SHS’s Footloose
Once again, Summit High School’s Theater Program presents an outstanding performance. This year’s musical, Footloose, tells a tale of unity, freedom, and healing. In order to truly heal from grief, Footloose expresses, one must accept, move on, and allow themselves to be happy.
SHS’s Romeo & Juliet
As always, the Summit High School Theatre Program delivers on an incredible production in this year’s show, Romeo and Juliet. Anne Poyner, director of the SHS theatre program, comments that the play reveals what happens when “we let hate divide us”, as well as “the strength of the power of love.”
Top Olympic Athletes from NJ
The Tokyo Olympics has been arguably one of the most anticipated competitions within the history of the Olympics. Yet, these Olympians that supposedly represent us and that we’re supposed to connect with and find inspiration from can feel distant. It’s hard to remember that they are normal people just like us. In reality, they all came from humble beginnings. And if you look a bit closer, it’ll become apparent that our icons grew up just like us quite literally! The best of the best come straight from the many suburbs of New Jersey, and here are the top ones!
The Pony Mayhem Improv Club
As we advance through the year, people are getting vaccinated, and things are going back to normal. After the tough year, we all need a laugh. No worries!: Livingston High School’s Improv Club is hosting a COVID-safe show open to everyone. The Pony Mayhem Improv Club is hosting a free show in front of Livingston High School on June 11, Friday. So pack your lawn chairs and bring along friends and family – the show will leave you in hysterics.
Newsies!
The real world is a whole lot of work, and can be kind of… boring. Once in a while, we need a break from our own lives to explore someone else’s, realistic or not. Theater is our escape from it all. Summit High School’s Drama Program and its hundreds of members have received many Rising Star nominations and awards over the past several years. Read on for more info about their 2021 spring musical production Newsies! and how to get tickets!
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Welcome January 2021!
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Summit: A Winter Wonderland
Our fun experience at Carriages & Carolers, a fun town-sponsored event!
Halloween Happenings
A list of fun Halloween activities in northern NJ that the whole family can enjoy! Includes Summit, Berkeley Heights, Madison, Millburn, and more.
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