The Allentown Brew Works in conjunction with the Allentown Public Theatre presents…

The Allentown Public Theatre’s Spotlight Cabaret and Piano Bar

New Date!  Now Moving to 1st Thursdays!!

Every 1st THURSDAY the lights will shine in High Gravity for some of the best theatrical talent in the Valley. They’ll be performing Cabaret style songs for your pleasure from 8pm-9:30pm and then stepping aside to allow for an open piano bar where everyone can chime in with standards and show tunes.

For the 24th: Ah, it’s that time again. Time for another round of good food, fun folks and wonderful performances by some of the areas most talented singers. This months performance will feature some old and new faces. The talented Josh Neth will host. Other performers include Cheryl Moritz, Katelyn Roof, Aaron Williams, Melissa Egan and Bob Cohen. And, of course, the immensely talented Justin Brehm will tickle the keys for us.

We are happy to introduce John Monahan. John, Katelyn, Arron, and Bob were all once audience members who sang during the open mic portion of the show. We liked them so much we asked them to perform for us. Who will be the next Spotlight Star? You?

Some of the featured performers are: Stephen Molloy, Cheryl Moritz, Joshua Neth, Melissa Egan, Shawn Salevsky, and Kirsten Rani Almeida, with Justin Brehm on piano.

• Doors open at 7pm.
• Cabaret runs from 8pm-9:30pm
• Open Piano (audience members sing!) 9:30pm- Close.

Audience members are encouraged to bring their own music or sing from our books.

$5 Cover and a two drink minimum (includes all bar drinks, soft drinks, and bottled water) - Proceeds benefit the Allentown Public Theatre

A company of theater professionals, Allentown Public Theatre was founded in 2008 under the artistic direction of Equity actor Joshua Neth, to perform plays for the public in downtown Allentown and help revitalize the city through the arts.

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JOSHUA NETH is originally from San Diego, California and studied Acting and Directing at Northern Kentucky University. Josh has numerous regional theatre credits, the most recent being the Beast in Civic Theatre of Allentown’s production of Beauty and the Beast. He has directed shows at The State Theatre of Easton, Stage Door Workshop, and Bangor High School, where his production of Guys and Dolls received the school’s first ever Freddy Award nominations.

As a member of Actor’s Equity, the professional stage actors union, Josh has performed in national tours with The Metamorphosis Company, The Chamber Repertory Theatre of Boston and Theatre IV Virginia. Joshua played Off-Broadway in New York as the leading role “Joe” in The Grove St. Theatre’s production of Lanford Wilson’s Balm in Gilead. He was a member of the 2004 resident acting company for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and also performed at The Cincinnati Public Theatre.

Joshua now resides with his wife in the Old Allentown District. He is the Artistic Director for the Allentown Public Theatre and also directs the The Associated Mess, an improv. comedy group. Josh is very active with Choch-Key productions, a local independent film and television company with whom he directed and acted in the feature film, Spitting Water.

THE PEOPLE OF THE SPOTLIGHT CABARET

Justin Brehm (Allentown) – Muhlenberg grad, actor, accomplished pianist. Has conducted numerous productions at Civic Theatre of Allentown.

Kristin Sgarro – (Allentown) – Actress, and pianist. Current Muhlenberg student.

Kirsten Rani Almeida- (Hellertown) Numerous local/ national credits. Accomplished NYC cabaret performer.

Shawn Salevsky (Allentown) – DeSales grad. Drama teacher at Nazareth Middle School, vet of Civic productions.

Melissa Egan (Allentown) – Muhlenberg grad, recently seen as “Belle” in Beauty and the Beast.

Cheryl Moritz (Allentown) – Muhlenberg grad, numerous national and local credits. Performed Off-Broadway and toured nationally with Biggs Rossoti and Chamber Theatre.

Stephen Malloy (Allentown)- Muhlenberg grad. Played “Billy” in MST’s production of Carousel.

Jeramie Mayes (Allentown) – Currently playing “Jack” in Penn. Playhouse’s production of Into the Woods.

Katelyn Roof (Allentown) Recently seen in Civic’s production of Parade.

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