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THE THEATER PROJECT

676 Lexington Road
Union, NJ 07083

Upcoming Shows

HAVING OUR SAY by Emily Mann
HAVING OUR SAY by Emily Mann
Jun 11 – Jun 21, 2026

The story of two pioneering sisters who share their family stories, taking us through a century of American history and sweeping social change, from slavery...

TOO FAT FOR CHINA
TOO FAT FOR CHINA
Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2026

Comedian Phoebe Potts’ one-woman show follows the surprises and painful realizations of her adoption journey with humor and candor. Comedian Phoebe Potts’ one-woman show follows...



Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Paper Mill Playhouse-A Stellar Production


by Marina Kennedy - June 03, 2026

The story is a modern reimaging of the tale, Romeo and Juliet.  Set in 1957 on the West Side of New York City in the last days of summer, there’s trouble on the streets between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks....

Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining


by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026

The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)...

Review: Noel Coward’s PRIVATE LIVES at STNJ-A Comedic Delight


by Marina Kennedy - May 26, 2026

STNJ’s theme for this season is “Method and Madness,” and Private Lives is ideal to usher in the exciting season ahead....

Review: MRS. CHRISTIE at McCarter-Comedy for Mystery Fans and Many More


by Marina Kennedy - May 12, 2026

Mrs. Christie is the new comedy-mystery on stage at McCarter Theatre Center in their Berlind Theatre....

Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters


by Donna Marie Nowak - May 05, 2026

What did our critic think of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Burlington County Footlighters?...

Review: & SONS at Luna Stage-A Bold and Compelling Must-See Play  


by Marina Kennedy - April 24, 2026

Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco. ...

Review: SINS OF THE MOTHER at NJ Rep-A Gripping Play on the Long Branch Stage


by Marina Kennedy - April 14, 2026

New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep) is presenting a riveting new play, 'Sins of the Mother' by acclaimed playwright Israel Horovitz. ...

Review: 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse Excellently Depicts History in the Making


by Marina Kennedy - April 08, 2026

The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2....

Review: WHAT BECAME OF US at George Street Playhouse-Relatable and Affecting


by Marina Kennedy - March 24, 2026

From the first moment of the show, you become immersed in the rich, personal story about the joys and challenges of a family as presented by two siblings....

Review: MY FAIR LADY by American Theater Group-Marvelous


by Marina Kennedy - March 03, 2026

American Theater Group (ATG) is topping off their 2025-2026 season with a superb main stage production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre gem, My Fair Lady....

Past Shows

Silver Stages
Mar 2 – May 1, 2026

Silver Stages offers free theater workshops for seniors, starting March 2 at the Gateway Family YMCA in Union, NJ. The program includes three workshop tracks:...

THINK FAST
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026

THINK FAST is a virtual short play competition hosted by The Theater Project from February 27 to March 1, 2026. This thirteenth annual event features...

THINK FAST - An online One-Act Play competition
THINK FAST - An online One-Act Play competition
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026

At The Theater Project’s annual virtual one-act play competition, 7 to 10 short plays are selected for 3 pre-recorded broadcast performances. The goal is to...

THINK FAST 2026
Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2026

The Theater Project presents its thirteenth annual THINK FAST festival, showcasing an array of short plays online from February 27 to March 1, 2026. This...

It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play
Nov 29 – Nov 30, 2025

The Theater Project’s twenty-year tradition continues with a live radio play rendition of It's a Wonderful Life, performed on November 29-30 in Summit, NJ. The...

All In The Family
Oct 18

The Theater Project presents a staged reading featuring three short plays by playwrights Lynn Marie Macy and Joseph Vitale. Directed by David Macy, the ensemble...

AND IN THIS CORNER...CASSIUS CLAY
AND IN THIS CORNER...CASSIUS CLAY
Aug 14 – Aug 24, 2025

AND IN THIS CORNER ... CASSIUS CLAY by Idris GoodwinAugust 14-24, Oakes Center Theater, 120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJBefore he was Muhammad Ali, he was...

KALEIDOSCOPE KABARET
KALEIDOSCOPE KABARET
Aug 1 – Aug 3, 2025

SIX PLAYWRIGHTS IN SEARCH OF AN AUDIENCE... ALONG WITH FOURTEEN ACTORS, THREE SINGERS, AND A BANDAnnual festival of songs and short plays from our Playwrights...

THINK FAST - An online One-Act Play competition
THINK FAST - An online One-Act Play competition
Feb 28 – Mar 2, 2025

The Theater Project presents THINK FAST, a virtual short-play competition, Feb. 28 – March 1 online. Theatergoers from all over North America will have the...

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - The Radio Play
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - The Radio Play
Nov 30 – Dec 1, 2024

Join us as we recreate the LUX RADIO THEATER circa 1947, and enjoy all the laughs and thrills as twelve actors and one very overworked...

Ruby in the Rough
Nov 16

Ruby in the Rough, a new play by Lynn Marie Macy, takes the audience to New Year’s Eve 1929, where three showgirls face a life-altering...

The Nature of the Stars
Nov 16

The Nature of the Stars features a poignant encounter between a bookstore owner and a young customer as they navigate the challenges of loss and...

You’re Getting Sleepy
Nov 16

The Theater Project and Cranford Library will showcase staged readings of three new plays on November 16 at the Cranford Community Center. The works include...

Listen
Oct 19

The Theater Project and Cranford Library present a staged reading of Listen by Brigid Amos, where a talented but troubled artist finds himself torn between...

The Bishop of California
Sep 21

The Bishop of California is a new play by Lynn Aylward that explores the life of James Albert Pike, an Episcopal bishop known for his...

THE INTERPRETER
THE INTERPRETER
Aug 15 – Aug 25, 2024

A Nazi leader on trial.   A Jewish interpreter.   An unforgettable story.THE INTERPRETER by Joseph VitaleInspired by actual events: the play imagines the complex relationship between...

FINISHING IT OFF by NJ Playwright Mary Jane Walsh
FINISHING IT OFF by NJ Playwright Mary Jane Walsh
Jul 7 – Jul 17, 2022

Filled with humor, rage, and love, the play looks irreverently and tenderly at the issues that confront the aging and their caretakers. Four women perform...

BLACK LIVES / BLUE LIVES
BLACK LIVES / BLUE LIVES
Mar 21

Courageously open and respectful dialogue BLACK LIVES / BLUE LIVES Confronts Race and Policing in Dueling One-ActsPowerful Drama Examines Controversial Issue from Each Side of...

THINK FAST Short Play Competition
THINK FAST Short Play Competition
Mar 4 – Mar 6, 2022

Eight short plays will be PRE-recorded and will have three broadcast performances. Audiences vote for their favorite and a panel of judges will award $500...

THE INTERPRETER
THE INTERPRETER
Nov 4 – Nov 14, 2021

The Theater Projects thought-provoking The Interpreter imagines a Jewish interpreters conversations with Nazis at the Nuremberg trials. The Theater Project (TheTheaterProject.org), a leading incubator for...

LABOR
LABOR
Sep 16 – Sep 26, 2021

The Wires Brian Anthony Wilson will star in a live streaming virtual production of LABOR, a dark comedy by noted playwright TyLie Shider. LABOR is...

DOG SEES GOD by Bert V. Royal
DOG SEES GOD by Bert V. Royal
May 20 – May 22, 2021

"The Peanuts kids have finally come out of their shells. Time Out NYCBs dog dies from rabies. His best friend is burnt out, his sister...

DRAGONS IN THE CREASE
DRAGONS IN THE CREASE
Apr 29 – May 1, 2021

Theater Project member playwright Joseph Vitale has received a New Jersey State Council on the Arts fellowship. In recognition, TTP will rebroadcast our Zoom production...

DOG SEES GOD by Bert V. Royal
DOG SEES GOD by Bert V. Royal
Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2021

Despite Pandemic ChallengeThe Theater Project's Apprentice Production Series Continues With Dark Comedy,The Theater Project (TheTheaterProject.org), a leading incubator for rising talent and a showcase for...

THINK FAST Short Play Competition
THINK FAST Short Play Competition
Feb 19 – Feb 21, 2021

Theater buildings may be closed, but theater companies can still Zoom. Join The Theater Project online, when they showcase eight short plays in their eighth...

Kaleidoscope Kabaret
Nov 20 – Nov 21, 2020

The Theater Project will present Kaleidoscope Kabaret, an evening of short plays from its Playwrights Workshop This annual showcase of new work will be offered...

EXIT PURSUED BY A BEAR
EXIT PURSUED BY A BEAR
Jun 21 – Jun 30, 2019

In this smart, dark revenge comedy, Nan Carter wants to leave her husband Kyleleave him tied up in a hunting cabin, covered with honey, and...

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