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.
Check back soon for new upcoming theatre productions!
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.
Click here for theatre summer camp options!
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.
It is our ongoing mission to provide an exemplary community theatre and to continuously upgrade our facility. We recently underwent a renovation of our backstage area. We are in need of expanding our sound and lighting equipment. To meet these needs we are involved in an on-going fundraising campaign.
All donations are tax-deductible. Help your community theatre by becoming a sponsor! Click here to sponsor online.
Producer – $1,000 or more
Associate Producer – $500
Director – $250
Friend – $101-$249
Star – $100
Fan – Any amount under $100
Sid Jacobson Community Players is extremely grateful for the generous support of the following individuals. Your contributions are very much appreciated!
Producer
Howard & Roz Kroplick
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
Susan Kalman, Theatre Arts Director, 516-484-1545, ext. 110, skalman@sjjcc.org
