Bill Irwin can’t escape Samuel Beckett. He has spent a lifetime captivated by the Irish writer’s language. In this intimate 90-minute evening, Irwin will explore a performer’s relationship to Beckett, mining the physical and verbal skills acquired in his years as a master clown and Tony Award-winning actor.

This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets.

Artistic Director Justin Waldman hosts an intimate and entertaining conversation with Tony Award-winner Bill Irwin, the mastermind behind On Beckett! Snacks, drinks, and socializing start at 7:30 PM, with the discussion set to start at 8 PM.

Join us for a FREE festive celebration of art, community, friends, and music outside on our Plaza and indoors in the Lobby. There'll be live music, local vendors, and artisans with all the independently-made goods to help check off your gift list: hot cocoa (of course), crafts and activities for kids, and some of our Red Bank community partners with information and resources to share.

14-time Grammy Award Winner Paquito D’Rivera headlines Jazz Arts Project’s annual “Holiday Spirits” Concert Event. D’Rivera has over 30 solo albums and was named a “Jazz Master” by the NEA, America’s highest honor in jazz.

Hester Prynne dares to strive for a better life for herself and her daughter. Kate Hamill, one of American theater’s most celebrated contemporary playwrights, reimagines Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic tale of courage. This world premiere, directed by Shelley Butler, showcases the strength of a woman who will not let the rules of an unjust society define her.