Hello Friends, Theaters, and Members:

How is it October already?  It is officially Fall!  I want to thank everyone who made this year’s awards ceremony a success.  The Board of NJACT, our event staff, our reviewers, and member theaters did a great job bringing the magic of theater in our state to life.  My individual Perry is seeing everyone happy and showing off their talents to a packed theater.  I love to see people smile and support each other!   Thank you for bringing joy to my life.

With the 2024 Perry Award Ceremony now behind us, it is really time to get the 2025 Perry Awards party started! Here come the repetitive announcements…  Please remember to have the show notice sent early enough to be posted for review; we are asking that it be posted two weeks before the first posted date so that our reviewers have more of an opportunity to sign up.  Reviewers: don’t forget to do your two reviews a year, get the reviews in asap, and, more importantly, have fun!  Here is a side note –  It is never early enough to nominate your stage manager for their contributions or nominate a  Community Theater, or someone for the Lifetime Achievement or David P. McMenemie awards.  It is easier to nominate your stage manager while the show is going on or just closed.  Please show some love to your stage manager!

Let’s have a great fall, go see a show, and make a day out of it.  Like I always say “Let’s get this party started!”

With much love and appreciation,