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| | Villagers Teen Ensemble Presents: Urinetown, the Musical
December 13 - 15, 2024
Performances Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm, and Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm
In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: the Urine Good Company. If the poor don’t obey the strict laws prohibiting free urination, they’ll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious “Urinetown.” After too long under the heel of the malevolent Caldwell B. Cladwell, the poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting tooth and nail for the freedom to pee “wherever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like.” A brilliant satire modeled off the plays of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, Urinetown is a wickedly funny, fast-paced, and surprisingly intelligent comedic romp.
Directed by: Devin Massih | Buy Tickets |
| | Villagers BlackBox Series Presents: The Midsummer Project
January 17 - 26, 2025
Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm.
This production is a unique adaptation of the classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William Shakespeare.
Contemporary dance will be used to tell the story of Four Athenians who run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.
Directed by: Mariella Klinger-Seamon | Buy Tickets |
| | Villagers Main Stage Presents: Rent
February 7 - 23, 2025
Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm.
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.
Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Jonathan Larson's Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mark, Mimi, Tom and Angel. Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art; her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. Benny has sold out his Bohemian ideals in exchange for a hefty income and is on the outs with his former friends. How these young bohemians negotiate their dreams, loves and conflicts provides the narrative thread to this groundbreaking musical.
Directed by: Jared Milian | Buy Tickets |
| | Villagers KidsVill Presents: Frozen, Jr.
Performances Saturday at 12:00 noon & 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 12:00 noon.
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood.
Directed by: Jenna Garrison | Buy Tickets |
| | Villagers Main Stage Presents: The Shawshank Redemption
April 4 - 13, 2025
Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm.
When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the notorious Shawshank prison, he must find a way to keep himself and his hope alive by using his wits and forging friendships. Based on the novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption brings the story of resilience made famous by the acclaimed film to the stage.
Directed by: Genevieve Estanislau | Buy Tickets |
| | NEW PLAYWRIGHTS SERIES: Written by Mike Sockol
Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm.
When Brad’s wife dies, he finds solace by talking to his pets. But what happens when his pets start talking back? Is Brad going crazy or can he actually talk to animals? A quirky, poignant comedy that will encourage audiences to rethink the role of pets in their lives Written by Mike Sockol and winner of the New Jersey Association of Community Theater’s Perry Award for Best Original Play.
Directed by: Darren Nye | Buy Tickets |
| | Villagers Main Stage Presents: Matilda
June 13 - 29, 2025
Performances are Friday & Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 2:00 pm.
Addtional matinee Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 pm.
Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly which helps in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, who, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Matilda’s bravery teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson -- that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.”
Directed by: Devin Massih | Buy Tickets |