New Jersey Stage Issue 72 | Page 129

The 2020 season was slated to be a celebratory one, honoring Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte and Director of Education Brian B. Crowe’s anniversaries with the company, celebrating 30 years and 25 years, respectively. Those celebrations will also wait until 2021. Of the postponements, Artistic Director Bonnie J. Monte said, “We are feeling like everyone for the most part – we have been riding an emotional rollercoaster that sometimes leaves us dizzy and sick at heart. For theatre people, our raison d’être has been taken away from us and that is something that we are all struggling with on a daily basis. But we’re trying to be upbeat about it, and so our ‘mantra’ for this year and next is, ‘2021 is the new 2020!’” She added, “and Brian and I are just as happy celebrating our 31st and 26th anniversaries in lieu of 30 and 25!” Bonnie J. Monte For anyone who has purchased a subscription for the 2020 season (of any size), the Theatre would like to consider the purchase a pre-payment for 2021 subscriptions. Each and every household that has purchased a subscription package for 2020 will be contacted by STNJ staff to confirm consent to this arrangement. Subscription price, seat locations, and all subscriber benefits will remain intact. As all 2020 Main Stage performances, as of now, are NJ STAGE - ISSUE 72 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 129