Free performance of "New Kid" at George St. Playhouse

 

George Street Playhouse’s Educational Touring Theatre will present a performance of Dennis Foon’s "New Kid," Saturday March 19th at 12pm. The performance is geared toward students ages 6 to 12, and lasts approximately 60 minutes including a post-play workshop.

This event is FREE; however, reservations are required. Call the Box Office at 732.246-7717, or visit the website, www.GSPonline.org.

George Street Playhouse is located at 9 Livingston Avenue in the heart of New Brunswick’s dining and entertainment district.

"New Kid," written by Dennis Foon, addresses racism, prejudice, peer pressure and conflict resolution. It is the story of an immigrant family from a fictitious place called “Homeland.” When the family arrives in America, they discover a new culture and unexpected prejudice against Homelanders.

New Kid is directed by Gail Winar, stage managed by Sarah Rowland and features the talents of MaameYaa Boafo, Annie Rutherford Lutz, Andrew Saunders, and Ananias J Dixon.

The centerpiece of George Street Playhouse’s educational programming is its Touring Theatre, which commissions and produces first-class productions with relevant themes for young audiences, such as conflict resolution, racial tolerance, anti-bullying and cyber-bullying. Provided in part by support from the New Jersey State Bar Foundation, each play is followed by an in-depth discussion led by the actors, for which they receive specialized training.

 

In addition, GSP’s Theatre Academy celebrates each student as an artist; providing transformative learning experiences in an engaging environment. The classes are ideal for students of all ages, with or without previous theatre experience, and focus on the foundations of acting, movement, voice, musical theatre and design.

George Street Playhouse Open Stage Series is made possible in part through the generous support of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.

For further information on any of the George Street Playhouse educational opportunities, visit www.GSPonline.org, or call (732) 846-2895, extension 115.