(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage, The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey presents the world premiere production of BOOGIE by New Jersey playwright, Angelle Whavers from February 18-27. This production is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, TGS’s Founder/Executive Director.
BOOGIE, the 2020 Laurie Award Winner from The Growing Stage’s New Play-Reading Festival, introduces you to Alex, who not being able to sleep due to nightmares, she attempts to put an end to them once they discover the Boogieman is the cause. However, after meeting this famous monster, Alex learns the truth about fears and that it’s okay to be afraid because fears are just a part of us.
BOOGIE features the talents of four Professional Artists: Na’jee Tariq of Newark (Dreamworks’ Madagascar) as Boogie; Jeffry Foote of Westwood (How I Became A Pirate) and making their TGS debuts are Brianna Martinez of Belleville, as Mom and Ashley Carnival of Wharton as Dawna. Rounding out the cast are two young performers: Sasha Nelson of Sparta (Matilda, Really Rosie) as Alex and Jenna Alessandrini of Flanders (The Story of the Nutcracker) as Max.
Performances take place on Saturdays at 4:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm and a special opening night performance on Friday, February 18 at 7:30pm. All tickets are $28 for Adults, $22 for Seniors and $18 for Children. BOOGIE is recommended for the entire family and has a running time of 90 minutes. To purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.growingstage.com or contact the Box Office at (973) 347-4946. Special group rates and season membership plans are available.
BOOGIE is funded in part from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the ongoing support from The Growing Stage’s corporate, foundation, family and individual partners.
