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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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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 Nicholas Frederick
504.885.2000 ext: 204 [email protected]
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MAESTRO'S CIRCLE
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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. J. GREG FENN SEN. 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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The Robert & Myrtis Nims Foundation
MR. & MRS. HENRY SHANE
The J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
The Goldring Family Foundation
Angel Wings Foundation
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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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 Dear ,
I can't believe half of 2016 is almost gone! It's amazing how fast life flies by when you are immersed in researching, planning, auditioning, constructing, rehearsing, and performing in this wonderful world of performing arts. Then, of course, there is the fund raising, endless meetings, press releases, employee issues (good and bad), and budgets. Oy! Budgets! It's fairly easy to predict expenses, it's sticking to your spending plans which presents the challenge. Unforeseen issues pop up, and you get hit with added expense. However, the big fear of the unknown is predicting income. While understanding the Protestant Work Ethic and getting out there to chase after sponsorships, donations, ad sales, and the like, it's predicting ticket sales and how many patrons will support you with their time and money. We have been blessed these many years for we have built a formidable base of patrons, corporate sponsors, and families who recognize the value of our work and the sincerity of our efforts. The proof in the pudding was how loyal our patrons were as we worked for so many years in a less than ideal setting in our previous environs. The school board was and is so gracious and supportive with their investment in JPAS. They stood with us until the new JPAC finally came on line, and now, with this new gem to work in, you are proof of the old adage "Build it and they will come". We got it built and boy have you been coming. This current season which ends in two weeks, set all box office records, and with the announcement of our exciting 39th season coming soon, I predict even greater attendance.
Part of our outreach and service in the community is our Chrysalis Program. At every final rehearsal of a show, we invite members of the "special people" community to experience our productions at no charge. We currently serve groups like We Care, Girls Hope/Boys Hope, ARC, St. Michael's School, Magnolia School, and more. If you have a special needs member in your family or know of other similar folks, please call our office so we can share of love of the arts with them. Having a special child of my own (she's 40 now OY!), I know first hand the joy she experiences when she comes to our shows.
Keep reading please. Auditions are this weekend for the big three musicals. Dr. Butch Caire has a new piano gig at Andrea's Restaurant. Check him out and say hello to Maestro Andrea for me. World Class Pianist and native New Orleanian, Peter Collins, returns June 26 for his annual recital. Watch and listen as Peter ignites the keyboard with his virtuosity. Finally, get your tickets now for the amazing work of our Youth Musical Theatre Intensives.
Don't forget the American Military and please watch a show already in its third season (which I just discovered) called The Last Ship. It's a fun show watching a modern Navy Destroyer with all its cool gadgets and weaponry fight the Russians and just being good guys (rare in this time). America wins! How refreshing to see our great military portrayed heroically and truthfully for a change. God Bless them and our great Country.
See ya at The Theatre!
Sincerely,
Dennis G. Assaf
Co-founder, Executive - Artistic Director
O: 504.885.2000 ext: 201
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Tickets on Sale for our Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive Productions of:
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Disney's The Lion King JR  
Music and Lyrics by Tim Rice and Elton John
Additional Music and Lyrics by Will Van Dyke, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and Jay Rifkin
Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor
A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King, JR is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands. Born into the royal family, precocious cub Simba spends his days exploring the sprawling savanna grasslands and idolizing his kingly father, Mufasa, while youthfully shirking the responsibility his position in life requires. When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba's wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father's life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king. A vibrant and exciting tale from the great creatives at Disney, The Lion King, JR is a story of love and redemption that nobody should miss.
June 24 and 25 at 7:30 PM
June 26 at 2:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA
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Legally Blonde, JR 
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hatch
Based on the novel by
Amanda Brown and the
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde JR. is a fabulously fun journey of
self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass - leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's high school boyfriend, Warner, dumps her and heads to Harvard, claiming she's not "serious" enough, Elle takes matters into her own hands, crafting a showy song-and-dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Befriending classmate, Emmett, and spunky hairdresser, Paulette, along the way, Elle finds that books and looks aren't mutually exclusive. As Elle begins outsmarting her peers, she realizes that law may be her natural calling after all.
July 8 and 9 at 7:30 PM
July 10 at 2:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA
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Elf, JR 
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based on the New Line Cinema film written by
David Berenbaum
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
July 29 and 30 at 7:30 PM
July 31 at 2:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive
Metairie, LA
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AUDITIONS: 39th Season
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society announces auditions for the Musical Theatre portion of the 39th Season to be held in the beautiful new Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
- Friday, June 10th @ 6:30PM - 8PM Dance Auditions WOMEN ONLY
- Friday, June 10th @ 8PM - 9:30PM Dance Auditions MEN ONLY
- Saturday, June 11th @ 10AM - 6PM Vocal Auditions
- Sunday, June 12th @ 1PM - 4PM Vocal Auditions
- Sunday, June 12th @ 4PM - 6PM Any Callbacks
This round of auditions is for ADULTS ONLY (age 17 and up at the time of audition), no exceptions. Child auditions will be announced at a later date.Please follow the link to sign up for an audition slot and more info: www.jpas.org/auditions39Video auditions will be accepted, but we encourage all to attend if able. Please submit video auditions to [email protected]. Absolutely NO PHONE CALLS regarding auditions. For questions or comments, email [email protected] .
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See the creator of the Blueberry Hill Trilogy live at
Andrea's Capri Blu Piano Bar June 3, 10, and 17 8 - 11 PM
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Solo Piano Recital:
Peter Collins
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Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
1545 State Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Repertoire:
Muzio Clementi: Sonata in A major
Robert Schumann: Symphonic Etudes
Nikolai Medtner: Sonata Elegie
Sergei Prokofiev: Sonata No. 6
Concert is FREE and open to the public!
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Thank you for your support on GiveNola Day!
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We want to say "Thank You" for your perseverance.
We so appreciate your dedication to JPAS during the national technological meltdown that occurred as part of Give Local America.
JPAS received 49 gifts totaling $6,380 through the Greater New Orleans Foundation and an additional five gifts through the JPAS web-site totaling $625 for a grand total of $7,005. We surpassed the support we received last year--this is extraordinary!
The majority of gifts JPAS received on GiveNOLA Day were given in the midst of a catastrophic national website collapse and completely jammed local phone lines. Additionally, even in the middle of technological malfunction, 30% of the gifts JPAS received were from new friends-individuals that had not previously participated in GiveNOLA Day.
Your persistence is an extraordinary testament to your belief in the work JPAS does in the community. You truly are JPAS Champions.
Focusing on a National Day of Giving is a remarkable concept-the idea that on one day, all over the United State, everyone everywhere is being encouraged to reflect on the important work nonprofits do in the community AND contribute to that work. And, you, friends are remarkable people-your dedication makes the work in the community we do possible.
2016 GiveNola Day Contributors:
Charles Hill, Karel Sloane-Boekbinder, Darrel Beerbohm, Craig Tafaro, Freddie Landry, Joy Shane, Judith Newman, Connie Falati, Erin Fleming, Dennis Assaf, Renee Piediscalzo, Gerard Burg, Mike Shensky,
Stephen Dwyer, Ryan Adams, Kyle Potts, Marlene Rouen, Kelly Richert, Wendy Theall, Johnie Salvaggio, Lynda Marshall, Larry Berger,
David Soniat, Wayne Gonsoulin, David Assaf, III, Alicia Aldaya,
Connie Coate , Laurie Frederick, Deborah Junot, Soline and Jim Holmes,
Craig Maumus, Oksana Nimkevych, MaryEllis Hasseltine, Penny Baumer,
Nancy Gagnon, Janice Flock, Susan Barrett Smith, Elma Ireland LeDoux,
Deborah Rouen, Carol Cave, Carolyn Bazile, Alice Cloutet, Jeff Young,
Edward LaBruyere, Robert Rubin, Sharon Hannahan, Michelle Silva,
Gina Hartdegen, Stephen Hanchey, Suzette Gerrets
Thank you again for all that you do in support of JPAS!
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Contact Us
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society
1118 Clearview Parkway
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Mon. - Fri. 9 AM - 5 PM
(504) 885-2000 phone
(504) 885-3437 fax
www.jpas.org
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