Jersey City Theater Center

06/16/2026

🎭 BLACK AND WHITE TEA ROOM (Korea)

📅 June 16 & 17 | 7:00 PM

Set against the backdrop of South Korea’s pro-democracy movement of the 1980s, Black and White Tea Room explores a painful chapter in history when citizens fought against military dictatorship. As democracy was suppressed, countless innocent people were imprisoned, tortured, and sacrificed in the struggle for freedom.

Join us for this powerful theatrical experience as part of the Voices International Theatre & Arts Festival.

📍 Nimbus Arts Center
329 Warren Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302

🎟️ Tickets: www.jctcenter.org

Voices International Theatre & Arts Festival is supported in part by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program and Visit New Jersey Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Jersey City Art & Culture New Jersey State Council on the Arts New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund

If you require ADA accommodations, please email [email protected].

06/09/2026

Thank you Jersey City for this shout out to Voices! We are grateful! 🙏

# # Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival: A Vibrant Tapestry Unfolding in Jersey City Get ready, Jersey City! The Jersey […]

06/09/2026

🎭✨ Thank You for Being Part of the Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival and for coming to the opening!

What an incredible start to the festival this past week! The professional conference and performances including the performances for the young audiences is this week. Join us!

🎟️ Be sure to reserve your tickets or RSVP for upcoming events at:
👉 www.jctcenter.org

📅 Festival Dates: June 4–26, 2026

Thank you for helping us bring world-class arts and cultural experiences to Jersey City. We'll see you at the festival!

06/09/2026

🌍 Thank You for Being Part of the Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival and for coming to the openingl! ✨🎭 And, we are just getting started!
There are many exciting events ahead as we continue explore our beautiful and diverse world through the arts and finding our voices through June 26.

🎟️ Be sure to reserve your tickets or RSVP for upcoming events at:
👉 www.jctcenter.org

📅 Festival Dates: June 4–26, 2026

The Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival is presented by Jersey City Theater Center. We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our funders and partners, including the New Jersey State Council on the Arts NJEDA ART - PHASE II Program, Visit Hudson NJ Visit New Jersey Hudson County Cultural Affairs, the City of Jersey City, the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, and our many individual donors, sponsors, and community partners who make this work possible.

Thank you for helping us bring world-class arts and cultural experiences to Jersey City and beyond. We look forward to seeing you this week including the professional arts conference on June 11th: www.jctcenter.org

06/06/2026

Perennial Land – The Data Forest

by Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger

2024, Immersive Video Installation, UltraHD 6K, color, sound, 12 min.

"Perennial Land – The Data Forest" is an experiential installation focused on care and climate justice. Combining visual poetry, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven storytelling, this immersive experience encourages us to reflect on our role in addressing climate change. We want to push aside the modern habit of thinking of nature–culture divide, decolonize technology and highlight the ways landscape contributes to social, political and psychic ideas of space. The cinematic installation explores the complex relationship between nature, culture, and environmental justice, while imagining potential futures.

The vulnerability of the environment is directly related to that of certain communities.
Nature does not need us. We need nature.

Conceived, filmed, and directed by Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger

Original music composition by Nana Simopoulos
Editing, visual effects, and projection mapping by Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger
Additional Visual Effects by Caryn Heilman
Produced by Laia Cabrera & Co.

This exhibition is made possible through the support of Global Commons Alliance Accountability Accelerator – Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, the Program Grant Awards provided by the Jersey City Arts Council and the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund, and Jersey City Theater Center.

Produced with the support of the Individual Artist Fellowship program provided by the Jersey City Arts Council and the Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund

Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival is supported by NJEDA's A.R.T. - Phase II Grant Program and VisitNJ

Exhibition ScheduleOpening Weekend
Saturday, June 6

Pre-Opening: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Opening Reception: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 7

Gallery Hours: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
General Exhibition Hours
Wednesday – Friday
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
and by appointment

Saturday – Sunday
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Artist Talks
June 12
11:00 AM — Artist Talk with Festival Conference Participants

June 13
3:00 PM — Public Artist Talk

Event Location
Directions
Mana Contemporary
888 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

06/06/2026

Thank you so much Mark Russell Tomek Smolarski Ben LoPiccolo for showing up, your wisdom and talents. I am so lucky to have such an amazing creative team all around. You have taught me so much. Love you guys ❤️🌏🙏

06/05/2026

🎭 The Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival is officially OPEN! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our opening ceremony and helped launch Voices International Theatre and Arts Festival. We are thrilled to welcome artists, audiences, and cultural leaders from around the world as we begin this journey of creativity, storytelling, and global connection.

Over the coming days, we invite you to experience inspiring performances, engaging conversations, and unforgettable artistic experiences that celebrate the richness of our global community.

The festival is now underway, and we can't wait to share it with you!

For the full festival schedule, tickets, and event information, visit:
👉http://www.jctcenter.org The festival is supported by NJEDA's ART - Phase II Program New Jersey Economic Development Authority Visit New Jersey New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism New Jersey State Council on the Arts DeLeon bank



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06/02/2026

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Thank you to New Jersey Theatre Alliance for all that you do to support, strengthen, and connect New Jersey’s professional theatre community. For more than four decades, the Alliance has championed collaboration, professional development, accessibility, and advocacy for theatres and artists across our state.

As proud members of this vibrant network, we invite you to join us for the Opening Celebration of the 2026 Voices International Theatre & Arts Festival Tickets: www.jctcenter.org
Festival Dates: June 4-26

Experience an unforgettable evening of global music, culture, and connection featuring artists from India, Indonesia, Slovenia/Puerto Rico, and beyond. Meet fellow arts lovers, community leaders, and international guests as we celebrate the power of the arts to bring people together across borders and cultures.

✨ World Music Performances
✨ International Artists
✨ Special Guests
✨ Festival Giveaways
✨ A Celebration of Global Community

🎟️ RSVP: https://wl.eventim.us/event/Voices-Festival-Opening-Ceremony-Global-Music/687413?afflky=JerseyCityTheaterCenter

Come explore the world through the arts—without leaving New Jersey. We look forward to celebrating with you! 🌎🎭🎶

Emmy award-winning arts journalist, John Bathke, talks with theatre...

05/31/2026

✨ Experience the blend of many different cultures with through Voices International Festival ✨Join us at the opening on June 4, @7:00 PM

Indonesia, India, Puerto Rico, Slovenia + special guests!

🌍 One stage. Many cultures. One global celebration.

🎟️ Join us at White Eagle Hall:
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05/26/2026

✨ 🌎Opening Celebration of the 2026 Voices International Festival ✨June 4 @7 PM; RSVP: https://wl.eventim.us/event/Voices-Festival-Opening-Ceremony-Global-Music/687413?afflky=JerseyCityTheaterCenter

Join us at historic White Eagle Hall in Jersey City as we launch the 2026 Voices International Festival — a global celebration of music, theatre, culture, and community!

Experience electrifying performances by:
🌍 Surati Baaul Blues Band (India)
🌍 Riau Rhythm (Indonesia)
🌍 Slavo Rican Assembly (Slovenia/Puerto Rico)

Artists, cultural leaders, community members, and audiences from across the Tri-State area will gather for an unforgettable evening of international artistry and connection.

🎁 Surprise guests, festival giveaways, and special experiences throughout the evening!

🎭 Explore the world through the arts without leaving New Jersey!

The festival features international and U.S.-based performances, family-friendly events, workshops, and free community programming throughout Jersey City.

Presented by Jersey City Theater Center.

ADA accommodations available:
📧 [email protected]
📞 201-795-5386

Supported in part by NJEDA’s A.R.T. Phase II Grant Program, Visit NJ, NJ State Council on the Arts, and Jersey City Arts & Culture Trust Fund.