Downtown for the Holidays-Ridgewood Tree lighting Friday, December 2, 2016 • 5:30-9:00pm
December 1,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Nj, One of our favorite Ridgewood events is right around the corner: The Annual Tree Lighting Celebration.
Streets will be closed to traffic from 5:30pm. Plan to shop a little; you can expect some nice discounts at Ridgewood stores from 5:30-7:00pm. Stop by to see Santa in the Park. Listen to live music by the Village clock.
At 7:00pm, enjoy entertainment from RHS Concert Band, Art of Motion, and Porch Light Productions.
Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E. Ridgewood Ave.-Walnut-Van Neste
Event Description
The is FREE to the public.
Shakespeare in the Park July 17th
(weather permitting)
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Porch Light Productions proudly presents a
Th Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged”
It’s a super fun comedy and sure to be an audience pleaser !
All 37 Plays in 97 minutes ! An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged was London’s longest running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End at the Citerion Theater
Bring your umbrella-hat for shade, blankets-chairs to sit on, cold drinks to stay cool and your listening ear for some of Shakespeare’s best words.
for more details and weather reports
201-445-2600 or email – [email protected] for updates.
Location: Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E. Ridgewood Ave.-Walnut-Van Neste
The is FREE to the public.
Shakespeare in the Park July 17th
(weather permitting)
Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce and Porch Light Productions proudly presents a
“Midsummer Night’s Dream,”
William Shakespeare’s most popular comedy!
It portrays the adventures of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors, their interactions with woodland fairies and a duke and duchess. Taking place in a mythical Athens and an enchanted forest, there is a handsome fairy king, a misguided parent, star-crossed lovers, a weaver who’s transformed into a half-donkey, wood sprites and elves. This work is widely performed around the world, and no wonder – it’s about the world’s most popular pastime, falling in love. But as Puck knows, falling in love can make fools of us all.
Bring your umbrella-hat for shade, blankets-chairs to sit on, cold drinks to stay cool and your listening ear for some of Shakespeare’s best words.
for more details and weather reports
201-445-2600 or email – [email protected] for updates.
A 2015/16 MAIN STAGE PRODUCTION
AVENUE Q
Music and Lyrics by ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX Book by JEFF WHITTY
Based on an original concept by ROBERT LOPEZ and JEFF MARX
Directed by RYAN PIFHER Music Directed by JON PROVAN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 @ 8PM – BUY!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 @ 8PM – BUY!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 @ 2PM – BUY!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 @ 8PM – BUY!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 @ 8PM – BUY!
BYOB!!!
GENERAL ADMISSION ~ DOORS OPEN 30 MIN PRIOR TO SHOWTIME
$25 ADULTS / $22 STUDENTS & SENIORS
GROUP RATES AVAILABLE! CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.
PORCH LIGHT PRODUCTIONS // 555 BROAD STREET GLEN ROCK NJ 07452 // PHONE 201.857.3520
VISIT OUR WEBSITE PORCHLIGHTPRODUCTIONS.ORG FOR A FULL SEASON LINEUP
JULY 17, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square will be the scene this Sunday of a modern spin on William Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet.” The production continues the annual tradition of free “Shakespeare in the Park” sponsored by the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce.
The play’s full name is “Romeo & Juliet: Political Warfare,” which should give insight to what the modern spin is. The tragedy will explore the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, a prominent pair of warring families, while focusing on the way that such a conflict can be viewed in terms of today’s politics.
“What makes Shakespeare’s work so classic is that it can be adapted in many ways,” said Ryan Pifher, owner/director of Porch Light Productions, the company presenting the play. “This summer, we are taking ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and setting it during a modern political campaign where the Capulets and Montagues are both running for control. This backdrop seemed fitting as we are now seeing the beginnings of our own presidential race take place.”
Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, E. Ridgewood Ave. at Van Neste Square
PERFORMANCES: Jul 19
Sunday @ 1PM in Van Neste Park, Ridgewood
Directed by Ryan Pifher
Starring PLP’s Summer Interns
A special thank you to our show sponsor: Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
Shakespeare’s classic love story gets a modern update with PLP’s latest adaptation starring our summer interns. Check out this dynamic performance in Van Neste park in Ridgewood and visit Porch Light’s table for discounts and info on our upcoming season.
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email [email protected] www.experienceridgewood.com
Porch Light Productions is once again nominated for TEN Perry Awards August 3rd 2014
Porch Light is a New Jersey theatre company established in 2005. Over the past several years, Porch Light has produced numerous professional, educational, and children’s theatrical works throughout the Northern New Jersey/New York City area. Porch Light focuses on the production of original and scripted pieces while also providing acting classes, seminars, and workshops.
Leaving the Light On
Growing up, I can remember playing outside with my friends for hours without end. As day became night, neighboring porch lights would illuminate the night sky, allowing us to play just a little bit longer. The porch light let us know we were safe and that there was always someone there if we wanted to go home. Porch Light Productions was named for this very idea.
Porch Light Productions provides an environment where artists of all ages are welcome to explore and experience the many aspects of theatre. Porch Light focuses on the production of original and scripted works while also providing instructional classes, seminars, and workshops. Finally, Porch Light Productions is committed to “leaving the light on” to ensure that all artists will always have a creative place to come home to.
Ryan Pifher, Owner/Artistic Director
Porch Light Productions is once again thrilled to be nominated for TEN Perry Awards in the following categories:
Outstanding Production of a Play- Ryan & Jenn Pifher/5 Women Wearing the Same Dress
Outstanding Production of an Original Musical- Ryan & Jenn Pifher & Jon Provan/Stage Fright
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical- Sindy de la Cruz/RENT
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical- Peter Fournier/Next to Normal
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical- Matthew Mucha/Next to Normal
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical- Frankie Alicandri/Next to Normal
Outstanding Youth Actor in a Play- Lewis Friedenthal/Midsummer Night’s Dream
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Play- Sam Brady/Midsummer Night’s Dream
Outstanding Youth Actress in a Play- Lauren Arnold/5 Women Wearing the Same Dress
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Play- Zach Pizza & Raul Barcelona/ Next to Normal
Congrats to all of the nominees on a fantastic year in theatre!
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
At Memorial Park at Van Neste Square, East Ridgewood AvenueBring your family, picnic basket and blanket,
sit back and enjoy- “Shakespeare in the Park”
If it is a sunny day bring your umbrella/suntan lotion and hat.FREE FOR ALL AGES!
Porch Light Productions’ and From the Top Music Studio will perform a Shakespearen play which will soon to announced.
For more details, please call us at 201-445-2600 or email [email protected] www.experienceridgewood.com
