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SPARK and Celebrate!
Thanks to everyone who came out to join us this past Saturday, February 28th for our 59th Season Kick-Off Celebration. You all absolutely SPARKled as we mixed, mingled, toasted our 57th and 58th seasons with the OLTie Awards, and looked to the season ahead! Here is the full list of winners! 2024 (Season 57) Best Director - Chris Hietikko ( Nine ) Best Music Director - Matthew Hosmer ( Nine ) Best Choreographer - Louis Bernice ( Cinderella ) Best Stage Manager - Jeff Pars

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The 2026 OLT Executive Board!
As we prepare to launch season 59 in just a couple weeks with our "SPARK: Celebration!" season kick-off event on Saturday, February 28th, we wanted to start the festivities TODAY... by introducing: (L to R) Laura Penney Shamir, Jeff Parsons, Dave Toussas, Beth Valenti, Dawn Toussas, Pamela Pedersen, Kay Koch The 2026 Old Library Theatre Executive Board! The board of OLT is elected annually, consisting of seven officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Membership/Inclu

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Feb 31 min read


AUDITIONS: Julius Caesar (2/19 & 2/21)
Casting Notice: JULIUS CAESAR (Non-Equity, Non-Paid) by William Shakespeare Directed by Valerie Caniglia Produced by Kay Koch Presented by Old Library Theatre OLD LIBRARY THEATER announces open auditions for our April production of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar . A truly timeless classic, OLT is excited to deliver a production that will invert audience expectations and invite them to examine the “influence” modern media and social networking has on our political climate

Old Library Theatre
Jan 304 min read


Season 59: Let's *SPARK* to life!
Get ready for a high‑voltage night as OLT kicks off Season 59! On Saturday, February 28th at 7pm , Old Library Theatre ignites the year ahead with an absolutely ~electric~ celebration of artistry, community... plus, a preview of our upcoming 2026 season. The evening will be buzzing with excitement, featuring: A lively cocktail hour to SPARK the celebration with hors d'oeuvres & a cash bar (begins at 5:30pm, immediately followed by main event at 7pm) Electrifying performances

Old Library Theatre
Jan 131 min read


"We are THE WOLVES!!"
We did it!!! Season 58 wrapped up this past Sunday afternoon with our final performance of The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe. The OLT Board sends thanks and immense gratitude to our (gr)ass-kicking cast, director Maggie Aube, stage manager Elaina Misciagna and producers Kay Koch & Jeff Parsons for bringing a fantastically immersive vision to life at the Preakness Reformed Church. Check out full production photos in our FLICKR album ! In a year that brought many challenges to OLT,

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Dec 16, 20251 min read


Announcing Our "Wolves"
We are thrilled to announce the cast of our upcoming December production of Sarah DeLappe's "The Wolves"... Congratulations to our actors who are already well under way with rehearsals! Old Library Theatre will begin a new phrase with this production, moving our performance space "off-site" from Fair Lawn to The Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne, NJ. VENUE ADDRESS: 131 Church Ln, Wayne, NJ 07470 While the venue is new, the same high quality production values you have come to

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Oct 27, 20251 min read


"The Wolves" Auditions! (9/25 & 9/27)
Casting Notice: THE WOLVES (Non-Equity) by Sarah DeLappe Presented by Old Library Theatre Performance Dates: December 12 th , 13 th at...

Old Library Theatre
Sep 12, 20253 min read


OLT 2026 Needs YOU!
A message from The 2025 Old Library Theatre Board The Campaign | Donation Levels For 58 years, Old Library Theatre (OLT) has been a...

Old Library Theatre
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Hello, Perry! - Our 2025 NJACT Nominees
We are thrilled to announce that Old Library Theatre has been recognized by the New Jersey Association of Community Theaters (NJACT) with...

Old Library Theatre
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Jekyll & Hyde Team Seeking: Utterson
Gabriel John Utterson Vocal Range: B2– G4 Age Range: 30s–40s Jekyll’s loyal friend and legal advisor. A steady, grounding presence in the...

Old Library Theatre
Aug 7, 20251 min read


OLT Returns! Audition for "Jekyll & Hyde" this July
Casting Notice: JEKYLL & HYDE: The Musical, Non-Equity Presented by Old Library Theatre Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse Music by...

Old Library Theatre
Jun 17, 20254 min read


"Rock of Ages" Thrills Opening Weekend Audiences
Congratulations to our radical cast of "Rock of Ages" for a fantastic, face-melting opening weekend of performances! The Rock of Ages...

Old Library Theatre
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Old Library Theater Pauses Operations After "Rock of Ages"
Fair Lawn, NJ – February 13th, 2025 – Old Library Theatre (OLT) is facing significant challenges following a change in its status with...

Old Library Theatre
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Season Preview: This Wednesday
You've watched the teaser video , now see what we have in store for you in 2025! This Wednesday, January 15th @ 7:30pm , Old Library...

Old Library Theatre
Jan 12, 20251 min read


Congratulations to the Cast of Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon!
We are thrilled to announce the cast for OLT's original musical:
Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon!

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Dec 23, 20241 min read


Announcing Auditions for Rock of Ages
Old Library Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our Spring 2025 Musical, ROCK OF AGES Auditions will take place in-person at:...

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Dec 10, 20245 min read


Announcing Auditions for Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon
Old Library Theatre is excited to announce auditions for the WORLD PREMIERE of the new theatrical revue, Cardboard Trees and a Painted...

Old Library Theatre
Nov 8, 20243 min read


AUDITIONS: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Directed by : Evan T. Charpentier Produced by : Armanda Cerqueira and Jeff Parsons Auditions will take place in-person at: George Frey...

Old Library Theatre
Sep 15, 20241 min read


OLT Proudly Presents our 2025 Season: Transformations
Cardboard Trees and a Painted Moon Directed by Valerie Caniglia Music Direction: Christynn Morris February 7-9, 2025 Rock of Ages...

Old Library Theatre
Sep 6, 20241 min read


Announcing Auditions for the Company of Nine!
Announcing Full Company auditions for OLT's production of Nine! Auditions will take place in-person at: George Frey Center, 10-10 20th...

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Jul 3, 20241 min read
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