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Voices of East Brunswick: New Podcast Series, Vocal Canvas, Reveals Cast and Creative Team

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 07/01/2023


(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The East Brunswick Public Library has announced a collaborative venture with NextGen Acting and Playhouse 22 for the production of the upcoming podcast series, Vocal Canvas. This is an intriguing five-part podcast series that delves into the Five Aspects of Voice: Volume, Pitch, Pace, Diction, and Resonance. Each episode will shine the spotlight on a different aspect of voice, featuring pieces penned by community members.

The series is orchestrated by local Dennis Connors, a professional actor with over two decades of experience and the founder of NextGen Acting, an acting school focused on modern performing skills like voice over and on camera acting in East Brunswick, New Jersey. It is celebrated for nurturing talent and fostering creativity, offering a range of acting classes and programs for individuals of all ages and skill levels.

Joining Connors in the production team are community writers Jon Heron, Fred Dennehy, and Emily Conklin. Melissa Hozik, Adult Programming Librarian at The East Brunswick Public Library, and Adam Neary, Executive Producer at Playhouse 22, are also integral to the production of this series in their roles as producers.

The cast of Vocal Canvas is as diverse as it is talented, featuring local talents including Tara Frye, Lindsay Minuski, Joanna de la Cruz, Dorothy Gallop, Jania Bibighaus, Mike Bode, Trenice Brockington, Serena Marie Smith, Sydney McGahee, Alex Luckenbaugh, Ashley Teel, Michael Costa, Hugo Zazzarini, Brandon Allentoff, Esperanza Pacheco, Meghan Stefek, Joe Wissner, Sally O'Sullivan, Thomas Rooney, Kristen Port, JD Dominique, Monica Shah, Marisa Knipfer, Emily Rosetti, Jaclyn Angstreich, Aaron Ratzan, Laura Dalston, Asia Johnson, and Chris Guell.

"We're thrilled to have such a talented cast and creative team on board for Vocal Canvas," said Dennis Connors. "We can't wait to bring this unique exploration of voice to our listeners."




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Vocal Canvas is scheduled for production and public release towards the end of the summer.

For more information, check out the channels for East Brunswick Public Library, Playhouse 22, and NextGen Acting.

The East Brunswick Public Library is committed to making the world of information and ideas accessible to all members of our community. They strive to provide resources for personal enrichment, opportunities for lifelong learning, and programs that bring our community together.

NextGen Acting is an acting school for kids, teens, and adults that nurtures talent and fosters creativity. With a variety of programs that range from one day to several months, NextGen Acting empowers actors to not only explore their potential but also make their own unique mark in the world of performing arts. Whether you're an adult pursuing a career in acting or a young student honing your skills, NextGen Acting is dedicated to your growth and success.

Playhouse 22 is East Brunswick's Community Theater troupe. With more than 60 years of providing theater to residents of Central Jersey, Playhouse 22 has staged hundreds of live performances ranging from “Camelot”, “1776”, and “The Drowsy Chaperone” to plays like “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” and “Neil Simon’s Rumors”. Located at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center.




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