A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, March 12, 2015 Page 19 Poetry Series to Host Chloe Honum, Susan Lembo Balik FANWOOD – The Carriage House Me was published last summer by Poetry Series in Fanwood will present Garden Oak Press. Susan is Associ- readings by two distinguished poets ate Director of Cultural Affairs at on Tuesday, March 17. The free po- Passaic County Community College etry performances by Chloe Honum in Paterson, New Jersey ( of and Susan Lembo Balik will begin the Poetry Center). She has a Master’s promptly at 8 p.m. in the Patricia degree in journalism from Kuran Arts Center on Watson Road, University and has worked as a news- off North Martine Avenue, adjacent paper feature writer and columnist. to Fanwood Borough Hall (GPS use Her poems have appeared in The 75 N. Martine Avenue). Paterson Literary Review, Lips Chloe Honum is the author of The Magazine, Paddlefish, Tiferet Jour- Tulip-Flame published by the Cleve- nal, and the San Diego Poetry An- land State University Poetry Center. nual. Her poems have appeared in The Paris The Carriage House Poetry Series Review, Poetry, and The Southern is currently in its seventeenth year at Review, among other journals, and in the Kuran Arts Center, an historic the 2008 and 2010 editions of “Best Gothic Revival structure that was once AND THE BAND PLAYS ON...Dr. Thomas Connors, Music Director, conducts New Poets.” Chloe is the recipient of a 19th century carriage house, hence the Westfield Community Concert Band. The band invites experienced area GREASE IS THE WORD...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School will present a Ruth Lilly Fellowship from the Po- the name of the series. The March musicians to inquire about joining the band for its upcoming concert season. Grease opening Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. with five additional performances on etry Foundation. She holds a B.A. 17th reading is free and open to the Fridays and Saturdays, March 14, 20, 21 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m., from Sarah Lawrence College and an public. An open mic reading with Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at SPFHS, 667 Westfield Rd in Scotch Plains. Tickets can be purchased spfhsreptix.brownpapertickets.com. M.F.A. from the University of Arkan- local poets will follow the featured sas. Chloe was born in Santa Monica, performance. Westfield Community Band California; raised in Auckland, New For more information call (908) Zealand; and lives in Lenox, Massa- 889-7223 or (908) 889-5298. For Grease to Open at Scotch chusetts. online directions and information, Invites Area Musician Susan Lembo Balik’s first book of visit http:// Plains-Fanwood High School poetry, Sinatra, the Jeeperettes & carriagehousepoetryseries.blogspot.com/ WESTFIELD – The Westfield The band rehearses each Wednes- . Community Concert Band invites day evening from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 area musicians to inquire about join- p.m. in the community room lo- SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Sandy, Nicole Cusmano as Rizzo, the Award Winning Quilter to ing the band for its upcoming 103rd cated in the Westfield Municipal Plains-Fanwood High School leader of the Pink Ladies, and fellow concert season. Dr. Thomas Building, 425 East Broad Street. (SPFHS) will present Grease open- Pink Ladies, Lina Zikas as Frenchy, Connors, music director of the band, ing Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. with Nicole Van Etten as Marty and Maya Appear at Local Quilt Show is seeking qualified musicians for five additional performances on Fri- Mitterhoff as Jan. Julia Guarneri plays available positions in the band, in- days and Saturdays, March 14, 20, 21 Patty twirling her baton with David SCOTCH PLAINS – Lynn Gaines also take center stage with samples of cluding tuba, trombone, percussion WCP Clowns at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m., Lange as the nerdy class valedicto- Shereshewsky, quilter and fiber artist felting, whimsical toys and wearable and clarinet. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at rian. The burger palace boys will keep will be featured at the Harvest Quilters pieces. Her modern art quilts “We encourage any interested SPFHS, 667 Westfield Rd in Scotch the audience rocking singing “Grease of Central NJ’s 32nd annual quilt stretch the boundaries of what typi- musician to contact us about join- tion interchangeably throughout her Plains. Tickets can be purchased Lightning” with Alex Karakis as show on Saturday, March 28 at Wil- cally defines a quilt. ing the band,” explains Dr. Connors. performance, which reflects the swift spfhsreptix.brownpapertickets.com. Kenickie, Alex Walejewski as Roger, low Grove Church, “I love the variety “The band is now preparing for nature of the play itself. And though This romantic musical comedy will Daniel Dawson as Sonny and Sean 1961 Raritan Road, offered in quilting - concerts in late April and May, the character of Sandra takes herself bring you back to the high school Cheney as Doody. The radio disco Scotch Plains from 8 all types of fabric making this the perfect time to join seriously, Lingel’s performance is still days of the 1950’s with Rock n’ Roll jockey Vince Fontaine played by a.m. to 5 p.m. and design tech- the band.” full of unexpected humor that audi- music, hot rods and poodle skirts and Philip Tice and local rock star Johnny Her three decade niques have found a The Westfield Community Con- ences will love. pedal pushers. The Broadway pro- Casino played by Josh Axelrod will journey as a quilter place in my work,” cert Band maintains an active mem- Supporting roles were played by duction of Grease in 1972 opened at make patrons feel like they stepped will be the focus of said Ms. bership of approximately 55 musi- Bobby Marusiefski, Paul Arfanis and the Broadhurst theatre in NYC, book, into American Bandstand. The Teen the display including Shereshewsky, a cians who range from age 18 to Abe Vorensky, who all give their roles music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Angel played by Chris Elliot sings bed and lap sized first place winner over 80 and include many music complete dedication. And despite Warren Casey. The high school girls those heavenly notes while Miss quilts employing tra- locally, county-wide educators. The band performs free playing the token serious characters— and guys sing and dance through nos- Lynch, the strict English teacher ditional cottons, rich and “favorite of public concerts throughout the year, the buzzkills, if you will—each one talgic scenes such as the pajama played by Hallie Traiman will keep batiks and one- of- show” at the Union including the band’s Summer Con- has a shining moment where they party, the prom and burger palace and everyone in line. The cast is sup- a- kind hand dyed Lynn Gaines Shereshewsky County Senior Art cert Series in Mindowaskin Park, made the crowd roar with laughter. the beauty shop. ported by a wonderful ensemble of fabrics. Guests will Show. an annual Westfield tradition since So no, there aren’t any circus clowns Leading the cast this year as Eric singers and dancers along with stu- be treated to a work A professional 1918. Experienced area musicians here, but A Thousand Clowns is cer- Calvo as Danny, Caroline Scobee as dents in the pit orchestra. in progress crafted from Japanese speech pathologist, the 49 year resi- may inquire about joining the band tainly a fitting title anyway. kimono fabric, complimented by silks dent of Westfield has both a BS and by contacting Barry Rosenberg, Performances continue on Satur- from China, Korea, Loas and India. A MA from Kean University. Born in band president, at (732) 356-9400 days in March at 8 p.m. Friday, March Singers Sought for Annual stunning Chuppah designed and made the Bronx and raised in Hillside, the or by email at 27 at 8 p.m., and one matinee on for her daughter’s wedding will be a mother of two and grandmother of [email protected]. Sunday, March 22. Fanwood Choir Festival highlight. four, has traveled the world with her Ms. Shereshewsky’s fiber art will late husband. FANWOOD – A call is out for rector of Music Ministries at Fanwood Roosevelt Intermediate singers for the annual Fanwood Choir Presbyterian Church and organizer Festival to be held on Sunday, May of the Fanwood Choir Festival. Dates Announced for 17 at 7 p.m. at the Fanwood Presby- “Our guest conductors each bring a Presents Shrek, the Musical terian Church (FPC). different professional perspective”, Singers from the area are invited to says Mr. Berdos, “and make the event NJYT Production of Cabaret WESTFIELD – Come see the deed to his swamp. join this joyful singing event. New special for the chorus and the audi- everyone’s favorite ogre, donkey, and Director Annie Brzozowski, who this year will be an opportunity for ence alike.” ROSELLE PARK – This coming her elderly suitor Herr Schultz, a fairy tale friends as the auditorium at has taught and directed in the district children to sing with the choir. Re- Choral music by John Williams, summer New Jersey Youth Theatre Jewish fruit vendor. Overseeing the Westfield’s Roosevelt School is trans- for nearly a decade, says one of the hearsals begin on Wednesday, April F.J. Haydn, Louis Vierne, Alfred (NJYT) will be presenting the Broad- action is the mysterious Master of formed into a magical land for Shrek reasons she chose this play is because 8. Children’s rehearsal is 5:15 to 5:45 Fedak, Steven Paulus, John Ness way masterpiece Cabaret with music Ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub. The the Musical. With music by Jeanine “being special is beautiful.” In addi- p.m., and adults rehearse from 7:30 to Beck, and others will be performed. by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, club serves as a metaphor for omi- Tesori and lyrics by David Lindsay- tion to featuring a myriad of quirky 8:30 p.m. Please contact Instrumental music will be performed and book by Joe Masteroff. nous political developments in late Abaire, Shrek is based on the hugely and lovable characters, several stu- [email protected] or call by clarinetist Amy Burns and FPC “We are fortunate and thrilled to Weimar, Germany. successful 2001 Dreamworks film, dents are being trained by a profes- the church office at (908) 889-8891 organist Deborah Berdos, who will have been given the rights to the most The 1966 Broadway production and the 1990 award-winning sional puppet master to operate a 15- for more information oni singing. also accompany the chorus. recent Broadway (Alan Cummings) became a huge hit, inspiring numer- children’s book by William Steig. foot long purple dragon, complete The Festival will feature a variety As in the past the Festival will version of Cabaret,” said Cynthia ous subsequent productions in Lon- The story follows an embittered with moving eyes and mouth, adding of choral anthems with five conduc- support the rescue squads of Fanwood Meryl, NJYT’s Artistic Director. She don and New York, as well as the but endearing ogre named Shrek whimsy and drama to the show. tors and a number of professional and Scotch Plains. These two organi- added, “Now that the NY production 1972 film by the same name. The whose beloved swamp home is over- With a cast and crew of over 70 soloists and instrumentalists. Guest zations volunteer so much of them- will be closing, audiences will still original Broadway production, di- run by countless storybook charac- members, the show will be rounded conductors include Dr. Cindy Bell, selves and time that it is hoped that have the opportunity to see a first rate rected by Harold Prince and choreo- ters. Desperate for peace and quiet, out with the talents of Musical Direc- Dr. Andrew Moore, Mary Lou there will be strong community sup- production of this classic show.” graphed by Ron Field opened on Shrek (played by Duncan Cook) em- tors Karen Romero and Sabino Lasco Stevens, and Matthew Webb. Also port by attending this evening of music Performances will be presented November 20, 1966 at the barks on a journey to the Kingdom and Choreographer, Nicole Le-Fleur conducting will be Tom Berdos, Di- on May 17. Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 26 Broadhurst Theatre, eventually of Duloc where the evil Lord Amadeo with the help of Margaux at the Westminster Arts Center in transferring to the Imperial and then Farquaad (Nicolas Guerriero) had Natiello as Dance Coach. Tickets are Bloomfield and Friday, July 31 to the Broadway before finally com- the fairy tales characters banished on sale now and can be purchased Sunday, August 9 at the Algonquin pleting its 1,165-performance run. for being “freaks.” On his way, he online at http://ris.booktix.com/, or at Wardlaw-Hartridge Set to Arts Theatre in Manasquan. Cabaret won eight “Tony” awards befriends a very talkative donkey the door at Roosevelt Intermediate Open singing auditions for Caba- including Best Musical 1967. (Emma Herber) who helps him find School located at 301 Clark Street in ret will be held at the Algonquin Arts Memorable songs from Cabaret in- the way to Duloc. The diminutive Westfield. Ticket price is $10. Per- Stage Annie the Musical Theatre, 173 Main Street in clude “Willkomen,” “Maybe This Farquaad, impressed by Shrek’s size, formances are Friday March 20, 7:30 Manasquan, on Saturday, March 28 Time,” Mein Herr,” and “Money.” demands that he rescue the princess p.m., Saturday March 21, 7:30 p.m., EDISON – The Wardlaw- being in so many shows at The from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the NJYT/ Ms. Meryl said, “We are espe- Fiona (Lauren Triarsi) from a castle and Sunday March 22, at 2 p.m. This Hartridge School in Edison will Wardlaw-Hartridge School has Audio Inc. Studios, 172 W. Westfield cially delighted to be collaborating which is guarded by a ferocious show is presented through special present a production of the Tony taught me to be a responsible per- Avenue in Roselle Park, on Satur- again with the Algonquin Arts The- dragon (Elizabeth Rosenberg) and arrangement with Music Theatre In- award-winning musical, Annie The son and the importance of helping day, April 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., atre where we have had such won- in return, Farquaad promises Shrek ternational. show features unforgettable songs and mentoring the younger theatre and on Saturday, April 11 from 10 derful experiences in previous sum- “Hard Knock Life”, “Easy Street”, students,” Julia said. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open dance audi- mers. Considering the state arts “I Don’t Need Anything But You”, The Wardlaw-Hartridge School tions for trained dancers will take budget cuts and the extreme need for and the classic song that everyone is located at 1295 Inman Avenue in place at the studio on Saturday, April arts funding, this kind of network- knows, “Tomorrow”. Performances Edison. Please call (908) 745-1882, 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dance ing is key to theatre’s survival.” will take place Thursday, March 5, ext. no. 186 for more information. callbacks are at 6 p.m. the same For further information regarding Friday March 6 and Saturday March evening at the studio. Final Call- auditions including cast breakdown, 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday March 8 backs will be Sunday, April 19 by technical apprenticeships, or gen- at 3 p.m. Tickets may be purchased appointment. eral NJYT information, go to at the door and are $10 and $5 for Mother, Daughter Open orchestra auditions will be www.njyouththeatre.org or call senior citizens. Team Collaborate on held on Saturday, April 4 from 9:30 (908) 233-3200. Annie tells the story of the ever a.m. to 11 .am. at the studio. Seek- This program is made possible in positive and very self-determined Children’s Book ing a diverse cast and orchestra, part by the generous support of the orphan Annie and her search for her WESTFIELD – The Town Book young performers ages fifteen to New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ long lost parents. Billionaire Store will be hosting a meet the twenty-five with classical and non- Department of State, a Partner Agency “Daddy” Warbucks is swept off his author event for mother/daughter classical vocal, dance and instru- of the National Endowment for the feet by Annie and ends up saving author/illustrator team Shirley and mental training are encouraged to Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foun- the day in the -warming end- Allison Hooper on Saturday March audition. Cast auditionees should dation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie ing to the show in the show stop- 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Their book bring a headshot and sheet music in Foundation, the Lillian Pitkin ping number “New Deal for Christ- entitled, Wrong Way is about the correct key. Actors are welcome Schenck Fund, the Edelman Founda- mas”. Martha, a small, brown laboratory to sing a selection from the show. tion and the Westfield Foundation. Leading players include Carlin hamster, who seems to do every- Instrumentalists should check the Schildge of Westfield as Annie, Abe thing the “wrong way”. However, orchestra break down on the Tams Why We Dance Golding of North Plainfield as when a fire breaks out in the lab, Witmark website. They will be asked Daddy Warbucks, Antonia will Wrong Way be able to say the to play a piece of their choice, but it Festival Planned Santangelo of Rahway as Miss day? The book is a good choice for should be in a similar genre to the FANWOOD – Why We Dance is Hannigan and Claude Djan of children ages three to seven and show. offering free hip hop and African Scotch Plains as Rooster. Seniors in reminds the reader that there is a Cabaret is based on John Van dance classes at the 8th annual Why the cast are Julia Linger of Cran- hero in all in us. Druten’s 1951 play, I Am a Camera, We Dance Festival. This event will ford as Grace, Brian Machoka of Wrong Way is the debut children’s which was adapted from the short take place at Forest Road Park in Edison as Burt Healy, Nikki book written by former Westfield novel, , to Berlin (1939) by Fanwood, on Sunday March 22 from Mugambi of Edison as Pepper, resident and free-lance writer, Christopher Isherwood. Set in 1931 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to this Huma Naqvi of Carteret as Boylan Shirley Hooper. Daughter, Alison Berlin as the Nazis are rising to dance festival free hip hop dance Sister and Eliana Zebro of Hooper, a Westfield High School power, Cabaret primarily takes place classes will be offered on alternate Hillsborough as Mrs. Pugh. graduate and Art teacher at the amid the nightlife of the seedy Kit Sundays at Forest Road Park. This production is W-H veteran Edison Intermediate School, made Kat Klub. Life there seems to re- Kathleen McMahon has traveled actress Julia Linger’s 11th show at the illustrations by using a carved volve around the 19-year-old En- internationally teaching in various The Wardlaw-Hartridge School. potato dipped into paint to create glish cabaret performer, Sally dance disciplines such as belly dance, “Each one of the shows I’ve been the individual characters on each Bowles and her relationship with African and ballet. in has impacted me throughout my page. the young American writer, Cliff For more information on the high school career because I have The Town Book Store is located Bradshaw. classes and the festival please con- been able to flourish in both my at 270 East Broad Street in Westfield A sub-plot involves the doomed tact Coordinator Candace Waller at performance skills as well as my (corner of East Broad and Elmer romance between German boarding (908) 432 2003 or leadership role. I feel as though Streets). house owner Fräulein Schneider and [email protected]