Happy July!

Another NJACT season has come to an end, and I want to thank everyone who helped make it a great one. You all are awesome! To our member theaters, reviewers, volunteers, and supporters, thank you for everything you do for community theater in New Jersey. NJACT would not be without all of you.

Now we get to celebrate another exciting event! Join us on Saturday, August 1 at 11:00am at Villagers Theatre for the 2026 NJACT Perry Awards Nomination Ceremony! It is always exciting to recognize the amazing work that has taken place across the state throughout the past season. If you can’t attend, don’t worry. The full list of nominations will be posted on our website as soon as the ceremony concludes.

As we begin another reviewer season, I wanted to remind everyone of a few important things. PLEASE don’t wait until the end of the season to submit your Special Award nominations! If you see an outstanding stage manager, an amazing volunteer, a deserving theater, or someone who should be considered for one of our special awards, send in your nomination as soon as the show closes. It makes it much easier to remember everyone, and no one gets overlooked. The deadline for next season’s Special Award nominations will be June 30, 2027. Second, reviewers, please remember that reviews are due within two weeks of the performance you attend. Getting reviews in on time helps us tremendously at the end of the season and keeps the nomination process moving smoothly. Finally, I want to encourage everyone to branch out a little this year! Try reviewing a theater you have never been to before! Take a drive to another part of New Jersey, have lunch or dinner nearby, and make a day of it. There are so many wonderful theaters throughout our state, and one of the best parts of NJACT is discovering new companies and meeting new people. You may find your next favorite theater!

We also have more information coming soon about the 2026 Perry Awards Ceremony, so be sure to follow NJACT on social media and keep an eye out for updates.

Thank you again for everything you do for NJACT and for community theater in New Jersey! I hope to see many of you at the Nomination Ceremony on August 1, and even more of you out enjoying shows all across the Garden State this season.

Have a wonderful summer, and happy reviewing!