Maplewood theater brings Linden author’s writings to life

Maplewood theater brings Linden author’s writings to life

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — A collection of three one-act plays about a group of Jersey guys, which their author, Linden resident Bill Mesce Jr., said fit nicely together into a single play titled “A Jersey Cantata,” will be staged at Burgdorff Cultural Center in Maplewood for eight shows, starting Thursday, Aug. 18. Mesce, who was born […]

Strollers’ season continues with psychological thriller ‘Night Watch’

Strollers’ season continues with psychological thriller ‘Night Watch’

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Strollers community theater continues its 88th season with a presentation of Lucille Fletcher’s “Night Watch.” The thriller will be performed for two weekends in March at The Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, 10 Durand Road in Maplewood. Reminiscent of such film noir classics as “Gaslight” and Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear […]

Strollers bring ‘Wisdom’ back for Black History Month

Strollers bring ‘Wisdom’ back for Black History Month

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Five years after Maplewood theater company The Strollers staged a production of “How the World Got Wisdom,” its players are back at it again. The children’s theater production, a compilation of African folktales and music, is being staged at the Burgdorff Center, 10 Durand Road in Maplewood, for two weekends to kick […]

Teen improv to take over the Burgdorff on Dec. 14

Teen improv to take over the Burgdorff on Dec. 14

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Teen ’Prov at the Burgdorff on Saturday, Dec. 14, consists of two shows featuring teen improv troupes, Fire in the Theater and Cobra Clan. Each troupe’s show will be entirely improvised, creating made-up characters and scenarios never seen before — and never to be seen again! Cobra Clan’s show will be from […]

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