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They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Historical Town Hall gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Moorestown, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Strawbridge Lake Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Firebirds Wood Fired Grill or visit Site of the Indian Spring, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Moorestown, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Moorestown, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Moorestown, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The following submission comes from Brian Wright O'Connor?, a Moorestown wrestler from the class of 1974.Patch StaffEditor's note: The following submission comes from Brian Wright O'Connor, a Moorestown wrestler from the class of 1974. He is currently a writer who lives in Boston.The year 1975 was a golden season in the golden era of Moorestown High wrestling, when the team chalked up an 18-0 record and dominated both district and regional tournaments.Veterans of the undefeated squad recently ga...
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Editor's note: The following submission comes from Brian Wright O'Connor, a Moorestown wrestler from the class of 1974. He is currently a writer who lives in Boston.
The year 1975 was a golden season in the golden era of Moorestown High wrestling, when the team chalked up an 18-0 record and dominated both district and regional tournaments.
Veterans of the undefeated squad recently gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of the achievement by attending a wrestling quad meet at the high school and sitting down at a luncheon where the former grapplers relived the glories of their landmark season.
Of the dozen wrestlers who wore the varsity gold and black that year, all showed up for the reunion, except for the team’s heavyweight — John Wolgamot, who passed away in 2022. Also missing was the late coach Jack Welch, who arrived at Moorestown in the late 60s and won induction into the South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Fame after his retirement.
But the rest were there, joined by teammates from seasons before and after who helped mold Moorestown’s championship run. A bit thicker in the body and with less hair and original teeth, most of the sixty-something grapplers still sported the bulging forearms and thick necks of athletes trained in the demanding sport.
Blow-up photos of team pictures and wrestlers in action hung on the walls of Tommy’s Tavern as teammates rose one by one to laud their fellow combatants and look back through the mist of nostalgia to a more innocent time, when winning on the mat seemed like the only thing that mattered.
“That was an unbelievable season,” said John Adams, the team’s 141-pounder and the main organizer of the reunion. “We worked hard and put in the time. Everyone contributed to our success that year — not just the starters but the guys who pushed them each and every day in practice. That was the crucible of victory, the place where champions were forged.”
Mark Coppola, a junior that year, did not make the starting line-up but in 1976 became Moorestown’s second wrestler to make the state final. Wrestlers from earlier years, like Matt Riedel — MHS’s first fourth-place state finisher — said tough competition in the elevated heat of the wrestling room proved more daunting at times than meet or tournament opponents.
“Look over there,” said Riedel, pointing to 1972 regional champion Sam Allen – Moorestown’s first wrestler to make the state tournament. “Can you imagine going up against him every day in practice?” Allen, wearing a leather jacket barely containing his massive shoulders and biceps, nodded wryly in recognition.
The 1974-1975 campaign came in the middle of a decade of dominance, with Moorestown winning multiple conference championships, sending wrestlers deep into the state tournament and nearly racking up more district and regional titles than the rest of the five decades of MHS wrestling history combined.
The 1975 team featured seven district champions, including its two team captains, Jay Dever, who wrestled at 168 and went on to win at regions and become Moorestown’s first state finalist, and 129-pounder Dan Murnane.
Dever credited Moorestown’s coach for creating a winning mentality. Welch, who led the program for 22 years, was a bantam-weight college gymnast who emphasized hand strength, conditioning, speed and agility in his wrestlers. He brooked little dissent and during meets cut a distinctive presence on the edge of the mat, crouching down and cupping his hands over his carved sideburns to bark instructions to his charges.
“We loved Coach Welch because we respected him. There might also have been a little bit of fear,” said Dever. “He demanded a lot of us and taught us to demand it of ourselves.”
Welch’s dedication was evident at the reunion in the files and charts brought to the event by his former wife Barbara and son Marty. The detailed documents covering every match and tournament sparked memories of near-forgotten bouts for many of the wrestlers in the room.
Jeff Klein, a mainstay at the lower weights throughout the mid-1970s, became Moorestown’s winningest wrestler under Welch’s tutelage, racking up 89 wins, a record that stood for 25 years until broken in 2001 by Mark Thompson, son of the team’s freshman coach during Klein’s era.
“Jack Welch had a profound impact on the lives of everyone who walked through the doors of that wrestling room,” said Klein, who won the first of three district championships as a 98-pounder in 1973 and regional titles in 1975 and 1976. After settling into a dentistry practice in the area after college and graduate school, Klein became a patron of the high school program, joining teammates like John Adams in nurturing the sport.
“Just look at the people here today,” said Klein. “Not just the wrestlers, but the coaches, the fans, the friends. The people who stomped their feet in the bleachers. Under Jack Welch, the team was a family.”
For Mike Verbaro, the team’s 115-pounder in 1975, one of his career highlights was a 1-0 victory over the highly regarded Butch Campbell in a tense showdown against Pemberton late in the season. The match, held at Fort Dix, featured the wrestlers competing beneath a spotlight, with the roaring fans in relative darkness around the edge of the mat.
Verbaro, who won a district championship in 1976 and went to states with his brother Dave that year, used his strength and balance to fend off Campbell’s ferocious attack. The referee awarded Verbaro a single penalty point when the Pemberton captain illegally locked hands while seeking to maintain control during the second period. In the final two minutes, as Vebaro controlled Campbell, Welch shouted to let him go, willing to concede a point and take the tie.
But Verbaro, who had been projected to lose the match, held on for the win, helping to propel Moorestown to victory and preserving the undefeated season.
“It was one of the few times I didn’t do what Coach Welch asked,” said Verbaro. “I wanted that win. I wanted us to win and I wasn’t about to let the team down. No one else did either. Buddy Wright pulled off a big upset that night. It was a true team victory.”
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Reunion photo: Moorestown wrestlers from Jack Welch's coaching era gather at the high school:(front row, left to right) Dave Verbaro, Mike Verbaro, Brian O'Connor, Brendan O'Connor, Joe Speese, Buddy Wright, Don McCrabb; (back row) Tommy Powell, Dave Fricke, Matt Riedel, Ross Epstein, Jeff Klein, Steve Zehler, Jay Dever, Gary Ireland, Mark Coppola, Paul Martin.
Yearbook photo: Moorestown High wrestlers, both starters and key teammates, appear in this 1975 yearbook photo of the championship squad: (bottom row, left to right) Dave Verbaro, Jeff Klein, Mike Verbaro, Buddy Wright, Danny Murnane, Don McCrabb; (back row) Jeff Wolgamot, Joe Speese, Mark Coppola, Mark Sanyour, Mike Willis, Steve Zehler, Ken Long, Jay Dever, Ross Epstein, John Adams, Coach Jack Welch.
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MOORESTOWN, NJ — The proposal to bring the Moorestown School District's bus lot to the back of Moorestown Upper Elementary School has been scrapped. But officials are still determining where it will go as part of the district's bond referendum.District officials still want to find a new location for the bus depot, which is currently in a lot outside of Moorestown High School. But initial plans to develop a fenced lot in the field behind the UES sparked an ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — The proposal to bring the Moorestown School District's bus lot to the back of Moorestown Upper Elementary School has been scrapped. But officials are still determining where it will go as part of the district's bond referendum.
District officials still want to find a new location for the bus depot, which is currently in a lot outside of Moorestown High School. But initial plans to develop a fenced lot in the field behind the UES sparked an outcry from neighbors.
Relocating the bus depot has been a component of the district's planned bond referendum, which has been delayed until at least September. In its current spot, the bus depot would interfere with another referendum plan: adding instructional space to the high school.
But over the last few months, residents near UES expressed concerns about potential impacts on children's health, neighborhood traffic and eliminating a portion of UES's rear field.
At Tuesday's school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Courtney McNeely confirmed the bus lot will not go behind UES. But now the district is seeking another location for the bus depot.
"We can't add instructional space to the campus in any other way," McNeely said.
Under the district's current vision, a successful referendum would reduce class sizes and upgrade infrastructure at each school. William Allen Middle School's building would expand, allowing the Grades 7-8 school to take in sixth graders. Moorestown Upper Elementary School, in turn, would accommodate Grades 3-5.
The four lower elementary schools, which have faced some of the district's greatest overcrowding issues, would go from PreK-3 to PreK-2.
Originally, the district intended to hold the referendum in March. But with the state only determining how much it would fund each proposed project later than expected, that timeline was pushed back.
The district now hopes to hold the referendum in September, which buys it some time to find a new spot for the bus depot. But that hasn't been easy.
Municipal officials have looked into township-owned properties for potential solutions. But most of the township's undeveloped spaces wouldn't be possible, says Mayor Quinton Law.
"While the township owns several undeveloped properties, many were acquired as dedicated open space with financial contributions from the state Green Acres program, which prohibits their use for a bus depot," Law wrote in South Jersey Media. "This significantly limits our available options."
At Tuesday's school board meeting, several residents expressed relief that the bus depot won't go behind UES.
"I'm looking forward to, like I’ve said from the start, being a supporter of the schools and hoping we have a referendum that can pass in Moorestown," said Brandon Pugh, a former board member who lives near the school.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 at 7:00 PMMoorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Rd, Moorestown, NJ, 08057More info hereONCE UPON A MATTRESSMusic by Mary RodgersLyrics by Marshall BarerBook by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall BarerFri 2/21 (7pm...
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, & Marshall Barer
Fri 2/21 (7pm), Sat 2/22 (7pm), Sun 2/23 (2pm)
Fri 2/28 (7pm), Sat 3/1 (7pm)
Moorestown High School Auditorium
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain (AUDREY BARR) decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless (TEDDY SIMEK), found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone (ESTELLA MUELLER), showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken (ANGELA CUCINOTTA) and Sir Harry (TYLER MARK) to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale “The Princess and the Pea” provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing...
The cast also includes:
Jester: OLIVIA BARNES
Minstrel: KAI VAJAPEY
King Sextimus the Silent: JACOB ERNST
Wizard: JACK MATTIACCI
Lady Rowena, Nightingale: JULIET BARTON
Sir Studley: AIDEN GENTILE
Sir Luce: LUCAS OELTJEN
Lady Merrill: CHLOE LONG
Lady Lucille: TAYLOR CLAYTON
Princess No. 12: ROSEMARY MCILWRAITH
Ladies in Waiting: SOPHIA BAHRAM, ALEXIS JACOB, AMY MATSKO, ELLA PHILLIPS, ELENA RAY
Featured Dancers: OLIVIA DEJOSEPH, ELLA HOVNANIAN, TARAH SAILAM
Ensemble: DAVID ARATEN-CASTILLO, JULIA ARATEN-CASTILLO, GIA BEKARCIAK, ELLA CALAMITO, LIV EKNAIAN, MIA ERCOLANI, NAIA GOMES, BRAYDEN HOWARD, ALYSSA HUBER, SOPHIA LORINCZ, JEANINE MASHAURI, JACKSON ORENDORFF, ALEXANDRA STRONG, LILY TRAKIS, FINN VAJAPEY
In addition, dozens of students have been working on the music, set, lighting, costumes, hair & make-up, sound, and the show features a live orchestra made up of both students (BROOKE BERKOFF, ADRIAN BLUME, PRESTON LEWIS, INIYA MALAIKANI, DAVID RHO, KYLE SUMERSON, ANAIS VEGER) and adults. Our student stage managers are KATIE MARK, ANNABELLE FERNER, and LILY GIANNETTO.
Once Upon a Mattress is directed & choreographed by MRS. ERICA SCANLON HARR, with vocal direction by MR. JONATHAN ROSE, orchestra direction by MR. GREG CONNLAIN, set, costumes, hair & make-up by MS. ERIN CRAMER, lights by MRS. DEE DUGAN & MR. CHRIS MILLER, sound design by MR. JEFFREY REDWANOWSKI, and business management by MR. GREG HARR.
Performances will take place in the Moorestown High School auditorium, 350 Bridgeboro Rd., on Fri 2/21 (7pm), Sat 2/22 (7pm), Sun 2/23 (2pm) & Fri 2/28 (7pm), Sat 3/1 (7pm). All tickets are $15 and can be purchased at http://moorestownhstheater.weebly.com
For more information and updates, find “Moorestown High School Theater” on Facebook and mhstheater on Instagram. Any questions, please call the high school at (856) 778-6610 x22368 or e-mail us at [email protected].
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