of Anger BERKELEY HEIGHTS – Author Janet Pfeiffer will hold a book sign- ing on Wednesday, February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Berkeley Heights Public Library, located at 290 Plainfield Av- enue in Berkeley Heights. Washington School’s 62nd Annual Ms. Pfeiffer will be available to sign copies of her anger-management book, “The Secret Side of Anger: The Quickest and Easiest Guide (Ever!) Show Is One in a ‘Million(aire)’ to Managing Anger.” By CHRISTIE STORMS (Jonathan Fishman), “Flashback But it was the show’s traditional men’s Ms. Pfeiffer reveals in the book Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Abigail” (portrayed by the scriptwriter number that received the most shouts of that anger itself is not the real issue. It WESTFIELD — If you ever ques- herself) revisited memories that in- “Encore!” on Friday night. This year, is triggered by underlying emotions tioned how knowledge attained while cluded Westfield firefighters, the Me- students’ dads donned black tank tops and problems that need to be ad- growing up in Westfield might be put to morial Pool and the WHS prom. and silver sequined mini-skirts to sashay dressed first. good use one day, the Washington The “Millionaire” producer and stage to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Employing a sarcastic, lighthearted School Players’ 62nd annual show, manager (Mark Parmelee and Ralph Ring on It).” approach, she provides simple, yet TELLING A TALE…Local celebrity of the racetrack “Champagne” Charlie Believe, provided the answer. Actually, Venturino) sought to undermine and And no Washington School Show effective, techniques that anyone can (David Christopher) entertains his daughter, Mary, (Barbara Guidi) with an- many answers, as this past weekend’s disqualify Abigail, but her family and would be complete without its trade- use to confront and release angry other of his wildly exaggerated tales. performance employed a quiz-show- friends provided constant support and mark “muck and mire” quotes, this feelings that might be on the verge of style format to tell the fictitious story of faith in her, which ultimately lead to her year exchanged in a cameo by co- destroying lives. a brave Westfield High School (WHS) success. directors Charlie Bowman and Janet For more information, contact Jim The Stakes Are High student. Lively musical numbers incorporated Sarkos. Miller at (888) 361-9473 or Writer Julie Shanebrook’s clever by music director Mitch Slater high- This was Ms. Sarkos first experience [email protected]. script focused on the plight of Abigail lighted the fast-paced show, including a directing and her last of nine years with At Alliance Repertory Theater Rhoades and her efforts to prevent a spirited version of “Don’t Stop the show, which has served as the By SUSAN MYRILL DOUGHERTY everything,” says his wife, “except smarmy real-estate developer (played Believin’” inspired by the television school’s largest fundraiser since 1948. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times his age.” He exaggerates, prevaricates by Ms. Shanebrook’s husband, Joshua Parents handled every aspect from Paulo Pinho Performs RAHWAY – There’s a legend at slightly and then smiles enigmati- Wein) from converting Mindowaskin writing, directing, producing and per- Monmouth Racetrack that a man nick- cally about his stories. Park into a gated active-adult commu- forming to choreography, instrumental At First Friday Series named “Paper Bag Pete” appears at “They love me,” Charlie tells his nity. music and set design for the event held WESTFIELD – The New First Fri- the track once a week, places a single family one afternoon at the racetrack. From the moment the Westfield annually at Roosevelt School. day Music Series at Galeria West Art bet, wins a bundle and takes home his And they do. “Champagne Charlie,” mayor (Rich Elbert) announced the Carl Pansini, who co-produced with Gallery welcomes Paulo Pinho and winnings in a paper sack. as his friends and acquaintances call impending park closure and was subse- Joe Ascione, Linda Habgood and Mary Friends on Friday, February 5, at 7 There’s no “Paper Bag Pete” at Al- him, is in for a day that he will long quently bombarded with questions by a Claire Givelbar, said the majority of p.m. liance Repertory Theater in Union remember. “Westfield Leader reporter” (Kip profits are turned over to the Parent- Mr. Pinho and Friends will present County Performing Arts Center His wife, in a wheelchair because Brindle), it was apparent Abigail (Lani series, “Glee.” Teacher Organization (PTO) to fund the romantic bossa nova and samba (UCPAC), but there is someone just as of an impending hip replacement, Lipkind) had moxie. She quickly Performers often danced into the assemblies and student activities as well from Brazil. This music genre from colorful in The Champagne Charlie wants to make it his perfect day at the hatched a plan to raise enough money auditorium’s aisles and additionally as purchase items such as Smart Boards Brazil has been popular throughout Stakes. Charlie is a lovable chap at the races. His friend and bookie middle to stop the real-estate transaction by tossed neon Glo-sticks and inflatable and laptops for the school. the world since the late 1950’s to the racetrack who’s the engine that pushes man Jackie (John Correll) has ar- becoming a contestant on “Who Wants balls into the crowd. He said planning for the annual Janu- present. the Bruce Graham two-act play about ranged for the sixth race to be named to Be a Millionaire?” Washington School Principal An- ary production begins as early as Feb- Proceeds from each event benefit relationships, secrets and reality. after Charlie. “I was inspired by [the movie] drew Perry and teachers donned ruary. They select a script in the spring theatrical programming efforts at Charlie – wearing a bone-colored In celebration of that event, Charlie Slumdog Millionaire,” Ms. Shanebrook Mozart-style wigs to the delight of stu- and later perform an entertaining sample TEATRO Sí, a 501(c) 3 New Jersey straw hat, a Hawaiian shirt, plaid totes his private bottle of champagne, said of her self-proclaimed “rookie” dents in the audience during the rous- scene during the PTO’s Fall Social to nonprofit corporation. For reserva- pants, a beige jacket and socks with enters the “Best Body” contest for entice fellow parents to join in the fun. tions and information, call the his sandals – is a man who dreams. senior citizens and plays host for his This was Mr. Pansini’s first year with TEATRO Sí box office at (908) 301- Sometimes, his dreams are based on wife Mary Lee (Noreen Farley), their the show, and he also performed in the 9496. For more information, visit the sheer fantasy, and sometimes, they adult daughter Mary (Barbara Guidi) couples’ dance to the B52’s “Love events page at TeatroSi.com. caress possibility. “Charlie multiplies and her boyfriend Paul (Chess Shack” with his wife, Suzanne. Lankford). Ms. Shanebrook, Ms. Sarkos and With a roll of Benjamin Franklins Mr. Pansini all expressed their appre- Filmmakers Symposium in his pocket and a race boasting his ciation for the incredible hard work and name, Charlie is riding high. cooperation from nearly 175 volun- He places $2 bets in the first few teers. Celebrates 20th Anniversary races, losing every one. As the sixth As an added twist this year, the entire MOUNTAINSIDE – Starting Feb- Worthington, director Massy race – his race – approaches, how- cast and crew took the stage after the ruary 22, the 20th Anniversary Film- Tadjedin; Margaret with Anna ever, Charlie feels especially lucky final curtain to perform the “Jai Ho” makers Symposium Spring Series will Paquin, Matt Damon, director Ken- and wants to bet his entire pocketful dance from Slumdog Millionaire. Stu- run for 12 weeks at two New Jersey neth Lonergan; Mother with Bin Won, of money that he’s been squirreling dents in the audience stood up to join in theatres: AMC Loews, Mountainside Hye-ja Kim, director Joon-ho Bong; away for years. as their enthusiastic teachers had taught and AMC Loews, Monmouth Mall. Ondine with Colin Farrell, Stephen The monumental bet he’s about to them the dance steps during lunch hours The series has hosted 1,361 movie Rea, director Neil Jordan; Tree of Life make, he tells Jackie, is “a sure thing” Courtesy of co-director Charlie Bowman the past few weeks. premieres, with 901 live guest ap- with Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, director because the horse’s name is “Charlie’s “I think everybody wants a piece of pearances, over the past 19 years. Terrence Malick; and The Yellow B.Q.” He’s positive it stands for A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS...The Washington School Players donned Beatles-inspired attire to perform “With a Little Help from My Friends” it,” Ms. Shanebrook said. “Whether Oscar winners and nominees Danny Handkerchief with William Hurt, “beauty queen,” a reference to his during the 62nd annual show fundraiser, Believe. The story centered around a you’re on stage or selling t-shirts or Aiello, Alan Arkin, James Cromwell, Kristen Stewart, director Udayuan daughter, Mary, who was a runner-up Westfield High School student who becomes a contestant on “Who Wants to Be tickets…to be involved is gold.” Ethan Hawke, Viggo Mortensen, Prasad. in a beauty contest. a Millionaire?” to raise money to save Mindowaskin Park. The faith and support Ms. Sarkos reflected that the most Chazz Palminteri and David The series is open to anyone, but When he tells his wife that he’s of her family and friends help make her a winner.