Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 12/18/2024
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) has announced the 16 acts that will perform in the 18th annual Morristown ONSTAGE fundraising event. Featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township, the show will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
A community staple for 17 years, Morristown ONSTAGE brings people of all ages together to celebrate and discover unique local talent all to benefit the Morris School District and support public education. This year’s event will feature 16 amazing acts comprised of District students, residents, employees and individuals in and around town.
“Morristown ONSTAGE auditions were extremely competitive this year, with over 70 acts vying for a spot in the 2025 show,” said Chris Volinsky, co-chair of the Morristown ONSTAGE committee and current Morris Educational Foundation Board of Trustee. “We certainly had our work cut out for us, but in the end, we selected an amazing group of finalists who will shine on the Mayo Performing Arts Center stage on March 4.”
As in years past, the finalists will compete for one of two 1st place $1,000 cash prizes – one for contestants ages 19 and over and one for contestants ages 18 and under. Additionally, $500 will be awarded to the “Audience Choice” Winner, which is a “text-to-vote” at the end of the show, and a $250 Rossoff Rising Star Award for talent training chosen by the Morristown ONSTAGE Steering Committee.
Tickets to attend Morristown ONSTAGE will go on sale in early 2025. To become a sponsor or purchase an advertisement in the Morristown ONSTAGE playbill to support the finalists and benefit the Morris Educational Foundation, visit www.morristownonstage.com.
Finalists scheduled to perform include:
NAME OF ACT - TYPE OF ACT
18 & Under
Lily Bauman (Vocalist)
Dreamality Kidz Choir (Vocalists)
Haniyah Iman Hill (Vocalist)
Steven Marco Ricciardelli (Vocalist)
Miles Schmidt (Vocalist)
Walsh Memorial Bell Choir (Instrumental)
Alexa White (Dancer)
19 & Over
Franchesca Henry (Vocalist)
Integracion America (Instrumental/Band)
Georgina Lopez & Charlie Valdez (Vocalists/Duet)
The Milsom Twins (Vocalists/Duet)
Sky Monroe & Zach Mazouat (Vocalists/Duet)
Evan Nuzzi (Vocalist/Pianist)
Jamie L. Pooler (Vocalist)
Soul Tap (Vocalist & Guitarist)
Melissa Valeroso (Vocalist)
Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center has once again signed on to be the event’s Headline Sponsor and a panel of distinguished arts and entertainment professionals will judge the competition. Emmy award winner, Tara Bernie, a Morristown resident and owner/founder of TB Yoga House will return for her 11th year as host. Joining her as co-hosts this year will be Morris School District students.
Morristown ONSTAGE was created to further the Morris Educational Foundation’s ability to distribute financial and other resources to and for the Morris School District for enrichment programs and other projects. Since the show’s inception, the event has raised over $1.6 million to benefit the Morris School District.
Visit the Morris Educational Foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date on news, events and programs, and the alumni and community network, Morristown Colonial Nation on Facebook.
The Morris Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, enhances educational opportunities for more than 5,700 students in all 10 schools of the Morris School District. Established to raise private funds for public education, the Foundation works to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits of all our students, from preschool through high school.
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