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BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER AT THE FANWOOD-SCOTCH PLAINS YMCA

Fanwood-Scotch Plains area native Adam Biner returns home from the Great White Way to teach acting to children and teens at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA located at 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains on Thursdays beginning September 12th.

Mr. Biner, who is working with the Y as part of a residency program with New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT), most recently has performed in NYC in Midnight Madness and Geek! The Musical. He has also done regional theater including performances in Carouselat the Paper Mill Playhouse, as well as Kiss Me Kate, Smokey Joe’s Café, 1776, and A Chorus Line.

Mr. Biner began studying acting at the age of 10 with Cynthia Meryl, director of NJYT. He has also studied dance at the Broadway Dance Center in New York, and with Sherry Alban at Rutgers University where he also received a degree in Psychology. While at Rutgers and as part of his degree program he served as a mentor and worked with children with disadvantaged backgrounds.

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He will also be teaching a guest tap class during the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Arts Week that will be FREE to the public. Those interested can call for reservations at 908-889-8880 x141.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.orgto learn more about Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA programs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

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