The Cranford Dramatic ClubThe Cranford Dramatic Club is a non profit all volunteer organization whose purpose is to:
The History of CDC THeatreBeginning with the 1918 - 1919 season, a few local Cranford townspeople shared their love of theatre with friends and neighbors. Over the span of 100 years, that humble group of theatre-loving neighbors has grown into a well-respected community theatre company that continually produces full seasons of musicals and plays, and that has family programming featuring the area's brightest talent. You can few the entire archive of CDC Theatre's performances at CDC Archives. The CDC's first home was the Sherlock Hall of the Trinity Episcopal Church. In the 1920s, The CDC moved to the now-defunct Casino in Cranford. After World War II, many of The CDC's shows were produced at Cranford High School. In the mid-1950s, a group of the club’s members decided that The CDC needed a home of its own. After placing their own names on the mortgage guarantee, work began on the building that would become The CDC Theatre on Winans Avenue. The new theatre officially opened to the public in 1957 and continues to house this vibrant company. In the decades that followed, The CDC has continued to produce full seasons of musicals and plays, children’s productions, and “members’ only” productions of new or experimental works. The CDC has also recently begun to host visiting performers, artists and theatre companies. In 1992, the theatre underwent some much needed renovations – replacing its chairs, getting a new façade on the front, and modernizing its plumbing and storage areas. In 2003, just in time for its 85th season, the lighting system was completely re-done; adding a dropped ceiling, new lighting instruments, and a computer operated dimming system. In 2005, a fundraising effort allowed the theatre to add a downstairs handicapped-accessible restroom. The CDC theatre continues to flourish due to the generosity of its patrons. If you'd like to add your name to The CDC's rich history, visit the Support Us Page. |
OfficersPresident
Joe Leo Treasurer Joel Redmount Business Vice President Sean E. Lough Production Vice President Elizabeth Howard Marketing Vice President Maureen Monroe Education Vice President Becky Randazzo Membership Vice President Edgar Hidalgo Corresponding Secretary Melody Lieberman Recording Secretary Rick Brown Board Of GovernorsTerm Ending 2025
Michael Kidney Elle Michaeli Term Ending 2026 Dana Dispoto Shannon Ludlum Term Ending 2027 Mike Burdick Sandi Pells |
Accessible Parking and Seating
Accessible parking is available and the theater is equipped with one wheelchair accessible restroom in the main lobby. Wheelchair accessible seating is available. CDC Theatre is committed to making its facilities accessible to all our patrons. For additional information or if you have questions, need assistance, or an accommodation not mentioned above, please contact us via the Contact Us Page.
Accessible parking is available and the theater is equipped with one wheelchair accessible restroom in the main lobby. Wheelchair accessible seating is available. CDC Theatre is committed to making its facilities accessible to all our patrons. For additional information or if you have questions, need assistance, or an accommodation not mentioned above, please contact us via the Contact Us Page.
