Forté Dramatic Productions

02/04/2024

Mark your calendars... April 20th, 2024. I will be returning to Princeton, NJ for a one-night only concert to benefit Scattergood Friends School. This will be my opportunity to say thank you and farewell to Princeton Friends School, Princeton Friends Summer Camp, Forté Dramatic Productions, and the Theater People of Bucks/Mercer County, be they at Town and Country Players, Kelsey Theater, or wherever else our paths may have crossed. I will be singing songs from throughout my theatrical past, and inviting a few friends to join in for some fun duets and more. This will also be my chance to introduce my NJ/PA life to my Iowa life and the amazing school that I am blessed to be leading. Scattergood serves as an oasis of education in an increasingly complicated and challenging world in which our youth, particularly those who are LGBTQ+ find themselves. I think it is important that folks on the coast learn about how to support and encourage such opportunities throughout the country. So, mark your calendars. 8pm on April, 20th. Limited tickets for a venue in Princeton, NJ will be available by invite/request only. Virtual tickets for the live stream will be available for all at an affordable price point. I want my tribes to meet and celebrate art, life, and education. Be there or be square. KUNGALOOSH!!!

06/02/2021

Forté Dramatic Productions is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Thick. It was a pleasure to have worked with him on Inherit the Wind in 2019 when he masterfully took on the role of Matthew Harrison Brady.
"There was much greatness in this man." - Drummond, Inherit the Wind

That's a fine looking scene! Come out and join us this weekend in heavenly Hillsborough!

10/25/2020

Many broken legs to all of our friends and Forte family involved with this year's ceremony. We're cheering you on from near and far!

We are especially cheering for our fantastic actors nominated this year!

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
William Kamps, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions
Richard Purcell, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play
Dennis Farrelly, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
John Fischer, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions

09/05/2020

Congratulations to all the nominees for this year's NJACT Perry Awards, but especially to the 4 nominees from our production of 12 Angry Men! We are incredibly thankful that we were able to produce this timely piece with such a fantastic ensemble cast. We miss you all!

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
William Kamps, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions
Richard Purcell, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Play
Dennis Farrelly, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
John Fischer, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Forte Dramatic Productions

04/01/2020

Dear friends of Forte and fellow thespians,

I come to you today with bittersweet news. I have been offered the position of Head of School at Scattergood Friends School, outside of Iowa City, Iowa. I’ve created a video for those who would like to hear more about Scattergood and what it is that is calling me to Iowa, that video is attached to this post..

As you can imagine we are thrilled with this opportunity and very excited to join the Scattergood community. We are also very sad for the loss of you, our theatrical community, from our normal lives.

Unfortunately, Steff and my departure from Forte has meant that will we be placing the group on a temporary hiatus. Just how temporary, who knows, but we do know that we will be unable to move forward with either 1776 or our Jim Henson concert, and are very sorry for that. This also means that I will be bowing out of Pinnworth’s upcoming production of Evita, and for that I am downright depressed.

While it is my hope to return to the area and this community at some point in our future, this does feel like an appropriate moment to say a few things that one might say when departing.

First, thank you to all of the performers, crew members, technicians, musicians, and artists who helped bring my visions to life. Nothing has made me prouder than sitting in the back of the audience and watching you all bring magic to life. Except, perhaps, for the times I’ve been able to share the stage with you.
To those who have directed me, thank you for your patience and guidance.
To Mike, thank you for listening, in so many ways.
To Scott, thank you for saying yes and figuring it out.
To Peter, thank you for bringing music to my life.
To John, thank you for your honesty.
To Steff, thank you for everything.

When theater is at its best, it brings people together. I hope that my work has done that.

With gratitude, and a few tears in my eyes,
John

A video essay in which I explain why I have accepted the job of Head of School at Scattergood Friends School. Thank you to the entire Princeton Friends commu...

01/27/2020

Thank you to everyone who came out and experienced 12 Angry Men with us! Your feedback has been so wonderful to receive and we will miss this immensely talented cast and crew.

Stay tuned for exciting new projects on the horizon!

01/23/2020

Check out this article written by Ted Otten about our production of 12 Angry Men!

Don't miss your chance to see this stellar cast this weekend at Kelsey Theatre!

Founding father Thomas Jefferson once wrote, “I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution,” and Forte Dramatic Productions’ presentation of “12 Angry Men” through Jan. 26 at Kelsey Theatre on t...

01/13/2020

Tech week for 12 Angry Men has begun!! Have you gotten your tickets!?

Also, check out our talk back event with the cast directly following this Saturday's 8:00 PM show.

01/07/2020