AVALON — In 1968 Dennis Soens, Bonnie Matt and Ginny Lynch asked the mayor of Avalon if they could use Community Hall to put on a show. The mayor approved, and the dramatic ensemble “Avalon Players” was born, taking the stage in its first production, “A Taste of Broadway.”
The following summer a flyer was circulated announcing auditions, and to everyone’s surprise, hundreds of children appeared. No one was turned away; each child was given a part in the show. This tradition continues today with over 100 children from the South Jersey area ranging in age from 6 to 16 all being cast to perform on stage.
Avalon Players’ fondest hope is to continue to provide the youth of South Jersey with an introductory vehicle to the theatre arts. Our love for those who have participated in, foster the theatre, learned from, and experienced the feeling of accomplishment and self-satisfaction at the end of each summer’s production.
This year we will be performing Aladdin Jr. on July 29, 30 and 31 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 1st at 5 p.m. at the Avalon Elementary School. All tickets are general admission and can be purchased in advance at Avalon Market for $7 or at the door for $8.
More information can be found on our website, www.avalonplayers.org.
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