A woman who once made it her goal in life to marry and rear a family finds her priorities suddenly shifting in director Ryan Murphy's adaptation of author Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir. In the eyes of many, Gilbert was a woman who had it all -- a loving husband, a great apartment, and a weekend home -- but sometimes one realizes too little too late that they haven't gotten what they truly wanted from life. On the heels of a painful divorce, the woman who had previously looked forward to a contented life of domesticated bliss sets out to explore the world and seek out her true destiny. Brad Pitt and Dede Gardner produce a film starring Julia Roberts.

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Experience Dark Fall, Alex DePhillipo's first high-definition surf film, as he follows New Jersey's finest surfers tackling some of the best surf right in their own back yard, as well as remote locations across the globe. This film examines the lifestyle of a cold water surfer as well as the most prestigious time for a New Jersey surfer - Fall. Also included in the evening's event will be a slide show by Manasquan's own Bruce Chrisner and Mike Meseroll featuring local talent through their photography.

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Don't miss this prelude to the Algonquin Arts Theatre Surf Bash.

The first-ever Algonquin Arts Theatre Surf Bash will feature live entertainment, including concert headliner Matt Costa, a solo art show by surf artist Jay Alders, the Original Longboard Skate Team, delicious food provided by Surf Taco, Starbucks and Sweet Tease Desserts, unique vendors, and a variety of surf culture. The opening act for the concert portion of the evening will be Chris Velan. Then, Matt Costa will preview songs from his new album, "Mobile Chateau," via Brushfire Records, which will be released on September 21st. The outdoor surf festival will begin at 4 pm and doors to the show will open at 7:30 pm.

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Tickets to the festival are separate from tickets to the concert.

Please call the box office at 732-528-9211 to purchase VIP tickets.

Matt Costa Concert Ticket Prices:
VIP PASSES (Includes two free drink vouchers, prime seating, and a VIP reception) - $50
Regular Tickets (Show Only) - $30
Outdoor Surf Festival Only - Free

Hilarity, failed dishes, and food fights ensue as the Calamari Sisters film an episode of their cable access cooking show, and pepper it with classic Italian songs like Come on-a My House and That's Amore!

Please call the box office at 732-528-9211 to purchase VIP tickets.

These beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein classics will capture your heart with enduring melodies that only the two of them could write.

Come join Harold and his magical purple crayon in an amazing on-stage adventure! Harold is a curious, imaginative, and resourceful little boy who creates the world he wants to explore by drawing it. Need a moon? A castle? A rocket to travel to outer space? Harold draws these and more in this original adaptation of well-known stories.

FREE Meet the Artist Dessert Reception featuring hot apple cider and warm, fall treats.

This talented family of singers and instrumentalists has gained fame around the world with their unique sound on two PBS specials. Their style of "fiddle fusion" is unforgettable.

Twelve New Jersey high school performing artists selected through competitive auditioning will showcase their talents in the world of classical music. This is the twelfth season of the Rising Stars program at Algonquin Arts Theatre.

FREE Meet the Dancers Reception featuring gourmet hot cocoas and tasty sweets

New York Theatre Ballet's The Nutcracker will delight audience members of all ages. This holiday favorite exudes the spirit of the holiday, with beautiful costumes, stunning dance, and music of the season and will enchant the whole family.

FREE Meet the Dancers Reception featuring gourmet hot cocoas and tasty sweets

New York Theatre Ballet's The Nutcracker will delight audience members of all ages. This holiday favorite exudes the spirit of the holiday, with beautiful costumes, stunning dance, and music of the season and will enchant the whole family.

FREE Meet the Dancers Reception featuring gourmet hot cocoas and tasty sweets

New York Theatre Ballet's The Nutcracker will delight audience members of all ages. This holiday favorite exudes the spirit of the holiday, with beautiful costumes, stunning dance, and music of the season and will enchant the whole family.

Being a 10-year-old kid is kind of a pain. Having an older sister is really a pain. Being afraid of everything is ... well, just plain painful! Sheila Tubman, otherwise known as Sheila the Great, comes of age in their lively and poignant musical about discovering the person within.

Learn creative ways to build the arts into everyday lesson plans and discover Algonquin Arts Theatre's widespread educational resources.

- Preview the 2010-2011 Education and Outreach offerings
- Participate in workshops and earn up to seven professional development hours
- Attend a live performance of Otherwise Known as Sheila The Great

WORKSHOP 1: Spotlight on Teacher! Inspiring teachers to teach through the fundamentals of acting & improv, will encourage students to be more excited about learning. Facilitated by actor, director, playwright and theatrical teacher of Middletown High School Alexis Kozak, this workshop will help participants discover improv as a bridge to other subjects and build stories by evoking descriptive language.

PERFORMANCE: Otherwise Known as Sheila The Great: Being a 10 year-old kid is kind of a pain. Having an older sister is really a pain. Being afraid of everything is ... well, just plain painful! Sheila Tubman, otherwise known as Sheila the Great, comes of age in this lively and poignant musical about discovering the person within.

WORKSHOP 2: Let's Make a Music Video! Who knew the subjects of science, math, language arts and history were essential to making a Music video? Facilitated by Lavallette School teacher Scott Pearce, participants will brainstorm with one another on how the interest of music culture can be an excellent way for children to be excited about their core courses.

SCHEDULE:
8:30-9:00 REGISTRATION
Preview our 2010-2011 Education Series
Enjoy breakfast!
9:00-9:15 Welcome and Overview
9:15-10:45 Workshop 1: Spotlight on Teacher!
10:45-11:15 Question & Answer
11:15 Break
11:45-12:45 Performance of Otherwise Known as Sheila The Great
12:45-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Workshop 2: Let's Make a Music video!
3:30-3:45 Evaluation and Certificate Distribution

PAYMENT:
Please make checks payable to Algonquin Arts Theatre.
Credit card and purchase orders are acceptable.

TO RESERVE A PLACE AT THIS SEMINAR PLEASE RESPOND BY E-MAIL, PHONE, FAX, OR MAIL.

Email: julie@algonquinarts.org
Phone: 732-528-9224
Fax: 732-528-3881
Mail: 173 Main Street Manasquan, NJ 08736

Half Day Session 1 (8:30-12:45) Breakfast, Workshop 1 and Performance - $50
Half Day Session 2 (11:30-3:45) Performance, Lunch, Workshop 2 - $50
Full Day (8:30-3:45) Breakfast, Workshop 1, Performance, Lunch, Workshop 2 - $95

* Half Day sessions earn 4 hours professional development
* Full Day sessions earn 7 hours professional development

REGISTER TODAY - WORKSHOPS HAVE CAPACITY LIMITATIONS

Algonquin Arts Theatre's own Brett Colby, Julie Stanford, Bill Whitefield, and Mario Zito-Kaufman will sing holiday favorites in this concert, celebrating the joys of the season with friends and family.

Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with Algonquin Arts Theatre's resident chorus. Well known for a diversity of repertoire and for a warm blend of sounds that resonate with audiences long after the concert, Allegro! celebrates the holidays with seasonal music of yesteryear and today.

This holiday favorite is sure to put a smile on your face, a snap in your fingers, and a tear in your eye as you witness the beautiful expression of a father's love and the mysteries of Christmas. In this story, inspired by the timeless poem, A visit from Saint Nicholas by Clement Moore, venture into the author's home with his family the day before Christmas and witness a magical tale sure to stir up your holiday spirit.

Dickens' classic story comes to life in his touching musical performance, featuring original songs and fresh, comedic dialogue. After barking out a few too many "humbugs" on Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge encounters three spirits who convince him to warm up to the holiday season.

Celebrate the New Year at Algonquin Arts Theatre with the music group, Souled Out, performing their live concert The Magic of Motown. Experience the ultimate in music nostalgia and relive unforgettable 1960s Motown hits that will have everyone dancing in the isles.

Celebrate the New Year at Algonquin Arts Theatre with the music group, Souled Out, performing their live concert The Magic of Motown. Experience the ultimate in music nostalgia and relive unforgettable 1960s Motown hits that will have everyone dancing in the isles.

Please call the box office at 732-528-9211 to purchase VIP tickets.

Celebrate the New Year with the sweetest musical treats this side of the Danube. This special matinee experience invites you to waltz away an Austrian afternoon with Mozart, Strauss and Father Alphonse Stephenson.

Freedom Train is the thrilling story of Harriet Tubman, the Moses of her people. In this fascinating series of highly theatrical scenes, the show uses dance, dialogue, and music of the period. This is a story of self-sacrifice, dedication and survival, laced with warmth and a sense of humor that celebrates the human spirit -- a universal story for all.

Maybe it was a grandparent, a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching. Perhaps this person helped you see the world as a more profound place and gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years prior. This play is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.

Winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing, Josh Blue is a hilarious stand-up comedian who refuses to bow to any of the challenges that come from living with cerebral palsy. Josh has also appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia and is a diverse and triumphant individual.

The talented James Alexander returns to Algonquin Arts Theatre to perform such standards as Summer Wind, Old Black Magic, Come Rain or Come Shine, and Moon River, all penned by Johnny Mercer, one of America's most prolific lyricists.

Renowned percussionist Jimmy Musto, a graduate of the Juilliard Master's program and an instructor of percussion, will thrill the audience in this performance featuring percussion instruments from around the world. Mr. Musto has been performed with many symphonies, including the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, where he has been seen on PBS in "Andrea Boccelli - Live from Liberty State Park."

Experience the passion and magic in this captivating live adaption of one of Shakespeare's great comedies.

"Fiery, fierce, frenetic and just the ticket."
- Tony Clayton-Lea, The Irish Times, Ireland

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

This famous Irish pub band will perform dynamic, original music that blends a funky and anarchic energy that is pure New York with a passion for the traditional music of Ireland.

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

This intriguing play, set in rural Ireland, illustrates the life and experiences of an Irish mother and her four grown children. As a newly-widowed woman, she find herself free to exercise control over their lives.

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

This intriguing play, set in rural Ireland, illustrates the life and experiences of an Irish mother and her four grown children. As a newly-widowed woman, she find herself free to exercise control over their lives.

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

This intriguing play, set in rural Ireland, illustrates the life and experiences of an Irish mother and her four grown children. As a newly-widowed woman, she find herself free to exercise control over their lives.

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

This intriguing play, set in rural Ireland, illustrates the life and experiences of an Irish mother and her four grown children. As a newly-widowed woman, she find herself free to exercise control over their lives.

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

This intriguing play, set in rural Ireland, illustrates the life and experiences of an Irish mother and her four grown children. As a newly-widowed woman, she find herself free to exercise control over their lives.

Harry has everything a little white dog with black spots could want. There's just one problem: he hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. After a wonderful day spent playing in the dirt, Harry gets so grubby that he turns into a little black dog with white spots... and returns home to find that his family doesn't recognize him!

Experience the Irish heritage through this musical play that highlights the experience of Irish emigrants forced to leave Ireland, their native home, due to lack of job opportunities.

Experience the Irish heritage through this musical play that highlights the experience of Irish emigrants forced to leave Ireland, their native home, due to lack of job opportunities.

Experience the Irish heritage through this musical play that highlights the experience of Irish emigrants forced to leave Ireland, their native home, due to lack of job opportunities.

Experience the Irish heritage through this musical play that highlights the experience of Irish emigrants forced to leave Ireland, their native home, due to lack of job opportunities.

Experience the Irish heritage through this musical play that highlights the experience of Irish emigrants forced to leave Ireland, their native home, due to lack of job opportunities.

"...a vibrant mix of virtuosity, energy, & empathy" - The Washington Post

Part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's March o' the Irish, a month-long celebration of the Irish heritage.

Experience this high-energy performance as Danu performs a mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Ireland, Danu has performed all over the globe, taking audiences on a musical journey to their native land through the magic of their music.

Judy Blume's classic novel comes to the stage, capturing all the humor and angst inherent in sibling rivalry. Nine-year-old Peter is used to being annoyed by his little brother Fudge, but Peter reaches his breaking point when his pet turtle goes missing and Fudge is the likely culprit.

Anne Lehmann and her family no longer feel safe in their Berlin home. Life in Germany is deteriorating quickly. In order to protect their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lehmann may have to say goodbye to her forever. Now Anne must struggle to bring meaning out of despair and learn to cling to love and hope even in a world that seems to be filled with hatred and violence. This story will touch the hearts and minds of old and young alike, inspiring audiences to read and learn more about the Holocaust.

Algonquin Arts Theatre, in association with Squonk Opera of Pittsburgh, is creating this exciting multimedia theatre work that documents the rich history and significance of the Jersey Shore through original music, dance performances and video by area troupes, all presented onstage in one dynamic performance.

FREE Chocolate Tasting Reception

Experience a history of the Jersey Shore in a new and unique fashion - a mix of video, dance, and original music that weaves a tapestry about the place we call home. This performance will be fun for the whole family.

Susan Lavin has been performing music at the Jersey Shore for over 35 years as both a vocalist and instrumentalist. In this performance, enjoy the beauty and elegance of the lever harp plus a few surprises - familiar sounds coming from some very unfamiliar, "primitive" instruments.

Please call the box office at 732-528-9211 to purchase VIP tickets.

Father Alphonse brings opera back to Algonquin Arts Theatre in this tale of a Geisha wronged by her American lover. Soaring melodies and glorious voices bring Puccini's classic to life.

Athena Lorenzo has been slimed and she doesn't think it's very funny. Someone in Ms. Gleason's class is playing practical jokes. Theodore "Jigsaw" Jones claims to be the very first detective in the whole school. It's up to Jigsaw and his friend Mila to investigate the sliming and track down the class clown. This could be their stickiest case yet!

When a hungry mouse asks a boy to share his cookies, a chain of events begins: after the mouse eats the cookie, he needs milk (to wash the cookie down), and then a mirror (to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache), and then some scissors (while looking at the mirror, he noticed his hair was askew), and then a broom (to sweep up his cut hair), and then a nap. When he wakes up, he wants another cookie. And the whole cycle repeats again. Cookies and all, this show is far from crumby!

This ultimate romantic comedy, Jane Austen's story of the five Bennet sisters and their relentless pursuit of suitable husbands, is one of the best-loved novels ever written.

"The best Sinatra singer in the world." - Jackie Mason

This tribute to Frank Sinatra performed by Cary Hoffman, features a seven-piece band and some of Sinatra's most timeless, well-loved music.

Allegro! returns for a rousing spring performance of classic American favorites.