Last September the theatre had
the premiere of Dinner With The
Boys, which starred Ray Abruzzo (The Sopranos) and Richard
Zavaglia (Donnie Brasco) alongside Dan Lauria (The Wonder
Years) who also wrote the play.
In the months that followed, NJ
Rep had the world premiere of
The M Spot featuring Michael
Tucker and Jill Eikenberry from
L.A. Law. The streak continues
with Closure, the company’s current production which stars Gary
Cole (Office Space) and Wendie
Malick (Just Shoot Me!).
New Jersey Stage
So, how does a tiny theatre located in an area surrounded by
boarded up buildings manage
to attract such talent? All signs
points to Dan Lauria.
“Dan just raved about how kind
everyone was there and I love
theatres that still support new
plays,” explained Wendy Malick.
“I would always laugh at Dan
and say I’m not going to work in
the middle of nowhere and do a
play and he’d say, I bet you will.
NJ Rep is a little under the radar
and a good place to see what
you have. I met Gabe (Barabas)
www.NewJerseyStage.com
24