HONORS

Brick Hero Award

BCCT received the Brick Hero Award! “The Hero Awards honor residents and businesses that exhibit a remarkable effort to make our community a better place”. What a wonder honor that out town has bestowed on us!

Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission

Cultural Response Award (2020) for creative and resourceful response to the challenges of the pandemic with our Theatre in the Park Series.

In 2014, BCCT received the OCCHC Founders Award given to advocates for the arts in Ocean County who have enriched the cultural fabric of our community through the creation of significant artistic institutions in Ocean County.

NJACT Perry Awards  

The Perry Awards are given for outstanding achievements in New Jersey Community Theater. More than 200 productions around NJ are reviewed each year for the awards. 

DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL (2021)

Outstanding Production of a Musical: Heather Campagno (Director); Kendra Zarrilli (Producer)

Outstanding Musical Direction: Heather Campagno

Outstanding Choreography: Heather Campagno, L'ogan J'ones

Outstanding Costume Design of a Musial: Kathy Mulvaney, Merrie Napolitano, Kathleen Trenkler

Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical: Bill Simonelli

Outstanding  Sound Design of a Musical: Chris Everett

Outstanding Properties of a Musical: Ian Kearns

Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical:  Ian Kearns

Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical: Ella Zarrilli

CINDERELLA (2019)
Outstanding Youth Actress: Hannah Repole

THE LITTLE MERMAID (2017)
Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical: Bill Simonelli

MARY POPPINS (2016)

Outstanding Musical Direction: Heather Campagno

Outstanding Choreography: Heather Campagno

Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical: Kathy Mulvaney, Lorraine Brown, Tammi Burton, Penny Chandler and Angela Dineen.

Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical: Dominik Faruolo

Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical:  Marissa DeVeau

ANNIE (2012)

Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical: Sean Diveny

BIG, THE MUSICAL (2011)

Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical: Logan Jones WINNER

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (2009)

Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical: Tommy Gedrich

Outstanding Youth Actor in a Musical: Logan Jones WINNER

Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical: Jenna Bitow

Outstanding Youth Actress in a Musical: Danielle Goldstein

Outstanding Properties of a Musical: Kathy Mulvaney and Greg Reissner WINNER

iTheatrics

iTheatrics Junior Theater Festival:

2022: Moana Jr. Excellence in Dance

2021: Frozen Jr. Excellence in Music

2019: Mary Poppins Jr. Excellence in Dance

2018: Lion King Jr. Excellence in Dance

2015: LITTLE MERMAID, JR. Excellence in Ensemble Work

Asbury Park Press Reader's Choice Awards

BCCT has consistently been voted The Best of the Best and received Asbury Park Press Reader's Choice Award for The Best Community Theatre of Ocean County since 2008. Thanks to all our supporters and fans for voting.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

BCCT stands alone in what we have to offer children interested in the performing arts. Building self-esteem, character and the importance of teamwork is just a small part of what BCCT instills in our children. Our program also offers our graduating high school seniors the opportunity to receive a monetary award to help further their education, whether it be college or a trade school. Every child who is eligible receives a scholarship. To date we have given out over $150,000.

The 2023 scholarship recipients are: Gavin Bailey, Craig Fitzgerald, Jack Kelly, Connor Knapp, Chase Haffner, Frankie Mailley and Searra VanDerveer. BCCT wishes them the best of luck in all their future endeavors!

The Cal Seymour Memorial Scholarship

In 2007, The Cal Seymour Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of our mentor and our friend. We’ll always remember “At 60 feet — Perfection!” Under his guidance and instruction, our sets were able to achieve a level of professional quality that was admired and respected by all who attended our shows. He helped to get us where we are today. The scholarship is given to a graduating senior who exemplifies Cal’s love for the theater.

PAST RECIPIENTS:

2023: Searra VanDerveer

2022: Ella Zarrilli

2021: Nicholas Bryant

2020: Jared Pesciotta

2019: Caroline Luckhowec

2018: AnnieRose DiMurro

2016: Marissa Paolella

2015: Marissa DeVeau

2014: Lydia Shirley

2013: Kaila McCourt

2012: Ryan Gedrich

2011: Logan Jones

2010: Danielle Goldstein

2009: Kelsie Mulvaney

2008: Zach Jones

2007: Jackie Mulvaney

James M. Keating Memorial Scholarship

It takes an ensemble to make a show! 

The literal translation of the word ensemble means "together". While everyone would love to be the lead, in the ensemble you work as a group to bring the whole story together. To build something larger than oneself is so important and takes great ensemble members who bring 100% of their heart and soul to the show. This scholarship was established in 2022 by the Keating family in memory of their nephew James. The Keatings selected a graduating senior who best exemplifies the spirit of the ensemble, and in turn, the heart of BCCT, to receive this special scholarship. The inaugural scholarship winner is Grace Zarrilli.

The Bob and Kathy DiGrigoli BCCT STAGES Scholarships

. This scholarship was established by our former set designer Bob DiGrigoli and his wife Kathy. Through their generosity aspiring young performers will receive a scholarship to BCCT Stages to take classes in acting, musical theatre or voice. The 2022-23 scholarships were awarded to Noelle Coburn, Lindsay Giovine, Joshua McGrath and Juliet Kachoogian.

The Tobe Campagno Memorial Scholarship

This special scholarship was presented in 2016 to a graduating senior selected by Loretta Campagno, Tobe’s mother and our Production Manager, and Heather Campagno, Tobe’s sister and our Director. The recipient was Domink Faruolo.

BCCT 25th Anniversary Scholarship

This special scholarship was presented in 2017 in honor of our 25th Anniversary. A scholarship committee read and scored the essays written by the graduating seniors and selected the recipients. The recipients were Michael Luckhowec and Izzy Mizell.

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership entitles you to:

• member-only events, including our show unveilings!
• advanced ticket sales for all of our shows, before tickets are on sale to cast members and the general public
• discounted rates to our Professional Series Workshops
• first chance at group sale Broadway tickets when offered
• eligibility to become a board member and participate in member meetings.

To become a BCCT member, you must have actively participated in at least two productions in the past three years. You will be notified if you are eligible for membership. You can remain a member indefinitely if dues are paid without a period of inactivity.

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KUDOS

I’ve been to 12 Broadway plays in NYC ….. This play,  Beauty and The Beast, in Manahawkin that I saw today …… BEST PLAY I EVER SAW …. So proud of everyone involved…

~Arthur

Went last night (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST)and absolutely loved it. Perfectly cast.

~Laurie

Saw the show last night (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) with my granddaughter. It was Awesome!!!

~John

Saw the show today (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) with my granddaughter and we loved it!

~Janet

I saw ELF JR (2018) on Sunday and loved it! Great performances all the cast - congratulations to them and to everyone who made the production possible.

~ Ann K.

That was the best BCCT show I’ve seen so far (The Little Mermaid)! Truly outstanding!!! You all should be very proud! Bravo!!!”

~ Chris B.

Outstanding show last night. Loved all the singing and dancing. I don’t know how those kids did all those stunts. I was scared just watching. Can’t wait for another show today.

~ Ken

BRAVO!!! BCCT has outdone themselves! Elf, Jr. (2015) was FANTASTIC!!! This was our third show of theirs and the best yet! The young man who played Buddy was OUTRAGEOUS! Not sure if tickets are available for tomorrow, but if you don’t have tickets you should definitely look into it. You won’t be sorry! Once again, BCCT does NOT disappoint! (my son loved it so much he had the cast autograph his program on the way out!)

~ Alison

We were at theater yesterday afternoon for MARY POPPINS and I had a wonderful time....Awesome performance.... Blew me away.... Thank You for a great afternoon... Bravo....

~ Denise

At a very young age, our daughter declared that she wanted “to be in a real performance!” and BCCT has given her that opportunity. Her sense of pride when she walks out on stage is priceless in the eyes of a parent. She has found a place to expend her creative energy and on your stage our daughter is proud to be who she is. We hope you always pursue your endeavors to produce first class shows, but most importantly, to touch the lives of the children of our community.

~ BCCT Member

My husband and I have been attending musicals since we met. When our child was born we continued to attend musicals as a threesome. Whenever I would see children on stage I would think how much we would enjoy seeing our daughter on stage one day. That dream came true this year. I bought tickets for my husband and I for every performance. That first night I cried before the curtain opened. I cried when Dorothy sang (and she’s not my daughter!). Our experience with BCCT has been fabulous, and I would LOVE to continue to sit in the audience of a BCCT production. I have seen firsthand how much hard work is put into the shows, and I have seen the results of that hard work on the faces of those children on stage. Thank you for allowing my daughter to be a part of your dream.

~ Lynn

I would just like to say congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Wizard of Oz. I had the pleasure of watching your last performance on Saturday night and it was outstanding. It was evident that you put in a lot of time and hard work this summer. I look forward to many more great shows in the future!

~ Gina

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ALUMNI NEWS

L’ogan J’ones is a NYC based artist whose artistic expression exists in many ways both collaboratively and individually. An alumni of The University of Michigan, BFA in Musical Theater w/ a minor in Global Theater and Ethnic Studies, L’ogan has been a part of new theatrical works such as SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS on Broadway and the off Broadway premier of CLUELESS the Musical and more. L’ogan can be seen on TV and streaming in shows such as FBI:MOST WANTED, LAW AND ORDER SVU, DOCTOR DEATH. Logan recently made his feature film debut dancing alongside Ryan Reynolds in IF. Additionally, L’ogan is a songwriter, director, choreographer and dance educator.

Tommy Gedrich is currently in the National Tour of  Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Other credits include Guys and Dolls (Kennedy Center) and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair (The Rev).

Dani Goldstein made her stage debut in BCCT’s production of Bye Bye Birdie and went on to appear in many other BCCT productions. Dani returned to BCCT in the summer of 2017 and 2018 as an educator for the Professional Series and has choreographed numbers for several shows including A CHRISTMAS CAROL. She made her professional debut in Surflight Theatre’s 42nd Street. Dani has appeared regionally at New Bedford Festival Theatre, Reagle Music Theatre and PCLO. Dani spent a year on  Carnival Cruise Line’s Mamma Mia as Ali/Sophie cover. Dani holds a BFA in Musical Theatre with a concentration in Dance from The Boston Conservatory. She is represented by Clear Talent Group NYC and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association.

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