181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
Welcome
Welcome to Strand Studios for Music, Film and Acting! An Educational Center conceived by Prof. Chris Lance for learning and fun in Music, Performance and the Media Arts. Whether for your own personal enjoyment or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Strand Studios is your best choice! We offer extensive educational programs to fulfill your needs for short or long term study.
String Ensemble Begins in
September!
Strand Studios is excited to announce the return of the String Ensemble. Open to the public of all ages who play a string instrument, thegroup will prepare secular and religious Christmas arrangements for a Winter Performance. There is no charge to be in the group. Prospective members must display a minimal proficiency in their instrument. The group will meet the last Tuesday of September, October and November at 7:30 pm.News
KiddyKeys Program a Big
Hit!
KiddyKeys is a fresh and innovative approach to teaching piano and music exploration to young children. This engaging and energetic program teaches the piano through improvisation and enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. It's a great way to prepare children for school or future piano lessons. Our primary goal is to lay a solid foundation for your child's education. Contact Miss Alison at 908-850-0200 to enroll!Piano Competition Set for
May 2019
Strand Studios will he hoting the 1st International Young Piano Performer’s Competition. to tbe held at the Hackettstown Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Initial auditions will be via an online video followed by a live Finalists Concert. Over $1,000 in prizes and a grand prize recording contract will be awarded to the top pianists in 3 categories. More details forthcoming.
Welcome
Welcome to Strand Studios for Music, Film and Acting! An Educational Center conceived by Prof. Chris Lance for learning and fun in Music, Performance and the Media Arts. Whether for your own personal enjoyment or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Strand Studios is your best choice! We offer extensive educational programs to fulfill your needs for short or long term study.
String Ensemble Begins in
September!
Strand Studios is excited to announce the return of the String Ensemble. Open to the public of all ages who play a string instrument, thegroup will prepare secular and religious Christmas arrangements for a Winter Performance. There is no charge to be in the group. Prospective members must display a minimal proficiency in their instrument. The group will meet the last Tuesday of September, October and November at 7:30 pm.News
KiddyKeys Program a
Big Hit!
KiddyKeys is a fresh and innovative approach to teaching piano and music exploration to young children. This engaging and energetic program teaches the piano through improvisation and enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. It's a great way to prepare children for school or future piano lessons. Our primary goal is to lay a solid foundation for your child's education. Contact Miss Alison at 908-850-0200 to enroll!Piano Competition Set
for May 2019
Strand Studios will he hoting the 1st International Young Piano Performer’s Competition. to tbe held at the Hackettstown Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Initial auditions will be via an online video followed by a live Finalists Concert. Over $1,000 in prizes and a grand prize recording contract will be awarded to the top pianists in 3 categories. More details forthcoming.
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
Welcome
Welcome to Strand Studios for Music, Film and Acting! An Educational Center conceived by Prof. Chris Lance for learning and fun in Music, Performance and the Media Arts. Whether for your own personal enjoyment or pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Strand Studios is your best choice! We offer extensive educational programs to fulfill your needs for short or long term study.
String Ensemble Begins in September!
Strand Studios is excited to announce the return of the String Ensemble. Open to the public of all ages who play a string instrument, thegroup will prepare secular and religious Christmas arrangements for a Winter Performance. There is no charge to be in the group. Prospective members must display a minimal proficiency in their instrument. The group will meet the last Tuesday of September, October and November at 7:30 pm.News
KiddyKeys Program a Big Hit!
KiddyKeys is a fresh and innovative approach to teaching piano and music exploration to young children. This engaging and energetic program teaches the piano through improvisation and enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. It's a great way to prepare children for school or future piano lessons. Our primary goal is to lay a solid foundation for your child's education. Contact Miss Alison at 908-850-0200 to enroll!Piano Competition Set for May 2019
Strand Studios will he hoting the 1st International Young Piano Performer’s Competition. to tbe held at the Hackettstown Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Initial auditions will be via an online video followed by a live Finalists Concert. Over $1,000 in prizes and a grand prize recording contract will be awarded to the top pianists in 3 categories. More details forthcoming.
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
CLASSES
Available all year round.
* Piano * Voice, Musical Theater, Performance * Strings (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Violin, Cello, Harp) * Woodwinds (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon) * Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Trombone) * Music Theory * Jazz Piano * Drums/Percussion * Film Production * Acting Registration is Now Open for Fall 2018 Semester Classes Begin Tuesday, Septembe 4, 2018 Weekly and Monthly Rates Available No Registration Fee. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 2019 Three, one week sessions Begins July 8, 2019 Daily 10:00am - 2:00 pm. $200 for any one session. $350 for any two session. $450 for all three sessions. Family discounts available. No $25 Registration Fee if before June 15th, 2019. Call 908-850-0200 to register.Film and
Acting
Our filmmaking classes will help you with everything behind the camera: from pre-production, scripts, cameras, lighting, green screen, special effects, budgeting, cast and crew, editing, and finally, marketing. This is an individualized, customized program for any age and genre. Our acting program is designed to put you in front of the camera or on the stage. Regardless if you are a novice or seasoned performer, one-on-one coaching sessions will develop your acting skills, script analysis, monologues, character development, unions, self promotion, head shots and resumes, agents, scams, audition techniques.Workshops
and
Seminars
Strand Studios hosts workshops and seminars in the Strand Studios Classroom or Recital Hall on array of topics including music, photography, writing and more. September 22, 2018 Poetry Writing Workshop by John Dorsey $10Theater
Classes
Designed for children and young adults, this year round program offers the opportunity to learn stage acting techniques through activities and performance. Unlike other programs, class size is limited to enable each student the greatest experience and individualized attention. Each session ends with a musical, dramatic or comedic performance on stage at the Hackettstown Center for the Arts. Acceptance by Audition. Classes begin Saturday, September 22, 2018.
CLASSES
Available all year round.
* Piano * Voice, Musical Theater, Performance * Strings (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Violin, Cello, Harp) * Woodwinds (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon) * Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Trombone) * Music Theory * Jazz Piano * Drums/Percussion * Film Production * Acting Registration is Now Open for Fall 2018 Semester Classes Begin Tuesday, Septembe 4, 2018 Weekly and Monthly Rates Available No Registration Fee. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 2019 Three, one week sessions Begins July 8, 2019 Daily 10:00am - 2:00 pm. $200 for any one session. $350 for any two session. $450 for all three sessions. Family discounts available. No $25 Registration Fee if before June 15th, 2019. Call 908-850-0200 to register.
Film and
Acting
Our filmmaking classes will help you with everything behind the camera: from pre-production, scripts, cameras, lighting, green screen, special effects, budgeting, cast and crew, editing, and finally, marketing. This is an individualized, customized program for any age and genre. Our acting program is designed to put you in front of the camera or on the stage. Regardless if you are a novice or seasoned performer, one-on-one coaching sessions will develop your acting skills, script analysis, monologues, character development, unions, self promotion, head shots and resumes, agents, scams, audition techniques.Theater
Classes
Designed for children and young adults, this year round program offers the opportunity to learn stage acting techniques through activities and performance. Unlike other programs, class size is limited to enable each student the greatest experience and individualized attention. Each session ends with a musical, dramatic or comedic performance on stage at the Hackettstown Center for the Arts. Acceptance by Audition. Classes begin Saturday, September 22, 2018.Workshops
and
Seminars
Strand Studios hosts workshops and seminars in the Strand Studios Classroom or Recital Hall on array of topics including music, photography, writing and more. September 22, 2018 Poetry Writing Workshop by John Dorsey $10
CLASSES
Available all year round.
* Piano * Voice, Musical Theater, Performance * Strings (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Violin, Cello, Harp) * Woodwinds (Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon) * Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Trombone) * Music Theory * Jazz Piano * Drums/Percussion * Film Production * Acting Registration is Now Open for Fall 2018 Semester Classes Begin Tuesday, Septembe 4, 2018 Weekly and Monthly Rates Available No Registration Fee. SUMMER MUSIC CAMP 2019 Three, one week sessions Begins July 8, 2019 Daily 10:00am - 2:00 pm. $200 for any one session. $350 for any two session. $450 for all three sessions. Family discounts available. No $25 Registration Fee if before June 15th, 2019. Call 908-850-0200 to register.
Film and Acting
Our filmmaking classes will help you with everything behind the camera: from pre- production, scripts, cameras, lighting, green screen, special effects, budgeting, cast and crew, editing, and finally, marketing. This is an individualized, customized program for any age and genre. Our acting program is designed to put you in front of the camera or on the stage. Regardless if you are a novice or seasoned performer, one-on- one coaching sessions will develop your acting skills, script analysis, monologues, character development, unions, self promotion, head shots and resumes, agents, scams, audition techniques.Theater Classes
Designed for children and young adults, this year round program offers the opportunity to learn stage acting techniques through activities and performance. Unlike other programs, class size is limited to enable each student the greatest experience and individualized attention. Each session ends with a musical, dramatic or comedic performance on stage at the Hackettstown Center for the Arts. Acceptance by Audition. Classes begin Saturday, September 22, 2018.Workshops and
Seminars
Strand Studios hosts workshops and seminars in the Strand Studios Classroom or Recital Hall on array of topics including music, photography, writing and more. September 22, 2018 Poetry Writing Workshop by John Dorsey $10
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
KIDDYKEYS
Available all year round. KiddyKeys is a fresh and innovative approach to teaching piano and music exploration to young children. This engaging and energetic program teaches the piano through improvisation and enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. It's a great way to prepare children for school or future piano lessons. Our primary goal is to lay a solid foundation for your child's education. Recommended ages: 3-5 Once per week/30 minutes $44/Child/month flat rate Call 908-850-0200 to register.
KIDDYKEYS
Available all year round. KiddyKeys is a fresh and innovative approach to teaching piano and music exploration to young children. This engaging and energetic program teaches the piano through improvisation and enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. It's a great way to prepare children for school or future piano lessons. Our primary goal is to lay a solid foundation for your child's education. Recommended ages: 3-5 Once per week/30 minutes $44/Child/month flat rate Call 908-850-0200 to register.
KIDDYKEYS
Available all year round. KiddyKeys is a fresh and innovative approach to teaching piano and music exploration to young children. This engaging and energetic program teaches the piano through improvisation and enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. It's a great way to prepare children for school or future piano lessons. Our primary goal is to lay a solid foundation for your child's education. Recommended ages: 3-5 Once per week/30 minutes $44/Child/month flat rate Call 908-850-0200 to register.
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
Summer
Music
Camp
2019
Strand Summer Music Camp
This day camp is open to all instrumental, vocal and theater students grades 4th -
12th. The camp theme is group musical performance, focusing on ensemble,
intonation, articulation, interpretation and fun!
2019 Dates
Session I Monday, July 8th through Thursday, July 11th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 12th at 7:00 pm. Session II Monday, July 15th through Thursday, July 18th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 19th at 7:00 pm. Session III Monday, July 22rd through Thursday, July 25th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 26th at 7:00 pm.Performance Groups and Curriculum
When registering, the student will choose which Performance Group they wish to concentrate in. Orchestra Rehearsal of classical pieces, focusing on intonation, ensemble and dynamics in a group setting with the goal of performing on Friday evening. Vocal/Chamber Choir Rehearsal of choral pieces from classical through modern, focusing on intonation, harmonization, and articulation in a small group choir that will perform on Friday evening. Jazz Ensemble Students rehearse in small combos, read lead sheets, learn improvisation, and work towards presenting a program on Friday evening’s performance. Piano Piano technique, scales and chords and repertoire according to the age/level of the student. Guitar Workshop You will work closely with faculty in a hands-on workshop where you will study scale technique, sight reading, tone production, performance anxiety, memorization, practice routines, and much more. Theory All students are required to take one Theory class. Based on the student’s current level, theory includes scales, chords, rhythms, progressions, form and more.
Tuition
$200 for any one session.
$350 for any two sessions.
$450 for all three sessions.
Family discounts available.
$25 Registration Fee waived if you sign up before June 15th, 2019.
Frequent Questions
Q. Is this an overnight program?
A. No. This is a day camp, 10:00 am - 2;00 pm.
Q. Can I sign up just for one class?
A. All classes in a week’s session are designed to complement each other. Therefore,
single class registration is not an option this year.
Q. Is lunch served?
A. While snacks are available for sale, it is recommended that students bring their
own lunch.
Q. I have to get to work during the week. How early can I drop my child off?
A. Our staff does not arrive before 9:30 AM. Camp concludes by 2:00 pm and we ask
that your child be picked up no later than 2:30 pm. However, please call us if you have
special circumstances.
Q. If we sign up for more than one week/session, isn’t it just the same material?
A. While the goals and objectives are the same, from week to week, the content and
songs are different, making it a rich experience for any student who signs up for more
than one week.
Q. Why is the last day of each session in the evening?
A. Friday evening is performance night! An evening performance allows more family
members and friends to attend and experience what the student has been working
on during the week.
Registration
Click here for our ONLINE REGISTRATION or you may enroll over the phone
908-850-0200.
Cancellation Policy
Full tuition refund if canceled before June 14, 2019.
No refund after June 14, 2019.
Strand Summer Music Camp
This day camp is open to all instrumental, vocal and theater
students grades 4th - 12th. The camp theme is group musical
performance, focusing on ensemble, intonation, articulation,
interpretation and fun!
Summer
Music
Camp
2019
2019 Dates
Session I Monday, July 8th through Thursday, July 11th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 12th at 7:00 pm. Session II Monday, July 15th through Thursday, July 18th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 19th at 7:00 pm. Session III Monday, July 22rd through Thursday, July 25th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 26th at 7:00 pm.Performance Groups and Curriculum
When registering, the student will choose which Performance Group they wish to concentrate in. Orchestra Rehearsal of classical pieces, focusing on intonation, ensemble and dynamics in a group setting with the goal of performing on Friday evening. Vocal/Chamber Choir Rehearsal of choral pieces from classical through modern, focusing on intonation, harmonization, and articulation in a small group choir that will perform on Friday evening. Jazz Ensemble Students rehearse in small combos, read lead sheets, learn improvisation, and work towards presenting a program on Friday evening’s performance. Piano Piano technique, scales and chords and repertoire according to the age/level of the student. Guitar Workshop You will work closely with faculty in a hands-on workshop where you will study scale technique, sight reading, tone production, performance anxiety, memorization, practice routines, and much more. Theory All students are required to take one Theory class. Based on the student’s current level, theory includes scales, chords, rhythms, progressions, form and more.
Tuition
$200 for any one session.
$350 for any two sessions.
$450 for all three sessions.
Family discounts available.
$25 Registration Fee waived if you sign up before June 15th, 2019.
Registration
Click here for our ONLINE REGISTRATION or you may enroll over the phone
908-850-0200.
Cancellation Policy
Full tuition refund if canceled before June 14, 2019.
No refund after June 14, 2019.
Frequent Questions
Q. Is this an overnight program?
A. No. This is a day camp, 10:00 am - 2;00 pm.
Q. Can I sign up just for one class?
A. All classes in a week’s session are designed to complement each other. Therefore,
single class registration is not an option this year.
Q. Is lunch served?
A. While snacks are available for sale, it is recommended that students bring their
own lunch.
Q. I have to get to work during the week. How early can I drop my child off?
A. Our staff does not arrive before 9:30 AM. Camp concludes by 2:00 pm and we ask
that your child be picked up no later than 2:30 pm. However, please call us if you have
special circumstances.
Q. If we sign up for more than one week/session, isn’t it just the same material?
A. While the goals and objectives are the same, from week to week, the content and
songs are different, making it a rich experience for any student who signs up for more
than one week.
Q. Why is the last day of each session in the evening?
A. Friday evening is performance night! An evening performance allows more family
members and friends to attend and experience what the student has been working
on during the week.
Strand Summer Music Camp
This day camp is open to all instrumental, vocal
and theater students grades 4th - 12th. The camp
theme is group musical performance, focusing on
ensemble, intonation, articulation, interpretation
and fun!
Summer Music
Camp 2019
2019 Dates
Session I Monday, July 8th through Thursday, July 11th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 12th at 7:00 pm. Session II Monday, July 15th through Thursday, July 18th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 19th at 7:00 pm. Session III Monday, July 22rd through Thursday, July 25th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Performances on Friday, July 26th at 7:00 pm.Performance Groups and
Curriculum
When registering, the student will choose which Performance Group they wish to concentrate in. Orchestra Rehearsal of classical pieces, focusing on intonation, ensemble and dynamics in a group setting with the goal of performing on Friday evening. Vocal/Chamber Choir Rehearsal of choral pieces from classical through modern, focusing on intonation, harmonization, and articulation in a small group choir that will perform on Friday evening. Jazz Ensemble Students rehearse in small combos, read lead sheets, learn improvisation, and work towards presenting a program on Friday evening’s performance. Piano Piano technique, scales and chords and repertoire according to the age/level of the student. Guitar Workshop You will work closely with faculty in a hands-on workshop where you will study scale technique, sight reading, tone production, performance anxiety, memorization, practice routines, and much more. Theory All students are required to take one Theory class. Based on the student’s current level, theory includes scales, chords, rhythms, progressions, form and more.
Tuition
$200 for any one session.
$350 for any two sessions.
$450 for all three sessions.
Family discounts available.
$25 Registration Fee waived if you sign up before
June 15th, 2019.
Registration
Click here for our ONLINE REGISTRATION or you
may enroll over the phone
908-850-0200.
Cancellation Policy
Full tuition refund if canceled before June 14, 2019.
No refund after June 14, 2019.
Frequent Questions
Q. Is this an overnight program?
A. No. This is a day camp, 10:00 am - 2;00 pm.
Q. Can I sign up just for one class?
A. All classes in a week’s session are designed to
complement each other. Therefore, single class
registration is not an option this year.
Q. Is lunch served?
A. While snacks are available for sale, it is
recommended that students bring their own
lunch.
Q. I have to get to work during the week. How
early can I drop my child off?
A. Our staff does not arrive before 9:30 AM.
Camp concludes by 2:00 pm and we ask that
your child be picked up no later than 2:30 pm.
However, please call us if you have special
circumstances.
Q. If we sign up for more than one week/session,
isn’t it just the same material?
A. While the goals and objectives are the same,
from week to week, the content and songs are
different, making it a rich experience for any
student who signs up for more than one week.
Q. Why is the last day of each session in the
evening?
A. Friday evening is performance night! An
evening performance allows more family
members and friends to attend and experience
what the student has been working on during
the week.
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
Teachers
The teachers at Strand Studios just don’t tell, explain, or demonstrate. They inspire…
Rob Reyes
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Robert Reyes has rounded out a diverse career
by working professionally as a sound engineer, performer, and music teacher.
As an assistant recording engineer in a commercial recording studio, Robert had the
responsibility of recording and assisting on many demos and commercial albums as well as
having opportunities to play and sing on several albums. Performing both as a soloist, and
with several bands in numerous venues, he has played predominantly guitar, bass, and
vocals.
Rob’s acting credits include theater for children where he portrayed The Gingerbread Man in
The Gingerbread Man, and The White Rabbit in The Trial of Alice in Wonderland. Robert has
played several roles in musicals. These include Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, Captain
Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and Fred Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate.
His television credits include two episodes of MTV’s Damage Control where he portrayed The
Bard. Robert also had the opportunity to perform at the Paramount Theater and at Madison
Square Garden as a cast member of the New York City Church of Christ’s Celebration of Life.
Robert’s formal musical education includes Classical & Jazz Guitar studies with Carol
Hammersma; Music Theory, and Jazz Harmony with Dr Richard Gradone; Electronic Music
and Recording with Dr Matthew Halper; Vocal studies with Dr Vincent Ruffino; and jazz
guitar with world renowned jazz guitarist, Fabrizio Sotti.
In 1991, Robert took on his first guitar student. He has been teaching music since that time,
and many of his students are now playing and teaching professionally.
Ms. Arlette Bouchamps
Vocal: Opera, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Musical Theater; Concert, Performance, Musical Theater, Sight-
Singing, Ear Training
Arlette is a singer, dancer, and actress from NYC. Using vocal techniques that are a cross between Bell Canto and the Riggs Vocal Techniques, she has created a method of singing that that can easily adopt all styles of music. Her teaching experience, which spans over 10 years, includes children and adults, performance, vocal anatomy, coaching for local competitions, and upcoming auditions, past choral director for the Walt Disney Imagineering Choir, guided repertoire coaching, Psychology of the voice and performance, stage fright therapy, sight singing and ear training. Arlette began her professional singing career at the age of 15, touring with top 40’s bands throughout Europe. By 19, she had landed her first Musical with Star Trek’s Nichele Nichols (Lt. Uhura), and also began singing jazz with Harold Land, Jr. Classically trained with a B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Voice, her credits include regional performances of “Evita,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “A Chorus Line” along with solo performances at Opryland USA, Foxwoods Casino, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Richmond County Opera, The Cotton Club, Iridium Jazz Club, and for TOHO Entertainment in Japan. Arlette’s album credits include: “Love Again” released in 2001, and soon to be released “Windmills,” both on the Renesants Records label.
Chris Lance, Artistic Director
President + Owner, NJ State Certified K-12, All Instruments, Vocal, Career Management,
ASCAP, AEA, WGA
Owner of Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC and Strand Studios. Chris started drums at 4, the guitar in second grade, trumpet in third, the piano in fifth and in sixth grade, was accepted into the Bergen Youth Orchestra under Mr. Eugene Minor. This was the start of Chris' musical career. He achieved degrees and certificates in music education, music business, performance and audio engineering from Caldwell College, Jersey City State College, Montclair University and William Paterson University, to name a few. His instructors and mentors include, but not limited to, Prof. Louis Hooker, Dr. Jack Sacher, Amy Larkey, Don Butterfield, and Bucky Pizzarelli. Chris has directed numerous male, female, mixed and children's choirs in and out of competition. He directed over 250 voices for the Mayor of New York City. Chris has conducted community and concert bands, has performed in bands of all genres from polka to rock, and classical to jazz. His first CD, "Christmas Gifts of Music" was recorded when he was in college. When major labels wouldn't pick it up, Chris created his own label, Paladin Knight Records, and sold over 5,000 copies independently. He is currently in production on a jazz, techno and Halloween CD. But Chris wasn't satisfied with just music. His first attempt at film making was at 10, when he made a stop-animation film with toy dinosaurs. His interests quickly expanded to horror films and bribed his older cousins to star in "The Exterminator," a home movie complete with dummies falling out of windows! He attended Bergen Community College for acting and later, the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City, where he improved his craft. Chris obtained a lot of experience as an extra on OZ, Law and Order, and the motion picture, Serendipity. He then grabbed leading roles in several film and theater productions, including Wilson in "The Rut," an independent film and on stage, Serebryakov in "Uncle Vanya." Switching to another acting method, Chris studied the Sanford Meisner Method for five years. From acting to directing to producing, Chris has Buffalo Diamonds and Missouri Loves Company to his credit, with two more films on the table with long time famed American poet and screenplay writer, John Dorsey. As Musical Director, his credits include Anything Goes, Oliver, On the Town, Pippin, The Fantasticks, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, 1776, Stewart Little, Charlotte's Web and has even composed music for Woyczek. Chris has produced and directed several plays off- Broadway, including Moon Magnets and Answers with George Feaster (Law and Order), and colleague Kevin Interdonato (The Sopranos, CSI: NY). He has produced the NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festivals, St. Greg's Medieval Festival, Hunt for the Jersey Devil Halloween Attraction, has consulted for the Warren 4H Ren Faire and was on the Board of Directors for the Stone Soup Symphony Orchestra, where he also performed. His casting division has placed actors in shows such as MTV's reality show, "Damage Control," NFL Films SuperBowl XXXVI DVD and many modeling photo shoots. Chris was the resident trumpeter at St. Joseph RC Church in Washington for two years and the music director at St. Mark's RC Church in Long Valley for five. He currently is the music director at St. Theodore's RC Church in Port Murray, NJ. Chris is the creator of The Paladin Knight medieval fantasy hero. He has successfully created several entertainment businesses, including Paladin Knight Comics, Paladin Knight Pictures/Films and Paladin Knight Publishing. In his spare time, Chris enjoys traveling and video games!"Music is a beautiful gift that exists to stimulate and stir within us all that the universe has to offer. For when we understand and appreciate music, we better understand and appreciate the gift of our existence." ~ Chris Lance
Mr. Cliff Hudson
Piano, Composition, Music Harmony & Theory, "Fake-Book"
studies, Vocal: Opera, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Musical Theater; Concert Performance, Sight-Singing, Ear Training Cliff Hudson began his music studies at the Paterson Eastside High School. He then attended the New York College of Music (now affiliated with NYU) and received a Bachelor of Music Degree (BMA), with a major in composition and a minor in piano. Clifford continued his studies by attending Columbia University, where he majored in Music Education and received his Masters of Arts Degree (MA). He has taught Elementary School Music in Long Island, NY for over 20 years and while there developed the “Group Piano Concept” as well as founding “The Salt and Pepper Workshop," dedicated to educating children in acting, dance and vocal music. Mr. Hudson continued his education by again enrolling in Columbia University to work on a professional diploma majoring in advanced music courses and supervision. His interests in Adult Education and ESL (English as a Second Language) inspired him to attend Adelphi University in NY, where he received a Masters of Science (MS) degree in Adult Education with an emphasis in Literacy and ESL. He has taught part-time at Farmingdale University (ESL and Literacy) and New Rochelle College in NY (Music Appreciation and Introduction to Piano). Additionally, Clifford currently holds an assignment as music director of the Buttzville, NJ United Methodist Church.
Miss Alison Ervin
Piano, Music Theory, Beginner Band/Orchestra Instruments
Alison started her music education in elementary school with the recorder, saxophone, and chorus. She then moved onto private vocal, piano lessons, and so forth. A current A.A. Music student at CCM, Alison is studying piano and voice. She is also a member of their Chamber Choir. Alison already holds a certificate in Music Theory from Berklee College of Music Online, a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Centenary University, and a certificate in Theatre & Performing Arts from Warren County Technical School. She is proud to be on the Dean's List and a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society. She is a graduate of Warren County Technical High School. While there, she earned a place in the National Technical Honor Society, membership in The National Society of High School Scholars, the PTA Citizenship Award, and the John B. Laporta Scholarship. She took part in the schools a Capella club, bowling club, SGA, peer2peer mentoring, and Key Club. Alison is the current Saturday Music Director at St Peter & Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ. She has sung in the St. Marks Invitational Christmas Concert in Long Valley and has also sung with the Church of the Messiah in Chester. She is a member of the choir at St. Theodore's in Port Murray. Her other credits include many theatrical productions. Some favorite roles of hers include Margot in "The Diary of Anne Frank," Belise in "The Learned Ladies," Helen in "Carrie: The Musical," and the Angel in "The Journey." She has been involved in numerous recitals/concerts/showcases, co-hosted Knightline News for her high school, modeled for Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC and was featured in and on staff for a Paladin Knight Pictures independent film production. Alison has performed the National Anthem at various Morris County USBC bowling tournaments. Her favorite musical accomplishment is singing with one of her musical theatre idols, Idina Menzel during her world tour in Bethlehem, PA in 2015. In her free time, Alison also enjoys volunteering, bowling, photography, amateur radio, traveling, and modeling. Additionally, Alison holds a seasonal job as an actor at Schaefer Farms Frightfest in Flemington, NJ and has worked with the Boy Scouts of America in Stanhope, NJ during the summer. She is part owner and manager of the Hackettstown Center for the Arts.
Miss Elizabeth Kent
Voice, Violin, Viola, Acting, Musical Theatre, Audition
Technique Liz Kent is a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, where she graduated cum laude with a double major in Vocal Performance and Dramatic Art. Her music studies began at the age of 6 when she started playing violin on a little tike violin. Continuing to take lessons on the violin, she became increasingly interested in voice through middle school and high school. While studying classical voice and musical theatre, Liz served as a producing director for multiple theatre companies, participated in a sorority, taught lessons and worked on technical theatre, and also acted in professional shows. As a teacher, Liz puts an emphasis on performance aspects and emotional connection, combined with healthy singing. All styles of singing are rooted in healthy vocal production, where training starts. Although she still persues musical theatre, Liz has a love of contemporary music, has studied classical voice, and loves teaching all ages. She also teaches voice and acting classes as part of the Young Performer's Workshop out of Centenary Stage Company. Come foster that passion in a healthy way and get coached by Liz!
Miss Monica Nexara
Voice
Monica studied piano and voice with Therese Butler and George Akehurst from 1999 through 2006. She also studied with Gina DiGiovanni Jupinka and Julliard graduate Cathleen Delorenzo from 2003-2007. Monica participated in the Warren Hills Regional HS Advanced Choir with teacher Laura Voight and sang in the Hershey Park “Music in the Parks” competitions 2005-2007. She Won Supreme titles in Music in the Parks competitions 2005 and 2006 and performed as a soloist in 2006. In 2005 through 2007, she participated in "Broadway Night" at Warren Hills Regional HS 2005-2007. Monica is currently the cantor at St. Theodore RC Church in Port Murray.
Mr. Jeffrey Klein
NJ State Certified Music Teacher K-12, All Instruments, Woodwind Specialist
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Klein. I am a recent graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education (CEAS) K-12. My prior experience includes helping the Hackettstown High School Marching Band, as well as my student teaching experience at Edison Middle School in West Orange. My primary instrument is the Alto Saxophone, which I began playing when I was in the sixth grade. While I was in high school, I competed in the World Strides Heritage Performance, where I won the Maestro award. I also performed in several pit orchestras including "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Big.”
Mr. Jesse Pasmino
Drums; Beginner Piano, Guitar and Bass by Ear/Tab
Jesse is a graduate from Warren Hills Regional High School and has been playing drums as well as piano and guitar most of his life. Proficient in teaching how to read drum music and playing a drum kit, Jesse is an excellent choice for a drum student of any age. As Music Director at the Bethel Christian Church House of God and Heaven GateI (Iglesia Cristiana Bethel Casa de Dios y Puerta Del Cielo) in Hackettstown, NJ, Jesse conducts a group of two pianists, a guitarist, drummer and soloist. He selects the music weekly, conducts rehearsals, and volunteers his time by helping parishioners learn music. Students interested in learning piano, guitar or bass by ear should consider Jesse. Additionally, he is bilingual. Jesse is a former student of Prof. Chris Lance and Mr. Rob Reyes.
Miss Anju Felix - On Sabbatical in Germany
Harp
Anju has been playing harp for 8 years and has achieved much in such little time. She has taken a part in the Regions Orchestra, as well as the All State Orchestra. Anju is currently the harpist for the Philadelphia Sinfonia and a member of the Temple Harp Ensemble. In the past, she has worked with the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and the Stone Soup Symphony. Anju has also completed 5 levels of the Royal College Music testing and has earned distinctions on all levels. Over the summer of 2016, Anju won the Young Artist's Harp Seminar Concerto Competition.
Miss Cornelia Lotito
Voice, Piano
A native of Long Valley, Cornelia Lotito first discovered her passion for music through choral singing at West Morris Central, and she hopes to inspire a similar lifelong love of music in her students. She is a recent graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She has previously worked with the Philadelphia Boys Choir’s Summer Opera Camp, helping teenage singers produce scenes from opera and musical theatre. Ms. Lotito is currently assisting a professor at SUNY Purchase in developing a course on lyric diction. While her first love is opera, she believes all forms of music are valid and worth exploring, and has performed a wide variety of styles from video game symphonies to jazz standards to baroque cantatas and beyond. Praised for her "rich sound" and "remarkable agility" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle), Ms. Lotito has performed widely across the Tri-state area. Her most recent engagements include the title role in Opera Theatre of Montclair’s La Cenerentola and Dritte Dame in the company’s outreach production of Die Zauberflöte; as well as Berta in Light Opera New Jersey’s production of The Barber of Seville. While at Montclair State, she performed the roles of Bianca (The Rape of Lucretia), Camilla (Il giovedi grasso), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), and several others. She recently made her solo concert debut with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, singing the mezzo-soprano solo in Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream. A frequent vocal competitor, Ms. Lotito has also won first place in the both the NATS Eastern and NJ competitions, as well as semi-finalist positions in the 2016 Classical Singer and 2016 NATS National Student Auditions. She recently received an encouragement award from the Gerda Lissner Foundation and was a participant in their Young Artists Vocal Academy. In her spare time, Cornelia enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, playing video games, listening to an absurd number of podcasts, and complaining about the weather.
Miss Cornelia Lotito
Voice, Piano
A native of Long Valley, Cornelia Lotito first discovered her passion for music through choral singing at West Morris Central, and she hopes to inspire a similar lifelong love of music in her students. She is a recent graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She has previously worked with the Philadelphia Boys Choir’s Summer Opera Camp, helping teenage singers produce scenes from opera and musical theatre. Ms. Lotito is currently assisting a professor at SUNY Purchase in developing a course on lyric diction. While her first love is opera, she believes all forms of music are valid and worth exploring, and has performed a wide variety of styles from video game symphonies to jazz standards to baroque cantatas and beyond. Praised for her "rich sound" and "remarkable agility" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle), Ms. Lotito has performed widely across the Tri-state area. Her most recent engagements include the title role in Opera Theatre of Montclair’s La Cenerentola and Dritte Dame in the company’s outreach production of Die Zauberflöte; as well as Berta in Light Opera New Jersey’s production of The Barber of Seville. While at Montclair State, she performed the roles of Bianca (The Rape of Lucretia), Camilla (Il giovedi grasso), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), and several others. She recently made her solo concert debut with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, singing the mezzo-soprano solo in Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream. A frequent vocal competitor, Ms. Lotito has also won first place in the both the NATS Eastern and NJ competitions, as well as semi-finalist positions in the 2016 Classical Singer and 2016 NATS National Student Auditions. She recently received an encouragement award from the Gerda Lissner Foundation and was a participant in their Young Artists Vocal Academy. In her spare time, Cornelia enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, playing video games, listening to an absurd number of podcasts, and complaining about the weather.
Chris Lance, Artistic Director
President + Owner, NJ State Certified K-12, All Instruments, Vocal, Career
Management, ASCAP, AEA, WGA
Owner of Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC and Strand Studios. Chris started drums at 4, the guitar in second grade, trumpet in third, the piano in fifth and in sixth grade, was accepted into the Bergen Youth Orchestra under Mr. Eugene Minor. This was the start of Chris' musical career. He achieved degrees and certificates in music education, music business, performance and audio engineering from Caldwell College, Jersey City State College, Montclair University and William Paterson University, to name a few. His instructors and mentors include, but not limited to, Prof. Louis Hooker, Dr. Jack Sacher, Amy Larkey, Don Butterfield, and Bucky Pizzarelli. Chris has directed numerous male, female, mixed and children's choirs in and out of competition. He directed over 250 voices for the Mayor of New York City. Chris has conducted community and concert bands, has performed in bands of all genres from polka to rock, and classical to jazz. His first CD, "Christmas Gifts of Music" was recorded when he was in college. When major labels wouldn't pick it up, Chris created his own label, Paladin Knight Records, and sold over 5,000 copies independently. He is currently in production on a jazz, techno and Halloween CD. But Chris wasn't satisfied with just music. His first attempt at film making was at 10, when he made a stop-animation film with toy dinosaurs. His interests quickly expanded to horror films and bribed his older cousins to star in "The Exterminator," a home movie complete with dummies falling out of windows! He attended Bergen Community College for acting and later, the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City, where he improved his craft. Chris obtained a lot of experience as an extra on OZ, Law and Order, and the motion picture, Serendipity. He then grabbed leading roles in several film and theater productions, including Wilson in "The Rut," an independent film and on stage, Serebryakov in "Uncle Vanya." Switching to another acting method, Chris studied the Sanford Meisner Method for five years. From acting to directing to producing, Chris has Buffalo Diamonds and Missouri Loves Company to his credit, with two more films on the table with long time famed American poet and screenplay writer, John Dorsey. As Musical Director, his credits include Anything Goes, Oliver, On the Town, Pippin, The Fantasticks, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, 1776, Stewart Little, Charlotte's Web and has even composed music for Woyczek. Chris has produced and directed several plays off-Broadway, including Moon Magnets and Answers with George Feaster (Law and Order), and colleague Kevin Interdonato (The Sopranos, CSI: NY). He has produced the NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festivals, St. Greg's Medieval Festival, Hunt for the Jersey Devil Halloween Attraction, has consulted for the Warren 4H Ren Faire and was on the Board of Directors for the Stone Soup Symphony Orchestra, where he also performed. His casting division has placed actors in shows such as MTV's reality show, "Damage Control," NFL Films SuperBowl XXXVI DVD and many modeling photo shoots. Chris was the resident trumpeter at St. Joseph RC Church in Washington for two years and the music director at St. Mark's RC Church in Long Valley for five. He currently is the music director at St. Theodore's RC Church in Port Murray, NJ. Chris is the creator of The Paladin Knight medieval fantasy hero. He has successfully created several entertainment businesses, including Paladin Knight Comics, Paladin Knight Pictures/Films and Paladin Knight Publishing. In his spare time, Chris enjoys traveling and video games!"Music is a beautiful gift that exists to stimulate and stir within us all that the universe has to offer. For when we understand and appreciate music, we better understand and appreciate the gift of our existence." ~ Chris LanceTeachers
The teachers at Strand Studios just don’t tell, explain, or demonstrate. They inspire…
Rob Reyes
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Robert Reyes has rounded out a
diverse career by working professionally as a sound engineer, performer, and
music teacher.
As an assistant recording engineer in a commercial recording studio, Robert had
the responsibility of recording and assisting on many demos and commercial
albums as well as having opportunities to play and sing on several albums.
Performing both as a soloist, and with several bands in numerous venues, he has
played predominantly guitar, bass, and vocals.
Rob’s acting credits include theater for children where he portrayed The
Gingerbread Man in The Gingerbread Man, and The White Rabbit in The Trial of
Alice in Wonderland. Robert has played several roles in musicals. These include
Moonface Martin in Anything Goes, Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, and
Fred Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate.
His television credits include two episodes of MTV’s Damage Control where he
portrayed The Bard. Robert also had the opportunity to perform at the
Paramount Theater and at Madison Square Garden as a cast member of the New
York City Church of Christ’s Celebration of Life.
Robert’s formal musical education includes Classical & Jazz Guitar studies with
Carol Hammersma; Music Theory, and Jazz Harmony with Dr Richard Gradone;
Electronic Music and Recording with Dr Matthew Halper; Vocal studies with Dr
Vincent Ruffino; and jazz guitar with world renowned jazz guitarist, Fabrizio Sotti.
In 1991, Robert took on his first guitar student. He has been teaching music since
that time, and many of his students are now playing and teaching professionally.
Ms. Arlette Bouchamps
Vocal: Opera, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Musical Theater; Concert, Performance, Musical
Theater, Sight-Singing, Ear Training
Arlette is a singer, dancer, and actress from NYC. Using vocal techniques that are a cross between Bell Canto and the Riggs Vocal Techniques, she has created a method of singing that that can easily adopt all styles of music. Her teaching experience, which spans over 10 years, includes children and adults, performance, vocal anatomy, coaching for local competitions, and upcoming auditions, past choral director for the Walt Disney Imagineering Choir, guided repertoire coaching, Psychology of the voice and performance, stage fright therapy, sight singing and ear training. Arlette began her professional singing career at the age of 15, touring with top 40’s bands throughout Europe. By 19, she had landed her first Musical with Star Trek’s Nichele Nichols (Lt. Uhura), and also began singing jazz with Harold Land, Jr. Classically trained with a B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Voice, her credits include regional performances of “Evita,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “A Chorus Line” along with solo performances at Opryland USA, Foxwoods Casino, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Richmond County Opera, The Cotton Club, Iridium Jazz Club, and for TOHO Entertainment in Japan. Arlette’s album credits include: “Love Again” released in 2001, and soon to be released “Windmills,” both on the Renesants Records label.
Miss Alison Ervin
Piano, Music Theory, Beginner Band/Orchestra Instruments
Alison started her music education in elementary school with the recorder, saxophone, and chorus. She then moved onto private vocal, piano lessons, and so forth. A current A.A. Music student at CCM, Alison is studying piano and voice. She is also a member of their Chamber Choir. Alison already holds a certificate in Music Theory from Berklee College of Music Online, a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Centenary University, and a certificate in Theatre & Performing Arts from Warren County Technical School. She is proud to be on the Dean's List and a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society. She is a graduate of Warren County Technical High School. While there, she earned a place in the National Technical Honor Society, membership in The National Society of High School Scholars, the PTA Citizenship Award, and the John B. Laporta Scholarship. She took part in the schools a Capella club, bowling club, SGA, peer2peer mentoring, and Key Club. Alison is the current Saturday Music Director at St Peter & Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ. She has sung in the St. Marks Invitational Christmas Concert in Long Valley and has also sung with the Church of the Messiah in Chester. She is a member of the choir at St. Theodore's in Port Murray. Her other credits include many theatrical productions. Some favorite roles of hers include Margot in "The Diary of Anne Frank," Belise in "The Learned Ladies," Helen in "Carrie: The Musical," and the Angel in "The Journey." She has been involved in numerous recitals/concerts/showcases, co-hosted Knightline News for her high school, modeled for Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC and was featured in and on staff for a Paladin Knight Pictures independent film production. Alison has performed the National Anthem at various Morris County USBC bowling tournaments. Her favorite musical accomplishment is singing with one of her musical theatre idols, Idina Menzel during her world tour in Bethlehem, PA in 2015. In her free time, Alison also enjoys volunteering, bowling, photography, amateur radio, traveling, and modeling. Additionally, Alison holds a seasonal job as an actor at Schaefer Farms Frightfest in Flemington, NJ and has worked with the Boy Scouts of America in Stanhope, NJ during the summer. She is part owner and manager of the Hackettstown Center for the Arts.
Miss Elizabeth Kent
Voice, Violin, Viola, Acting, Musical Theatre, Audition
Technique Liz Kent is a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, where she graduated cum laude with a double major in Vocal Performance and Dramatic Art. Her music studies began at the age of 6 when she started playing violin on a little tike violin. Continuing to take lessons on the violin, she became increasingly interested in voice through middle school and high school. While studying classical voice and musical theatre, Liz served as a producing director for multiple theatre companies, participated in a sorority, taught lessons and worked on technical theatre, and also acted in professional shows. As a teacher, Liz puts an emphasis on performance aspects and emotional connection, combined with healthy singing. All styles of singing are rooted in healthy vocal production, where training starts. Although she still persues musical theatre, Liz has a love of contemporary music, has studied classical voice, and loves teaching all ages. She also teaches voice and acting classes as part of the Young Performer's Workshop out of Centenary Stage Company. Come foster that passion in a healthy way and get coached by Liz!
Mr. Jeffrey Klein
NJ State Certified Music Teacher K-12, All Instruments, Woodwind Specialist
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Klein. I am a recent graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education (CEAS) K-12. My prior experience includes helping the Hackettstown High School Marching Band, as well as my student teaching experience at Edison Middle School in West Orange. My primary instrument is the Alto Saxophone, which I began playing when I was in the sixth grade. While I was in high school, I competed in the World Strides Heritage Performance, where I won the Maestro award. I also performed in several pit orchestras including "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Big.”
Miss Monica Nexara
Voice
Monica studied piano and voice with Therese Butler and George Akehurst from 1999 through 2006. She also studied with Gina DiGiovanni Jupinka and Julliard graduate Cathleen Delorenzo from 2003-2007. Monica participated in the Warren Hills Regional HS Advanced Choir with teacher Laura Voight and sang in the Hershey Park “Music in the Parks” competitions 2005-2007. She Won Supreme titles in Music in the Parks competitions 2005 and 2006 and performed as a soloist in 2006. In 2005 through 2007, she participated in "Broadway Night" at Warren Hills Regional HS 2005-2007. Monica is currently the cantor at St. Theodore RC Church in Port Murray.
Mr. Jesse Pasmino
Drums; Beginner Piano, Guitar and Bass by Ear/Tab
Jesse is a graduate from Warren Hills Regional High School and has been playing drums as well as piano and guitar most of his life. Proficient in teaching how to read drum music and playing a drum kit, Jesse is an excellent choice for a drum student of any age. As Music Director at the Bethel Christian Church House of God and Heaven GateI (Iglesia Cristiana Bethel Casa de Dios y Puerta Del Cielo) in Hackettstown, NJ, Jesse conducts a group of two pianists, a guitarist, drummer and soloist. He selects the music weekly, conducts rehearsals, and volunteers his time by helping parishioners learn music. Students interested in learning piano, guitar or bass by ear should consider Jesse. Additionally, he is bilingual. Jesse is a former student of Prof. Chris Lance and Mr. Rob Reyes.
Miss Anju Felix - On Sabbatical in Germany
Harp
Anju has been playing harp for 8 years and has achieved much in such little time. She has taken a part in the Regions Orchestra, as well as the All State Orchestra. Anju is currently the harpist for the Philadelphia Sinfonia and a member of the Temple Harp Ensemble. In the past, she has worked with the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and the Stone Soup Symphony. Anju has also completed 5 levels of the Royal College Music testing and has earned distinctions on all levels. Over the summer of 2016, Anju won the Young Artist's Harp Seminar Concerto Competition.
Miss Cornelia Lotito
Voice, Piano
A native of Long Valley, Cornelia Lotito first discovered her passion for music through choral singing at West Morris Central, and she hopes to inspire a similar lifelong love of music in her students. She is a recent graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. She has previously worked with the Philadelphia Boys Choir’s Summer Opera Camp, helping teenage singers produce scenes from opera and musical theatre. Ms. Lotito is currently assisting a professor at SUNY Purchase in developing a course on lyric diction. While her first love is opera, she believes all forms of music are valid and worth exploring, and has performed a wide variety of styles from video game symphonies to jazz standards to baroque cantatas and beyond. Praised for her "rich sound" and "remarkable agility" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle), Ms. Lotito has performed widely across the Tri-state area. Her most recent engagements include the title role in Opera Theatre of Montclair’s La Cenerentola and Dritte Dame in the company’s outreach production of Die Zauberflöte; as well as Berta in Light Opera New Jersey’s production of The Barber of Seville. While at Montclair State, she performed the roles of Bianca (The Rape of Lucretia), Camilla (Il giovedi grasso), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), and several others. She recently made her solo concert debut with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, singing the mezzo-soprano solo in Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream. A frequent vocal competitor, Ms. Lotito has also won first place in the both the NATS Eastern and NJ competitions, as well as semi-finalist positions in the 2016 Classical Singer and 2016 NATS National Student Auditions. She recently received an encouragement award from the Gerda Lissner Foundation and was a participant in their Young Artists Vocal Academy. In her spare time, Cornelia enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, playing video games, listening to an absurd number of podcasts, and complaining about the weather.
Chris Lance, Artistic Director
President + Owner, NJ State Certified K-12, All Instruments,
Vocal, Career Management, ASCAP, AEA, WGA
Owner of Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC and Strand Studios. Chris started drums at 4, the guitar in second grade, trumpet in third, the piano in fifth and in sixth grade, was accepted into the Bergen Youth Orchestra under Mr. Eugene Minor. This was the start of Chris' musical career. He achieved degrees and certificates in music education, music business, performance and audio engineering from Caldwell College, Jersey City State College, Montclair University and William Paterson University, to name a few. His instructors and mentors include, but not limited to, Prof. Louis Hooker, Dr. Jack Sacher, Amy Larkey, Don Butterfield, and Bucky Pizzarelli. Chris has directed numerous male, female, mixed and children's choirs in and out of competition. He directed over 250 voices for the Mayor of New York City. Chris has conducted community and concert bands, has performed in bands of all genres from polka to rock, and classical to jazz. His first CD, "Christmas Gifts of Music" was recorded when he was in college. When major labels wouldn't pick it up, Chris created his own label, Paladin Knight Records, and sold over 5,000 copies independently. He is currently in production on a jazz, techno and Halloween CD. But Chris wasn't satisfied with just music. His first attempt at film making was at 10, when he made a stop-animation film with toy dinosaurs. His interests quickly expanded to horror films and bribed his older cousins to star in "The Exterminator," a home movie complete with dummies falling out of windows! He attended Bergen Community College for acting and later, the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York City, where he improved his craft. Chris obtained a lot of experience as an extra on OZ, Law and Order, and the motion picture, Serendipity. He then grabbed leading roles in several film and theater productions, including Wilson in "The Rut," an independent film and on stage, Serebryakov in "Uncle Vanya." Switching to another acting method, Chris studied the Sanford Meisner Method for five years. From acting to directing to producing, Chris has Buffalo Diamonds and Missouri Loves Company to his credit, with two more films on the table with long time famed American poet and screenplay writer, John Dorsey. As Musical Director, his credits include Anything Goes, Oliver, On the Town, Pippin, The Fantasticks, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, 1776, Stewart Little, Charlotte's Web and has even composed music for Woyczek. Chris has produced and directed several plays off-Broadway, including Moon Magnets and Answers with George Feaster (Law and Order), and colleague Kevin Interdonato (The Sopranos, CSI: NY). He has produced the NJ Family Medieval and Fantasy Festivals, St. Greg's Medieval Festival, Hunt for the Jersey Devil Halloween Attraction, has consulted for the Warren 4H Ren Faire and was on the Board of Directors for the Stone Soup Symphony Orchestra, where he also performed. His casting division has placed actors in shows such as MTV's reality show, "Damage Control," NFL Films SuperBowl XXXVI DVD and many modeling photo shoots. Chris was the resident trumpeter at St. Joseph RC Church in Washington for two years and the music director at St. Mark's RC Church in Long Valley for five. He currently is the music director at St. Theodore's RC Church in Port Murray, NJ. Chris is the creator of The Paladin Knight medieval fantasy hero. He has successfully created several entertainment businesses, including Paladin Knight Comics, Paladin Knight Pictures/Films and Paladin Knight Publishing. In his spare time, Chris enjoys traveling and video games!"Music is a beautiful gift that exists to stimulate and stir within us all that the universe has to offer. For when we understand and appreciate music, we better understand and appreciate the gift of our existence." ~ Chris LanceTeachers
The teachers at Strand Studios just don’t tell, explain, or demonstrate. They inspire…
Ms. Arlette Bouchamps
Vocal: Opera, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Musical Theater; Concert,
Performance, Musical Theater, Sight-Singing, Ear Training
Arlette is a singer, dancer, and actress from NYC. Using vocal techniques that are a cross between Bell Canto and the Riggs Vocal Techniques, she has created a method of singing that that can easily adopt all styles of music. Her teaching experience, which spans over 10 years, includes children and adults, performance, vocal anatomy, coaching for local competitions, and upcoming auditions, past choral director for the Walt Disney Imagineering Choir, guided repertoire coaching, Psychology of the voice and performance, stage fright therapy, sight singing and ear training. Arlette began her professional singing career at the age of 15, touring with top 40’s bands throughout Europe. By 19, she had landed her first Musical with Star Trek’s Nichele Nichols (Lt. Uhura), and also began singing jazz with Harold Land, Jr. Classically trained with a B.A. in Music with a Concentration in Voice, her credits include regional performances of “Evita,” “Ain’t Misbehavin,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” and “A Chorus Line” along with solo performances at Opryland USA, Foxwoods Casino, Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Richmond County Opera, The Cotton Club, Iridium Jazz Club, and for TOHO Entertainment in Japan. Arlette’s album credits include: “Love Again” released in 2001, and soon to be released “Windmills,” both on the Renesants Records label.
Mr. Cliff Hudson
Piano, Composition, Music Harmony & Theory, "Fake-Book"
studies, Vocal: Opera, Pop, Jazz, R&B, Musical Theater; Concert Performance, Sight-Singing, Ear Training Cliff Hudson began his music studies at the Paterson Eastside High School. He then attended the New York College of Music (now affiliated with NYU) and received a Bachelor of Music Degree (BMA), with a major in composition and a minor in piano. Clifford continued his studies by attending Columbia University, where he majored in Music Education and received his Masters of Arts Degree (MA). He has taught Elementary School Music in Long Island, NY for over 20 years and while there developed the “Group Piano Concept” as well as founding “The Salt and Pepper Workshop," dedicated to educating children in acting, dance and vocal music. Mr. Hudson continued his education by again enrolling in Columbia University to work on a professional diploma majoring in advanced music courses and supervision. His interests in Adult Education and ESL (English as a Second Language) inspired him to attend Adelphi University in NY, where he received a Masters of Science (MS) degree in Adult Education with an emphasis in Literacy and ESL. He has taught part-time at Farmingdale University (ESL and Literacy) and New Rochelle College in NY (Music Appreciation and Introduction to Piano). Additionally, Clifford currently holds an assignment as music director of the Buttzville, NJ United Methodist Church.
Miss Alison Ervin
Piano, Music Theory, Beginner Band/Orchestra Instruments
Alison started her music education in elementary school with the recorder, saxophone, and chorus. She then moved onto private vocal, piano lessons, and so forth. A current A.A. Music student at CCM, Alison is studying piano and voice. She is also a member of their Chamber Choir. Alison already holds a certificate in Music Theory from Berklee College of Music Online, a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Centenary University, and a certificate in Theatre & Performing Arts from Warren County Technical School. She is proud to be on the Dean's List and a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society. She is a graduate of Warren County Technical High School. While there, she earned a place in the National Technical Honor Society, membership in The National Society of High School Scholars, the PTA Citizenship Award, and the John B. Laporta Scholarship. She took part in the schools a Capella club, bowling club, SGA, peer2peer mentoring, and Key Club. Alison is the current Saturday Music Director at St Peter & Paul Church in Great Meadows, NJ. She has sung in the St. Marks Invitational Christmas Concert in Long Valley and has also sung with the Church of the Messiah in Chester. She is a member of the choir at St. Theodore's in Port Murray. Her other credits include many theatrical productions. Some favorite roles of hers include Margot in "The Diary of Anne Frank," Belise in "The Learned Ladies," Helen in "Carrie: The Musical," and the Angel in "The Journey." She has been involved in numerous recitals/concerts/showcases, co- hosted Knightline News for her high school, modeled for Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC and was featured in and on staff for a Paladin Knight Pictures independent film production. Alison has performed the National Anthem at various Morris County USBC bowling tournaments. Her favorite musical accomplishment is singing with one of her musical theatre idols, Idina Menzel during her world tour in Bethlehem, PA in 2015. In her free time, Alison also enjoys volunteering, bowling, photography, amateur radio, traveling, and modeling. Additionally, Alison holds a seasonal job as an actor at Schaefer Farms Frightfest in Flemington, NJ and has worked with the Boy Scouts of America in Stanhope, NJ during the summer. She is part owner and manager of the Hackettstown Center for the Arts.
Miss Elizabeth Kent
Voice, Violin, Viola, Acting, Musical Theatre, Audition
Technique Liz Kent is a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, where she graduated cum laude with a double major in Vocal Performance and Dramatic Art. Her music studies began at the age of 6 when she started playing violin on a little tike violin. Continuing to take lessons on the violin, she became increasingly interested in voice through middle school and high school. While studying classical voice and musical theatre, Liz served as a producing director for multiple theatre companies, participated in a sorority, taught lessons and worked on technical theatre, and also acted in professional shows. As a teacher, Liz puts an emphasis on performance aspects and emotional connection, combined with healthy singing. All styles of singing are rooted in healthy vocal production, where training starts. Although she still persues musical theatre, Liz has a love of contemporary music, has studied classical voice, and loves teaching all ages. She also teaches voice and acting classes as part of the Young Performer's Workshop out of Centenary Stage Company. Come foster that passion in a healthy way and get coached by Liz!
Mr. Jeffrey Klein
NJ State Certified Music Teacher K-12, All Instruments,
Woodwind Specialist
Hello, my name is Jeffrey Klein. I am a recent graduate of Montclair State University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education (CEAS) K-12. My prior experience includes helping the Hackettstown High School Marching Band, as well as my student teaching experience at Edison Middle School in West Orange. My primary instrument is the Alto Saxophone, which I began playing when I was in the sixth grade. While I was in high school, I competed in the World Strides Heritage Performance, where I won the Maestro award. I also performed in several pit orchestras including "Annie Get Your Gun" and "Big.”
Miss Monica Nexara
Voice
Monica studied piano and voice with Therese Butler and George Akehurst from 1999 through 2006. She also studied with Gina DiGiovanni Jupinka and Julliard graduate Cathleen Delorenzo from 2003-2007. Monica participated in the Warren Hills Regional HS Advanced Choir with teacher Laura Voight and sang in the Hershey Park “Music in the Parks” competitions 2005-2007. She Won Supreme titles in Music in the Parks competitions 2005 and 2006 and performed as a soloist in 2006. In 2005 through 2007, she participated in "Broadway Night" at Warren Hills Regional HS 2005-2007. Monica is currently the cantor at St. Theodore RC Church in Port Murray.
Mr. Jesse Pasmino
Drums; Beginner Piano, Guitar and Bass by Ear/Tab
Jesse is a graduate from Warren Hills Regional High School and has been playing drums as well as piano and guitar most of his life. Proficient in teaching how to read drum music and playing a drum kit, Jesse is an excellent choice for a drum student of any age. As Music Director at the Bethel Christian Church House of God and Heaven GateI (Iglesia Cristiana Bethel Casa de Dios y Puerta Del Cielo) in Hackettstown, NJ, Jesse conducts a group of two pianists, a guitarist, drummer and soloist. He selects the music weekly, conducts rehearsals, and volunteers his time by helping parishioners learn music. Students interested in learning piano, guitar or bass by ear should consider Jesse. Additionally, he is bilingual. Jesse is a former student of Prof. Chris Lance and Mr. Rob Reyes.
Miss Anju Felix - On
Sabbatical in Germany
Harp
Anju has been playing harp for 8 years and has achieved much in such little time. She has taken a part in the Regions Orchestra, as well as the All State Orchestra. Anju is currently the harpist for the Philadelphia Sinfonia and a member of the Temple Harp Ensemble. In the past, she has worked with the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and the Stone Soup Symphony. Anju has also completed 5 levels of the Royal College Music testing and has earned distinctions on all levels. Over the summer of 2016, Anju won the Young Artist's Harp Seminar Concerto Competition.
Rob Reyes
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Banjo
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Robert Reyes has
rounded out a diverse career by working professionally as a
sound engineer, performer, and music teacher.
As an assistant recording engineer in a commercial recording
studio, Robert had the responsibility of recording and assisting
on many demos and commercial albums as well as having
opportunities to play and sing on several albums. Performing
both as a soloist, and with several bands in numerous venues,
he has played predominantly guitar, bass, and vocals.
Rob’s acting credits include theater for children where he
portrayed The Gingerbread Man in The Gingerbread Man, and
The White Rabbit in The Trial of Alice in Wonderland. Robert
has played several roles in musicals. These include Moonface
Martin in Anything Goes, Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of
Music, and Fred Graham/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate.
His television credits include two episodes of MTV’s Damage
Control where he portrayed The Bard. Robert also had the
opportunity to perform at the Paramount Theater and at
Madison Square Garden as a cast member of the New York
City Church of Christ’s Celebration of Life.
Robert’s formal musical education includes Classical & Jazz
Guitar studies with Carol Hammersma; Music Theory, and Jazz
Harmony with Dr Richard Gradone; Electronic Music and
Recording with Dr Matthew Halper; Vocal studies with Dr
Vincent Ruffino; and jazz guitar with world renowned jazz
guitarist, Fabrizio Sotti.
In 1991, Robert took on his first guitar student. He has been
teaching music since that time, and many of his students are
now playing and teaching professionally.
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
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181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
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This gallery contains a small sample of some of the great memories and experiences students have at Strand Studios!
Contact Us
The best way to reach us at Strand Studios is via phone. If you prefer, you can email us as well. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. About Us Strand Studios is the educational division of Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC, a private entertainment company owned and operated by Entertainment Entrepreneur Prof. Chris Lance, BMusic, MS Music Technology.
Strand Studios
181 Main Street Floor 2 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Mailing address: PO Box 243 Hackettstown New Jersey 07840 USA t: 908-850-0200 e: contact@strandstudios.us
Contact Us
The best way to reach us at Strand Studios is via phone. If you prefer, you can email us as well. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. About Us Strand Studios is the educational division of Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC, a private entertainment company owned and operated by Entertainment Entrepreneur Prof. Chris Lance, BMusic, MS Music Technology.
Strand Studios
181 Main Street Floor 2 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Mailing address: PO Box 243 Hackettstown New Jersey 07840 USA t: 908-850-0200 e: contact@strandstudios.us
Contact Us
The best way to reach us at Strand Studios is via phone. If you prefer, you can email us as well. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can. About Us Strand Studios is the educational division of Paladin Knight Entertainment, LLC, a private entertainment company owned and operated by Entertainment Entrepreneur Prof. Chris Lance, BMusic, MS Music Technology.
Strand Studios
181 Main Street Floor 2 Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Mailing address: PO Box 243 Hackettstown New Jersey 07840 USA t: 908-850-0200 e: contact@strandstudios.us
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200
Auditions for
Student Films
Strand Studios is always seeking actors for student films. Actors, any race, age and gender, are always welcomed to submit a headshot/resume via email or snailmail. addiional casting notices for other projects can be found at Paladin Knight Pictures. Open Call: August 4, 2018 Seeking all ages, genders and ethnicities for two Student Fims. Auditions Saturday, August 4, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Strand Studios, 181 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Headshot and resume not required but helpful. Sides will be available at the audition. No nudity. No profanity. Some mature subject matter. Non-Union. No Pay. Credit, copy and pizza provided. The Strong Friend Writer/Director: Gabre-Ana Rutland AVA (Lead) The protagonist. Ava is hispanic girl, who is 17 years old. She’s average height, with curly hair, and grew up in a small town in NJ. She is very stylish, generous, responsible, reliable person. She has leadership skills, and has self-control around other people and is admirable, but internally she struggles with the heartbreak of losing her father when she was 13. On top of that, her mother’s new boyfriend tried to molest her. She considered the strong, and smart friend to everyone, but she has many internal battles that people don’t know. NATASHA (Supporting) The antagonist. She is in her 30/40s, average to tall in height, and of hispanic background, (Or any ethnicity.) She’s very smart, stylish, hardworking. She is very stern and overbearing to her daughter, Ava, because she put very high expectations to her, and has been since her husband died. She has gotten into an “On and off” relationship with her boyfriend for about a year now. Since she has to work a lot, she has neglected most of motherly duties, and is oblivious to what’s been going on. GREG (Supporting) The antagonist. He is in his 30/40s, and lives out of town, but has been in an “On and off relationship” with Natasha. He is charming, yet aggressive, dishonest, and deceiving. He has a thing for Ava, while Natasha is oblivious. IZZIE (Supporting) The best friend of Ava, whom the audience may have empathy towards. She always runs to Ava with her problem because she is her confidante. She is from the same town as Ava, and they have been friends for all of their high school. Izzie is outspoken, talkative, a bit immature, and needy. KATE (Supporting) The close friend of Ava. She lives in the same town as Ava. Kate is short, 16-18, any ethnicity. She’s has an friendly, easy going personality. Ava is also Kate’s confidante. Selling Happiness Writer/Director: Catherine Burke Veronica sells her happiness to pay for her father's surgery. A year later, when her happiness doesn't grow back, she calls on her best friend for help. Veronica - Lead. Female, late teens - 20's, any ethnicity. Moody suburbanite who sells her happiness to help her father pay for a life saving surgery. Pessimist with good hidden heart. Best Friend - Supporting. Any gender, any ethnicity. Late teens 20's. Optimistic, cheerful BFF suburbanite that puts up with Veronica's moods. Boss - Any gender, any ethnicity. Older character that fires Veronica from her job. Homeless Person - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Gets into a fight with Veronica. Librarian - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Fires Veronica from her job. Drunk Uber Passenger - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Passenger who barfs in Veronica's car. Theater Director - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Argues with Veronica on stage. Shady Guy - Male, any ethnicity, any age. The man Veronica sells her happiness to. Waitress - Female. Any ethnicity, any age. No lines.
Auditions for
Student Films
Strand Studios is always seeking actors for student films. Actors, any race, age and gender, are always welcomed to submit a headshot/resume via email or snailmail. addiional casting notices for other projects can be found at Paladin Knight Pictures. Open Call: August 4, 2018 Seeking all ages, genders and ethnicities for two Student Fims. Auditions Saturday, August 4, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Strand Studios, 181 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Headshot and resume not required but helpful. Sides will be available at the audition. No nudity. No profanity. Some mature subject matter. Non-Union. No Pay. Credit, copy and pizza provided. The Strong Friend Writer/Director: Gabre-Ana Rutland AVA (Lead) The protagonist. Ava is hispanic girl, who is 17 years old. She’s average height, with curly hair, and grew up in a small town in NJ. She is very stylish, generous, responsible, reliable person. She has leadership skills, and has self-control around other people and is admirable, but internally she struggles with the heartbreak of losing her father when she was 13. On top of that, her mother’s new boyfriend tried to molest her. She considered the strong, and smart friend to everyone, but she has many internal battles that people don’t know. NATASHA (Supporting) The antagonist. She is in her 30/40s, average to tall in height, and of hispanic background, (Or any ethnicity.) She’s very smart, stylish, hardworking. She is very stern and overbearing to her daughter, Ava, because she put very high expectations to her, and has been since her husband died. She has gotten into an “On and off” relationship with her boyfriend for about a year now. Since she has to work a lot, she has neglected most of motherly duties, and is oblivious to what’s been going on. GREG (Supporting) The antagonist. He is in his 30/40s, and lives out of town, but has been in an “On and off relationship” with Natasha. He is charming, yet aggressive, dishonest, and deceiving. He has a thing for Ava, while Natasha is oblivious. IZZIE (Supporting) The best friend of Ava, whom the audience may have empathy towards. She always runs to Ava with her problem because she is her confidante. She is from the same town as Ava, and they have been friends for all of their high school. Izzie is outspoken, talkative, a bit immature, and needy. KATE (Supporting) The close friend of Ava. She lives in the same town as Ava. Kate is short, 16-18, any ethnicity. She’s has an friendly, easy going personality. Ava is also Kate’s confidante. Selling Happiness Writer/Director: Catherine Burke Veronica sells her happiness to pay for her father's surgery. A year later, when her happiness doesn't grow back, she calls on her best friend for help. Veronica - Lead. Female, late teens - 20's, any ethnicity. Moody suburbanite who sells her happiness to help her father pay for a life saving surgery. Pessimist with good hidden heart. Best Friend - Supporting. Any gender, any ethnicity. Late teens 20's. Optimistic, cheerful BFF suburbanite that puts up with Veronica's moods. Boss - Any gender, any ethnicity. Older character that fires Veronica from her job. Homeless Person - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Gets into a fight with Veronica. Librarian - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Fires Veronica from her job. Drunk Uber Passenger - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Passenger who barfs in Veronica's car. Theater Director - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Argues with Veronica on stage. Shady Guy - Male, any ethnicity, any age. The man Veronica sells her happiness to. Waitress - Female. Any ethnicity, any age. No lines.
Auditions for
Student Films
Strand Studios is always seeking actors for student films. Actors, any race, age and gender, are always welcomed to submit a headshot/resume via email or snailmail. addiional casting notices for other projects can be found at Paladin Knight Pictures. Open Call: August 4, 2018 Seeking all ages, genders and ethnicities for two Student Fims. Auditions Saturday, August 4, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Strand Studios, 181 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Headshot and resume not required but helpful. Sides will be available at the audition. No nudity. No profanity. Some mature subject matter. Non-Union. No Pay. Credit, copy and pizza provided. The Strong Friend Writer/Director: Gabre-Ana Rutland AVA (Lead) The protagonist. Ava is hispanic girl, who is 17 years old. She’s average height, with curly hair, and grew up in a small town in NJ. She is very stylish, generous, responsible, reliable person. She has leadership skills, and has self-control around other people and is admirable, but internally she struggles with the heartbreak of losing her father when she was 13. On top of that, her mother’s new boyfriend tried to molest her. She considered the strong, and smart friend to everyone, but she has many internal battles that people don’t know. NATASHA (Supporting) The antagonist. She is in her 30/40s, average to tall in height, and of hispanic background, (Or any ethnicity.) She’s very smart, stylish, hardworking. She is very stern and overbearing to her daughter, Ava, because she put very high expectations to her, and has been since her husband died. She has gotten into an “On and off” relationship with her boyfriend for about a year now. Since she has to work a lot, she has neglected most of motherly duties, and is oblivious to what’s been going on. GREG (Supporting) The antagonist. He is in his 30/40s, and lives out of town, but has been in an “On and off relationship” with Natasha. He is charming, yet aggressive, dishonest, and deceiving. He has a thing for Ava, while Natasha is oblivious. IZZIE (Supporting) The best friend of Ava, whom the audience may have empathy towards. She always runs to Ava with her problem because she is her confidante. She is from the same town as Ava, and they have been friends for all of their high school. Izzie is outspoken, talkative, a bit immature, and needy. KATE (Supporting) The close friend of Ava. She lives in the same town as Ava. Kate is short, 16-18, any ethnicity. She’s has an friendly, easy going personality. Ava is also Kate’s confidante. Selling Happiness Writer/Director: Catherine Burke Veronica sells her happiness to pay for her father's surgery. A year later, when her happiness doesn't grow back, she calls on her best friend for help. Veronica - Lead. Female, late teens - 20's, any ethnicity. Moody suburbanite who sells her happiness to help her father pay for a life saving surgery. Pessimist with good hidden heart. Best Friend - Supporting. Any gender, any ethnicity. Late teens 20's. Optimistic, cheerful BFF suburbanite that puts up with Veronica's moods. Boss - Any gender, any ethnicity. Older character that fires Veronica from her job. Homeless Person - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Gets into a fight with Veronica. Librarian - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Fires Veronica from her job. Drunk Uber Passenger - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Passenger who barfs in Veronica's car. Theater Director - Any gender, any ethnicity, any age. Argues with Veronica on stage. Shady Guy - Male, any ethnicity, any age. The man Veronica sells her happiness to. Waitress - Female. Any ethnicity, any age. No lines.
181 Main Street * Hackettstown * NJ * 908-850-0200