Most Frequently Asked Questions:
St. Joe's is an all-boys HS. How do you fill girls roles in your shows?
Auditions for girls roles are open to students from any surrounding NJ/NY parochial, private or public high school.
How do I find out about auditions for your shows?
Check your local community newspaper! Audition notices will appear at least a week before our audition dates. Notices are also faxed to the offices of area high schools in Bergen, Passaic, and Rockland counties as well as most parish bulletins. Follow us on Facebook (SJR Performing Arts) and Twitter (SJR Theater1), and check the SJR Theater website for the latest audition updates.
Is it true you double cast your lead roles? How does that work?
It is the policy of St. Joe's Performing Arts program to use multiple casting for principal roles whenever possible, which provides the most opportunities for its cast members to perform in leading/supporting/featured roles. Performances are split among those sharing their roles.
I'm interested in joining the Stage Crew. How do I sign up?
We love our award-winning Stage Crew! There are numerous opportunities for crew members - lighting, soundboard, set construction/painting, stage management, and props. Students interested in Stage Crew are asked to audition, just like the performers. You can sing "Happy Birthday", the "Star-Spangled Banner", or even the theme from Family Guy. Many of our performers have been "discovered" while auditioning for Stage Crew. But don't freak out! If you truly want to be on Stage Crew, you just need to let us know...but only after your song is over. We also encourage any student not cast to become a member of the Stage Crew.
Are there any fees to be in your shows?
There is a participation fee for each cast member, which is determined prior to auditions for each production. This fee includes rental of the libretto/script, partial costuming, a haircut and/or hairstyle consultation, and makeup kit and a cast party. Our cast and crew members are required to offset our production costs by soliciting Journal Ads and selling tickets. Specifics are outlined in the Info Packet handed out at auditions.
How many performances do you do?
For our Winter Musical, there are 11 performances over the course of two weeks. This includes an Educational Performance for grammar schools, a St. Joe's school performance and a Senior Citizen Performance @ 3pm on Wednesday January 23 2019 ($5 at the door to patrons 65 and older with general admission for all seats at this performance).
For our Spring Drama, there are 6 performances over two weekends.
How can I order tickets to your shows?
Tickets go on sale about 3 weeks prior to our first show date. All seats are reserved unless otherwise noted. Limited handicap seating is available. We regret ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable; please choose your performance and seating carefully. Please contact our Box Office at sjr.booktix.com to order tickets to any of our Performing Arts events. Enjoy the show!
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Our shows usually sell out quickly. Advance purchases are highly recommended. Contact our Box Office at sjr.booktix.com to inquire about availability. Tickets may be available at the door before the performance. SJR on-site box office opens 45 minutes prior to curtain. There may be an added fee for tickets purchased at the door.
Are seats assigned? Do you have wheelchair access?
Yes, all seats are reserved unless otherwise posted. There is limited wheelchair seating; please visit sjr.booktix.com to select special accommodations.
What forms of payment do you accept?
On line purchases must be made with Visa or MasterCard. At the door, we accept Visa, MasterCard, cash or check (made payable to "St. Joseph Regional HS"). We regret ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable; please choose your performance and seating carefully.
Where are you located?
The Inserra Theater at St. Joseph Regional HS is located at 40 Chestnut Ridge Road in Montvale, NJ. Directions