September 2026 President's Note
As I write this month’s letter, I have the song “Try to Remember” from the Fantastics stuck in my head. I wonder why, lol. With the summer coming to an end and the seasons changing, now I’ve got ‘Season of Love” in my head; I can’t believe we are almost a quarter through the 2026/27 Perry season. Thank you to all the reviewers for stepping up and going out strong to review a show! I am very happy and proud of you all. U-Haul? Is that a sponsor? Sorry, a dad joke.
Well, this is the last month before the Perry Awards. Did you get your tickets yet? Go to strand.org for more information. I hope to see you on October 4th. Remember, this is a celebration of theater, you, and the community. It is not about a trophy but coming together to celebrate each other!
Speaking of the Perrys, it is never too early to nominate your stage manager, or someone for the Wm. Perry Morgan Lifetime Achievement Award, David P. McMenemie Award, and Community Theater of the Year for next year’s awards! Why wait and show your love to your theater, stage manager, or mentor? They all deserve to be recognized!
In the end, I hope you have an amazing Fall. Go get your hot chocolate or whatever you drink to keep warm, go out and celebrate my favorite holiday, Halloween, and lastly go support your local community theater. It would be frightening if you missed out.
Now let’s get this party started and have a great rest of the year.
The 2026 NJACT Perry Awards Ceremony
Early Bird Tickets Now Available for the 2026 NJACT Perry Awards Ceremony
Take advantage of our Early Bird pricing and reserve your seats for the 2026 NJACT Perry Awards Ceremony before August 31st!
Ticket Prices
- Early Bird: $47 (available through August 31st)
- Regular Admission: $52 (September 1st through October 4th, the day of the event)\
Click here for tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/33634782/2026-njact-perry-awards-lakewood-the-strand-theater
Please note that a $2 processing fee applies to all ticket purchases.
Join us as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of New Jersey’s community theater artists, volunteers, and organizations during an unforgettable evening recognizing excellence across our state.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Interested in placing an AD in the 2026 NJACT Perry Awards Program?
Placing an ad in the 2026 NJACT Perry Awards program is a wonderful way to recognize and celebrate your 2026 nominees, pay tribute to cherished members of our theater community who are no longer with us, or highlight the exciting productions, special events, and initiatives your organization has planned for the coming season!
Your support helps make the Perry Awards possible while showcasing the incredible passion, talent, and dedication that define New Jersey community theater. It’s a meaningful opportunity to celebrate our community and help ensure it continues to thrive for years to come.
Full page – $40.00
Half page – $25.00
Quarter page – $15.00
Please email your ad to ads@njact.org with the following information listed below:
● Name
● Theater
● Contact Email
● Contact Number
● Ad Size*
● Amount Enclosed
● Ads can be in black and white or in color…your preference!
● Please attach JPEGs to your email.
Deadline for all ad submissions is September 10, 2026.
*Ad sizes are based on an 8.5 inch wide (W) x 11 inch high (H) digital program and should be sized as follows:
Full Page – 8.5” W x 11” H (768px W x 1056px H)
Half Page – 8.5” W x 5.5” H (768px W x 528px H)
Quarter Page – 4.25” W x 5.5” H (408px W x 528px H)
All ads should be sent as high-resolution image files; PNG and JPG are preferred. PDF files accepted. The visual quality of ads in the finished program reflects the original file sent and cannot be adjusted. Please plan and design accordingly.
Payment can be made via Venmo (@NJACTPerryAwards) using the button at the bottom of our website at www.njact.org, or by check. Checks should be made out to NJ Perry Awards and mailed to:
NJACT 110 Daffodil Dr., Jackson, NJ 08527
Questions? Please email us at info@njact.org!
A Flashback to our 2023 Ceremony Venue Reveal!
Getting to Know You with PJ Campacci
NJACT Perry Awards is pleased to present Episode 6 of “Getting to Know You with PJ Campacci” — a monthly show where our President will interview member theaters to discuss their experiences in NJ theater. This month’s episode features Rob Michael Lasky from The MTM Players.
Check out previous episodes and other videos may be found on our NJACT Videos YouTube channel!
