Pizza and Poetry at State Theatre New Jersey: Join stART and Poet Alyea Pierce for a poetry workshop for stART participants only. The program is open to middle and high school students. Adults may participate if accompanied by a student! The program includes dinner and is free of charge. Please register in advance.

Description: Adapted for the stage by Emily Mann, Having Our Say revolves around the remarkable lives of African-American sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany, who both surpass the age of 100. Their extraordinary journey unfolds as they share their personal experiences, which include growing up as the daughters of a former slave who became a respected professor, establishing successful careers, and integrating a New York suburb.

Register today for a special stART Event at Zimmerli Art Museum

Register today for a special behind the scenes tour of Rutgers Gardens. Participants will each work with expert gardeners to plant seedlings in their own pots for them to take home.

Register today for stART’s Apr 2 trip to see George Street Playhouse presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center! This charming musical comedy tells the tale of six middle school “misfits” in Putnam County, NY finding themselves through one of the most competitive and brave journeys adolescents can embark on – a Spelling Bee!

Register today for stART’s March 26 trip to the Zimmerli Art Museum for a special behind the scenes tour exploring the role of Women in Art and History followed by a hands-on creative collage workshop. 

stART va al Museo de Arte de Zimmerli, para un recorrido especial que explora el rol de las mujeres en el arte y la historia, seguido por un taller creativo en donde haremos un collage.

Register today for stART’s Feb 11 dance workshop with Jin Won! Praised by The New York Times as “an exuberant dancer whose musicality transform[s] her dancing into something primal," dancer and percussionist Jin Won is a one-of-a-kind artist in the field of Indian performing arts who explores the sonic and visual possibilities of rhythm through dance and music.

November 2022

Where: stART visits Rutgers Gardens for Native American Heritage Month Festival

When: Sunday November 6 2022 12:00pm-3:30pm

Description: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us at Rutgers Garden. Enjoy a day of traditional dance and music and artmaking with Tchin.

Drop Off: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pick Up: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Note: Students will be traveling via school bus to and from Rutgers Gardens with the stART program chaperones.

Drop Off: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Punto de destino: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ

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Where: stART visits George Street Playhouse at NBPAC

Título: stART va a George Street Playhouse at NBPAC por Her Portmanteau

When: Saturday October 22 2022 12:30pm-4:00pm

Cuándo: såbado 24 de octubre de 12:30 a 16:00

Description: Her Portmanteau is a stunning new play about a Nigerian family in America centers around reconciliation, reinvention, and at its heart, the relationship between mothers and their daughters.

Drop Off: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Punto de destino: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Los participantes se reunirán en coLAB Arts para una cena y luego caminarán 1 cuadra hacia el New Brunswick Performing Arts Center para el evento.)

Pick Up: New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Punto de recogida : NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

COVID-19 SAFTEY: Beginning June 1, 2022, patrons at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination to attend a performance. Face Masks are still encouraged but not required.

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Title: stART visits American Repertory Ballet at NBPAC for Kaleidoscope

Título: stART va a American Repertory Ballet at NBPAC for Kaleidoscope

Description: Kaleidoscope, an innovative program featuring a new creation by ARB’s own Ryoko Tanaka and pianist-composer Ian Howells. Audience favorite, Claire Davison’s Bewitched (set to Ella Fitzgerald’s iconic vocals), is certain to delight alongside a dazzling classical pas de deux showcasing the balletic bravura of ARB’s artists. Also commissioned for the program is a unique collaboration between choreographer Da’ Von Doane (formerly of Dance Theatre of Harlem) and New Jersey-based visual artist Grace Lynne Haynes, whose creations have graced the cover of The New Yorker magazine among others.

When: Saturday September 24, 2022 12:00 pm-4:00pm

Cuándo: såbado 24 de septiembre de 12:00 a 16:00

Drop Off Location: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Participants will meet at coLAB Arts for a lunch and then walk 1 block to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for the event.

Pick Up Location: NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Punto de destino: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Los participantes se reunirán en coLAB Arts para una cena y luego caminarán 1 cuadra hacia el New Brunswick Performing Arts Center para el evento.)

Punto de recogida : NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

COVID-19 SAFTEY: Beginning June 1, 2022, patrons at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination to attend a performance. Face Masks are still encouraged but not required.

Title: stART visits Crossroads Theater Company for Freedom Rider

Título: stART va a Crossroads Theater Company for Freedom Rider

Description: On May 4, 1961, a group of young civil rights activists from colleges and universities across the country boarded interstate buses southbound from Washington, DC to challenge the non-enforcement of the US Supreme Court ruling that segregated public buses was unconstitutional. Based on real events, this stirring play, sometimes funny and always inspiring, celebrates their journey that changed a nation forever.

When: Saturday June 25, 2022 1:00 pm-5:00pm

Cuándo: såbado 25 de junio de 13:00 a 17:00

Drop Off Location: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Participants will meet at coLAB Arts for a lunch and then walk 1 block to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for the event.

Pick Up Location: NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Punto de destino: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Los participantes se reunirán en coLAB Arts para una cena y luego caminarán 1 cuadra hacia el New Brunswick Performing Arts Center para el evento.)

Punto de recogida : NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

COVID-19 SAFTEY: Beginning June 1, 2022, patrons at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination to attend a performance. Face Masks are still required to be worn at all times while at NBPAC. Masks may be removed briefly to eat or drink any concession items, but must promptly be put back in place, fully covering your mouth and nose.

Title: stART visits American Repertory Ballet at NBPAC

Título: stART va a American Repertory Ballet at NBPAC

Description: American Repertory Ballet celebrates its spring season finale with Movin’ + Groovin’, featuring world premieres by three of today’s most exciting and innovative choreographers: Claire Davison, Ja’ Malik, and Caili Quan.

When: Sunday June 5, 2022 12:30pm-4:00pm

Cuándo: domingo 5 de junio de 12:30 a 16:00

Drop Off Location: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Participants will meet at coLAB Arts for a lunch and then walk 1 block to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for the event.

Pick Up Location: NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

Punto de destino: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Los participantes se reunirán en coLAB Arts para una cena y luego caminarán 1 cuadra hacia el New Brunswick Performing Arts Center para el evento.)

Punto de recogida : NBPAC, 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ

COVID-19 SAFTEY: Beginning June 1, 2022, patrons at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination to attend a performance. Face Masks are still required to be worn at all times while at NBPAC. Masks may be removed briefly to eat or drink any concession items, but must promptly be put back in place, fully covering your mouth and nose.

Produced by New Brunswick Cultural Center and coLAB Arts, stART is an access program for teens to attend regional performing arts events, mingle with other area students, and engaged with professional artists and arts administrators.

Where: stART Hosts a Breakdancing Workshop with B-Boy Irv

When: Saturday May 21, 2022 1pm - 3:30pm

Workshop: Breakdancing workshop

Description: stART will be joined by B-Boy Irv for a special breakdancing workshop. Pop & Lock!

Drop Off and Pick Up: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Event COVID-19 Policy: Masks Required

What: “stART goes to Waitress at State Theatre”

Where: State Theatre

When: Friday April 15 - stART 6:00pm- 9:30pm

Workshop: Original Music Workshop with Dave

Drop off: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pick Up: State Theatre of NJ, Livingston Avenue

State Theatre COVID-19 Policy:

Proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccination OR A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance date OR A negative COVID-19 Antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance .

Description: Join professional musician and composer Dave Seamon for a “create your own song” workshop followed by Waitress the hilarious hit Broadway musical which features original music and lyrics by Grammy® Award-winner Sara Bareilles.

Title: stART Mural Workshop with Kelley Prevard

Description: Join coLAB Arts and Professional Mural Artist Kelley Prevard for this special workshop on her upcoming Paul Robeson Mural and her upcoming Women’s Suffrage Mural in the city of New Brunswick. Kelley will show examples of her work, share some techniques, and solicit participant feedback on the upcoming projects. Event Includes Lunch

When: Saturday February 24 1:00pm-4:00pm.

Pick Up / Drop Off Location: coLAB Arts 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Title: stART goes to Teen Night at Zimmerli Art Museum. Nombre de evento: stART va a Teen Night en el Museo de Arte Zimmerli

Description: Come make art, print your own t-shirt, connect with friends, and explore the museum’s powerful new exhibition, Angela Davis – Seize the Time. Participants will be treated to pizza and Zimmerli swag. Descripción: Acompáñanos para una noche de arte, imprime tu propia camiseta, conéctate con amigos y explora la nueva y poderosa exposición del museo, Angela Davis--Seize the Time. Los participantes disfrutarán de pizza y recuerdos del Zimmerli.

When: Thursday December 9, 5:45pm-8pm. Cuándo: jueves 9 de diciembre, de 5:45 a 8:00 pm

Pick Up / Drop Off Location: Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Participants will meet John and Tracey right outside the museum at 5:45pm and enter the event together.). Lugar para recoger / dejar: Museo de Arte Zimmerli, 71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Los participantes se encontrarán con John y Tracey justo afuera del museo a las 5:45 pm y entrarán juntos al evento).

COVID-19 SAFTEY: Visitors to Zimmerli Art Museum must wear face coverings and maintain a safe distance from each other while inside the museum.

SEGURIDAD DE COVID-19: Los visitantes del Museo deben usar mascarillas y mantener una distancia segura entre ellos mientras estén dentro del edificio.

Title: stART goes to Being Brave: An Evening Honoring Survivors

Título: stART va a Being Brace: An Evening Honoring Survivors (Ser Valiente: Una noche en honor a los sobrevivientes)
Description: This special event features live music by renowned artists, empowering spoken-word moments by NJ notables, #TheManStand against domestic violence, the premiere performance of a new graphic novella, and a showcase of inspirational art, all while celebrating NJ heroes.

Descripción: Este evento especial presenta música en vivo de artistas reconocidos, momentos de spoken word empoderadores por notables de Nueva Jersey, #TheManStand contra la violencia doméstica, la presentación de estreno de una nueva novela gráfica y una exhibición de arte inspirador, todo mientras se celebra a los héroes de Nueva Jersey.

When: Saturday October 30, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Cuándo: sábado 30 de octubre, de 17:00 a 21:00
Punto de recogida y destino: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Los participantes se reunirán en coLAB Arts para una cena y luego caminarán 1 cuadra hacia el New Brunswick Performing Arts Center para el evento.)

Title: stART goes to Crossroads Theater Company to see When Day Comes

Description: A spirited, poetic, and music journey through our most recent times amid the people's uprisings against racial and social injustice in America, featuring members of the internationally acclaimed, a cappella sensation, Sweet Honey in the Rock®.

When: Sunday September 26, 1pm-5pm

Pick Up / Drop Off Location: coLAB Arts, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ (Participants will meet at coLAB Arts for a dinner and then walk 1 block to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center for the event.

COVID-19 SAFTEY: Beginning September 1, patrons attending a performance at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) must show proof of vaccination via a vaccine card, or proof through NJ’s Docket App (which can be downloaded from the app store on your phone). If not vaccinated, you must present a Negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance date.