Jersey Voices (July 29-Aug 6) 
CHATHAM PLAYHOUSE TO HOST 17th ANNUAL JERSEY VOICES FESTIVAL STARTING JULY 29th.
Evening of one-act plays enables writers to showcase original scripts, while allowing directors and actors to experiment with new roles
The Chatham Community Players (CCP) will host its 17th annual Jersey Voices One-Act Festival with five performances between July 29 and August 6. This year’s production will include five original short plays written by New Jersey playwrights, as well as one original dance piece.
Jersey Voices has provided a venue for New Jersey playwrights to showcase their work since 1995. "I’m constantly amazed and excited by the creativity, the resilience, the persistence of the Playwrights of New Jersey whose plays we get to present every summer. Each year they write brand-new slices of life for our enlightenment and entertainment – they are the heart and soul of Jersey Voices," said Producer Bob Denmark.
Each of the following pieces will be performed each night of the festival:
DANCE OF THE AHTU
by Desirée Caro and Anthony Rubolotta
A tribal dance piece set in a primitive wilderness that explores man's symbiotic relationship with nature and the struggle for survival. This production features Daniel Mages of South Amboy, Michael Montalbano of Astoria, NY, Jenna Cataldi of Wayne, Sarah Jes Austell of NYC, Melissa Kaban of Westfield, Megan Ferentinos of Cranford, Samuel Ryan Spare of Howell and James Lopez of Lake Hiawatha.
Directed & Choreographed by Desirée Caro of Montclair
COLD CALLING
by Thomas Tunnington
A salesman extraordinaire meets his match in a curious little girl. This production features Robert Mackasek of Union.
Directed by Joann Scanlon of Chatham
CANAAN WEDDING or The DISCIPLES GONE WILD
by John Dowgin
How different would a Biblical story look like if it was written today? This production features Jim Clancy of Basking Ridge, Lou Savarese of Randolph, Will McHugh of Bedminster, Paul Bettys of Denville, Steve Gabe of Madison, Colleen Labella of Clark, Daniel Mages of South Amboy, Michael Montalbano of Astoria, NY, James Lopez of Lake Hiawatha and Stacey Simon of Berkeley Heights.
Directed by Jon DeAngelis of Chatham
FORSAKING ALL OTHERS
by G.A. Perrie
What happens when the family of the Bride and the family of the Groom meet? This production features Beth Gleason, Steve Lemenille, Jean Kuras of Glen Ridge, Lou Savarese of Randolph, Steve Lemenille of Clark and Diane Lotti of New Providence
Directed by Loretta Napolitano of Denville
WHATEVER AND DELICATELY
by Pia Wilson
It's never wise to make snap judgments. This production features Bridget Burke Weiss of Boonton and Samantha Kaplan of Verona
Directed by Beth Amiano Gleason
Mr. X
by Susan Barsky
Jim Clancy of Basking Ridge, David Hoffman of Summit and Nick Clarey of West Orange
Directed by Arnold Buchiane of Summit
Tickets are $15 for adults (19 and older) and $10 for youth (18 and under). They can be ordered by visiting our TicketLeap affiliate. For more information, call the box office at (973) 635-7363. It is highly recommended that tickets be purchased in advance. Patrons with special needs requiring seating accommodations should contact the Playhouse at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Without prior notice, accommodations cannot be guaranteed.