Photo Flash: First Look- Teen Drama Presents NJ Premiere of LYSISTRATA JONES

Teen Drama presents the New Jersey premiere of the Broadway musical LYSISTRATA JONES. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show!

Teen Drama, the high school theatre education company, is now enrolling Kearny students ages 14 to 19 for its popular summer musical theater education program. The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company is once again co-sponsoring the program.

The 6-week series, designed especially for teens, runs from June 22 to August 1, Mondays through Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. At the conclusion of this year's program, students will perform in a full production of the Broadway hit musical "Lysistrata Jones." This will mark the shows New Jersey Premier production.

Teen Drama launched in 2010 to accolades and acclaim from community members, local and state officials, and representatives from the New Jersey State Council of the Arts. Past productions have included the Tony-award winning "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee", "Xanadu", "Urinetown", "Young Frankenstein" and "The Addams Family".
While Teen Drama welcomes young performers who share a passion for theater and performing arts, helping them develop all aspects of their skills, Joseph Ferriero, Teen Drama co-director and founder, is quick to point out that it is also a great place to meet friends and have fun during their summer vacation, regardless of their level of experience. "Each child has a special gift or talent that can be used to take a show from being a good one to being a great one!" he adds. Ferriero brings a wealth of talent and experience to the program. He is one of the founders of the West Hudson Arts and Theater Company and has been directing musicals for the past 11 years.
"In just a few short weeks a group of high school-aged students are able put together a full-length musical theatre production, attend classes on theory, and learn to both develop and sharpen their talents of acting, dance and singing, " notes Michele Sarnoski, Teen Drama co-director.

State Certified staff in their field teach all classes, and students receive individual attention, constructive feedback, and the support need to achieve their personal goals. Sarnoski has been a cheerleading coach, choreographer and producer of several teen musicals.

Cost of the program is $175. Space is limited and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registrants must be a resident of Kearny. Applications and additional information may be obtained by calling Teen Drama at 973-498-8336, emailing info@teendrama.org or may be downloaded at www.teendrama.org. Programs are also available in Paramus, NJ.

ABOUT LYSISTRATA JONES
The Athens University basketball team hasn't won a game in 30 years, but when spunky transfer student Lysistrata Jones dares the squad's fed-up girlfriends to stop "giving it up" until their boyfriends win a game, their legendary losing streak could be coming to an end. Lyssie J. and her girl-power posse give this Greek classic comedy a sexy, modern twist and take student activism to a whole new level.