originally published: 12/29/2018
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will hold AEA open call auditions for the upcoming 2019 spring production of An Enemy of the People written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted by John Wyatt. The production will star Randall Duk Kim and is directed by Anne Occhiogrosso. Auditions will be held by appointment on Thursday, January 10 from 10:30am – 7:30pm. To schedule an appointment interested performers must call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979 – 0900. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits. The auditions will be held in the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University. Interested performers may prepare a monologue appropriate to the material or read from sides. Sides will be provided.
Rehearsals begin January 29 and run through February 15 with performances beginning February 15 through March 3. Performance days are Wednesdays and Sundays at 2:00pm, Thursdays at 7:30pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm. Centenary Stage Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre company in residency at Centenary University and operates under an SPT 4 contract.
An Enemy of the People follows Tom Stockmann, a geologist who discovers dangerous water pollution in the Springs, a highly anticipated resort that recently opened in his Norwegian town. In Tom's mind, the path to a solution is clear: inform the public and close the resort to prevent a crisis. With ripped-from-the-headlines relevance, this high-intensity drama is a powerful investigation of ambition, integrity and the price we pay for the truth. This full scale production is the culmination of the Gates Ferry Series: "What is truth?"
Seeking:
Petra: Their daughter, a teacher.
Ejlif: 13, their son.
Morten: 10, their son.
Peter Stockmann: Elder brother of the Doctor, Mayor and Prefect of police, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the baths, etc.
Morton Kill: Master Tanner, Mrs. Stockmanns foster – father.
Hovstad: Editor of the “Peoples Messenger”.
Billing: On the staff of the paper.
Horster: A ships captain.
Aslaksen: A printer.
Ensemble: Looking for ensemble members who will be used for townspeople present at the town meeting; all sorts and conditions of men and women.
The roles of Doctor Thomas Stockmann and Mrs. Stockmann are CAST.
For more information, to download sides or the full text visit centenarystageco.org. To schedule an appointment call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979 – 0900. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Centenary at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown NJ on the campus of Centenary University. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm and two hours prior to every event. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in CSC news and offers.
The 2018-2019 season of performing arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, and CSC corporate sponsors, including Premier Season Sponsor Heath Village Retirement Community, The House of the Good Shepherd, Silver Sponsors Hackettstown Medical Center, Home Instead Senior Care (Washington), Fulton Bank of New Jersey, and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Berrie Center presents "The Lillias White Effect" featuring Broadway's Lillias White
(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts presents "The Lillias White Effect" featuring Broadway's Lillias White on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00pm. In this show, Lillias pulls back the show curtain to tell humorous, poignant and inspiring stories from both her personal and show business life that she has never shared before, onstage or off.
Aspire Performing Arts Company presents "Matilda, the Musical"
(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Matilda the Musical from May 1-3, 2026 at the Fair Lawn Community Center. Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book, Matilda the Musical follows Matilda Wormwood, a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers.
Phoenix Productions presents "Beautiful, The Carole King Musical"
(RED BANK, NJ) -- Phoenix Productions presents Beautiful, The Carole King Musical from May 1-3, 2026 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. This is the inspiring true story of Carole King's journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit will honor Emily Mann with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- George Street Playhouse's 2026 Gala Benefit on Wednesday, May 6th will honor Emily Mann, playwright and former Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre Center, with the Arthur Laurents Award for Distinguished Artistic Achievement. This distinguished honor has only been awarded twice before in George Street Playhouse's over 50-year history.
South Street Players presents Ken Ludwig's "A Comedy of Tenors"
(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- South Street Players presents Ken Ludwig's A Comedy of Tenors across two weekends from May 1-9, 2026. "Laugh after laugh greets one improbable scene after another. Ludwig knows no ridiculous limits." - BroadwayWorld.com
Vanguard Theater presents Illuminating New Voices
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Vanguard Theater presents Illuminating New Voices across two weekends from May 2-9, 2026. This is a curated weekend of new work presentations. The selected pieces give artists the opportunity to hear their work aloud and engage in a supportive development-focused environment.
State Theatre New Jersey presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man for four performances from May 8-10, 2026. There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian.
Class Act Performing Arts Studio presents "Wizard of Oz" at SOPAC
(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Class Act Performing Arts Studio presents Wizard of Oz at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) from May 8-10, 2026. We're off to see the wizard! Follow the yellow brick road to the SOPAC stage for a delightful adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the classic MGM film.
Art House Productions presents the 8th Annual INKubator New Play Festival
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Art House Productions presents the 2026 INKubator New Play Festival from May 4-6 & May 11-13, 2026. This year's playwrights are Oded Gross, Erin Mallon, Kyle Mazer, Ferdinand Moscat, Allyson Dwyer, and Cristina Luzárraga. Audiences who attend the festival will have the opportunity to participate in conversations with the writers, directors, and actors following each performance. All readings are free to attend, but advanced registration is required at www.arthouseproductions.org.
bergenPAC's Performing Arts School to Hold Auditions for "Annie"
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- This summer, bergenPAC's Performing Arts School will light up the Taub Stage with the beloved Broadway classic Annie, running July 31 through August 2, 2026. Auditions for the production will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. Digital audition submissions will also be accepted now through May 13th. Callbacks will be on May 20th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
George Street Playhouse presents "My Lord, What A Night"Friday, May 01, 2026 @ 7:30pmNew Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ
