Theatrical
Writing Camp
JW Actor’s Studio, based in Plainsboro, has teamed up with Shadowland Productions to offer an immersive theatrical and writing camp for middle and high school students, from Monday, August 6, to Friday, August 17. The program will be run by Jody Wood, a professional actor for more than 25 years, and Kevin Fox a professional writer who has worked in film and television, and has written graphic novels. They will share the crafts of acting, writing, directing, improvisation — as well as the practical aspects of the business.
The students will create, improvise, write, and act in their own scenes and/or short plays over the course of two weeks. It begins with improvisational and brainstorming exercises to ignite creativity and develop ideas. The creativity will be transformed into written format. At the end of the session each mini troupe will perform a work that they have written and directed.
For more information contact JW Actors Studio at 609-466-1432 or E-mail jwood@jwactorstudio.com; or Shadowland Productions at 732-939-8221 or E-mail Shadow-Land@comcast.net.
For Women
Jersey Harmony Chorus invites women who love to sing to visit the chorus any Monday at 7:15 p.m. at 112 Main Street in Forrestal Village, Plainsboro.Call Carole at 732-236-6803, E-mail jerseyharmonychorus@hotmail.com, or visit www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony.
Audition
PinnWorth Production has auditions for “Sunday in the Park with George,” a Sondheim musical, on Monday and Tuesday, June 11 and 12, 7:30 to 11 p.m., at Kelsey Theater. Prepare 16 to 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater piece and a short (2 to 4 minute) prepared monologue. To audition for the role of Louise, the little girl who must read like an 8 to 10 year old, send a copy of your headshot and resume before requesting an appointment. E-mail parkwithgeorge@gmail.com to schedule your audition time.
For Young Musicians
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra has auditions on Monday, May 21, and Tuesday, June 12, at Montgomery High School in Skillman. Strings, winds, percussion, and brass are welcome. Visit www.gpyo.org or call at 609-683-0150.
Math Enrichment
Raritan Valley Community College offers Math Path, a program for students ages 6 to 12 to improve their math skills this summer. The online program offers personalized tutoring and advising for students to succeed in math placement or potentially take college-level math courses in the fall.
Participants are also required to attend weekly tutoring sessions at the Branchburg campus. Students complete the online component at their own convenience in 10 weeks. The $125 program runs Monday, June 11, to Friday, August 17. Contact Laura-Sue Thornley, at 908-526-1200, ext. 8507 or lthornle@raritanval.edu.
Summer Programs
Arts Council of Princeton is accepting enrollment for the annual rock camp for ages 7 to 17, beginner to advanced. Call 908-230-6079.
Ellarslie Museum in Trenton offers a summer art and theater camp for ages 6 to 12. Students will explore, build, and expand skills in the areas of visual and performing arts through basic techniques of drawing and painting and theater arts. The students will develop, write, and act out their own theatrical production. They will also design and create scenery, back drops, and props. $300 for two weeks. Call 609-989-1191 or visit www.ellarslie.org for application and information.
CaRu Entertainment Dance Camp will be held Monday to Friday, August 13 to 17, for ages 7 to 17, in all levels. The location is 21 Route 31 North, Pennington. The camp includes hip hop, Broadway, and street jazz. E-mail carucamp@gmail.com or visit www.CaRuNJ.com for information.
Good Causes
HomeFront honors mothers through donations to the Mothers’ Fund, a program for client mothers to access to give their children small but important gifts throughout the year, giving them a sense self-esteem and letting their children know they are loved. It might be a baseball glove, money for a school trip or pictures, or even an outing to the movies. In return, HomeFront sends the woman designated by the donor a very special Mother’s Day card designed by one of the mothers in the ArtSpace program. Contributions of $100 or more may enroll the woman being honored in the Women’s Initiative. Visit www.homefrontnj.org or call 609 989-9417, ext. 107.
New Jersey Repertory Company is holding open auditions for girls ages 12 to 14 on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22 and May 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. for “Release Point,” a world premiere of a play by Gino DiIorio. The theater is located at 179 Broadway, Long Branch. E-mail njrep@njrep.org or call Suzanne at 732-229-3166, ext 101.
Transit of Venus
Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium offers workshops on safe viewing of the Transit of Venus. The planet will pass directly between the Earth and the Sun on Tuesday, June 5. Workshops will be held at from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30; Thursday, May 31; Monday, June 4; and Tuesday, June 5. The workshops also will be offered Sunday, June 3, at 1 and 2 p.m. The program will feature a planetarium show explaining what the transit is and what viewers can expect to see. Participants also will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses. Bring your own binoculars. Staff members will help participants secure the solar eclipse glasses to the front of their binoculars.
The $7 cost per person includes the pair of solar eclipse glasses. Weather permitting, the planetarium staff will offer free, safe-viewing opportunities to see the Transit of Venus on Tuesday, June 5, from approximately 6 to 8:30 p.m. Register at 908-231-8805 or visit www.raritanval.edu/planetarium.
