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PHOTOS from "Her Beautiful Sound" at Growing Stage


By John Posada

originally published: 04/02/2025

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage: The Children's Theatre of New Jersey is presenting the world premiere of Her Beautiful Sound by Cris Eli Blak weekends from March 28 - April 6, 2025.  It tells the story about a family of three women who hold each other up, see each other, and remind each other of the power within their spirits. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

The show’s overall message is that your voice matters, your story matters, and using creativity  – whether it be hip hop, poetry, dance, or whatever you choose – can help you heal and help you realize your strength and the strength of those around you.  This production is recommended for ages 9 through adult. 

The play was the winner of Growing Stage's 2024 New Play-Reading Festival.

Her Beautiful Sound features a professional company of artists including Brianna Martinez (Goosebumps, Maddie & Eleanor) of Belleville, NJ as Nina; Lisa Marie Burgos (Carmela Full of Wishes, The Hardy Boys) of Elizabeth, NJ as Carla; Belinda Diaz-Perez (Maddie & Eleanor) of Jersey City, NJ as Linda; Kyle Javon (Catching The Moon) of New Brunswick, NJ as Huey and Nyasia (TGS Debut) of Rockaway, NJ as Jace. It is directed by Danny Campos, TGS Veteran Artist and Director of Marketing.

This production runs March 28 - April 6 with performances on Saturdays at 4:00pm, Sundays at 2:00pm and a special opening night performance on March 28th at 7:30pm.




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Tickets prices are: $30/Adults, $24/Seniors (62 years and up) and $18/Youth (17 years and under). Tickets are available for purchase online or by calling our Box Office at (973) 347-4946 to purchase tickets.  Group Rates are available for all performances. The Growing Stage will present a Sensory Friendly performance on Saturday, April 5th at 4:00pm. The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey.

The Growing Stage-The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey is a non-profit professional performing arts center dedicated to theatre for young audiences. Through their programming they provide opportunities for all to learn and grow through participation in the arts.

Here are more photos from the production.

John Posada is a New Jersey based photographer specializing in photographing live theatre and music performances. For more than 15 years, John has photographed live events where he mastered the techniques of timing and capturing fast moving action under challenging lighting conditions. Currently, John has spent the last 3 years concentrating on photographing almost 200 theatre productions for over 70 different theatres. Click here for John's website.




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