a Free Performance Series for ChildrenMILK & COOKIES is a lively, interactive, and FREE series featuring storytelling, music, puppetry, and more. Recommended for children ages 3-8 and their families, Milk & Cookies invites young people to discover the joy of watching, listening, and interacting with the arts. The 6 events (3 in the fall and 3 in the spring) are offered once a month, on select Saturdays at 10am and 12pm. Free milk and cookies are distributed to children (while supplies last).
The program is free, but advance registration is required. To register, contact Jennifer Cunha at
732-246-7469, ext. 545 or jcunha@statetheatrenj.org
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Gerald Fierst: Tell-Along Tales
ABC News calls Gerald Fierst “a master
storyteller.” Find out why as he spins his spellbinding tales of humor
and wonder. Use your fingers, voice, and imagination in this fun,
interactive program of stories from around the world. Saturday, March 13, 10 am & 12 pm |
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Shirley Johnson: Jack Tales & Adventures Saturday, April 10, 10 am & 12 pm You may know Jack as a giant-killer, but did you also know that he had a flying ship? Or that he captured Death and lived to be 600 years old? Storyteller Shirley Johnson shows you the many sides of Jack: his wisdom and his foolishness, his laziness and his sense of adventure. |
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Diane Macklin: Animal Tail Tales Saturday, May 1, 10 am & 12 pm Diane Macklin returns to Milk & Cookies to share international tales featuring a colorful assortment of animals large and small. The stories remind us about the importance of sharing, patience, and a sense of humor. |
Sponsored by the Provident Bank Foundation
Milk generously donated by Farmland Dairies.






