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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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EVENT PREVIEWS

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(GLEN RIDGE, NJ) -- Gas Lamp Junior presents Disney's Descendants: The Musical from July 17-18, 2026 at the Ridgewood Avenue School with a different cast each night. Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, this is a musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!
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Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Green Day's American Idiot

(MONTVILLE, NJ) -- Aspire Performing Arts Company presents Green Day's American Idiot from July 17-19, 2026 at the Barn Theatre. The band's powerhouse album is brought to life in this electric-rock musical of youthful disillusion. The production features two sets of casts.

The Theater Project presents "Too Fat For China" by Phoebe Potts

(UNION, NJ) -- The Theater Project presents Too Fat For China from July 17-19, 2026 in the DMK Black Box Theater. Comedian Phoebe Potts' one-woman show follows the surprises and painful realizations of her adoption journey with humor and candor.
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(RAHWAY, NJ) -- CAU Community Players present their 15th Anniversary show, Seussical Jr., at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) from July 17-19, 2026. This is a vibrant, family-friendly musical that brings the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life on stage.
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(FLORHAM PARK, NJ) -- On Monday, July 20, 2026, Chip and Gus, a comedy with balls will be presented at The Thomas H. Kean Theatre Factory. The play is performed, directed, and created by John Ahlin & Christopher Patrick Mullen. Showtime is 7:30pm.

The Blue Moon Theatre presents "Where the Lost Children Play"

(WOODSTOWN, NJ) -- The Blue Moon Theatre presents Where the Lost Children Play across two weekends from July 17-26, 2026. This is a dystopian stage play by Hannah Lee DeFrates. It follows two young women, Willow and Poppy, navigating a grim society.
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(NUTLEY, NJ) -- The Narrator is ready to start the show, but how is that supposed to happen when nobody else in the cast has read the script and the costumes haven't even arrived yet? Children, families, and the young at heart will find out when Nutley Little Theatre presents The Worst Fairy Tale Ever by Todd Wallinger July 25-26, 2026.
Fool Moon Theatre presents "The Drowsy Chaperone"

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Friday, July 17, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
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Mala Aria

Friday, July 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Premiere Stages - Bauer Boucher Theatre Center
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Shrek: The Musical

Saturday, July 18, 2026 @ 2:00pm
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