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2017-04-15- Hometown Histories (Stories Worth Remembering) - Theatre in the Park: Summer Showcase 1974 to 1977



The continuation of our Hometown Histories series with a discussion of the Ocean Township Summer Showcase, which took place in the Deal Test Site (now Joe Palaia Park) in the summers of 1974 to 1977. Marilyn Michaels and Charles Pavarini discuss the theater production that took place when the Township first purchased the Deal Test Site, and were a summertime escape for the residence and others who performed, and who came to the shows. Dallas Grove conducts the interview, and is also Executive Producer; Produced by Joe Bove and Ted Dellinger; Music is recording from the shows of Summer Showcase.

Funding for Hometown Histories was provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.

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The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th-century structures still in existence in the Township. The museum serves as the ancestral home to every citizen of the Township of Ocean. PLEASE NOTE: At the present time, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum will only be open on all  Sunday afternoons, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or request a tour anytime by Calling 732-531-2136 or e-mailing at OceanMuseum@yahoo.com. We will be adding days in the future and will continue to keep you advised. The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at

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