Mayor’s Column

“All the world is a stage.”  William Shakespeare

The Voorhees Theatre Company (VTC) is a non-profit community theatre based at the Voorhees Middle School Theater.  The mission of the VTC is to offer performance and educational opportunities to artists on stage and behind the scenes and to bring audiences professional-caliber performances within and beyond the walls of the theater.  VTC is well known for educating and nurturing young performers and for offering performance and theatre opportunities to local artists of all ages. VTC offers a safe harbor to all participants who want to explore the arts.

Since forming in 2002, VTC has staged a wide variety of productions, including Peter Pan, Footloose, Elf the Musical Jr., Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, Shrek the Musical Jr., Beauty and the Beast, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Lion King Jr., Mary Poppins, Godspell, Annie Jr., The Music Man, The Wedding Singer, The Little Mermaid Jr., Into the Woods and Seussical Jr.

One of the most successful programs of VTC has been the Summer Theatre Camp held at the Voorhees Middle School. The camp offers a complete theatrical experience. The camp provides instructions in all aspects of performing and the opportunity for participants to perform in a musical production at the end of the camp season.

The camp is open to children entering 3rd grade through 8th grade as of Sept. 2022. This year’s camp is from June 27 through July 28 with either a morning or afternoon session is available. The show will be Disney’s Aladdin Jr. and performances will be held on Wednesday, July 27 at 10 AM, Thursday, July 28 at 10 AM and 7:30 PM, Friday, July 29 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, July 30 at 2:00 and 7:30 PM.

The Summer Young Adult Show will be Rent, School Edition, with performances on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. Auditions will be held Thursday, June 2 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Raymond J. Brosel Performing Arts Center at Voorhees Middle School.

To learn more about VTC, including information about upcoming shows, the Summer Theatre Camp, as well as available scholarships, visit voorheestheatre.org or call (856) 206-3554.

Voorhees is proud to have the Voorhees Theatre Company provide a stage for the stars and future stars of our community.

** The Alicia Rose Victorious Foundation is excited to return to “in-person” events!

  • June 20, 2022 – 2nd Annual ARVF Golf

 

  • October 21, 2022 – 20th Anniversary Emerald

 

For more information, visit info@arvf.org.

 

** The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) Grand Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 24. The program will begin at 4pm; ribbon cutting will occur around 4:45pm. For more information, contact Marian Conicella at marianc@awanj.org.

** The Voorhees Arts Center re-opened on May 6 and will be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 6pm, and starting June 1, the Center will be closed on Sundays. Art programs began on May 21, with the Kids Art Camp returning in July.

** Kindergarten registration for the Voorhees Township Schools is currently open and will remain open throughout the summer. Registration can be found at voorhees.12.nj.us.

 

** Voorhees Township is offering discounted tickets to Morey’s Piers in Wildwood. Tickets are available in the Municipal Clerk’s Office at Voorhees Town Hall. Prices vary according to the type of ticket and several options are available to residents and non-residents. For more

information about tickets, visit voorheesnj.com.