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NJ SJR153
Joint Resolution
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Parker Space
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AI Summary
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Officially designates The Growing Stage Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in Netcong at the historic Palace Theatre, as the official New Jersey State children's theatre
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The Growing Stage is a professional Actors' Equity Association member theatre that has operated since 1981, focusing on performing arts education for children and families
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The theatre has produced over 100 shows with 1,500 performances and entertained over 250,000 people since moving to the Palace Theatre in 1994
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The organization grew from a $30,000 annual budget in 1982 to $700,000 in 2010 and invested over one million dollars in restoring the Palace Theatre, which is now on national and state historic registers
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The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Designates The Growing Stage Children's Theatre of New Jersey as New Jersey State children's theatre.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/20/2025