Auditions Announced for New Theater Group's First Show

The new theater group called the Garden State Players will hold auditions for their first musical production on Saturday, October 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm at the Cullen Center, 1776 Union Avenue, in Hazlet Township. 

The show is called "The Ever After." The musical brings the happily-ever-after of beloved fairytales into the future -- with a talk show host, occupational therapist Jiminy Cricket and comical infomercials. It features the songs "Beauty Impaired" and "Dainty Do-Gooder." 

The Garden State Players held a fundraiser on Sept. 7 at the Red Oak Diner, with karaoke and a gift auction. Fifty guests attended and the group raised nearly $350. 

Lauren Matthews Raad is organizing the ensemble, which includes children. 

“I feel like theater is the one place where so many people from so many backgrounds can come together,” says Raad. 

For more information on the group, email Lauren@gardenstateplayers.org.