wards that initiative . Professional Theatre has come and gone in Asbury Park and​ ​the​ ​team ’ s goal is to not only contribute to the arts scene but also create employment opportunities for area residents and start a much needed dialogue about the importance of theatre as a vehicle for social change​ ​and educational outreach . ​But we are not limited to theatre . ​At ( the collective ) our goal is to use theatre , dance , ​fine ​art

and music to bring back and highlight a much needed and forgotten sentiment : inclusion . Proceeds from the ​August ​event will be used towards the development of the full version and premiere of 54 - The Musical later this year as ( the collective )’ s first full-scale offering​ . The intention is to workshop the show and bring it back to​ ​Broadway . ​ Then it ’ s on to the next show . And trust me , we have plenty in the “ hopper ”!

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