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Corpus Christi Community Theatre
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History
Corpus Christi Community Theatre (CCCT) staged annual productions for 11 seasons, bringing quality theater to the suburbs. Established in 1997, CCCT offered wonderful performances to attend as well as an opportunity for those with talent or desire to assist in the production of the performances. Plays were entirely produced through volunteer efforts. Productions have included Annie Warbucks (1997), Irene (1998), On the Twentieth Century (1999), Rumors (2000), Carnival (2000), Jerry's Girls (2001), Don't Drink the Water (2002), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2003), The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (2004), George Washington Slept Here (2005), Oliver! (2006), and The Odd Couple, Male Version and The Odd Couple, Female Version (2007). Cast and crew included talented individuals from the parish as well as the community at large throughout the tri-state area. Those involved developed friendships and a camaraderie that was unique while working hard and having fun. In 2008, the parish staff made a decision to discontinue the parish theater group for reasons not entirely made public or clear.
Awards: One Win Plus Seventeen (17) Nominations for Excellence
Congratulations are in order for the Corpus Christi Community Theatre (CCCT), recipient of a total of 12 Perry Award Nominations. CCCT productions have been recognized by New Jersey Achievement in Community Theatre (NJACT) which bestows Perry Awards for community theater productions in New Jersey.
CCCT received five Perry Award Nominations for its 2007 Productions of The Odd Couple (both male and female versions):
- Lead Actor in a Play (Jack Pignatello)
- Featured Actor in a Play (Rich Ruymen)
- Outstanding Sound Design (Liz Kulig, John Calabrese, Steve Clem)
- Outstanding Costume Design for a Play (Francesca Stokes, Bob Shindle, Lilly Rivera, Kathy Wallace)
- Outstanding Properties (Geri Berhain, Francesca Stokes, Robin Clem, Rich Ruymen)
CCCT received two Perry Award Nominations for its 2006 production of Oliver!:
- Outstanding Set Design (Bob Shindle)
- Outstanding Young Male Performer (Brian Komlo)
CCCT received five Perry Award Nominations for its 2005 production of George Washington Slept Here. Over 180 plays were reviewed in New Jersey, and Corpus Christi’s production of
George Washington Slept Here was placed in the top seven!
- Set Design (Bob Shindle)
- Ensemble Actress (Tracey Costa)
- Lead Actress (Kathy Wallace)
- Outstanding Costume Design (Kathy Wallace)
- Best Production of a Play
CCCT received five Perry Award Nominations and one Perry Award for its 2002 production of Don't Drink the Water. Over 180 plays were reviewed in New Jersey, and Corpus Christi’s production of Don't Drink the Water was placed in the top seven! These honors are even more impressive considering that this was the first year a CCCT production was reviewed for nomination consideration, having proven itself as a quality producer of stage productions. Nominations were received for:
- WINNER! Outstanding Properties (Geri Berhain)
- Outstanding Direction of a Play (Bob Shindle)
- Outstanding Set Design (Bob Shindle)
- Outstanding Production of a Play
- Outstanding Costume Design (Linda Zeigler)
Basketball
The Corpus Christi basketball program is open to both boys and girls enrolled in Corpus Christi School or the parish Religious Education program. The Basketball Program focuses on sportsmanship; learning to work together as a team; and, most important, having fun. Teams are organized by grade level.
To qualify for participation on the Traveling Teams, boys and girls in grades 5 through 8 must attend tryouts and be selected on the basis of skill, knowledge of the game, good sportsmanship, and ability to be a team player. Tryouts are held in the fall. Contact the parish or school for current program information.
Bingo
Each Bingo Night awards prizes of up to $1,000; there are also two 50/50 games and a
progressive jackpot game. Bingo is run by a team of volunteers, thus 100 percent of profits from each Bingo Night directly support the parish school. Bingo is held in the school cafeteria, which is located below
the chapel. (See map.) Smoking is not permitted.
Bingo Game Nights* are held:
- Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Parish Center at 201-288-4844.
NOTE: There is NO Bingo on the following days:
* Holy Saturday (the day before Easter),
* the Tuesday of the Parish Mission, and
* when Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day falls on a Tuesday
or Saturday.
