TTFA Presents `Smokey Joe`s Cafe`

Triple Threat Foundation for the Arts, Cherry Hill’s only community theater, will open its 2003-2004 theatrical season with performances of the musical revue “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” from October 17 through November 2.

“Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is a musical revue of the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This dynamic duo may not have invented Rock-n-Roll, but they certainly created some of the most powerful and recognizable early icons. The wrote songs for The Coasters, The Drifters, Dion and Elvis Presley, just to name a few. The show is full of romance, laughter, recklessness, heartache and so much more. Perhaps a journey through life, the story is told through song.

The show features adult amateur and semi-professional performers from South Jersey and Philadelphia; Adrienne Bogarde, Steve Ciapanna, Pat DeFusco, Mike Doheny, Rhonda Fidelia, Heather Henderson, Mike Hogan, Gary Howell, and Jilian Starr.This production is directed by Bruce Matez, a local attorney who has a long history at Triple Threat as a performer and director. Local artist, Kevin Cummines, is both the vocal and music director, and Andrea Mychaels, who teaches dance at Triple Threat, choreographed.

All performances will be at the Triple Threat Performing Arts Center, 1931 Olney Avenue, in Cherry Hill. Performances are October 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 31, November 1st and 2nd. Friday and Saturday performances are at 8pm, Sunday performances as follows: October 19 at 7:30pm, October 26 at 2pm and November 2 at 7pm. Tickets are $16 for Friday and Saturday performances, and $14 for Sunday performances. Discounts are available for Friday and Saturday performances for seniors and groups of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased at the box office, by telephone (856) 424-8836, or with a credit card online at www.triplethreat.net.

The Triple Threat Performing Arts Center offers instruction in dance, vocals, and acting for children and adults in a dedicated space modeled after New York studios. The Center includes a 125-seat studio theater equipped with professional theatrical lighting and sound systems.

Triple Threat Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit organization responsible for six major theatrical productions a year as well as a variety of theater education classes and workshops. The Foundation actively seeks volunteers, experienced or not, to join in the magic and excitement of theater. For more information, visit the Foundation's web site at www.triplethreat.net or call (856) 424-8836.

Article continues below

---

advertisement

---

Author: Press Release-TTFA