Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Casting Call and Audition for Annie Jr - A Broadway Jr Play

Casting Call and Audition for "Annie Jr.",
A Broadway Jr. Play

The Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den proudly presents: Annie Jr.

Come and join our cast for our first production of a Broadway Jr. Play! This delightful and well-known play will bring years of wonderful memories and enrichment to your child's musical and acting experiences. The children will audition for their roles in June and the cast list will be announced by June 30th. This will give each cast member an opportunity over the summer to hone his or her role to perfection by the time rehearsals begin.

FREE Pre-Audition Workshop: June 21st 2014, 10:00AM to 1:00PM
 
Cast Size: 20
Ages: 7 - 14
Two Casts: Leads will perform 3 times each.
Ensemble: Leads will perform in ensemble when not scheduled for lead performance.

Auditions:
June 26 - 2-4 PM
June 27 - 2-5 PM
June 28 - 10-2 PM
(For Audition Material and a Cast List: Go to BroadwayJr.com, click resources, click audition central, and then click "Annie Jr".)

Cost: Once accepted as a cast member, the cost of participation is $300. Payment can be made in three separate installments of $100 each.

Performances: November 14, 15, & 16 and November 21, 22, & 23, 2014

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin in September after the school year is underway. All rehearsals will take place after school. In September and early October, rehearsals will be twice per week broken down by Cast I and Cast II. Rehearsals will increase as the end of October approaches. All cast members must commit to a rigorous schedule set forth in the contract.

Parental Assistance:
Parents are encouraged to sign up for production assistance as soon as their child has accepted a role in the production. There will be a sign up list at the acceptance meeting.

Contracts:
Each cast member will be given a contract with rehearsal dates, rehearsal etiquette, and care of materials used in the production. Contracts will be given out upon cast list release.

Associated additional costs:
Ad copy: Each cast member will be expected to gather a minimum of $50 in playbill advertising.
Pizza Night: At the end of the production, a cast party will take place. Each cast member must contribute $10 to the pizza party.
T-shirts: Cast members will receive one free memory Tee and may purchase additional t-shirts for $20 each.
Cast Group Photo: Each cast member must purchase a cast photo. Cost TBD.

Other Volunteer Roles Available:
Stage Hand
Lighting
Prop and Set Creator
Costume Assistant
Make-up
Door, Seating, and Program attendants
Intermission Sales

Thank you for your interest and participation! 

Angela Marcone, Education Coordinator, The Music Den (973) 927-5800 ext. 106 

Angelica Laucius, Musical Director and Co-Director
Bernadette Fivehouse, Costuming, Props, Choreography
Rosalie Tenseth, Acting Coach, Co-Director (The Acting Academy)

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Thank You Les - A Tribute To Les Paul - Documentary Screening - Monday June 9th, 8:00PM

Thank You Les - A Tribute To Les Paul - Documentary Screening


"Thank You Les" the documentary is a feature-length film highlighting distinctive recording sessions which pay tribute to the legendary Les Paul and his beloved music and styles. With a star-studded line-up led by Lou Pallo, the guitarist who was at Les' side performing for close to 40-years, we're cast into Les' inner circle through the songs Les loved plus exclusive interviews and stories, which provide the viewer insight to Les Paul's genius, industry impact, endless drive and sense of humor as fondly shared by the hand-picked cast of musicians and friends.

Monday June 9th, 8:00PM
Ticket Price: $5.00


CAST:
Johnny A, Eddie Brigati Jr. (The Rascals), Blondie Chaplin (Beach Boys/Rolling Stones), Melinda Doolittle (American Idol), Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Jose Feliciano, Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), Bob Leive, Jay Leonhart, Steve Miller, Bucky Pizzarelli (Legendary Jazz Guitarist), Jon Paris, Keith Richards, Arlen Roth, Lexie Roth, Slash

Past and current members of Les Paul's Trio*
John Colianni - member, Gary Mazzaroppi - former member, Paul Nowinski - former member, Nicki Parrott- member, Lou Pallo - member and leader, Frank Vignola - former member, Rio Clemente - The Bishop of Jazz, Tommy Doyle - Les' Soundman/Luthier 30-years, Rusty Les Paul Jr. - Les' son, Joey Reynolds - Radio Personality

*Since Les Paul's passing in 2009, the Les Paul Trio continues to perform on Monday evenings in his honor with guest musicians at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City.


Monday, May 19, 2014

Presonus Thunder Road Show - FREE Clinic - Wednesday May 21, 2014 8:00pm

Presonus Thunder Road Show - FREE Clinic


Wednesday May 21, 2014 8:00pm
at the Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den

Hear the new StudioLive AI PA-Series speakers live and up close and experience the power of AI mixers at.

Don't miss this chance to learn how Active Integration can make you sound better and more productive.

Presonus is bringing the latest and greatest PreSonus technologies to your neighborhood! On this outing, we will have the new StudioLive AI PA Loudspeakers, the StudioLive 32.4.2AI, and the brand-new StudioLive 16.4.2AI!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Geoff Vella - The Music Den's Teacher Of The Month for May 2014

Announcing The Music Den's Teacher Of The Month for May 2014 - Geoff Vella

At The Music Den, we are proud of our teachers and their accomplishments. We want you to know a little about them so we are featuring one teacher each month. Congratulations to Geoff Vella, our May 2014 featured "Teacher of the Month". 

Geoff has a multitude of skills to offer students and clients of The Music Den and has been a favored instructor for several years. He studied music at Morris County College with classical guitar as his primary instrument and piano as his secondary. Geoff teaches many styles ranging from Flamenco to contemporary rock and pop. His warm personality makes any student young or old feel comfortable and at ease when taking lessons.

Geoff recently added Thursdays to his schedule! Call now to book a lesson with Geoff

Geoff also has over 12 years of experience as a Luthier, and provides his services in-house at The Music Den for stringed and fretted instrument repairs. He graduated from Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in 2000 and then furthered his development at EMMC in Elkhart, Indiana where he did orchestral instrument repair, set up, and maintenance.

Congratulations Geoff Vella

 

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Frank Pavese - Free Piano Master Class and Piano Recital - Sunday, May 4th, 2014

Frank Pavese - Free Piano Master Class and Piano Recital


Frank Pavese - Free Piano Master Class and Piano Recital

Sunday, May 4th, 2014
Master Class 2:00pm
Solo Recital 3:45pm

Tickets are FREE. $10 suggested donation.


About The Class:

A FREE Piano Master Class featuring Pianist Frank Pavese. Includes works by Chopin, Ravel, and Hindemith. Piano students of all levels are welcome. There will be a Master Class first at 2:00PM, then a break, and then Mr. Pavese will be performing a solo recital at 3:45PM.

Friday, April 18, 2014

Mickey Who - Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Night - Saturday April 26th, 2014 at 8:00PM

Mickey Who - Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Night
Saturday April 26th, 2014, at 8:00PM - Admission: $10.00



Mickey Who? = Mickey Loesch = Comedy Guru

 

Mickey has revolutionized comedy utilizing snappy repartee from sidekicks with an innovative multi-microphone format. A trampoline and a rubber chicken named Lloyd are also incorporated into the frenzy!!
Mickey has entertained audiences by hosting and producing his own stand-up comedy showcase including a "Pro Staff" of regular performers in a concert style setting... Performed and produced hundreds of shows ... keeping track not unlike that of McDonalds. The shows feature and are built around Mickey's own stand-up routine!

Mickey's style can be mellow to maniacal as his refreshing funny "off-kilter" and especially clean comedy style leaves a lasting impression on any audience... Not unlike that of a branding iron.

Mickey's Live show production experience also gives him a vast understanding of promotion, advertising, sales, target marketing and public relations...

Mickey simply gives his audience what they want... So they keep coming back for more!

About the Artist:

 

Mickey Loesch is an actor and a comedian. This means if he says something and its not funny, then he's acting. Mickey is also the creator and host of the long-running open mike stand-up comedy showcase. The- comedy-show-of-record, that is. Mickey went to school in Normal , Illinois, and is currently leading an abnormal lifestyle.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Chyi June Khoo - The Music Den's Teachers Of The Month for April 2014

Announcing The Music Den's Teacher Of The Month for April 2014 - Chyi June Khoo

 


At The Music Den, we are proud of our teachers and their accomplishments. We want you to know a little about them so we are featuring one teacher each month. Congratulations to Chyi June Khoo, our April 2014 featured "Teacher of the Month".

We are fortunate to have the expertise of Chyi here at The Music Den. Coming from Malysia with her Bachelor's of Arts Degree; she recently completed her Masters Degree in Piano Performance from Rowan University. Well traveled and fluent in her own language, Chyi brings skills and discipline needed to assist her students to a higher level of piano studies and performance.

Chyi has performed around the world with solo and chamber works. Participating in the Burgos Music Festival of Spain, The Oxford Philomusica in England, the Summit Music Festival in New York, and the International Academy of Music in Italy

Chyi looks forward to working with the students in the communities surrounding The Music Den. Chyi June Khoo is available on Saturdays for Piano Lessons.

Welcome Chyi June Khoo!