Passage Theater in Trenton is accepting submissions for its WORD ON FRONT 250 Solo Performance Contest, seeking original one-person shows written and performed by the applicant.
A “solo performance” is defined as a one-person show created and performed by the writer. Organizers are asking artists to share their uniquely Trenton American story and explore what it means to be an American, a New Jerseyan, a Trentonian, or someone shaped by the place they call home.
The contest is part of Passage Theatre’s WORD ON FRONT 250 festival. The top five plays will be selected to premiere at the festival on Saturday, June 27; Thursday, July 2; and Friday, July 10. Plays will be adjudicated by a panel of judges selected from Passage Theatre staff and members of the Trenton community.
Complete submission information and the application form are available at passagetheatre.org.
Senior Fraud Prevention Conference
The Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services, in partnership with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, will host the 2026 Senior Fraud Prevention Conference on Wednesday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middlesex College, West Hall, Parkview Room, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue in Edison.
The free conference is open to older adults age 60 and older, caregivers, and professionals who work with the senior population. The program is designed to raise awareness about scams targeting older adults and provide information on how to recognize and avoid fraud.
Attendees will learn about common fraud schemes, including online, phone, and door-to-door scams, and will hear from representatives of county agencies working to protect residents from financial exploitation.
Registration is required and closes Wednesday, March 11. Participants may register online, by phone, or by email. For more information visit middlesexcountynj.gov, call 732-745-3295, or email mailto:mcoads.events@co.middlesex.nj.us.
Summer Theater Camp at Bristol Riverside
Young performers will have the chance to step into the spotlight this summer through a new musical theater camp at Bristol Riverside Theater.
Camp Broadway at BRT is a two-week theater experience designed for elementary school students who enjoy singing, dancing, and acting. The camp will run Aug. 10–22 at the theater’s Radcliffe Street location in Bristol.
Participants will spend the two weeks immersed in the world of live theater. Campers will learn acting, singing, and dancing skills while working together to stage a full musical production.
This year’s camp will culminate in performances of “Disney’s Descendants”, presented on the Bristol Riverside Theatre stage.
The program is open to students entering third through fifth grade in the 2026–27 school year. Camp sessions run Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The camp concludes with two public performances: Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m.
Organizers say the program is designed not only to introduce students to theater performance but also to help build confidence and teamwork skills.
Only 25 spots are available, and applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition for the camp is $900. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at registration, with the remaining balance due by May 15, 2026.
A limited number of need-based scholarships are also available. Families interested in scholarship assistance must submit an application by March 31. Selected applicants may be asked to participate in a final interview process and provide proof of household income. Parents can learn more about the program at brtstage.org/shows/camp-broadway.
State Theatre Seeks Performers For Jersey Talent
Young performers from across New Jersey are invited to audition for the 2026 Jersey Talent competition presented by State Theater New Jersey.
The program is open to performers ages 8 to 25 and welcomes singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, and other pe rforming artists. Participants begin with a video audition submission, with selected performers advancing to live rounds at the theater.
Finalists perform on the State Theatre stage before a live audience and panel of judges.
Details and submission guidelines are available at stnj.org/jerseytalent.
