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The 12th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 09/19/2022

(SPRING LAKE, NJ) -- South Street Players presents the 12th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival October 21-23, 2022 at Wesley Hall in Spring Lake. The festival, which receives more than 300 scripts annually, is committed to presenting the finest and most unique original, short plays written by local playwrights from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The event, which is produced by Rob Sullivan, also serves as an artistic fundraiser, with all proceeds going to SSP to help maintain its commitment to producing high-quality, extremely engaging theatrical experiences for our audiences.  This annual festival has presented amazing stories from drama to comedy to the bizarre, showcasing some excellent short plays from great local playwrights over the past 12 years.

Performance dates are Friday, October 21 at 8:00pm; Saturday, October 22 at 8:00pm; and Sunday, October 23 at 2:00pm.  Ticket prices are: $15 - adults, $10 - senior citizens and children under 12. Tickets are available for purchase online. Tickets will be available at the door, however Reservations are always preferred for their events.

They encourage patrons who have concerns to wear masks as they deem necessary, though they don't place specific restrictions on patrons at this time. They reserve the right to alter requirements as deemed necessary by the State of New Jersey and/or CDC.

Wesley Hall is located at the corner of 4th and Mercer Avenue Streets in Spring Lake, New Jersey. 




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EVENT PREVIEWS

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse's Summer Musical Theater Conservatory presents New Voices of 2026: On Vacation at Memorial Auditorium at Montclair State University. This is a world-premiere, full-scale concert that takes audiences on a musical journey around the world. Three performances take place over July 31 and August 1, 2026.
Bergen Performing Arts Center’s Performing Arts School presents "Annie"

Bergen Performing Arts Center’s Performing Arts School presents "Annie"

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center’s Performing Arts School presents its Summer Theater Program's production of Annie from July 31 through August 2, 2026. The production celebrates the program's 15th anniversary and highlights bergenPAC's commitment to nurturing young talent and providing outstanding arts education within the community.

Mile Square Theatre's summer program students present Roald Dahl's "Matilda Jr."

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre's summer program students present Roald Dahl's Matilda Jr. from July 31 to August 2, 2026.  The summer program includes students aged 7-15.
Playwright Tom Cavanaugh Launches The Book Writers Group with Staged Reading Showcase on August 2nd

Playwright Tom Cavanaugh Launches The Book Writers Group with Staged Reading Showcase on August 2nd

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- The Brook Writers Group, a newly formed theater collective dedicated to developing original theatrical works in Central New Jersey, will present its inaugural Staged Reading Showcase on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at the historic Brook Arts Center (10 Hamilton Street) in Bound Brook. The event begins at 5:00pm.
Magnolia Productions presents "Are The Bennet Girls Ok? "

Magnolia Productions presents "Are The Bennet Girls Ok? "

(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Magnolia Productions presents Are The Bennet Girls Ok? across two weekends from July 31 to August 8, 2026 at The Theater at The Navesink Library. This is an adaptation of Pride & Prejudice by Emily Breeze.

Gas Lamp Teens present "Fame: The Musical"

(GLEN RIDGE, NJ) -- Gas Lamp Teens present Fame: The Musical on August 7-8, 2026 at the Ridgewood Avenue School. Fame has inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame! 
Trilogy Repertory presents "You Can

Trilogy Repertory presents "You Can't Take It With You" in Basking Ridge

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Bernards Township Parks & Recreation and Trilogy Repertory presents You Can't Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman across two weekends from July 31 to August 8, 2026 at Pleasant Valley Park Amphitheater in Basking Ridge. Admission is free; bring your own lawnchairs and enjoy the show! Showtime is 8:00pm.
The Village Playbox presents "Guys and Dolls"

The Village Playbox presents "Guys and Dolls"

(HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Village Playbox presents Guys and Dolls across two weekends from July 31 through August 9, 2026. Hailed as the perfect musical comedy, this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway.

Off-Centre Stages presents Stephen Sondheim's "Company"

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Off-Centre Stages presents Stephen Sondheim's Company weekends from July 31 to August 9, 2026 at the Kelsey Theatre. The production is directed by Jonathan Edmondson.

Two River Theater presents ¡Festejo! Celebrating Latine Stories Onstage

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater presents the 15th anniversary of ¡Festejo! Celebrating Latine Stories Onstage, from August 6–9, 2026. Curated by José Zayas, the annual festival, formerly known as Crossing Borders (Cruzando Fronteras), will feature five new play readings by acclaimed and emerging Latine playwrights.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore

Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ


Mala Aria

Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ


Legally Blonde, The Musical

Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ


Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore

Saturday, August 01, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ


Mala Aria

Saturday, August 01, 2026 @ 3:00pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ



 

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