New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 04-09-21

Here is the morning update for New Jersey Stage for 04-09-21.

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Vanguard Theater Company Presents: #StopAsianHate On April 12th (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- On Monday, April 12, at 7:30pmEST, Vanguard Theater Company’s Founding Artistic Director Janeece Freeman Clark will speak with rapper and actor Super Smack a/k/a JD Ricafort, to explore the history of Asian Americans and their roles in shaping US identity. The conversation will touch on the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, the intersection of #StopAsianHate and #BlackLivesMatter, and the role of artists in allyship.

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Hard Questions about Class, Race, Education, and Duty Raised in SCTC's "Pipeline" Like arts and cultural organizations everywhere, the South Camden Theatre Company faced countless challenges during these last 12+ months. Their 2020 season had been planned as a dual celebration – to mark the 15th anniversary of the SCTC’s beginnings at Sacred Heart Church and the 10th anniversary of their move to The Waterfront South Theatre at 400 Jasper Street. But after staging one show, Abigail/1702: A Twice Told Tale, in February of 2020, the decision was made to postpone the rest of the season.

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Luna Stage Premieres New Play Via Text Message: #RIFT by Gabriel Jason Dean (WEST ORANGE, NJ) -- #RIFT by Gabriel Jason Dean launches this Friday, April 9 at Luna Stage. Part One of the play will be delivered to subscribers’ phones over text message over the next eight weeks. Sign-ups will be accepted through April 23, but capacity is limited. Reservations are required, and are available at lunastage.org.

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Musical Theatre Returns To The Algonquin With "Starting Here, Starting Now" (MANASQUAN, NJ) -- After more than 16 months, the return of live musical theatre has to start somewhere. This month at the Algonquin live musical theatre is “Starting Here, Starting Now.” Four performances are scheduled from April 16-18.

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music

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/8/21 Thee Holy Brothers are comprised of two mainstays; Johnny B Holy aka Willie Aron and Buddy Holy aka Marvin Etzioni and this pair of experienced musicians have a long history both on and off the stage; no matter who may join them.

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film

Free Virtual Screening of "South Baseball - The Spirit Of Winning" on April 22 (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Ocean County College hosts the showing of South Baseball — The Spirit of Winning, a film about legendary Toms River High School South baseball coach Ken Frank. This free, virtual event will be held Thursday, April 22 at 7:00pm.

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food

State Theatre Presents Online Italian Wine Tasting On April 24 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a fun and educational Online Italian Wine Tasting on Saturday, April 24 at 4:00pm ET. This fundraising event, held on Zoom, supports State Theatre’s fall reopening and will be hosted by New York-based Sommelier and Italian Wine Ambassador Michelle Erland. Event options include participation with or without wine delivery as well as an optional food pairing provided and delivered by Stage Left. RSVP deadline for Tasting is Friday, April 16 (Wednesday, April 14 if ordering wine).

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originally published: 04/09/2021

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