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BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
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JPAS Box Office 1118 Clearview Parkway Metaire, Louisiana 7001
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
CLOSED WEEKENDS
Tickets are available for purchase at the theatre one hour prior to performances!
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ARTS ADVENTURE SERIES
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To make reservations for your student group, please contact Donna Barber,
504.885.2000 ext. 206,
February 13 and 14, 2014 9:45AM
Jefferson Performing
Arts Center
400 Phlox St. Metairie, LA |
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RENTAL INFORMATION
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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 production@jpas.org
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JPAS COMMERCIAL
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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:
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MAESTRO'S CIRCLE
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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
Since 2009,
recognizes the community leaders who are extraordinary advocates for JPAS and the performing arts both financially and socially.
*awarded posthumously
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SPONSORS
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MR. & MRS. HENRY SHANE
The Robert & Myrtis Nims Foundation
The James R. Moffett Family Foundation
The J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation
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.
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 Message from the Maestro
Greetings Valued Patron!
It never stops at JPAS! Our JPAS Theatre Kids! Competition Team scored big last week at Disneyworld. Click here for the article in NOLA.Com. Congratulations to our 26 talented performers; to Director Lynne Bordelon, her assistant Justine Andersen (herself a JPAS "Baby"), and to our dedicated Parents who stand behind and cheer their children on. The "Comp Team" as we call it is like a military boot camp. It's intense and exhausting but the payoff is obvious. They achieved "Superior" and "Best of" and "Judges Choice" in many categories. Bravi Tutti!!! We are so proud of all of you.
Company Manager Nick Frederick and I spent last week at the SETC (Southeastern Theatre Conference) in Mobile interviewing 100+ theatre technicians and interns and auditioning over 500 singing actors drawn from all over the world. Each actor had 90 seconds to sing, recite a monologue and impress 200 representatives from theatres drawn from all over the world. This is a great way for JPAS to bring new talent and skilled theatre artists to work, share and enrich our community. I have spoken with leaders of the conference in an effort to bring this convention to the new Jefferson Performing Arts Center in the future. They are very interested. This is another example of the arts as an "Economic Engine".
You must check out Perfect Wedding which opened last weekend. See the review here. It's in the style of British farce which I thoroughly enjoy and you will too. We have two more weekends before we launch our usual tours to the North Shore where JPAS is enjoying a growing audience base. See below for show dates, times and locations.
Two special events (fund raisers) to benefit JPAS happen this Month. First: East Jefferson Business Association (EJBA) is hosting a Bingo this Thursday,March 13th from 5:00pm - 8:00 pm for $20 per person. You'll get 4 games of Bingo, a silent auction, networking with other business leaders, a 50/50 raffle plus food and beverages. Come to Elmwood Self Storage 1004 South Clearview Parkway in Harahan. Jefferson Dollar for Scholars will be the co-beneficiary of this effort. Thank you EJBA.
Second: See Flyer below from Elwood Business Association (EBA). For the second straight year they have named JPAS as the recipient of funds raised from "A Taste of Elmwood". If you haven't been to Elmwood lately, it has exploded with great shops and food establishments and many of them will be there to share samples from their menus for you and its only $15.00! We are deeply grateful to EBA for once again choosing JPAS to reward the proceeds. Come again to Elmwood Self Storage on Tuesday March 18 for a fabulous lunch experience.
Summer Music Intensives are here again. See below for registration info. This is JPAS' longest, most successful Community Service and we have numerous "JPAS Babies" now performing on Broadway, Cruise Ships, National Tours and more as well as teaching in Universities and High Schools etc... No other offering of JPAS means more than our work with young people. Don't miss out. Get your kid signed up today!
One final note, JPAS' efforts to reach out to young people is our latest endeavor - the JPAS Celebrity Tea. As part of our continuing mission to educate and enrich our young people in the arts, we want to reach out and recognize those in our community who have achieved success in their respective arts related fields. See more information below by clicking here.
No news on the new performing arts center. Repairs on the damaged Westwego hopefully will start soon and on the good news side our new, state of the art scenic studio will break ground soon in Westwego. This will greatly assist and improve our set and props construction.
As always, stop and thank a Soldier, Marine, Airman, Corpsman (pronounced Core-Man) for their service and sacrifice. What all of us do in this land of the free pales in importance compared to what they do for America. God Bless and...
Sincerely,
Dennis G. Assaf
Co-founder, Executive - Artistic Director
O: 504.885.2000 ext: 201
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Now Playing
JPAS and Humana present
by Robin Hawdon
Rated R. Not for Children under 13
" 'Perfect Wedding' a perfectly delightful
evening of unbridled laughs."
-Ted Mahne, Time-Picayune
Directed by Phillip A. Benson
March 7-23
Teatro Wego!
177 Sala Ave. Westwego, LA
March 28-30
Fuhrmann Auditorium
317 N. Jefferson Ave. Covington, LA
April 4-6*
Northshore Harbor Center
100 Harbor Center Blvd.
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm
Sundays 3:00pm
*Special 2pm curtain on April 5
A bridegroom wakes on his wedding morning in his own bridal suite, with his bride-to-be about to arrive any moment, and finds a strange girl in bed beside him. What's more an extremely attractive girl whom, in the depths of his post stag-night hangover, he can't remotely remember even having been introduced to. Worse - during the ensuing panic to get the stranger dressed and out of the way, the bride arrives and the girl is trapped in the bathroom. The only way out of the dilemma is to persuade the best man to pretend that the hidden girl is his girl friend. Then the problem is that the best man's real girl friend has to be kept ignorant of the fact. By the time the bride's parents and half the hotel staff get in on the act, the chaos reaches nuclear proportions!
**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 phillip@jpas.org
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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR SUMMER CAMPS WILL BE COMING TO THE NORTHSHORE
2014 YOUTH MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL THEATER
Click Here for NORTHSHORE Packet
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!
PLEASE CONTACT LYNNE BORDELON AT
504.885.2000 EXT 211 OR LYNNE@JPAS.ORG
WITH ANY QUESTIONS
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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 LYNNE@JPAS.ORG
WITH ANY QUESTIONS
2014 Conservatory Info Coming Soon!!!
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JPAS Theatre Kids Comp Team
WINS at National Performing Arts Festival!
Front Row (left to right): Katherine Mo, Christian Collins, Mattie Majeau, Isabella farrugia, Macilyn Mo-Ledt, Kate Burnett, Reiley Macicek.
Middle Row (Left to right): Luci Schmidt, Emma Daigrepont, Dallas George, Mitchell Halpern, Madison Bourge, Jorden Majeau, Mia Muhleisen, Emma Fagin, Emma Barnes
Back Row (left to right): Sophia Happoldt, Hannah Bialous, Riley Tafaro, Jacqueline Tommeraas, Isabella Baudry, Mia Ditta, Diana Ledet
Click Here for Coverage in Times-Picayune
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society floored the judges at the National Performing Arts Festival in Orlando with their pitch-perfect performance of "Shrek the Musical," winning the Judges' Choice award and earning the chance to perform for the Disney public at large on Sunday evening.
With about 80 fans from their home state of Louisiana in attendance, the middle-school stars brought home a trove of awards from Disney World, including Best Choreography, five Outstanding Performance Awards and the Judge's Choice. As a result, they were awarded the chance to perform their number "What's Up Duloc?" for a crowd of thousands on a stage in the Magic Kingdom.
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 JPAS Celebrity 
 Tea Nominations
Jefferson Performing Arts Society is seeking nominations for individuals who are involved in the arts to participate as a JPAS Celebrity for 2014-2015. These individuals will be included in the 2014-2015 Season Program, In Performance, which is viewed by 20,000+ patrons.
The 2014 JPAS Celebrities will be presented at the Annual Celebrity Tea planed for September 24th, 2014. And also presented at the 19th Annual Pasta & Puccini Fundraising Gala, October 24th, 2014 at the Marriott Hotel, New Orleans.
JPAS Celebrities represent all disciplines of the performing arts. These individuals are the future leaders of the arts who share their passion to keep the arts alive in the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. It is appropriate that JPAS give tribute to these outstanding community stars.
JPAS Celebrity Tea is a special event to showcase Honorees benefitting the Jefferson Performing Arts Society.
Please submit applications no later than 12:00 noon on March 30, 2014 to be considered as an Honoree. Submit application to:
Click Here for Nomination Application
Ms. Lynn E. Skidmore, Chair
JPAS Celebrity Tea
1118 Clearview Pkwy., Met., LA 70001
Or Fax to: JPAS Tea, (504) 885-3437
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Contact Us
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society
1118 Clearview Parkway
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
(504) 885-2000 phone
(504) 885-3437 fax
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