New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 6 | Page 31

of audience that is adventurous and attracted to new work. In essence, we are a niche theater. Our ‘success’ has been the cumulative result of all the fine actors and directors who have gravitated to us, our design team that has worked together on over 50 plays, the vision and esthetics of our Artistic Director in selecting plays, and our involvement in championing plays that we give birth to way beyond our theater into New York City and into other regional professional theaters. All of these things are involved in broader foundation support as well as support in individual giving. We have always planned to expand at some point but did not realize that it would take 18 years. It has been a slow-build.” The theatre is proof that success can come to those who keep their dreams alive no matter what circumstances are faced. Tickets for NJ Rep shows are becoming a rather hot item, reserve your tickets for Closure while you still can and see for yourself how this tiny theatre is growing into a major force in the region. -- Gary Wien For articles & event previews visit Stage NEW JERSEY .com 2015 - ISSUE 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 31