June 15, 2010

ST JOE'S "CURTAINS" WINS "BEST HS MUSICAL" AND "EDUCATIONAL IMPACT AWARD".

At the Metropolitan High School Theater Awards, St Joseph's Regional HS's production of "CURTAINS" won the ' BEST OVERALL HS MUSICAL AWARD " from among all the high school in Bergen, Westchester and Rockland Counties.. You can view us getting the award by going to the link below and fast forwarding it to 3:2 5:30 . ( you can also see us perform our production number at 2:10:20, our leading actor nominee Connor Briggs perform at 1:26:50 and our leading actress nominee Lara Tracey perform at 2:43)

At the Paper Mill Risisng Star Aeards we were presented with the " Educational Impact Award " for demonstrating better than all high schools in New Jersey that the school musical can be an edducational opportunity. This is the fourth year in a row that we have won this award and it comes with a $500 prize.

Everyone associated with St Joe's production of " Curtains" should be very proud. Congrats to all!!!!!

http://www.livestream.com/inthewings/video?clipId=pla_d7c12b87-e838-4a83-8629-dd2ec9d8f791&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb

May 21, 2010

The 2010 Metropolitan HS Theater Award Nominations have been posted. St. Joseph Regional HS's production of CURTAINS received the following nominations:

Outstanding Overall Production
Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role - Lara Treacy (Carmen Bernstein)
Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role - Connor Briggs (Lt. Frank Cioffi)
Outstanding Production Number - "It's a Business"
Outstanding Dance Performance - Olivia Gonzales (Bambi Bernet)

Outstanding Costume Achievement - Deborah Scorzato
Outstanding Lighting Achievement - Newell Kring
Outstanding Direction by a Teacher - John T. Asselta
Outstanding Choreography - Tammy Colucci
Outstanding Musical Direction - Neil Berg & Edward F. Ginter
Click on the link for the full listing of Nominations

http://www.hstheaterawards.com/docs/2010_nominees.pdf

Congratulations to all!

April 4, 2010

Congratulations to the Cast, Crew and Production Team of the 2009 St Joseph Regional HS production of " Lend Me A Tenor ". which has just been nominated for 9 Theater Awards by Montclair University. This award program is for high schools throughout the state of New Jersey for their dramatic productions ( non musicals) in the Fall of 2008 and all of 2009. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on May 21st at Montclair University.

As is always the case in these high school awards programs, it is a tremendous honor to have your work singled out among the many schools participating. This is a wonderful recognition for the entire St Joseph Regional Performing Arts Program and something all involved in this program should be proud of.

The entire list of nominees are attached but the Nominations St Joseph Regional HS received are listed below:

OUTSTANDING OVERALL PRODUCTION
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION OF A COMEDY
OUTSTNDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR I NA LEADING ROLE IN A COMEDY - ROSS GARDNER
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE - JEN FICARRA
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN DIRECTION - ROBIN IRWIN
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN - JEFF JOHNSON DOHERTY
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SET DESIGN - NEWELL KRING
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND DESIGN - ERIC FREDERICKS
OUTSTAANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PROPERTIES DESIGN


Congratulations to all involved in " Lend Me A Tenor " - John

March 21, 2010

The moment you have been waiting for has arrived. THE CURTAINS DVDs ARE READY!!!

On Thursday night, March 25th at 5:30 in room 115, we will give out the DVDs from CURTAINS. Those who haven't ordered DVDs can purchase one that night. Please bring a check for $60 made out to St. Joseph Regional HS.

There are still "CURTAINS” T Shirts available short sleeve $10 and long sleeve $12 and these can be purchased that night also.

Between 5:30 and 6:30 I will also share with you the Paper Mill feedback we have received. For the St Joe's Boys, I will also be explaining the newly formed policy - Varsity Letters will be presented for those participating in the Performing Arts.

If you can not attend on Thursday, please arrange for someone else to get your DVD.

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday, March 25th at 5:30 PM. - John

January 16, 2010

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- Good Day New York video clip - Students Singing (Part I)
- Good Day New York video clip - Students Singing (Part II)


Please click here to download these files.

January 12, 2010

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - Performance Schedule


Please click here to download these files.

January 12, 2010

There have been a few schedule changes* for this week on Tuesday and Thursday evening. Please look at the schedule below for the rest of the week. Thanks - John

Tuesday, Jan 12

January 8, 2010

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - January Schedule **REVISED**


Please click here to download these files.

January 3, 2010

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - Ticket Order Form


Please click here to download these files.

January 3, 2010

Hi to all,

Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week. The January schedule will be given out on Sunday, January 3rd.

Please be prepared for headshots on Sunday, January 3rd from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. You should come with your hair neatly combed and out of your face. Boys must be clean shaven. No shirts with large prints or wording across the front, please. Solid colored polo (collared) shirts would be preferred. Girls, no large earrings or low-cut shirts. If you miss the photo time, or do not get photographed on Sunday, January 3rd, there will be a make-up day on the following Sunday, January 10th.

Everyone have a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year!

See you in 2010!



The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.

- "Curtains" - January Schedule


Please click here to download these files.

December 8, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - Journal Ad Form


Please click here to download these files.

December 7, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - December Schedule


Please click here to download these files.

December 1, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - Bio Template


Please click here to download these files.

December 1, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - November / December Schedule


Please click here to download these files.

November 17, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- Christmas Celebration Concert Information Letter


Please click here to download these files.

November 17, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - Final Cast **REVISED**


Please click here to download these files.

November 9, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- "Curtains" - Final Cast List
- "Curtains" - Cast Responsibilities
- "Curtains" - First Schedule
- "Curtains" - Character Development


Please click here to download these files.

November 6, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to those listed below and welcome to the 2009-2010 Saint Joseph Regional High School production of "CURTAINS". You should be very proud of how well you demonstrated your talents in auditions and especially proud of being chosen from the very talented group of over 150 students who wanted to be in this show. I look forward to working with you and the rest of our extremely gifted cast as we put together what promises to be one of the best shows ever performed at Saint Joe's.

Our first practice is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 8th from 6:00 to 9:30 PM. At that time parts will be assigned, we will talk about the show, I will explain what I expect from you and then we will spend sometime getting to know each other better. If for some reason you can not be there on Sunday or you are no longer interested in being in this show, please Email me at jasselta@sjrtheater.com.

Once again congratulations and I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, Nov 8th.

November 5, 2009

" CURTAINS " Casting Update - Letters have been mailed to all who auditioned and should arrive on Thursday. A complete cast list will be posted on Friday evening. Thanks for you patience. remember, first rehearsal is Sunday, Nov 8th from 6 to 9:30 PM - John

October 19, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- High School Flyer for "Curtains"

Please click here to download these files.

October 16, 2009

The following files have been added to the 'Downloads' section.
- SJR Knights of the Arts General Meeting

Please click here to download these files.

October 14, 2009

I am happy to announce that the 2009-2010 St Joseph Regional High School Musical will be the Musical Comedy Whodunit - "CURTAINS".  With music written by Kander and Ebb (composers of "Cabaret" and "Chicago") and book by Rupert Holmes ("Mystery of Edwin Drood"), this year's show promises to be another smash hit on the St Joe's stage.  "CURTAINS" has many great roles, a very expandable chorus, wonderful music, a clever story line with many twists and a surprising ending.  It's a new and fresh show, one that just became available and therefore has only been done by a few high schools.  It will also be fresh to the audience as most people had not seen it on Broadway. 

I realize many of you may not be familiar with this show.  I encourage you to go to Lincoln Center Library and view (for free) the DVD of the original Broadway production of "Curtains".  I am certain you will quickly fall in love with this show, just as I did when I first saw it on Broadway. 

Auditions for "CURTAINS", will be on Oct 19th, 20th and 21st at either 6 PM or 7:30 PM in Room 115. 

As the talent pool that comes to the St. Joe's Musical auditions seems to be getter better and better each year, I want you to be aware of some of the opportunities you have to prepare for the auditions:

• Special One Day Audition Workshop - Saturday Sept 12th from 9 AM to 3 PM conducted by Debra Kym(Stellar Adler Instructor)   (registration fee - $75)
• Dance for Musical Theater and Tap For Beginners taught by Tammy Colucci - 10 sessions held on Thursday Evening from 6:30 to * PM Oct 8th (registration fee - $385)
• Private Voice Lessons with Ray McLeod ( “ Jykell& Hyde” ) and Rita Harvey ("Phantom of the Opera") weekdays from 3 to 8 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM ($65 per 45 minute session) 
• (for my information on these programs and how to register go to www.sjrtheater.com)

August 24, 2009


I am happy to announce that the 2009-2010 St Joseph Regional School Musical will be the Musical Comedy Whodunit - " CURTAINS ". With music written by Kander and Ebb ( composers of " Cabaret " and " Chicago" ) and book by Rupert Holmes ( " Mystery of Edwin Drood" ), this year's show promises to be another smash hit on the St Joe's stage. " CURTAINS " has many great roles, a very expandable chorus, wonderful music, a clever story line with many twists and a surprising ending. It's a new and fresh show, one that just became available and therefore has only been done by a few high schools. It will also be fresh to the audience as most people had not seen it on Broadway.

I realize many of you may not be familiar with this show. I encourage you to go to Lincoln Center Library and view ( for free ) the DVD of the original Broadway production of " Curtains ". I am certain you will quickly fall in love with this show just as I did when I first saw it on Broadway.

Auditions for " CURTAINS ", will be on Oct 19th, 20th and 21st at either 6 or 7:30 PM in room 115.

As the talent pool that comes to the St Joe's Musical auditions seems to be getter better and better each year, I want you to be aware of some of the opportunities you have to prepare for the auditions:

• Special One Day Audition Workshop - Saturday Sept 12th from 9 AM to 3 PM conducted by Debra Kym( Stellar Adler Instructor) ( registration fee - $75 )


• Dance for Musical Theater taught by Tammy Colucci - 10 sessions held on Tuesday night beginning Tuesday Sept 22nd from 6:30 to 8:00 PM ( registration fee - $385)


• Tap for Beginning Tappers taught by Tammy Colucci - 10 sessions held on Thursday nights beginning Thursday Sept 24th from 6:30 to 7 :30 PM ( registration fee - $385)


• Private Voice Lessons with either Ray Mcleod ( "Jekyll and Hyde") or Rita Harvey ( "Phantom of the Opera" ) weekdays from 3 to 8 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM ($65 per 45 minute session)


• (for my information on these programs and how to register go to www.sjrtheater.com )