Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play
2017-04-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-04-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-04-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
By Anne Washburn
Directed by Pirronne Yousefzadeh
April 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m.
Mr. Burns is a dark American comedy set after the collapse of civilization. A group of survivors relives an episode of the Simpsons exploring how pop culture from one era can become the myth of another.
TICKETS: $5 RAMAPO STUDENTS; $15 GENERAL ADMISSION

Ellis Island: Gateway to a Dream
2017-04-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-04-27 11:45 - 13:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Ellis Island served as the portal for immigrants coming into the USA from 1892 to 1954. Before its closing, an estimated 12 million people passed through on their way to a new life in America. This one-hour musical geared towards young audiences captures the essence of their journey.
Six professional actors dressed in period clothing weave this intriguing tale with dialogue and songs of their experiences traveling into America. They were filled with hopes and excitement to begin new lives, and some encountered obstacles along the way. A wonderful supplement to the school curriculum, Ellis Island artfully tells the story of how our ancestors began to call America their home. Today, many U.S. citizens are descendants of those same immigrants. Because it relates to current events, audiences are in rapt attention as they relate to characters in the show.
Grades: 3 – 8 Links: Immigration Studies, Social Studies, Multicultural Studies, Music, Language Arts, Theater
Tickets: $8 for teachers and students
Please call 201.684.7202 to reserve space.

Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett: This Is Dedicated
2017-04-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Newly-married Broadway veterans Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett are often asked, “What’s it like to be married to a fellow artist?” Bringing to life the greatest songs birthed from the greatest marriages, the two attempt to answer the question. From Alan & Marilyn Bergman to Sonny and Cher to Beyonce and Jay-Z, the themes of love, heartbreak, triumph, and despair infuse not only these songs but also the storied partnerships themselves. The night celebrates marriage as the force behind the timeless music and love keeping it all together.
TICKETS: $45/$40/$35; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $30
(ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.)

Roopa Panesar
2017-09-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Considered one of the finest sitar players to emerge on the Indian music scene, UK based Roopa Panesar is recognized as an emerging talent. Her soulful and unique style of playing has been receiving accolades from audiences and peers alike for her outstanding ability and quality of music, which has left her listeners captivated. For this performance, Roopa will collaborate with percussionist Pirashanna Thevaraiah and table player Nitin Mitta.
Tickets: $30/25/22 Children under 17: $18
WORKSHOP! September 16, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm — Sharp Theater
Co-sponsored by the Mindfulness at Ramapo College, the Ramapo College Music Department and the Berrie Center
Included with your ticket to Roopa Panesar’s evening concert is a mid-day interactive workshop with Roopa. You will learn about Indian Classical music and how performing this style is a meditation. Please call the box office at (201) 684-7844 to register after purchasing your ticket.
All ticket sales are final. No exchanges. No returns.

Send Silence Packing*
2017-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | The Grove, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Ramapo College of NJ, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
An Exhibit by Active Minds, Inc.
Send Silence Packing is an emotionally powerful exhibit that increases awareness and openness about suicide prevention. The visually striking display of more than 1,000 backpacks with personal stories honors and represents the number of college students whose lives are tragically lost to suicide each year. The exhibit travels nationwide to inspire action for mental health awareness, breaking through the silence that surrounds mental illness and suicide.
*Send Silence Packing is a trademarked program of Active Minds, Inc.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
(Rain location – Alumni Lounges SC 156-158)

A Band Called Honalee
2017-09-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary. Following in the footsteps of that iconic trio, the group got its start in the heart of New York City’s East Village in 2009. Musically accomplished, interactive and energetic, their show allows audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again.
Tickets: $35/32/27; Children under 17: $20
All ticket sales are final. No exchanges. No returns.

New Jersey Tap Ensemble: The Tap Act
2017-10-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
NJTE is known for their artistic excellence in performance and the development of star tap artists. Featuring a stellar live band, THE TAP ACT – is a joyful celebration of the great tap legends that became a cornerstone of the American art form of tap dancing. Photo Credit: Vibeckedphoto
Tickets: $35/32/27: Children under 17: $20
All ticket sales are final. No exchanges. No returns.

I Am Not Your Negro
2017-10-11 13:30 - 16:30 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
SSHSG Film Series and Director Discussion
Join us for a screening of I Am Not Your Negro (90 min.), written by James Baldwin, directed by renowned filmmaker Raoul Peck and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. The screening will be followed by Director Raoul Peck’s presentation, “I Am Not your Negro: Conversations on Identity, History, Race and Baldwin.” This event was made possible by a Schomburg grant.
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Michele Balan with Special Guest: Eddie Brill
2017-10-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
MICHELE BALAN was a finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and titleholder of “Last Woman Comic Standing.” Voted one of the “Top 10 Comics” by Backstage Magazine and The San Francisco Bay Times. Credits include Montreal’s “Just for Laughs,” The Joy Behar Show, The View, HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed and recently NBC’s The Today Show and Gotham Live. Eddie Brill has appeared 10 times on The Late Show with David Letterman and was featured on the FX hit series Louie.
Tickets: $38/35/30
All ticket sales are final. No exchanges. No returns.

The Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise: Youth Is Not the Only Thing That's Sonic
2017-10-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-10-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Adler Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States
By Toshiki Okada, Translated by Aya Ogawa, Directed by Peter A. Campbell
A man dreams his girlfriend is dead. A woman dreams she is riding the subway, forever. How do they end up at a party here? And where is here? And when is now? Contemporary Japanese playwright Toshiki Okada’s modern folktale explores the extraordinary longing of everyday life.
Tickets: $5 for Ramapo Students, $15 General Admission

Ada Dyer Tribute to Aretha Franklin
2017-10-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
Motown artist Ada Dyer is a deeply soulful R&B vocalist with jazz undertones. The Chicago-born performer’s emotional and sultry style is just as assured as that of revered talents like Whitney Houston and Stephanie Mills. In this exciting evening, Ada and the A Band present a tribute to the music of Aretha Franklin. You will be up on your feet dancing.
TICKETS: $35/32/27; CHILDREN UNDER 17: $18
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO EXCHANGES. NO RETURNS.

New Georges Theater Company Savings by Gina Femia
2017-11-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Adler Theater, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, United States
Manhattan comes to Mahwah with New Georges Theater Company. Join us for a staged reading of this new play by Gina Femia. The local supermarket is going out of business and the community is upset — no one more than longtime employee Mo, not that she’d ever let anyone know. When her long-lost daughter comes home for something more than a visit, Mo will have to ask herself if she’s worth saving, too. New Georges, an Obie Award-winning downtown theater company, has produced and developed new plays by venturesome artists (who are women) in New York City since 1992.
TICKETS: $30, INCLUDES DESSERT RECEPTION

Twelfth Night
2017-11-10 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-16 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
By William Shakespeare, Directed by Maria Vail
Viola is shipwrecked on a mysterious island called Illyria and uses her wits to survive and regain her position by disguising herself as a boy. But what is this place? Filled with eccentric characters of many shades of gender, Twelfth Night explores the duality of identity in a comic plot of misplaced affection, naughty servants and an out of work clown. Don’t miss this very special take on Shakespeare’s dark comic masterpiece.
Tickets: $5 for Ramapo Students, $15 General Admission

A Season of Miracles
2017-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Sharp Theater, Berrie Center for the Arts, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430, United States
By the Pushcart Players
“A Season of Miracles” is a sparkling collection of holiday stories from different cultures including Christmas, Kwanzaa and Chanukah. Scenes within the play include O.Henry’s “Gift of the Magi,” E.T.A. Hoffmann’s “The Nutcracker,” “The Kwanzaa Kite,” an original tale by Ruth Fost, set in Nigeria; and a Chelm story, “The Chanukah Miracle.” Crafted and set to music by Tony Award-winner Larry Hochman with the timeless tone of each classic piece, this magical presentation is designed to warm the hearts and perhaps change the perspective of young audiences as they think about the true meaning and spirit of the holiday season.
Grades: 3 – 8 Links: Social Studies, World Cultures, Music, English
Tickets $8. Please call 201.684.7202 to reserve space.
