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Fundraiser Will Bring Together Local Performers, Artists and the Public to Benefit Community Theater
Local theater groups, actors, playwrights, musicians and aspiring artists will convene to support community theater and the arts.
DUNELLEN, N.J., July 14, 2015 – Local theater groups, actors, playwrights, musicians and aspiring artists will convene at a fundraiser to network and support community theater and the arts on Friday, July 24 at Zupko’s Tavern. The “Summer Stock & Rock” event is open to the public and will feature live music from GoodWorks, a New Jersey rock and soul band that supports the “good works” of charities. A $10 donation to support Dunellen Skylight Theatre Productions is suggested.
“Laugh during a movie, hum along with music, wonder at a beautiful painting, cry at a passage in a book—the arts express our humanity and are a part of everyday life,” said Gail Woerner, vice president, Dunellen Skylight Theatre Productions. “This event is a unique way to show appreciation for the arts, while helping a young community organization. It will be a fun night out of good food, great music and a way to network with like-minded people.”
The Summer Stock & Rock event will run from 7:30-12 p.m. and will feature food, door prizes and themed drink specials, such as “Encore on the Beach,” “STELLA!” and “Red Carpet.” Attendees can buy a special “fill-in resume” tee shirt to wear to upcoming auditions. Other highlights include free head shots donated by a local photographer and an improv contest to be videotaped and posted on YouTube. The GoodWorks band will play from 9-11 p.m., featuring music from Joe Cocker to James Brown to Bruce Springsteen.
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“GoodWorks is looking forward to joining fellow artists and performers in this unique event that brings together the public and artists to support local community theaters,” said Paul Lavenhar, GoodWorks band founder. “Raising funds is never easy, so we do our part to champion the good works of charitable organizations like Skylight Theatre Productions by performing at their events and providing marketing and event support.”
Zupko’s Tavern (http://zupkostavern.com) is located on the corner of Route 28 and Madison Avenue at 450 North Avenue in Dunellen. Zupko’s owns the Dunellen Theater (http://dunellen-theater.com) at the same location, which opened in 1920 and originally hosted vaudeville comedy shows, concerts and plays. Today, the Dunellen Cinema Café features family movies with theater dining at a reasonable cost.
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About Dunellen Skylight Theatre Productions
Dunellen Skylight Theatre Productions is a 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit Organization that showcases quality theatrical presentations with a mission to entertain, inspire, educate and advocate through the arts. We strive to create an environment where local performers, directors, playwrights and other artisans can display and cultivate their talents. For more information, visit www.dunellenskylighttheatre.com.
About GoodWorks
GoodWorks is the charitable arm of PL Communications, a New Jersey-based marketing communications firm. Founder Paul Lavenhar has worked with many nonprofit organizations and has also been involved in rock bands for the past 30 years. In 2013, Lavenhar founded the rock and soul band GoodWorks to benefit good causes by raising awareness and funds. GoodWorks has helped a school music program, healthcare foundation, special needs service organization, community arts program and a theater group, among others. For more information, visit www.goodworksband.com.
