Call for Singers
The Garden Statesmen, a Central Jersey-based men’s a cappella chorus, has announced its upcoming “Real Men Sing Acapella” program. This free, four-week event is designed for men who love singing and wish to experience the joy of four-part a cappella harmony. Participants will learn new vocal techniques and connect with fellow music enthusiasts.
The program takes place Tuesdays, October 7 through 28, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Plainsboro Recreation & Community Center, Rooms A&B, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro.
Program highlights include:
• Harmonizing: Participants will receive assistance in determining their voice part, be provided with music and learning materials for two songs, gain personalized vocal evaluations, and apply their skills in a performance alongside the Garden Statesmen for family and friends.
• Socializing: Attendees will have the chance to make new friends who share a love for singing, meet men from various backgrounds, explore the possibility of joining the Garden Statesmen, and enjoy post-rehearsal gatherings.
• Energizing: Singing offers stress relief and joy. The Garden Statesmen’s repertoire is upbeat and family-friendly, ensuring participants have fun while honing their skills.
Whether you’re an experienced singer or someone who enjoys singing in the shower, this program offers a welcoming environment to explore the excitement of four-part harmony and the camaraderie of making music together.
Seats are limited, so interested individuals are encouraged to register now to secure their spot. For more information and to register, visit www.gardenstatesmen.org/real-men-sing or contact the Garden Statesmen at 1-888-636-4449 or info@gardenstatesmen.org.
For Walkers & Bikers
Register to participate in Sustainable Princeton’s Walk ‘n Roll Challenge for a chance to win prizes donated by Fleet Feet Princeton, Road Maestro, Sourland Cycles, and Walk Bike Princeton.
To enroll in the challenge, which runs from September 1 through 28, fill out the form at www.sustainableprinceton.org/walk-roll-challenge. You will then receive an email with full challenge instructions. Weekly leaderboard updates will be sent to the email you provide.
Walkers Grand Prize: Outfitting experience with complimentary shoes and insoles (up to $225 value)
2nd place: Walking safety kit
3rd place: Pair of Goodr sunglasses
Bikers Grand Prize: Full bike tune-up from Road Maestro (a $95 value)
2nd Place: Bike accessory kit from Sourland Cycles
3rd Place: Headlight set from Walk Bike Princeton
Winners will be chosen by cumulative steps (walkers) or miles (bikers) counted throughout the month of September (September 1-28). Winners must live and/or work in Princeton.
Registered walkers will be invited to join the Challenge on the Step Up app. You do not need a smartwatch or wearable fitness tracker to participate. As long as the app is open on your phone, your phone can count your steps from your pocket, hand, or bag without impacting the phone’s battery.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the StepUp app, check the StepUp FAQs or email info@sustainableprinceton.org
Registered bikers will be sent a form each Monday in September to log miles. Make sure to use the email address you used to register.
You can track your miles through any smartwatch or wearable fitness tracker and add the miles to the weekly form. The challenge runs on the honor system, but you are also welcome to upload an image using the form.
Audition
Kelsey Theater hosts auditions for “Seasonal Allergies,” written by Katherine DiSavino and Kevin Mead and produced by In Death’s Company.
“Seasonal Allergies” is a story about a group of friends in their late 30’s getting together during the holiday season. Julia and Thomas are a successful and quirky couple living in NY with their karate-loving child, Charlie. Julia, a professional chef, loves hosting their friend group for all of the important holidays. Alison, a no-nonsense and very pregnant lawyer and her florist, football-loving husband JD love to come over and eat all of their delicious food. Julia’s brother Pete, a neurotic yet lovable dentist, has not been around lately due to grappling with his recent divorce; yet when he finally decides to make a return to the group, hilarity ensues, especially when he steals a Christmas tree from Julia and Thomas’ neighbor’s yard, who just so happens to be a young widow.
Auditions take place at the theater on the Mercer County Community College Campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Audition times are Friday, September 5, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and callbacks by invitation on Monday, September 8. Appointments are required. If you can’t attend at these times, email kelsey.seasonal.allergies@gmail.com. Video auditions are also possible.
Please complete the audition form available at kelsey.mccc.edu/auditions.shtml and attach a resume and a headshot. Copies of audition sides will be provided and are available online.
Please send any questions or concerns to kelsey.seasonal.allergies@gmail.com
Performances are scheduled Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. from November 21 through 30.
Rehearsals will begin shortly after the show is cast during the weekend of September 12 through 14. An exact schedule is to be determined, but expect rehearsals one or two times per week (weekends are a possibility depending on conflicts.)
Rehearsals will be a hybrid schedule of one day Google Meet per week and one or two days in-person rehearsal (depending on conflicts). Observed holidays can be accommodated. All cast members must be available every evening from November 16 through 20.
