Medical Center To Sponsor Morristown Onstage

Morristown NJ

22 February, 2022

1:07 PM

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Press release from MEF: Feb. 22, 2022 The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) is pleased to announce that Morristown Medical Center, part of Atlantic Health System, is returning to serve as the Headline Sponsor for the 15th consecutive year for the 15th Anniversary of the Morristown ONSTAGE talent show. Featuring the best amateur talent from Morristown, Morris Plains and Morris Township, the showcase will be held on Wednesday, February 23 at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, New Jersey. "We are incredibly proud that, for the past 15 years, we have been able to support the Morris Educational Foundation in their vital mission to provide the best opportunities for students," said Trish O'Keefe, Ph.D., RN, President, Morristown Medical Center. "Our children are the future, and we need to continue to do all we can to provide them with a high-quality education, so they are fully prepared to be critical thinkers and innovative leaders. Hopefully, many will choose rewarding careers as health care professionals." Beyer Family Automotive Group is the 15th Anniversary Swag Bag Sponsor, providing a bag for sponsor goodies to be given to every ticket holder, which includes a commemorative 15th Anniversary Morristown ONSTAGE t-shirt. Kristen & Tom Cunningham, Mill Creek Residential's Modera 44 & Modera 55, Hillary & Richard Lindner and the law office of Steven H. Wolff are this year's Show Sponsors. Provident Bank proudly returns for the 15th year as the Prize Sponsor and Morristown Animal Hospital returns but as new sponsors of the Audience Choice Award, an opportunity for the live audience to pick one of the show winners. Another special feature of the evening will be a preview performance of the Morristown High School Theatre Department's spring muscial, Something Rotten, sponsored by Michele & George Becker. The Croonquist Group of Janney Montgomery Scott return as the Colonial Nation Alumni Connections Sponsor, who reach members of the alumni and community network. JCP&L/FirstEnergy Foundation and Kroll, LLC also return, this year as Look Back Sponsors. Abby's Consulting Services; Beinhaker & Beinnhaker; Hallie & Jeffrey Beyer; BMW of Morristown; Definite Articles; Deloitte; Emily Wolper Consulting; Jessica Exley Realtor; Fusion Academy; Hector Mislavsky & Judy Martinez/Golden Bagel Runners; The Crawford Home Selling Team – Keller Williams; Jeanne & Joe Goryeb; Joe Longo; Match Non-Profit Consulting; Mayo Performing Arts Center; New York Red Bulls; Oweis Engineering Inc.; Plastic Surgery Center at Summit Health; Pure Barre Morristown; PSE&G; Karen Roettger; Melanie & Alan Smith; Melissa & Marc Spiotta; Stretch Lab; Toyota of Morristown; VCS; Katherine & Joe Vizzini; Chris & Christine Volinsky; Chrissie & Chris Wetherbee and Marcie & Glenn Yarnis have all committed as Talent Sponsors of the show. The Capital Grille will sponsor the dessert reception this year and BC Salon has signed on as the Beauty Sponsor. "We are thrilled to have Morristown Medical Center return for our 15th Anniversary celebration of Morristown ONSTAGE," said Melanie Smith, Morristown ONSTAGE event chair and member of the Morris Educational Foundation Board of Trustees. "They have been a champion of Morristown ONSTAGE from the beginning, and without their support the event would not have been able to continue for all these years. As we celebrate 15 years, we also recognize the commitment from our generous sponsors, benefactors and playbill advertisers who allow us to raise and distribute funds to support the Morris School District. It will be an incredible night and we look forward to returning to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in person again on February 23." The finalists will compete for one of two 1st place $1,000 cash prizes – one for contestants ages 19 and over and one for contestants ages 18 and under. Additionally, $500 will be awarded for the "Audience Choice" Winner, which is a "text-to-vote" at the end of the show, a $250 Rossoff Rising Star Award for talent training chosen by the Morristown ONSTAGE Steering Committee, and the New York Jets Take Flight Award to the top two vocalists to audition to sing the national anthem during a New York Jets home game. A panel of distinguished arts and entertainment professionals will judge the competition. Returning as the Master of Ceremonies and host of the show is Morristown resident and Senior Content Producer at PEOPLE (the TV show!), Tara Bernie, who was awarded an Emmy for her work as the Senior Correspondent on DailyMailTV. For a sneak peek of this year's showcase, visit https://vimeo.com/668711358/1cd66e1f3c. Tickets for Morristown ONSTAGE are available for purchase at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ; by calling (973) 539-8008 or online at www.mayoarts.org. Morristown ONSTAGE is following strict safety protocols in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. For event entry, Morristown ONSTAGE will require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and/or a negative COVID test for all patrons ages 12+. Social distancing will be practiced when possible and face masks will be required for everyone and may be removed only while performing. For more information on these safety protocols, please visit www.morristownonstage.com. Morristown ONSTAGE was created to further the Morris Educational Foundation's ability to distribute financial and other resources to and for the Morris School District. Fifteen years later, over $1.4 million in total funds has been raised. To learn more and receive updates leading up to the fundraiser, visit the Morris Educational Foundation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This press release was produced by MEF. The views expressed here are the author's own.