Dance

Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company is highly acclaimed for its artistic excellence and range as well as its extraordinary ability to communicate to audiences about dance and the creative process. CDDC appears at major theaters, dance festivals, and universities regionally, nationally and internationally. Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company
2780 Morris Avenue, Suite 1-A • Union, NJ 07083 • 908-687-8855 www.carolyndorfmandanceco.org

Rahway Dance Theatre's mission is to introduce and to educate the local communities, about the value of dance in every day life. RDT brings dance to middle, high, and elementary schools, in the public and private sectors with hands on approach using classical ballet as the basis, and breaking down the myth of the ballet. The members of RDT are a diverse group of dancers making it relatable to the young audiences, their ages ranging from 13 to 22.
732-388-4242

Instrumental Music

Afternoon Music Inc. offers four chamber
music concerts featuring professional jazz
and classical musicians.
908-273-3245
www.ucsummit.org

Crescent Concerts Plainfield, multi-disciplinary
presentation of vocal, instrumental, choral and
orchestral music bringing high quality musical

events to the residents of the City of Plainfield and surrounding communities. Programming for the series is diverse, and ranges through solo voice and instrumental performances, chamber groups, bell choirs, to full choral/orchestral spectaculars.
908-756-2468
www.crescentconcerts.org

Friends of Jazz Friends of Jazz is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring the joy and healing power of music to the community. Founded in 1998 by blind trumpeter, Robert Young, the Friends of Jazz have done over 90 performances and reached over 10,000 people.
908-755-1120

Soumas H.E.R.I.T.A.G.E., Plainfield, provides affordable lesson packages to accommodate you or your family member's interests, talents and goals. Teachers are dedicated to the growth and music education of beginning and advanced students. Instruction includes 1/2 hour and full hour weekly private lessons on: piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion.
908-222-1722
www.heritageprograms.org/school

Institute of Music for Children, Inc. After school arts workshops and private music lessons. One month Summer Institute – Arts programming in two and four week sessions for ages 6-14 years old.
908-352-5847
www.instituteofmusic.org

Music for All Seasons fosters human interaction and healing, through the art of live musical performance, for people who, for health, economic or social reasons are unable to attend concerts.
908-322-6300 or toll-free: 1-866-524-MFAS (6327)
www.musicforallseasons.org

New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra brings together musicians of different ages and abilities to promote mutual growth and understanding through the experience of musical performance. Members have ranged in age from 6 to 93 and have come from over 44 communities throughout New Jersey.
NJIO, Box 432, Cranford, NJ 07016
www.njio.org

New Jersey Youth Symphony primary purpose is to provide talented young musicians with orchestral and related music education experiences that enable them to reach their highest potential as performers and listeners.
(908) 771-5544
www.njys.org

Plainfield Symphony Orchestra The Plainfield Symphony has the distinction of being the oldest community orchestra in the state of New Jersey, and the third oldest in the country! Numerous citations dot the walls of their main office at the Crescent Avenue Church, in Plainfield, including proclamations from President Ronald Reagan and the City of Plainfield.
(908) 561-5140
www.plainfieldsymphony.org

Judith G. Wharton Music Center (formerly the Suburban Community Music Center). One of the largest independent non-profit music-schools in New Jersey offer music instruction for virtually everyone – from three-month-olds to seniors – taught by a faculty of some of the finest artist-educators working in and around New York City today.
(908) 790-0700
www.whartonmusiccenter.org

New Jersey Jazz Society provides live jazz concerts to its members and the general public – such as the PeeWee Russell Stomp and Jazzfest. NJJS also sponsors educational outreach programs.
908-342-0558
www.njjs.org

Summit Symphony Orchestra was formed in 1938 by the Summit Board of Recreation with the dual purpose of (1) providing an arena for qualified non-professional musicians to read and perform orchestral music, and (2) presenting orchestral concerts, free of charge, to residents of Summit and the surrounding areas. It has been performing in Summit every year since.
www.summitsymphonynj.org

The August Symphony Orchestra presents a memorable annual concert in August.
973-743-5425
www.augustsymphony.org

Westfield Community Band
908-789-4080
www.westfieldcommunityband.com

Westfield Symphony Orchestra is a dynamic world-class musical experience for discerning people that rivals any in the New York Metropolitan area. Music lovers are invited to discover critically acclaimed conductor David Wroe's passionate and innovative approach to orchestral music and be transported by an exhilarating evening of music in a setting close to home.
224 East Broad Street, Suite 5, Westfield, NJ 07090. 908-232-9400
www.westfieldsymphony.org

Vocal Music

Chinese American Music Ensemble (CAME) is a program of the Chinese American Cultural Association, which seeks to promote the exchange between the Chinese and Western cultures. The objectives of CAME are to enrich and broaden the cultural horizons of both youth and adults through music training and to provide community service through concert performances.
1723 Nevada Street, Westfield, NJ 07090
908-928-9704
www.came-nj.org

Calvary Chorale primarily consisting of Calvary’s Adult Choir members, but also attracts other area singers. The Chorale presents both secular and sacred choral music with its intended instrumentation. It performs it own series of four concerts per year, and sponsors another four or five concerts or recitals by various other artists.
31 Woodland Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
908-277-1814
www.calvary-summit.org/music/chorale.htm

Celebration Singers have been entertaining audiences within the tri-state area for 70 years.  Their goal is to provide high quality musical programs that have a wide range of musical styles, to provide musical education for audiences and members alike, and most of all, to have fun in doing it! Members of the Children’s Chorus eventually become members of the adult choir.
Celebration Singers, P.O. Box 14, Cranford, NJ 07016
908-241-8200
www.celebration-singers.org

Choral Art Society of New Jersey Inc. is a non-profit, community chorus of about 75 singers dedicated to the study and performance of great choral works.
732-381-0441

Concord Singers is a non-auditioning women’s chorus that strives to achieve high quality through dedication and hard work. They offer a friendly musical home to both novice and experienced singers. Members come from many age groups, professions and backgrounds.
Concord Singers, P.O. Box 242, Summit, NJ 07902
www.concordsingers.org
info@concordsingers.org

Metro Rhythm Chorus
Fanwood
908-322-9197

Oratorio Singers/First United Methodist Church - Now entering its 28th year, Oratorio Singers is a chorus of 70-100 singers which performs major choral works by various composers. Under the direction of Mr. Trent Johnson, Director of Music and Arts and organist at the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, this community organization continues the high standards and tradition.
(908) 233-4211
www.westfieldnj.com/oratorio

Rahway Valley Jerseyaires are a male chorus located in Rahway, NJ. Members range in age from eighteen to 85 whose goal is to explore and enjoy all forms of a cappella singing from traditional to contemporary.
(908) 709-0220
www.jerseyaires.org

Summit Chorale is one of New Jersey's oldest, continuously running, community choruses. Celebrating its 100th season, Summit Chorale welcomes experienced singers to its ranks through informal auditions. Come share in the transforming power of beautiful choral music.
862-926-9605
www.summitchorale.org
 
Westfield Glee Club a friendly group of men dedicated to singing fine men's choral music. The club performs two Winter Concerts in December and one Spring Concert in May.
PO Box 423
www.westfieldnj.gov

Theater

Act IV Theatre Group Plainfield Originally envisioned as an in-church group, ACT IV rapidly enlarged its scope to a point where they are now attracting members and audiences, as well as high quality actors, from many communities in the central New Jersey area. The quality of the productions has been improving continuously over the years, and ACT IV has become a true community theatre.
908-756-0750
www.fusp.org

Alliance Repertory Theatre Co., nominated for thirteen Perry Awards for acting, directing and production value, is the resident theatre company at the Union County Performing Arts Center. The Theatre Company is dedicated to producing distinctive, challenging and thought provoking theater, and to providing local actors, directors and writers the opportunity to display and expand their talents.
1601 Rahway Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
732-499-8226
www.alliancerep.org

Community Players of Westfield, founded in 1934, presents a season of four productions. Proud recipient of the 2004 Perry Award for Excellence in Community Theater, has received multiple nominations for our 2007-2008 Season!
1000 North Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090
Box Office, available 24 hours 908-232-1221
Theater Office 908-232-9568
www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org

Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC), established in 1919, is the longest continuously producing community theatre in the state of New Jersey. It produces three major shows each year as well as a children’s production during the holidays. A theatre building was constructed in 1957 and updated and renovated just a few years ago.
78 Winans Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016
908-276-7611
www.cdctheatre.org

Cranford Repertory Theatre The Cranford Repertory Theatre not only provides top rate, Broadway quality shows, but also makes a real contribution to the community... and strives to make a difference, both artistically and philanthropically.
908-276-5053
www.cranfordrpertorytheatre.com

Kean University/Premiere Stages is proud to present a dynamic season of new works to New Jersey. We invite you to share in our eclectic mix of premiere plays, groundbreaking new films, and uniquely conceived educational programs.
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
www.kean.edu/premierstages

Kean University/Wilkins Theater offers music, dance, theatre, concerts, lectures, family programs, school time and comedy.
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Box Office 908-737-SHOW (7469)
www.wilkinstheatre.edu

Mystic Vision Players The resident community theatre company of Linden NJ since 1992. Theatre experiences in drama, comedy, children’s works and large-scale Broadway style productions.
908-925-9068
www.mysticvisionplayers.com

New Jersey Youth Theatre of Westfield is one of the most celebrated and critically acclaimed non-profit, youth theatre companies in the country. New Jersey Youth Theatre produces professional-level theatrical productions, musicals and plays, comprised primarily of aspiring young talent, which are presented in the premiere venues across the state.
(908)233-3200
www.njyouththeatre.org

Stony Hill Players New Providence major objectives, as a theater group, are to produce a wide selection of staged productions including musicals and opera within our own resources but with a high degree of artistic ability; to promote and foster interest in all aspects of theater in our community including music and children's theater; to offer a learning opportunity to amateur actors, singers, and production staff in our community; and to reach as broad and diverse an audience as possible.
908-277-1732
www.stonyhillplayers.org

Summit Playhouse Association was founded in 1918 as a World War I relief organization. Since then, they have mounted over 290 productions, making them one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the United States. They present three shows a year: a Fall show in November, a Winter show in February and March, and a Spring show in May. During the summer, Kaleidoscope, theater for youth, presents a production for — and with! — students.
908-273-2192
www.summitplayhouse.org

Union County College/Theater Project began in 1994 and is celebrating another season of producing new works and contemporary classics. An award-winning affiliate member of the New Jersey Theater Alliance, The Theater Project is known for its color-blind casting policy and provocative “actor’s view of theater” seating -- the audience is on-stage with the actors, “where the action is.”
908-659-5189
www.thetheaterproject.org

Westfield Community Players, presenting plays since 1934, offers a season of mystery, comedy and harmony.
1000 North Avenue West, Westfield, NJ 07090
Box Office 908-232-1221
Theater Office 908-232-9568
www.westfieldcommunityplayers.org