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JKTC IS ON HIATUS!
(September 2016 - we are guessing late 2020)
Our Co-Founder and Artistic Director had decided to take this time and go back to school to receive an Arts Management degree with the plan to come back and run JKTC better than ever.
2019

JKTC got a little nugget of information this week that the writer, J. Williams Bruce, of "Cheeseburger Deluxe" has changed the name to his show and it is now called "Between Hope and Riverside". I whole heartedly agree with the name change. He will be taking the show to him hometown Paris, Illinois. I hope he knows that JKTC is always on his side and thinking about him. Have a fantastic run of the show Bruce! We could not be prouder of you.

2018

2017

August 2016
August 29 - Cheeseburger Deluxe came and went in a flash! We wish more people could have come to see our talented cast because all of them could SING their hearts out and deserved to be heard. We wish them all the best of luck with their endeavors. As always we will be curious to see what the writer will do his show.
​August 7 - our main producer had her appendix rupture on her early this morning which means she will not be around rehearsals for the next two or three weeks. It all depends on what the doctors orders are..

JULY 2016

July 23 - Had our first Meet & Greet and Table Read--and snacks--we had snacks!!
John Capo Public Relations has been brought on board again to publicize this new musical play to the New York City theatre going audience. You will recognize his name from past productions as John has successfully promoted our past productions of Dog Sees God in 2012, Living Dead in Denmark in 2013 and most recently, Manuscript in 2015. We are fully cast and rehearsals start at the end of the month.


JUNE 2016
 -pleased to say a theatre has been chosen for the World Premiere of Cheeseburger Deluxe. It will be playing at the Fourth Street Theatre from August 22nd to August 28th. More news to come as this process of production continues.


MAY 2016
 excited to announce that JKTC INC is teaming up J. William Bruce to produce his new musical play CHEESEBURGER DELUXE set for it's World Premiere in August.


NOTE: JKTC is still going strong and still exists. We don't plan on going anywhere any time soon! We are taking a break in order to work with and learn from other fellow theatre companies to make ourselves stronger in the theatre world and be able to set out to do what we want to be able to do: Bring you the best theatre we can on a limited budget. It's back to the basics for us, ready to bring you raw and exciting stories that need to be shared with the world.

JULY 2015
JKTC INC, has an exciting opportunity heading their way. It will be a while from now but none the less, still very exciting! Stay tuned.


APRIL 2015
April 27, 2015 - Just click on the name to get to know a little bit more about the three characters: David, Chris and Elizabeth from Manuscript.

April 24, 2015 - MANUSCRIPT opens in TWO WEEKS! Get your tickets today.
April 23, 2015 - UPDATE: Our Press Release went out today and we are already on Broadway World thanks to John Capo. Click HERE to see!
April 23, 2015 - The whole crew is back together again! Time to really get this rehearsal party started.
April 16, 2015 - Poster design is now finalized thanks to Jennifer Newton Nordstrom. She did a FANTASTIC job! Cannot wait to share it with everyone.
April 15, 2015 - Kim returns and we lose our director, Paige, for the next week as she prances around France & Rome... lucky, lucky girl! Wishing her a safe flight there and back. We cannot wait till her return and Manuscript is up on it's feet.
April 8, 2015 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, KIMBERLY NORDSTROM! She is leaving us for a week for a Medical Clinic but we are looking forward to when she gets back. (She better be working on her lines while she's away!!)
April 2, 2015 - Check out our twitter page @ManuscriptJKTC for #quotesfromManuscriptJKTC

April 1, 2015 - Getting these rehearsals going...

MARCH 2015
March 29, 2015 - Want to follow our director? Instagram - @puhpuhpaige 
March 24, 2015 - Had an awesome production meeting before rehearsal this evening. Super excited to announce that Joseph Napolitano has joined on as our Set Designer and Cindy Shumsey as our Lighting Designer.
March 20, 2015 - Happy to say that our first read thru went very well and we look forward to introducing you to our team one by one.
March 19, 2015 - First table read of MANUSCRIPT by Paul Grellong. Super excited!
March 17, 2015 - Drawing up contracts, putting together a rehearsal schedule and getting other paperwork that needs to be done before our first read through tomorrow evening!
March 16, 2015 - Working on some possible poster designs for MANUSCRIPT
March 15, 2015 - Time to start working on our Showbuild to hand over to Theatre Row for MANUSCRIPT by Paul Grellong. Let the madness begin!
March 12, 2015 - Don't forget to check out our Facebook or Instagram (@JKTCinc) for some daily, inspiring acting quotes
March 9, 2015 - And so the interview process has begun...
March 6, 2015 - And now the show itself has a twitter. Follow @ManuscriptJKTC for quick updates and an inside look at our process!! #ManuscriptJKTC
March 5, 2015 - If you don't already follow us on Twitter and Instagram do so now.

Twitter: @JKTheatreINC
Instagram: @JKTCinc

We will be introducing the cast and crew as things progress through this process!

March 4, 2015 - Great production meeting with the director this evening.
March 1, 2015 - Meetings, meetings, meetings!



FEBRUARY 2015

February 25, 2015 - want the chance to work with an up and coming theatre company? Check out our Job Opportunities page or email JKTCinc@gmail.com for more information
February 19, 2015 - Looking for a Lighting Designer to work with us on our production of MANUSCRIPT
February 16, 2015 - meeting of the minds with a lot more to come over the next couple weeks
February 13, 2015 - rights have officially been paid, contracts officially signed... still in search for a couple more people to bring this show to life but ready to take on the challenge!


January 30, 2015 - and so it all begins...

January 23, 2015 - The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row on 42nd Street is officially our place for MANUSCRIPT.
January 18, 2015 - "resting up" before the start of pre-production for MANUSCRIPT by Paul Grellong begins
January 15, 2015 - The cast for MANUSCRIPT is as follows: David Lewis will be played by Cameron Clarke, Chris Ferrando will be played by Matthew Hansen with the role of Elizabeth Hawkins to be played by Kimberly Nordstrom.
January 9, 2015 - Excited to announce that Paige Fridell, a JMU graduate, will be directing our production of MANUSCRIPT by Paul Grellong this spring.

JANUARY 2015 - welcome to the start of a new year



2014
  • August 15, 2014 - got together with the board to make some decisions. We will keep you updated as things start to progress.
  • July 29, 2014 - and this we have brought out first Spring and Summer Reading Series to a close. Looking forward to see what is in store for the company next.
  • July 27, 2014 - excited to announce that we were joined by the author of our last and final reading of ICARUS WINGED. Such an honor to have had you with us and we can't wait to see what you do this this show!
  • July 18, 2014 - the cast for ICARUS WINGED is a fabulous bunch of actors: Marcin Mesa, Garrison Hopewell and Mary Nevada Maile. It will be directed by Matthew Hansen.
  • July 10, 2014 - our last and final reading in the JKTC INC SPRING AND SUMMER READING SERIES takes place on Sunday, July 27th at 3:00 PM at Shetler Studios. The reading will be of ICARUS WINGED by Emilio Iasiello.
  • June 30, 2014 - Huge, HUGE shout out to the amazing cast of AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN! Be so proud of the work you put into it and we hope to work with you all in the future. You all took such a hard topic for a script, stepped out of your comfort zones and made it your own! - Director, Kimberly. JKTC looks forward to seeing what the author will think of after the Q & A we had.
  • June 29, 2014 - UPDATE! The reading of AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN has been moved to Studio 1 at Shetler Studios.
  • June 29, 2014 - day of the reading!! We hope to see you in Penthouse 1 at 3:00 PM at Shetler Studios. Also, HAPPY PRIDE from JKTC!
  • June 28, 2014 - this cast for AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN is amazing!! Trust us when we say you don't want to miss out on this wonderful piece of work that the actors really took to heart.
  • June 26, 2014 - the director Kimberly Nordstrom will be stepping in for the role of Maria for the reading of AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN
  • June 24, 2014 - another rehearsal night
  • June 23, 2014 - stage directions for AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN will now be read by Alex Kozak. So excited to have you stepping in at the last minute. First rehearsal is tonight!
  • June 10, 2014 - our cast for AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN is as follows: Ryan DeNardo, Nick Clarke Tanner, Matt Strool and Anna Iliana. Reading will be directed by Kimberly Nordstrom. Stage Directions to be read by Jessica Randell.
  • June 1, 2014 - next up in the Spring and Summer Reading Series is AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN by Matthew Hansen. Reading will take place on June 29th.
  • May 28, 2014 - JKTC got some super exciting news today!!! Details to come soon.
  • May 26, 2014 - HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!! Huge thanks to all those who came out to support us in the reading LAND WARRIOR. Also a big thanks to Mary for bringing this play to our attention, Harold for directing as well as our wonderful actors. We hope to work with you all again in the future.
  • May 25, 2014 - Don't forget LAND WARRIOR is today!!!
  • May 23, 2014 - Meeting
  • May 22, 2014 - rehearsal for LAND WARRIOR
  • May 21, 2014 - REMINDER!!!!  If you have no plans for this Sunday, May 25th?? JKTC has got you covered.... Come celebrate the purpose of Memorial Day by attending the reading of LAND WARRIOR written by Mary Humphrey Baldridge.


    Reading will take place at Shetler Studios, 244 west 54th street, in Penthouse 1 at 3:00 PM.


    Tickets are $15 at the door but if you reserve your seat in advance by emailing us it's only $10. And if you have a group of 5 or more people your tickets will only be $6 each! Reserve by emailing JKTCINC@gmail.com


  • May 19, 2014 - First read thru and rehearsal of LAND WARRIOR tonight.
  • May 16, 2014 - Making some changes with our board.
  • May 12, 2014 - Plans are in the works for our next project. Stay tuned for updates.
  • May 8, 2014 - Our cast for LAND WARRIOR includes: Colleen Wallnau, Chris Duncan, Matthew Hansen and Kimberly Nordstrom.
  • May 3, 2014 - JKTC Meeting of the Boards
  • May 1, 2014 - Up next in our Spring and Summer Reading Series is LAND WARRIOR on Sunday, May 25th
  • April 28, 2014 - We had a great Q and A after our reading of CAUSE; EFFECT. We only wish the playwright was not sick with an ear infections. FEEL BETTER CARLA!!
  • April 27, 2014 - Our first reading is happening today! Don't miss CAUSE; EFFECT by Carla Emanuele
  • April 24, 2014 - Rehearsal for CAUSE; EFFECT
  • April 23, 2014 - You can now buy tickets for the JKTC Spring and Summer Reading Series. Buy a subscription to all 4 shows for only $40! Otherwise it will be $20 at the door. First reading is this Sunday, April 27th at 3:00 PM!!
  • April 20, 2014 - Our cast for Cause; Effect includes: Ashley Gray, Elliot Miranda, Mary Maile and Matthew Hansen.
  • April 13, 2014 - Our fourth reading in the Spring and Summer Reading Series will be ICARUS WINGED by Emilio Iasiello and will be directed by Jessica Randell. It will take place on Sunday, July 27th at 3:00 PM.
  • April 12, 2014 -  Our third reading in the Spring and Summer Reading Series will be AN APPEAL TO HEAVEN by Matthew Hansen and be directed by Kimberly Nordstrom. It will take place on Sunday, June 29th at 3:00 PM.
  • April 11, 2014 - Our second reading in the Spring and Summer Reading Series will be LAND WARRIOR by Mary Baldridge and will be directed by Harold Baldridge. It will take place on Sunday, May 25th at 3:00 PM.
  • April 10,2014 - Our first play in the Spring and Summer Reading Series will be CAUSE; EFFECT by Carla Y. Emanuele and will be directed by Matthew Hansen. It will take place on Sunday, April 27th at 3:00 PM.
  • April 2, 2014 - Our directors have started the casting process. More announcements to come.
  • March 28, 2014 - Plays have been chosen. Playwrights contacted. Actors needed.
  • March 13, 2014 - We have booked the space for JKTC's First Spring/Summer Reading Series. The readings will be held at Shetler Studios, 244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor. More information heading your way by the end of the month.
  • February 17, 2014 - We have started going through all the plays submitted to us for our first go around and pick four to put up in our Reading Series. Time to start contacting playwrights to see if they're still interested in having what they sent in last year done as a reading. We hope to have more information heading your way soon.
  • February 10, 2014 - Kim's PLAE class has started
  • January 28, 2014 - We are pleased to announce that our Artistic Director, Kimberly Nordstrom, has gotten accepted into Michael Roderick's program PLAE: Program for Launching Artistic Entrepreneurs which is a year-long program that only accepts 10 students. We wish her luck on the next en devour and are excited to see where this will take her.
  • January 1, 2014 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
NOTE: We apologize for not updating our website sooner. Unfortunately a member of our group had fallen ill and is now just beginning to get better. We have decided to put the Reading Series on hold for the time being which gives that member time to recover and other members to do their own thing. (October 2013)
  • August 22, 2013 - The board meets to discuss the scripts that have been submitted for the New Reading Series. 
  • August 17, 2013 - Starting our search for new playwrights with new scripts for the start of our reading series to begin in September. For more details check out our New Reading Series page.
  • June 4, 2013 Board Meeting tonight
  • May 30, 2013 Sad to announce the departure of one of our Board Members, Krissy Garber, we wish you the best of luck in all your endevours and can't wait to see what the future has in store for you!
  • May 28, 2013 And so it begins
  • May 8, 2013 Time to start thinking about our next step as a company and to get the ball rolling.
  • April 21, 2013 For our last show, Stefanie Karis, stepped in as the role of Juliet and the entire cast rocked another SOLD OUT show!!!
  • April 20, 2013 Another SOLD OUT performance
  • April 19, 2013 Tonight Gerard Chamberlain stepped in as the role of Fortinbras. He took on a major task and we are all extremely proud of him!! Also ... we SOLD OUT for tonight!!
  • April 15, 2013 Our last Saturday show is already SOLD OUT!! So if you have not gotten tickets yet you might want to think of doing so fast...
  • April 13, 2013 blogcritics.org review
  • April 12, 2013 New York Times review
  • April 11, 2013 And the reviews are starting to come in.... 
               - Woman Around Town
               - NY Theatre
  • April 8, 2013 The New York Times came to review the show tonight!!
  • April 5, 2013 Opening Night of LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK at the Gene Frankel Theatre
  • March 31, 2013 Our article for Theatermania is up. The question was: If you could portray anyone from history or literature — but as a zombie — who would it be and why? CLICK HERE to read it!
  • March 24, 2013 Our interview for NYTheatre.com
  • March 23, 2013 Made it onto Playbill.com
  • March 22, 2013 Got word that we will be having a Feature Story on Theatermania.com
  • March 20, 2013 Had an online interview for NYTheatre.com Article to appear shortly.
  • Started working on costumes with our amazing costume designers Sabrina Vance and Sarah Davis. We cannot wait to see how they all turn out.
  • Our first article for LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK was picked up by Off-off Broadway World CHECK IT OUT
  • March 5, 2013 Our Press Release went out today!
  • March 3, 2013 Been working close with our Press Agent John Capo to get the ball rolling for Press Release.                       Media Inquiries:
    John Capo Public Relations
    212.729.7697
    info@johncapopr.com
  • February 26, 2013 Started working with Rick and Christian on all the fights in the show. Can't wait to hear how they all turn out!
  • February 18, 2013 Starting a week of blocking rehearsal for the show tonight.
  • February 12, 2013 Fighting re-cap with Christian Kelly-Sordelet tonight.
  • February 11, 2013 First read thru with our entire cast tonight for LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK.
  • February  4, 2013 Full production meeting tonight for LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK. Super excited to work with the super talented Kathleen Kelly (Director), Jessica Aquila Cymerman (Assistant Director), Sabrina Vance (Stage Manager/Costume Designer), David Rubin (Set Designer), Maxim Pekarskiy (Sound Designer) and Feliziano Flores (Lighting Designer).
  • January 29, 2013 Tickets are available, just go to our "Upcoming Shows" Tab and click the BUY TICKETS! button and you are on your way to the Zombie Apocalypse!
  • January 28, 2013 Had our last Body Combat class tonight with Jessica. Rehearsals will officially be starting soon!
  • January 7, 2013 Had our first Body Combat class tonight.  Let the training begin...
  • January 4, 2013 Signed agreement with John Capo today.
  • January 1, 2013 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Fully cast for our show.
  • December 18, 2012 Auditions! Auditions! Auditions!
  • December 4, 2012 We topped our $5,500 KICKSTARTER goal and raised $5,786 tonight!
  • December 3, 2012 Board Member meeting
  • November 15, 2012 Got to meet with  John Capo of John Capo Public Relations today. Can't wait to start working with him.
  • October 25, 2012 KICKSTARTER video is launched! Check it out: LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK
  • October 22, 2012 Board Member meeting
  • October 16, 2012 Took a tour of the Gene Frankel Theatre with our director, Kathleen Kelly!
  • October 14, 2012 Finished our video for Kickstarter today. We should be getting that up within the next two weeks!
  • October 9, 2012 Met with our director Kathleen Kelly to get the ball rolling on our new project. We are so excited to start this adventure together.
  • September 29, 2012 We filmed our promo for Kickstarter today. A day full of fake blood and fighting off zombies... couldn't ask for a more successful Saturday. Can't wait to put all the footage together.
  • September 2012 Kathleen Kelly has signed on as the director with the help of her Fight Choreographers Rick Sordelet and Christian Kelly-Sordelet! We hit the jackpot with all of them signing on to this project and we cannot wait to start working on this show!! Exciting things are happening people... YAYY!!!
  • September 24, 2012 We have officially gotten the rights for LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK as our Spring show next year!!
  • September 5, 2012 EXCITING NEWS!!!  We just signed our theatre contract to do our next show at The Gene Frankel Theatre in NYC. Now that the theatre is booked we can officially get the rights for the show!!
  • August 19, 2012 We got to see Board Member, Krissy Garber, sing with her band White Collar Crime.  They are not to be missed!  PLUS they have agreed to do a benefit concert as a fundraiser for out next project!  More details to come.
  • August 9, 2012 We have gotten the permission from author, Qui Nguyen, to use his play LIVING DEAD IN DENMARK for our next stage production!
  • August 2012 We have started the process of looking at theatres to hold our next show!  Exciting process is being made.
  • July 20, 2012 We are in the process of trying to acquire the rights for the next show we would like to put up.
  • July 16, 2012 JKTC INC would like to welcome Elohim Pena, Krissy Garber and Sabrina Vance onto their Board!
  • July 10, 2012 Artistic Director, Kimberly Nordstrom, met with Aaron Thompson of the Daryl Roth Theatre.
  • July 8, 2012 JK Meeting today to figure out our next step... next play.... next everything.
  • June 24, 2012 Set is striked... you know what that means!?  Time to start reading some plays and pick a new show to do.
  • June 23, 2012 Final performance of Dog Sees God...it was another blowout!! Congratulations to the outstanding cast and crew...you all worked so hard and totally deserve to revel in your success!!
  • June 22, 2012 Another SOLD OUT show!!
  • June 21, 2012 Our first SOLD OUT show happened tonight!!
  • June 15, 2012 OPENING NIGHT for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead at The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row 410 West 42nd Street!!  Get your tickets now at www.Telecharge.com or at The Box Office.
  • June 14, 2012 Invited Dress Rehearsal @ 8 PM tonight!
  • June 11, 2012 Heading into tech week... today consists of loading into the theatre, hanging lights, building and painting the set, costumes, etc. and ending with a Cue to Cue.
  • June 4, 2012 Just Kidding Theater Company, INC has joined the Twitter universe!  Follow us @JKTheatreINC
  • June 3, 2012 Tickets are officially on sale for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead don't miss out on seeing this wonderful cast and amazing show!!!  All details are on the Upcoming Shows page.
  • June 2, 2012 Meeting with Costume Designer, Ashley Smith, to pull some clothes for the show
  • May 21, 2012 Rehearsals for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead are in full force!
  • May 15, 2012 First read thru with the entire cast for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
  • May 8, 2012 Completed casting for Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
  • May 7, 2012 Jonathan Paiz has signed on to Assistant Direct.
  • May 1, 2012  Acquired rights to Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Bert V. Royal
  • April 26, 2012 Due to misunderstanding with Dramatist lost the rights to Sylvia.  Currently seeking rights to Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, by Bert V. Royal.
  • March 30, 2012 Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. is excited to announce that Ashley Smith has joined on as the Costume Designer for Sylvia.
  • March 16, 2012 Completed casting for Sylvia!  Rehearsals to start on May 12.
  • March 8, 2012 Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc held auditions for Sylvia
  • February 27, 2012 Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. has officially booked The Studio Theatre at Theatre Row on 42nd Street for their June production of Sylvia.
  • February 16, 2012 Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. is excited to announce that Riva Winningham will be the Casting Director for their production of Sylvia.
  • February 9, 2012 Kathleen Kelly has signed on to direct Sylvia this coming Spring/Summer.  Though most of the show is already cast Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. will be holding auditions within the first 2 weeks of March.
  • January 20, 2012 Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. has decided that their first full blown production will be: Sylvia by A.R. Gurney
  • January 2012  Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. is officially incorporated. More details to follow...
Just Kidding Theatre Company, Inc. is a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation in the Arts