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Mile Square Theatre presents "An Evening in the Woods: Musical Selections from Into the Woods" on June 13th

Spring 2026 Education Program Fundraiser Concert to Support Accessible Arts Education

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 05/30/2026

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mile Square Theatre will hold its first-ever Education Program Fundraiser, An Evening in the Woods: Musical Selections from Into the Woods in Concert, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:00pm, with a preshow reception beginning at 6:00pm.

Directed by Michele Danna, with Musical Direction by Robert Farruggia and accompaniment by Andrew Sfiris, this special evening will celebrate the talent, artistry, and community that define MST’s growing theatre education program. The concert will feature performances by MST’s youth and adult students alongside professional Teaching Artists and industry professionals.

Guests are invited to arrive early for a festive preshow reception featuring drinks, light bites, raffles, door prizes, and more. Following the performance, audiences are welcome to join the cast for a post-show celebration in the lobby.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12 and seniors.  Tickets are available for purchase online. Mile Square Theatre is located at 1400 Clinton Street in Hoboken, New Jersey.

All proceeds from the event will directly support MST’s Theatre Education Department and its mission to provide high-quality, accessible theatre training and performance opportunities for artists of all ages and experience levels.




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“Our goal is to continue growing a program that is both artistically excellent and financially accessible,” said Michele Danna, Education Director at Mile Square Theatre. “This fundraiser allows us to expand scholarship opportunities, support professional Teaching Artists, and create meaningful creative spaces for more members of our community.”

Throughout the year, MST offers a comprehensive theatre education program for youth and adults, including classes in Musical Theatre Voice, Acting, Improv, and more. The youth division serves students ages 4-18 of all skill levels and abilities, while the adult program welcomes everyone from seasoned performers to first-time participants. Summer offerings include youth performance camps and a young adult musical theatre program for performers ages 18-25.

MST’s Education Program is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where artists can take risks, grow creatively, and build community through the arts. By working with a diverse team of professional Teaching Artists actively engaged in the industry, MST makes high-level theatrical training accessible to performers at every stage of their artistic journey.

The Production Team | Director: Michele Danna; Musical Director: Robert Farruggia; and Accompanist: Andrew Sfiris.

Featured Performers | (Adult Students) Maria Dimoka, Gretchen Goldsworthy, Tania Hryckowian, Victoria Ioppolo, Alexa Kirkpatrick, Margaret Leone, Christine Melina, Maria Ruppert, Rachel Schardt, and Kenton Williams. (Youth Students) Molly Brennan, Bianca Hodge, and Abigail Rowan Degnan. (Teaching Artists) Ian Brodsky, Yael Chanukov, Rodrigo Ignacio Cruz, Michele Danna, Tarik R. Davis, Robby Farruggia, Cristina Farruggia, Andrew Sfiris, and Daryl L. Stewart.




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