Center Players of Freehold

A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx
April 1-10
Meet the Cast!
Today we feature Lou Mastro, who plays Sammy Abrams. Lou has been doing community theater for 30 years with many theater companies in Middlesex/Monmouth counties, predominantly performing in musicals. He is thrilled for this opportunity to utilize different skills to bring a character to life and tell a story. He'd like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support. Come see Lou and the rest of the terrific cast; tickets are limited - get yours today! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx
April 1-10th
Meet the Cast!
Today we feature Tracy Howard (Eleanor Abrams). This show marks Tracy’s first performance with Center Players. She began her career as a dancer, appearing in films, such as Center Stage and performing at Radio City Music Hall. She has performed in theatre, soap operas and small roles in TV and Film. Some of her favorite stage roles were in Brighton Beach Memoirs, Chicago and A Chorus Line. Her first love will forever be acting. She has worked as an audience coordinator, producer and is currently a researcher for a long-running Court TV Show. Come see Tracy and the terrific cast -- seating is limited. Get your tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx: Meet The Cast
April 1-10th

Today we introduce Andrea Bell Wolff (Gladys Simms), a comic actress and singer with an esteemed show business history. She appeared in the National tour of Hello Dolly starring Carol Channing playing Ermengarde, and the National tour playing Minnie Fay with Dorothy Lamour. She also appeared in the Broadway productions with Ethel Merman and Phyllis Diller, and performed in the Imaginary Invalid at Walnut Street Theater, with Tammy Grimes, E.G Marshall and Ruby Dee. Other credits include tour of George M! (Josie Cohan), Goodspeed Opera House and Lil Abner, (Mammy Yokum) Sacramento Music Theater. Grease with Linda Pearl and Desi Arnaz Jr. Mickey Rooney Theater Grease with Andrea McArdle. Ed Sullivan Theater with Your Fathers Mustache. She is also a member of the Cabaret community, starring in NYC night spots such as The Cutting Room. Tickets are limited; order today! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

Meet the Cast of "A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx!" Today we're featuring Jackie Kusher who plays Harry Simms. Jackie is a professional actor/singer/songwriter who recently appeared in Joyland an episodic pilot, co-written by playwright Gary Morgenstein. He made his professional debut Off-Broadway at 19, had a record released by RCA Studios at 23, and went on to appear in films such as Bullets Over Broadway and Radio Days, TV shows including Kate & Allie, Guiding Light, and appeared in many nightclubs in NYC and Los Angeles, most recently at The Friars Club. Love made him decide to pursue the “American Dream” of marriage, house, and children of which he is most proud. After 30 plus years of occasional community theater, he's thrilled to be back on stage -- and we're thrilled to have him! Performances run April 1-10th. Seating is limited -- get your tickets now! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

Tickets on sale now for our next production, opening April 1st! Don't miss this new work, a multi-generational comedy/drama set against the backdrop of the tumultuous late 1960s. It is a poignant glimpse of a Jewish working-class family trying to adjust to the changes in the world around them and their own family conflicts. Tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

Center Players To Hold Auditions For "Crimes Of The Heart"

https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/2022/01/25/center-players-to-hold-auditions-for-crimes-of-the-heart
Reminder! Auditions start Sat. Feb 5th!
Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

Center Players To Hold Auditions For "Crimes Of The Heart" (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players will hold auditions for an upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart” at Center Playhouse, 35 South St, in downtown Freehold, NJ. The play was written by Beth Henley and will be directed by Anthony Marinelli. Auditions will beheld on Saturday, February 5th from...

Audition Notice!
Sat. Feb. 5th 12-2pm
Wed. Feb. 9th 7-9pm
This Pulitzer-Prize winning tragicomedy directed by Anthony Marinelli centers on the three Magrath sisters who are reunited in Hazelhurst, MS (circa 1974) as they await the news of their ailing grandfather while also dealing with an attempted murder. Complete details, including roles being cast and performance dates, available at: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

Casting Two Actors!
For world premiere of "A Tomato Can't Grow in the Bronx"
Performances Feb 11-27th
Seeking a female to play a ditzy, comedic and warm-hearted, 20- something realtor, and a male in his early 40s; a street-smart guy with a huge heart. Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/
Contact director Bernice Garfield-Szita if interested: [email protected]

Audition Reminder!
Friday, December 17th, 7-9pm
For World Premiere of "A Tomato Can't Grow In The Bronx"

This multi-generational comedy/drama is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous late 1960s. It is a poignant glimpse of a Jewish working-class family trying to adjust to the changes in the world around them and their own family conflicts.
Complete details, including performance dates and character descriptions, here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

Final Performances this Friday & Sunday!
The Bishop's Wife Radio Play
Don't miss your last chances to see this heartwarming holiday radio play based on the beloved novel and film -- Friday @8pm and Sunday @2pm. Seating is limited and all tickets are specially priced at $18. Order yours now! https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

BISHOPS WIFE Promo

Enjoy this short promo for "The Bishop's Wife" opening this Sunday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ2-09M9rPw
Tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

BISHOPS WIFE Promo

Thank you for helping us present quality theater to our local community. Any level of support is greatly appreciated. https://secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/archive.aspx?args=NTU3NjU2NTA%3d&acc=MTk5MTMw

Thanks NJ Stage for spreading the word about our next production, running Dec. 3-12th. https://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/2021/11/20/center-players-presents-the-bishops-wife-radio-play/ Get your specially-priced holiday tickets here: https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

Auditions Tonight 7-9pm!
The Bishop's Wife Radio Play
Center Playhouse, 35 South Street, Freehold
Weekend Performances Dec 3-12
Directed by Dave McGrath
Complete details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

California Suite Final Weekend!
Fri & Sat at 8pm; Sun at 2pm

Don’t miss your last chances to see this hilarious, heartwarming Neil Simon play. Seating is limited-get your tickets here: https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

Auditions this Sunday!
The Bishop’s Wife Radio Play
November 7, 2021 7-9pm
Center Playhouse
35 South Street, Freehold

Performances weekends Dec 3-12. Directed by Dave McGrath. Full details here: https://centerplayers.org/auditions/

California Suite Continues Friday!
Special Saturday 2 for 1 ticket sale!

Opening weekend was a big success -- audiences loved returning to the Playhouse for this classic Neil Simon play. Performances continue Fri & Sat @8pm and Sun at 2pm. We're offering a special "2 for 1" ticket sale for the Saturday show. No code needed -- must order online. Just select seats and ticket type (adult/senior/student) and discount will appear at check-out. https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

It's Opening Night of Neil Simon's "California Suite" and the reopening of Center Playhouse after 19 months! Weekend performances run through Sun. Nov. 7th. Masks and proof of vaccination (or negative Covid test within 48 hrs) are required. Seating is limited! Get your tickets here: https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

Just three days until Opening Night of Neil Simon's "California Suite" and our return to live theater at Center Playhouse! Seating is limited - and masks and proof of full vaccination or negative Covid test (within 48 hrs) are required. Get your tickets here! https://centerplayers.org/tickets/
pictured: Merle Barnett and Sheldon Fallon

Thanks News-Transcipt for spreading the word about our return to live, indoor theater at Center Playhouse! https://centraljersey.com/2021/10/06/center-players-return-with-live-performances-in-freehold-borough/
Seating is limited; get your tickets here: https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

Rehearsals are underway for our upcoming production of "California Suite!" Center Players' favorites Precious Pia and Michael Gonzalez are shown here rehearsing their segment, "The Visitors from Philadelphia." Running Oct. 22-Nov. 7th. Don't miss out - get your tickets today: https://centerplayers.org/tickets/

Center Players Presents Neil Simon's "California Suite"

Thanks New Jersey Stage for helping promote our return to Center Playhouse! Tickets on sale now: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CenterPlayers/395

Center Players Presents Neil Simon's "California Suite" (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players returns to live theater with a production of Neil Simon’s California Suite at Center Playhouse, 35 South Street, Freehold, from October 22nd-November 7th. This classic 1976 play focuses on four couples who arrive in turn from New York, Philadelphia, London and Chic...