Monday, March 26, 2012
NMHS production of 9 to 5: The Musical wows the audience and sells out every show.
The energy went up with the curtains Saturday night inside New Milford High School's James Africano Auditorium as the young ensemble cast and crew delivered a meticulous, power-packed performance of "9 to 5: The Musical." Written by Patricia Resnick, with lyrics by Dolly Parton, this musical production marks the first time any high school in the country was given license to perform it. Given that responsibility, and the heavy emotional and sexual undertones that define "9 to 5," it's hard to imagine a cast of teenagers being able to deliver a credible performance, but this isn't just any ordinary cast of teenagers. These performers rose to the material, brilliantly and affectionately capturing the tone and tenor of the times in a show …
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Friday, March 23, 2012
With rain predicted through the weekend, why not stay dry inside and see some great high school theater?
After the spectacular weather we had this past week, there can be no doubt that spring is in the air. And so are high school spring musicals. Area high schools are offering a garden variety of shows that are sure to lift your spirits without breaking the bank. So, enjoy a great night out and support our young performers. 1. New Milford High School 9 to 5: The Musical: Directed by Jonathan Silver (NMHS 05) and produced by Alexander Diaz (NMHS 03), Director of Education & Outreach at Bergen Performing Arts Center, this musical takes you back to 1980 and will have you humming along with all those memorable Dolly Parton tunes. Choreographed by Liberty Cogen, this isn't just theater. This is theater at its finest. 8:00 p.m performances Fri. …
Saturday, January 7, 2012
"9 to 5: The Musical" directed by alumni Jonathan Silver
Every theater tells a story and New Milford High School's Jim Africano Theater is filled with them. "See that hole in the ceiling up there?" this year's director of the Spring Musical, Jonathan Silver, asked. Directly above the space between the edge of the stage and the first row of seats there is a perfectly symmetrical gaping hole. "Rob (McClure) and I were up there trying to fix the lights when he fell through the ceiling," Silver recalled. "Luckily he caught himself on two bars so he didn't come crashing to the floor." Talk about a "break-a-leg" theater moment. At the time, Silver (NMHS 2005) was a student cast in the spring musical that Rob McClure (NMHS 2000) was directing. It was McClure's energy and love for theater that inspired…
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Caitlin Hughes
12:27 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012
Hi Jonathan, I'm Caitlin Hughes, I'm the director of a community theatre program in South Jersey. This summer we are doing 9to5. I was looking at pictures from your production and I was wondering if you had anything for rent. I'm interested the most in the small office desks for the girls and typewriters. If they are available could please email me at caitlinhughes1389@gmail.com. Thank you, … more ›