Growing Stage The Childrens Theatre of New Jersey

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend for two special events! We wrapped up our New Play-Reading Festival and will be announcing the WINNER on Thursday, and we also hosted a special screening of Tales From The Great Swamp.

Here are a few photos from the screening!

Stay tuned—there are still some exciting announcements coming for our 45th Season!

06/14/2026

✨Today at 2PM!✨
Plenty of tickets available online or at the door beginning at 1PM.
💻Join Us: growingstage.com

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06/12/2026

✨Tomorrow at 4PM!✨
We're excited to welcome back our Artists and Directors for ROUND 2 of our New Play-Reading Festival.

During this time, we'll present selected scenes from each of the finalists. Which one will be the winner and receive a fully mounted production on our stage? Be among the first to hear these brand new plays for young audiences.

💻Get Full Details: growingstage.com

06/10/2026

✨It's Almost Here!✨
Which play will be named the Festival Winner and earn a fully mounted production next season? Be among the first to experience selected scenes from all four finalists and help celebrate new voices in Theatre for Young Audiences.

🍪 Light desserts & refreshments provided!
💻 Get Full Details: growingstage.com

06/08/2026

✨Our 44th Season Isn't Over Yet!✨
Join us for an exciting weekend filled with creativity, storytelling, and family fun!

🎭 Round 2 of Our New Play-Reading Festival
Be part of the process as we showcase selected scenes from our four finalists.
🔹Suggested Donation: $10

🎬 Tales From The Great Swamp Film Screening
Experience this imaginative puppetry adventure for the whole family on our BIG projection screen!
🔸Tickets start at $10

Your presence helps support our mission and future programming. We hope to see you there!

💻 Get full details: growingstage.com

06/03/2026

Arrives Next Week! 👇

(NETCONG, NJ) -- The Growing Stage presents round 2 of the 2026 New Play Reading Festival on Friday, June 13, 2026 at 4:00pm. The plays include Snapped, The Wind in the Wildflowers, Timmon and the Magic Shoes, and My Tree.

06/03/2026

Thank you so much for visiting us, New Jersey State Council on the Arts!

05/29/2026

✨Round 2 Arrives June 13th!✨
Missed Round 1? Here’s your chance to experience selected scenes from each of our finalists — plus we'll have a special post-showcase talkback with all of the directors!

🔸Be A Part Of The Process And Join Us: growingstage.com

05/28/2026

🎬 Join Us for This Special June Event!

We’re excited to present a special screening of TALES FROM THE GREAT SWAMP, a new work written and directed by Steve Fredericks and produced in collaboration with the New Jersey Highlands Coalition. After premiering this past November, the production was professionally filmed thanks to generous support and is now available as a streaming option for schools.

Be part of this special event on Sunday, June 14th at 2PM as we host the official screening and celebrate this exciting new educational resource.

👇Click below to watch the trailer!
🔹To Attend, visit: growingstage.com

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05/27/2026

✨ANNOUNCING OUR 45TH SEASON!✨
It's a new season of imagination, adventure, laughter, and unforgettable stories.

Season Ticket Packages are on sale NOW and include:
🔹20% off regular ticket prices
🔹Reserved seating
🔹Exclusive subscriber perks & more

💻 Get Full Details: growingstage.com

We can’t wait to share this milestone season with you. Which productions are you most excited to see?