News & Press May ’13
The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC presents 'Primal Convergence'
PRIMAL CONVERGENCE
Featuring Works by artists Gerard Amsellem & Mikel Frank, and Dan Fenelon
Curated by Micha Hamilton of GAS Gallery And Studio
April 12-July 31, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 20 from 6-8pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, June 29 from 6-8pm
Herb and Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 12noon-6pm, and during performances
Photos above:
Left: Dan Fenelon, Beyond Lascaux, 48” x 72”
Right: Gerard Amsellem & Mikel Frank, The Passing, 90” x 180”
Primal Convergence features paintings, drawings and constructs by three NJ-based artists – the collaborative team of Gerard Amsellem & Mikel Frank, and Dan Fenelon.
Invoking the tribal, the transcendental and the mythic, Primal Convergence is a collection of paintings, drawings, collages, constructs and sculptures. Simultaneously ancient and futuristic, tethered by their bold, explosive use of colors and immersive scale, the works of these artists exude a sense of the sacred and supernatural, eliciting an instinctual, visceral reaction and engaging the viewer in a transformative meditation of mind, body and spirit. The large expressionist collage/paintings of Gerard Amsellem & Mikel Frank manifest as multi-paneled works combining the power of action painting with a nod to Japanese Shoji screens and Renaissance altarpieces. Important to these works is the spontaneous working process these two artists have established, allowing their individual creative sensibilities for art and life to translate into a symbiotic vision through process and palette, creating a third artist. At the same time, the seemingly stream-of-conscious, figurative paintings, constructs and sculptures of Dan Fenelon are iconographic and totemic, and are evocative of talismanic and fetishistic art often associated with shamanic practices of archaic and indigenous cultures. With a range of work alternately playful and profound, deliberate and serendipitous, one should be careful not to dismiss the primal as primitive, as it would negate the highly developed artistic knowledge and skill these artists have acquired through lifelong passion and practice. Primal Convergence is a celebration of the connective, timeless expressions of the human spirit.
Gerard Amsellem & Mikel Frank
Gerard Amsellem and Mikel Frank are known for their collaborative project titled Visual Passion, featuring large-scale, multi-panel non-objective expressionist paintings and collages applied to canvas and wooden door panels. Their collaboration evolved from a shared experience; the passing of loved ones. During the course of their collaboration they have created many works, most notably The Passing. The Passing was created in 2011 at GAS Gallery And Studio (Maplewood, NJ), and was presented as a live, one-day painting event open to the public. The event was documented with photos and video recordings showcasing their collaborative process and shared opinions on art, love, life and death. For more information, visit www.visualpassion.net.
A South Orange resident by way of Paris, France, Gerard Amsellem earned his Masters Degree in French Literature and Art History from the University of Paris. In addition to painting, he is also a filmmaker and educator, teaching French and World Film at Livingston High School in Livingston, NJ. Gerard’s work has been exhibited in Paris, locally at GAS Gallery And Studio in Maplewood, NJ, and other notable galleries. In 2011, he produced and directed a short film titled Bartleby, and he has established a local film club called La Cinemateque.
Mikel Frank is a New Jersey native and holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in painting from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. He has exhibited in shows and competitions throughout the country and his work appears in many private collections. Mikel is the creator and leader of an artist critique group called The Contemporary Artists Forum, and has been curator of the annual Contemporary Artists Forum Exhibition since its inception in 2002. He is a volunteer and executive board member of the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center in Maplewood, NJ, and has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1985.
Dan Fenelon
Influenced by modern art giants such as Basquiat, Haring, Picasso and Warhol, Dan Fenelon’s art is an infusion of cartooning, graffiti, modernism, pop, tribalism and street art styles, marked by an explosion of colors and representational imagery. Utilizing traditional materials like canvas and wood, while also employing materials such as metals, plastics and found objects, Fenelon’s works manifest as multi-layered, polyglyphic paintings and totemic constructs invoking the voices of civilizations past, as if they were glorious artifacts uncovered in an archaeological dig. He is known for his large, exuberant murals and paintings, as well as his collection of colorfully and ornamentally embellished vinyl dolls reminiscent of the Kachina Dolls found in the fetish art of the Native American cultures.
Dan Fenelon trained at The Art Students League of New York and the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston. He has exhibited in more than twenty solo gallery exhibitions from Chelsea (NYC) to Los Angeles (CA), had a featured mural exhibit at the Montclair Art Museum and has produced giant murals nationwide. In 2010, Dan was commissioned by the Barat Foundation to create a large-scale mural to welcome the Dalai Lama to the Newark Peace Summit. He has produced work for professional sports organizations such as the National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB), and has recently partnered with the Critical Mass Brand to feature his designs on the company’s surf and snowboard apparel available this spring. He lives and works in Madison, NJ. For more information, visit www.wavedog.com.
Micha Hamilton, curator
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Micha Hamilton is a published photographer, filmmaker, writer and graphic designer. He studied film and television broadcasting at the Arts Center College of Design, Pasadena and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) respectively, and earned his Associate Arts Degree in Computer Graphics and Graphic Design from Platt College, Los Angeles. Micha is Owner and Art Director of MHP+D/Micha Hamilton Photography + Design, a boutique creative company providing clients with stunning visual imagery for commercial, non-commercial and private needs. In January 2010, having discovered the rich and vast creative talent of the region, he co-founded the visual arts exhibition and production space GAS Gallery And Studio in Maplewood, NJ, where he currently resides. For more information, visit www.itisagas.com and www.michahamiltonphotography.com.
Herb and Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC
The Herb and Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC brings contemporary art to the community, providing artists opportunities to reach new audiences. The artwork on display is for sale. Partial proceeds benefit SOPAC. To purchase the artwork on display at The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery, please contact the SOPAC Development Department at 973.382.1033 or development@sopacnow.org.
Front Row Podcast
Front Row - The SOPAC Podcast
Front Row – The SOPAC Podcast
Sponsored by WSOU
Front Row offers an inside perspective on artists appearing at SOPAC. Artists discuss their upcoming show at SOPAC and what patrons can expect to experience. A new issue will be released each month. SOPAC is proud to partner with WSOU at Seton Hall University to host Front Row.
About WSOU
WSOU 89.5 FM is the student-run, award-winning radio station of Seton Hall University. In addition to its active rock programming, WSOU is also broadcasts Seton Hall athletics, religious, public affairs and ethnic programming. Broadcasting since 1948, WSOU reaches all five boroughs of New York City and much of northern and central of New Jersey. WSOU streams its audio via wsou.net and iHeartRadio.
www.WSOU.net
ISSUE #16: Ben Taylor
Ben Taylor
As the child of James Taylor and Carly Simon, Ben Taylor was born into a musical world with much promise. His latest release Listening flawlessly fuses the sounds and styles of folk, pop, soul, urban, reggae and country. Ben Taylor performs at SOPAC on
Saturday, February 23rd at 8pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahn, a junior at Seton Hall University where she majors in broadcasting. Cara is a DJ and assistant program director at 89.5 FM WSOU. She is a Jersey City native now living in South Orange.
ISSUE #15: Carla Cook
Carla Cook
Jazz singer and songwriter Carla Cook speaks with WSOU's Cara Scalicione-Hahn about her musical career, musical influences and upcoming performance with The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble on
Sunday, December 9th at 3pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahn, a junior at Seton Hall University where she majors in broadcasting. Cara is a DJ and assistant program director at 89.5 FM WSOU. She is a Jersey City native now living in South Orange.
ISSUE #14: STEPHANIE MILLS
STEPHANIE MILLS
Grammy Award Winner Stephanie Mills talks with WSOU Radio’s Stephen Stracquatanio about her upcoming performance at SOPAC on
Friday, November 9th at 8pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Stephen Stracquatanio, a graduate student working towards his masters in athletic training at Seton Hall University. He hopes to obtain his doctorate in physical therapy. He enjoys health and fitness and music, as well as the creative and performing arts.
ISSUE #13: NORBERT LEO BUTZ
NORBERT LEO BUTZ
Two-time Tony Award Winner Norbert Leo Butz talks with WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahnper about his upcoming performance at SOPAC on
Saturday, October 13th at 8pm.
This interview was conducted by WSOU Radio’s Cara Scalcione-Hahn, a junior at Seton Hall University where she majors in broadcasting. Cara is a DJ and assistant program director at 89.5 FM WSOU. She is a Jersey City native now living in South Orange.
ISSUE #12: PAM TILLIS
PAM TILLIS (PART ONE)
Multiple Grammy and Country Music Award winner Pam Tillis comes to SOPAC for an intimate, electric and heartfelt performance on Saturday, March 10th at 8pm.
PAM TILLIS (PART TWO)
Pam Tillis continues her conversation with Teisha Bader, discussing how she established her own identity while being the daughter of Mel Tillis, performing with other legendary musicians, and what fans can expect to see from her concert at SOPAC on March 10.
ISSUE #11: JANE MONHEIT
JANE MONHEIT
An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs, Jane Monheit is a fan favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds. Monheit has garnered numerous accolades in the past decade. Her first album, Never Never Land, was voted top debut recording by the Jazz Journalist's Association and stayed on the Billboard Jazz chart for over a year. Subsequent albums have charted high and yielded Grammy nominations. Don’t miss Jane Monheit’s performance at SOPAC on Friday, February 10.
ISSUE #10: VIRGINIA JOHNSON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
VIRGINIA JOHNSON, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF
DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble returns to SOPAC for a third consecutive season on Sunday, November 20. Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director of the acclaimed dance school and company, speaks with Teisha Bader about the history and future of Dance Theatre of Harlem, as well as the Ensemble’s upcoming performance at SOPAC.
ISSUE #9: BEN VEREEN
BEN VEREEN
A Tony Award winner for his role in Pippin, Ben Vereen brings his acclaimed show Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen to SOPAC on Saturday, October 22. Vereen has also appeared on Broadway in Wicked, Fosse, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and I'm Not Rappaport. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including the Emmy Awarding-winning television mini-series "Roots." A musical autobiography of Vereen’s life in showbiz, Steppin’ Out highlights his stage career, American Standards, and tributes to his favorite entertainers.
ISSUE #8: CHRISTIAN HOFF OF THE MIDTOWN MEN
CHRISTIAN HOFF (PART ONE)
Tony Award winner and South Orange resident Christian Hoff sits down with Teisha Bader to discuss his celebrated career, as well as reuniting with his fellow stars from the original cast of Broadway’s "Jersey Boys" to perform as The Midtown Men. On Saturday, June 4, The Midtown Men perform at the SOPAC 2011 Spring Gala.
CHRISTIAN HOFF (PART TWO)
Christian Hoff continues his conversation with Teisha Bader, discussing his first acting gigs—voice of Richie Rich, working with Shirley MacLaine—and what audiences can expect to see from The Midtown Men at the SOPAC 2011 Spring Gala.
ISSUE #7: SANDY RUSTIN
SANDY RUSTIN
Playwright and Co-Artistic Director of Midtown Direct Rep, Sandy Rustin talks to Teisha Bader about the premiere of RATED P—a new sketch musical comedy exploring the wonders and lunacy of parenthood. RATED P runs for four performances at SOPAC from May 5-8.
ISSUE #6: BILL CHARLAP & RENEE ROSNES
BILL CHARLAP & RENEE ROSNES
Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, two of the premiere pianists in jazz, and also husband and wife, speak with Tesha Bader about their first collaborative album, Double Portrait and their upcoming performance at SOPAC. See Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes at SOPAC on Saturday, April 16th at 8pm.
ISSUE #5: JIL AIGROT
JIL AIGROT
French vocalist Jil Aigrot masterfully breathes new life into the cherished classics of her native country in a new program, including the songs of Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Charles Aznavour. Her interpretations of the work of Edith Piaf as the singing voice in the acclaimed movie La Vie En Rose and on the concert stage have resulted in worldwide acclaim. See Jil Aigrot in Concert at SOPAC on Friday, March 25th at 8pm.
ISSUE #4: RICHARD MARX
RICHARD MARX (PART ONE)
Grammy Award winner Richard Marx talks with Teisha Bader about how his career started, how he received an unexpected phone call from Lionel Richie, and working with Kenny Rogers. See Richard Marx and Matt Scannell at SOPAC on Friday, February 11th at 8pm.
RICHARD MARX (PART TWO)
Richard Marx continues his conversation with Teisha Bader, discussing the inspiration for ‘Right Here Waiting for You,’ and what fans can expect to see at his upcoming performance at SOPAC with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon.
ISSUE #3: RAUL MIDON
RAUL MIDON
Raul Midon talks about his career--how it started, chances taken, and highlights--and his upcoming performance at SOPAC with Teisha Bader . See Raul Midon at SOPAC on Sunday, January 16th at 7pm.
Listen to Front Row Interview with Raul Midon
ISSUE #2: LUCY KAPLANSKY
LUCY KAPLANSKY
Lucy Kaplansky talks to Teisha Bader about her career as a folk artist, and her new collaborative project with John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson, Red Horse. Don't miss Red Horse at SOPAC on Sunday, December 5th at 7pm.
ISSUE #1: MAX WEINBERG
MAX WEINBERG (PART ONE)
Max Weinberg speaks with Teisha Bader about growing up in South Orange and Maplewood, attending Columbia High School and Seton Hall University, auditioning for Bruce Springsteen and how he met Conan O'Brien.
MAX WEINBERG (PART TWO)
Max Weinberg continues his conversation with Teisha Bader, providing insight into the creation of his new big band and what SOPAC patrons can expect to hear from the Max Weinberg Big Band on Saturday, November 6 at 4 & 8pm.
About Teisha Bader
Born and raised in New Rochelle, NY, Teisha Bader received a bachelor of fine arts from NYU in drama. She later spent several years living in Israel which is where she first got into radio. She is thrilled to be able to incorporate her love of theater into Front Row – The SOPAC Podcast.
The Herb and Milly Iris Gallery features new works by CJ Collins & Shawn Washburn
CJ Collins & Shawn Washburn
Extended through April 5, 2013
Curated by Nancy Pantirer
Opening Reception: Wednesday, December 5 from 6-8PM
Photos above:
Left: Shawn Washburn, Synthetic Twilight, 32” x 46”, Electronic Paintings
Right: CJ Collins, A Chorus Of She Done Him Wrong, 48” x 60”, Flashe vinyl o/c
CJ Collins
CJ Collins began her study of art at the University of Texas in Austin but completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Santa Barbara Art Institute in 1975 under the tutorship of James Jarvaise and Matsumi Kanemitsu. After graduation, she taught painting and drawing part time at Ventura Jr College and the Ojai Art Museum. She also led a four week art student tour of Europe’s great cities and museums. A meeting with Jack Tworkov, a visiting lecturer at UCSB, inspired her to move to New York City and the following year she established her studio in an old loft space in the Tribeca area of lower Manhattan, where she lives and works.
Shawn Washburn
Shawn Washburn has a AA in commercial art as well as BS from Edinboro University in PA. Early in his career he worked teaching art, he now balances his time between photography, film making and painting. He lives and works in Tribeca. In 2009 his paintings of planets were backdrop for the launch of fashion designer David Caldwell’s collection “Return of the Greenpeace Yuppies” hosted by Spin Magazine. He was a participant in the 2002 group show “Life and the City” at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), exhibited at the Manhattan Borough President’s Office and has premiered installations at the Tunnel and the gardens outside Shea Stadium during the US Open. Shawn has created promotional work for Judith Shakespeare Company, Lightning Strikes Theatre and Theatre in the Flesh. He is currently the President of the board of T.O.A.S.T. (Tribeca Open Artist Studio Tour).
The Herb and Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC brings contemporary art to the community, providing artists opportunities to reach new audiences. The artwork on display is for sale. Partial proceeds benefit SOPAC. To purchase the artwork on display at The Herb & Milly Iris Gallery, please contact the SOPAC Development Department at 973.382.1033 or development@sopacnow.org.
SOPAC Appoints New Executive Director Mark Packer
SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SOPAC) APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARK PACKER
South Orange, NJ (1.9.13) --- The Board of Governors of the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) today announced the appointment of Mark Packer as its new Executive Director in an executive search process guided by Arts Consulting Group. Packer will assume his official duties at SOPAC on March 1, 2013.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at SOPAC,” says Packer. “It’s an honor to soon be at the helm of what has become the cultural center of the South Orange–Maplewood communities as well as a cultural beacon for the state of New Jersey. This marks a new chapter for SOPAC and I’m excited to be playing a role in it.”
Packer brings over 30 years of arts administration experience, significant fundraising acumen and an outstanding record as a leader in the New Jersey’s cultural arts scene. As the long-time Executive Director of Appel Farms Arts & Music Center, he expanded the center to a year-round performing arts organization offering a diverse array of programming each year, with extensive community outreach programs in schools as well as therapeutic arts programs for the elderly, mentally challenged adults and families in crisis. Also under his leadership, Appel Farms assumed management and programming responsibility for the 700 seat Landis Theater in Vineland, NJ. In addition, Packer has played a major role in regional and statewide arts organizations including the South Jersey Cultural Alliance, ArtPride in New Jersey, and the Arts & Business Partnership of Southern New Jersey.
“SOPAC is extremely pleased and excited that Mark Packer has agreed to become SOPAC’s new Executive Director,” exclaims Tony Leitner, SOPAC Board Chair. “We could not have asked for a more experienced, passionate, professional and socially responsible leader. We are most impressed with his vision for artistic direction, prioritization of arts education, and belief that SOPAC is a truly valuable asset to the local community. We enthusiastically welcome him and his wife Laura to the SOPAC family!”
Packer replaces the Interim Executive Director Linda Onorevole, who will be returning to her initial position as SOPAC’s Director of Development. She graciously replaced SOPAC’s former Executive/Artistic Director Michael Bollinger in late-August 2012. Packer was selected after SOPAC engaged Arts Consulting Group, a national executive search firm specializing in arts and culture recruitments, to assist with the three-month international search process.
About Mark Packer
Mark Packer joined the staff of Appel Farms in 1984. From 1985 through 1987 he served as the Summer Arts Camp Director and from 1988 through 2012 he served as the Executive Director. A native of Montreal, Canada, he is a graduate cum laude of Kenyon College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, and attended courses towards his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. He plays a major role in regional and statewide arts organizations including the South Jersey Cultural Alliance, which he founded in 1992, and ArtPride New Jersey, where he has been a Trustee since 1988 and served as President from 2006 - 2012. He co-founded the Arts & Business Partnership of Southern New Jersey and was honored in 2002 as the recipient of ABP's annual Art Partner of the Year. In 2009, Mark received the Lillian Levy Standing Ovation Award from the South Jersey Cultural Alliance for his outstanding service to the nonprofit arts community of the region and the State of New Jersey. He has served as a consultant, mentor, and panelist for numerous organizations and individuals, including the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission, and the G.G. Green Redevelopment Project.
About SOPAC
Since 2006, SOPAC has been serving as a premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an intimate, inviting environment. The multidisciplinary arts center hosts a variety of live performances, community events and education programs for all ages. To further expand its offerings, SOPAC has a partnership with the Juilliard School of Music to present Juilliard @ SOPAC—a series featuring upcoming musicians from the acclaimed conservatory. SOPAC is also a home for Seton Hall University Arts Council’s performances, including Classical Concert Series, Jazz N’ the Hall performances and Seton Hall Theatre productions. SOPAC also presents performances by its theater company in residence, Midtown Direct Rep, and its dance company in residence, Lydia Johnson Dance. For more information, visit www.SOPACnow.org.
About Arts Consulting Group, Inc. (ACG)
Arts Consulting Group is the leading provider of hands-on interim management, executive search, fundraising & marketing consulting, facilities & program planning, and organizational development services for the arts and culture industry. With offices in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, and Seattle, ACG consultants are also located in other communities throughout North America to best serve the needs of its clients. For more information, visit www.ArtsConsulting.com.
For photo permissions or interview requests, contact April Thibeault / AMT PR / 212.861.0990 / april@amtpublicrelations.com.
2012-2013 Season Listing
2012-2013 Season Listing
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
1 Midtown Direct Rep- Broadway's Night Off (8PM)
13 An Evening with Norbert Leo Butz (8PM)
25 Seton Hall Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream (8PM)
26 Seton Hall Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream (8PM)
27 Seton Hall Theatre - A Midsummer Night’s Dream (8PM)
28 Seton Hall Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream (2PM)
NOVEMBER
1 Toots and he Maytals: CANCELLED
3 Golden Dragon Acrobats: RESCHEDULED
4 Jazz in the Loft: The Mike Lee Family (7PM)
8 Rebellion's Intimate Voice: Carolyn Foché & Alexander String Quartet (7:30PM)
11 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: By and By, by Lauren Grunderson: RESCHEDULED
13 Jazz Knights of West Point (7:30PM)
17 Humpty Dumpty & the Big Book of Nursery Rhymes (11AM)
18 Blues in the Loft:
29 A Chanticleer Christmas (7:30PM)
DECEMBER
4 Sarah Shafer & Richard Goode (7:30PM)
6 Seton Hall University Orchestra (7:30PM)
8 It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Presented by Midtown Direct Rep (2PM & 8PM)
9 Juilliard @ SOPAC: The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble with Carla Cook (3PM)
16 Youth Orchestras of Essex Country (2PM)
JANUARY
13 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: In the Book Of by John Walsh (7PM)
26 Pinkalicious the Musical (11AM & 1PM)
26 Jessica Molaskey with Martin Pizzarelli & A Very Special Guest (8PM)
27 Juilliard @ SOPAC: A travers l'océan: An Afternoon of French Chamber Music (3PM)
FEBRUARY
1 Omar Sosa & Paolo Fresu (8PM)
2 John Waters: This Filthy World (8PM)
7 Christopher O'Riley (7:30PM)
10 Super Scientific Circus (2PM & 4PM)
10 Blues in the Loft: Vivian Sessoms (7PM)
17 Jazz in the Loft: Winard Harper (7PM)
24 Juilliard @ SOPAC: Christina & Michelle Naughton (3PM)
MARCH
2 Jack & Jill in the Forgotten Nursery (11AM)
3 Blues in the Loft: Michael Hill’s Blue Mob (7PM)
10 The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion (3PM)
17 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: 7.5 Wondrous Act(s) of True Love by Jeremy Desmon (7PM)
19 The New York Voices (7:30PM)
21 Salzburg Chamber Soloists (7:30PM)
24 Jazz in the Loft: Evan Sherman (7PM)
APRIL
7 Juilliard @ SOPAC: Allant Trio (3PM)
9 Seton Hall University Faculty Jazz Ensemble (7:30PM)
14 Jazz in the Loft: Marlene VerPlanck (7PM)
16 The Horszowski Trio (7:30PM)
18 Seton Hall University Orchestra (7:30PM)
19 The Adventure of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer (8PM)
21 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: By and By by Laurden Grunderson (7PM)
25 Seton Hall Theatre - The Broadway Experience (8PM)
26 Seton Hall Theatre - The Broadway Experience (8PM)
27 Seton Hall Theatre - The Broadway Experience (8PM)
28 Seton Hall Theatre - The Broadway Experience (2PM)
MAY
11 Bari Koral Family Rock Band (11AM)
18 Youth Orchestras of Essex County (7PM)
19 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: Imaginary Love (7PM)
2012-2013 SOPAC Kids & Family Shows Now On Sale!
Tickets for all 2012-2013 SOPAC Kids and Family performances are on sale
now!
Golden Dragon Acrobats
SAT, NOV 3 AT 2PM & 6PM
All Ages
Tickets: $30, $40
SOPAC Members: $25, $35
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
Humpty Dumpty & the Big Book of Nursery
Rhymes
The Panto Company
SAT, NOV 17 AT 11AM
Recommended for Children Ages 4-8
Tickets:
$16
SOPAC Members: $11
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
The Nutcracker
New York Theatre Ballet
SUN, DEC 2 AT 2PM & 5PM
All Ages
Tickets: $30, $40
SOPAC Members: $25, $35
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
Pinkalicious the Musical
Vital Theatre Company
SAT, JAN 26 AT 11AM
Recommended for Children Ages 4-10
Tickets: $16
SOPAC Members: $11
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
Super Scientific Circus
SUN, FEB 10 AT 2PM
Recommended for Children Ages 5-13
Tickets: $16
SOPAC Members: $11
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
Jack & Jill in the Forgotten Nursery
The
Panto Company
SAT, MAR 2 AT 11AM
Recommended for Children Ages 4-9
Tickets: $16
SOPAC Members:
$11
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion
SUN, MAR 10 AT 3PM
Recommended for Children Ages 6 and Up
Tickets: $30, $40
SOPAC Members: $25, $35
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer
FRI, APR 19 AT 8PM
Recommended for Children Ages 12 & Up
Tickets: $25
SOPAC Members: $20
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
Bari Koral Family Rock Band
SAT, MAY 11 AT 11AM
Recommended for Children Ages 2-9
Tickets: $16
SOPAC Members: $11
Become a SOPAC
Member today!
2012-2013 In the Loft
2012-2013 In the Loft series
SOPAC is excited to continue
the "In the Loft" series – concert events consisting of blues, jazz
and Midtown Direct Rep (new to the series) performed in an informal club cafe atmosphere
created in the SOPAC Loft. A casual, affordable and fun concert series
featuring up-and-coming musicians and seasoned professionals, the "In the
Loft" series offers an up-close perspective on today's blues and jazz
musicians, as well as the local talent of Midtown Direct Rep...
$15 Cover, Cash Bar, No Drink Minimum
NOVEMBER
4 Jazz in the Loft: The Mike Lee Family (7PM)
11 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: By and By (7PM)
18
JANUARY
13 Midtown Direct Rep in the Loft: In the Book Of (7PM)
FEBRUARY
10 Blues in the Loft: Vivyan Sessoms (7PM)
17 Jazz in the Loft (7PM)
MARCH
3 Blues in the Loft: Michael Hill’s Blues Mob (7PM)
24 Jazz in the Loft: Evan Sherman (7PM)
APRIL
14 Jazz in the Loft: Marlene VerPlanck (7PM)
MAY
Juilliard @ SOPAC 2012-2013
2012-2013 JUILLIARD @ SOPAC
SOPAC and The Juilliard School of Music continue their ongoing partnership to present the finest musicians from the acclaimed school in a four concert series. Come hear these talented young stars as their blossoming musical careers take center stage at SOPAC.
Tickets to SOPAC Members go on sale Monday, July 30th at 12noon. Tickets to the general public go on sale Monday, August 13th at 12noon. Buy early and become a SOPAC Member today!
The Juilliard Jazz Ensemble featuring Carla Cook
Sunday, December 9 at 3pm
Tickets: $20 (SOPAC Members $15)
Duo L&L: Lionel Cottet & Louis Schwizgebel
Sunday, January 27 at 3pm
Tickets: $20 (SOPAC Members $15)
Christina & Michelle Naughton
Sunday, February 24 at 3pm
Tickets: $20 (SOPAC Members $15)
Allant Trio
Sunday, April 7 at 3pm
Tickets: $20 (SOPAC Members $15)