Edward & Bernice Wenger Center for the Arts
The Rubenstein Theatre
The Rubenstein Theatre at the JCC offers community theatre productions for children, teens and adults. We also offer acting classes, cabaret workshops and private coaching for beginners to advanced and programs for children with special needs. Work with professional directors, musicians, choreographers and bond with peers who share your passion. The Rubenstein Theatre at the JCC presents five full-scale productions a year.
Are you interested in a professional career? It is often challenging to be seen by talent agents, managers and casting directors. A Class Act NY's industry showcases provide aspiring actors an opportunity to perform for industry professionals. Showcases are by audition only.
For more information, contact Susan Kalman at ext. 110, skalman@sjjcc.org.
All Theatre programs are made possible in part through the Lenny Ruderfer Children's Theatre Endowment and partial scholarships provided through the Gloria Chizner Hindes Theatre Endowment.
Bye Bye Birdie
Grades: 3 – 6
Directed by Alice Cascardi
"Put on a Happy Face" and watch your talent soar. Lots of great parts for all as we showcase each individual cast member.
Show Dates:
Sunday, March 18 & Sunday, March 25
We Go Together
Grades: K–2
Directed by Nicole Werner
Show Dates:
Sunday, April 29, Sunday, May 6 and Sunday, May 13
Fee $440 / members $340
YOUTH CLASSES
JCC Teen Glee Club
Grades: 7–12
Modeled after the popular television series Glee. Solo and ensemble opportunities for all. Perform for the community and earn community service hours.
14 sessions
Wednesday, 7:00–8:30pm
Fee $140 / members $90
In collaboration with A Class Act NY. New York’s premier acting studio, Winner of Best in Class 2007, Time Out New York Kids. A Class Act is bringing their award-winning programs to the JCC. Participants of ACA workshops can now be seen in Billy Elliot, West Side Story and Finian’s Rainbow on Broadway. Jessica Rofe, Artistic Director of A Class Act is a casting director with a master’s degree in education. A rare and unique opportunity to learn from professionals who are working in the theatre and television today.
Wanted
Scenic designers, set builders, artists, costumers, lighting and sound technicians, stage managers and stage crew for our 2009-2010 season. Have fun working behind the scenes! Teens earn community service hours. College internships available.
Calling All Musicians
Play in the "pit" for our amazing productions. Especially looking for keyboardists, drummers, guitarists and horn players. Experienced teens are welcome.
PRIVATE ACTING COACHING
For information, contact Susan Kalman, Theatre Arts Director at ext. 110, skalman@sjjcc.org.
The Rubenstein Theatre Cast Wall
Show your support for the performing arts by purchasing a plaque on the Rubenstein Theatre Cast Wall (located outside the auditorium doors by the Teen Lounge)! Add your name to the growing list of thespians and be a part of JCC theatre history! For additional information, contact the Theatre Department at ext. 110.
Player Plaque (Large) $150
Supporting Cast Plaque (Small) $100
For more information or to make a contribution, contact Director of Philanthropic Initiatives at ext. 133
Susan Kalman, Theatre Arts Director, 516-484-1545, ext. 110, skalman@sjjcc.org
