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JPAS Box Office  
1118 Clearview Parkway  
Metaire, Louisiana 7001   

Monday - Friday  
9:00am - 5:00pm  
CLOSED WEEKENDS

Phone:504-885-2000 

 

Tickets are available for  purchase at the theatre one  hour prior to performances! 
 
 
ARTS ADVENTURE SERIES

To make reservations for your student group, please contact Donna Barber,
504.885.2000 ext. 206,
Fax: 504.885.3437 or [email protected]
February 13 and 14, 2014
9:45AM

Jefferson Performing
Arts Center
400 Phlox St. Metairie, LA
RENTAL INFORMATION
RENT WITH JPAS!
 
From costumes, facilities, sets, and props, JPAS may have just what you need for your next production, event, or business success.

For rentals, please contact  
Nick Frederick
504.885.2000 ext: 204  [email protected]

JPAS COMMERCIAL
Thanks to Karel Sloane-Boekbinder,  Director of Cultural Crossroads, JPAS has a few fun commercials to share. Many thanks goes to everyone who participated in this project. To view the latest commercial, click here: 
MAESTRO'S CIRCLE

PRESIDENT JOHN F. YOUNG
MR. & MRS. HENRY SHANE
SEN. JOHN ALARIO, JR.
MR. JEFF YOUNG
MRS. HANNAH CUNNINGHAM
SEN. CONRAD APPEL
MRS. JERI L. NIMS
MR. BILL GOLDRING
MRS. SIBYL WHITE
SEN. DANNY MARTINY   
MR. MANNY SILVER 
MR. KEN HOLLIS* 
MR. ASHTON RYAN
MS. CAROL SOLOMON
MR. JOHN MORGAN
MRS. LYNN MARY
MS. DONNA ROEBKE
DR. R. DAN JACOB
MR. SONNY NUNES
 
Since 2009,  
recognizes the community leaders who are extraordinary advocates for JPAS and the performing arts both financially and socially.  

 

*awarded posthumously
  SPONSORS
MR. & MRS. HENRY SHANE
 
 The Robert & Myrtis Nims Foundation 
 
The  James R. Moffett Family Foundation 
 
The J. Edgar Monroe Foundation 
 
The Goldring Family Foundation

Jefferson Parish
 
Jefferson Chamber
 
 
entergy
 
First NBC logo
 
Jones Walker
 
PeoplesHealth 
 
Raymond James Financial
 
 
 
 
adamsandreese
 
HardRockConstruction
 
 
Humana
 
Iberia Bank Valero Oil
 
 Gibbs Construction
 
AACT LOGO
arts council of new orleans  
LDO logo
     
JPAS Programs are supported by grants from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council. The grant is administered through the Arts Council of New Orleans.
   

Message from the Maestro



Greetings Valued Patron! 

It seems that in every monthly newsletter I have "50 Million" issues to discuss. Unlike last issue, I won't be talking about the new theatre on Airline. Instead, I would like to focus on some new developments that have come our way. 

First of all, our website, www.jpas.org has been under repair for quite some time. It is finally back up and running thanks to JPAS Whiz,  Nick Frederick. Check it out. 

 

 

JPAS has always toured to other communities and even other states. I remember the late Sheriff Harry Lee in 1980 and 81 lending us his "Prison Bus" and a driver to transport our Jefferson Symphony Chorus to the Abbey in Covington to perform Handel's Messiah. It was too funny seeing that bus, with iron bars on the windows driving up to the Monastery. Since those early days of our inception we carried the banner of Jefferson Parish as we toured our Operas, Concerts and Theatre productions to countless cities and theatres throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and to Pensacola, Florida. Our Children's chorus toured as far as Washington, D.C. Your's truly, with our chorus performed in Carnegie Hall back in 1993. Lately we have been producing a series in various theatres on the North shore from Slidell to Hammond and now I am thrilled to announce a new partnership with Christ Episcopal School in their beautiful theatre on their idyllic campus in Covington . This July, we are taking our highly successful youth Summer Music
 Theatre
 Intensives
 there for a three week education and production of Seussical, Jr. Next week we tour our Murder at Cafe Noir show there as well. I am thrilled at how enthusiastically we have been received by all institutions and patrons on the North shore. 
 
HS-Hannah
On February 9th, my dear friend Hannah Cunningham will turn 99 years young. It was Hannah who so enthusiastically embraced my dreams of forming a non-profit arts organization to serve JeffersonParish and to "be the catalyst to build a performing arts center for Jefferson Parish". Oops I said I wasn't going to talk about the theatre! Because of Hannah's undying love for Dennis Assaf and the JPAS mission, we are now 
(and have been for a number of years), a major cultural force in Louisiana. We would be nothing without her knowledge, experience, wisdom and steady hand. Jefferson Parish owes Hannah Cunningham its never ending appreciation. Happy Birthday my dear friend.

Very soon we will announce our 37th season. Also, be on the lookout for a special fund raiser for JPAS on the Creole Queen Steamboat and a benefit for the U.S. Military.

Remember to thank a member of the armed forces for what they bring to the fabric of our country. While they dodge bullets, we are free to watch the Super Bowl which, for the first time in history had a real singer present the National Anthem.

 

See You at The Theatre!

Sincerely,
Dennis Signature
Dennis G. Assaf 
Co-founder, Executive - Artistic Director      
O: 504.885.2000 ext: 201
Now Playing
JPAS and Peoples Health present 
 
by  David Landau




Directed by "Uncle" Wayne Daigrepont


February 7-9
Teatro Wego!
177 Sala Ave. Westwego, LA

February 15, 16  &  21-23*
Christ Episcopal School 
Theater 
80 Christwood Blvd. Covington, LA

Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm
Sundays 3:00pm

*Special 8pm curtain on February 21

This forties detective story comes to life featureing Rick Archer, P.I., out to find a curvaceous runaway on the forgotten island of Mustique-a place stuck in a black and white era. The owner of the Cafe Noir has washed ashore, murdered, and Rick's quarry was the last person seen with him. He employs his hard boiled talents to find the killer. Was it the French madame and club manager, the voodoo priestess, the shyster British attorney, the black marketeer or the femme fatale? The audience votes twice on what they want Rick to do next and these decisions change the flow of this comic tribute to the Bogart era.

 

 

**Live on the Northshore? We are seeking volunteers to assist us at performances. Duties range from taking tickets, handing out programs, selling concessions, etc. 

If you, or anyone you know may be interested, please contact 

Phillip A. Benson at

504.885.2000 ext 205 or email [email protected]

 

JPAS Theatre Kids! present 

Lyrics and Music by  

Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

Adapted for the stage by  

Leslie Bricusse and Timothy Allen McDonald

Based on the book Charlie and The Chocolate Factory 
by Roald Dahl 

 
Directed by Ryan Nocito 
Musical Direction by Peter Elliott
Choreography by Michelle Macicek

February 14-16
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
400 Phlox St., Metairie, LA 

Friday at 7:30pm
Saturday at 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday at 3:00pm 
 
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film. Willy Wonka Jr  follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding five golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whoever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats: the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory--or suffer the consequences.  

 

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR SUMMER CAMPS WILL BE COMING TO THE NORTHSHORE

 

2014 YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL THEATER

  

 

Book by  Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Music by  Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics by  Lynn Ahrens

Co-Conceived by  Eric Idle

Based on the works of Dr. Seuss 

   

July 7-27, 2014

Participants entering 3rd grade-entering 7th grade

East Bank: Christ Episcopal School Theater, 80 Christwood Blvd. Covington, LA

 

 

Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in SEUSSICAL JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (LUCKY STIFF, MY FAVORITE YEAR, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, and RAGTIME).

Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold - not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping, and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

 

REGISTRATION PACKET COMING SOON. 

(Will be available at www.jpas.org)

 

PLEASE CONTACT LYNNE BORDELON AT 

504.885.2000 EXT 211 OR [email protected]

WITH ANY QUESTIONS 

SUMMER 2014
SOUTHSHORE 
YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVES
 


Book & Lyrics by 
Marcy Heisler

Music by 
Zina Goldrich 

June 2-22, 2014

Participants entering 3rd grade-entering 7th grade

East Bank: Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St. Metairie, LA 

 

 

DEAR EDWINA is a heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up.

Thirteen year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown, she trots out her musical advice giving shows live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight. She is assisted by her older siblings, quirky friends, and neighbors. Together they set out to tackle the world's problems in number after hysterical number about everything from birthday party etiquette to the proper table settings.

Told through a show-within-a-show format, Edwina and her friends share wisdom that is sure to delight!

 

"GLEAMS with originality; a tour de force!" -The New York Times

"A RARE GEM! Go see DEAR EDWINA!" -Time Out Kids 

 

 

JPAS Summer Musical Theatre Intensive 

Production of 

Book by 

Richard Morris & Dick Scanlan

 

New Music by

Jeanine Tesori

 

New Lyrics by

Dick Scanlan 

 

July 14 -August 3, 2014

Participants entering 3rd grade-entering 7th grade

East Bank:  Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox St. Metairie, LA

 

 

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR., based on the zany musical that has taken Broadway by storm, is the high-spirited musical romp that has all of New York dancing the Charleston! In New York City in 1922, young Millie Dillmount has just moved to the big city in search of a new life for herself. It's a New York full of intrigue and jazz - in a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Filled with fun flappers, dashing leading men and a dragon-lady of a villainess audiences will love to hate, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR. is a perfectly-constructed evening of madcap merriment. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers. With the role of Millie Dillmount, musical theatre has found a new heroine for the ages in 

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE JR.!

 

"It's a winner nearly every way you look at it -- and I, for one, can't wait to see the show all over again." -Michael Sommers, The Star-Ledger 

  

 

PLEASE CONTACT LYNNE BORDELON AT 

504.885.2000 EXT 211 OR [email protected]

WITH ANY QUESTIONS 

 

2014 Conservatory Info Coming Soon!!!

JPAS Theatre Kids Comp Team 

heads to National Performing Arts Festival!

  Comp Team Jacket photo

Come out and support our JPAS Theatre Kids Comp Team! They have worked many hours rehearsing and preparing this season! We have a complimentary performance of all competition pieces: a selection from Shrek the Musical and also our solo competitors! This is a night you don't want to miss. 

Wednesday February 19, 7pm show at Jefferson Performing Arts Center (400 Phlox St). Show your favorite Comp Team member just how much you support them! Break Legs to all the team members and bring home the Gold! 

 

 

To follow JPAS' progress at Festival: please check Facebook and Instagram!!

Help us support a friend and a great cause. 
 
ALSO:

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2014

LAFRENIERE PARK - METAIRIE, LA

REGISTRATION 9 A.M., EVENT BEGINS 10 A.M.

$75,000 RAISED IN TWO YEARS FOR

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS!!!

Visit www.mgwalk.org/neworleans to sign up yourself,

your family and friends. Start raising awareness of and

raising research funds for Myasthenia Gravis!

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Jefferson Performing Arts Society
1118 Clearview Parkway
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
(504) 885-2000 phone
(504) 885-3437 fax