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Toms River North H.S. senior debuts play about Superstorm Sandy
Posted: Updated:A young playwright and senior at Toms River North High School is debuting his new show, "Stronger than the Storm."
Luke Sulsenti says he began writing the show over the summer and says the play tells the story of New Jersey during and after Superstorm Sandy.
After months of preps, casting and rewrites, the show is underway.
"I feel like we actually learn how to view our own problems by watching characters on screen and in this instance we see our community's real life stories, how they dealt with actual problems," says Sulsenti. "I just thought that it was really inspiring to a lot of people when it comes to adversity, don't know whether to move on or stay in the past."
More than two dozen of Sulsenti's classmates auditioned for roles in the play.
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Photos: Superstorm Sandy's devastation across NJ
Photos: Superstorm Sandy's devastation across NJ
Photos of the damage and destruction caused by the 2012 storm.
Photos of the damage and destruction caused by the 2012 storm.
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Police reopen Route 35 in Neptune after pedestrian is hit
Police reopen Route 35 in Neptune after pedestrian is hit
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Neptune police have reopened Route 35 following a severe crash overnight.
Neptune police have reopened Route 35 following a severe crash overnight.
Forecast: Clouds, then sun; temps near 49 degrees
Forecast: Clouds, then sun; temps near 49 degrees
News 12 New Jersey Forecast
News 12 New Jersey Forecast
No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
No Mega Millions winner, jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1 billion
No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion.
No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Charity hockey game benefits Paramus school bus crash victims
Charity hockey game benefits Paramus school bus crash victims
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
All of the proceeds from the game are going toward the Paramus Children's Health Foundation.
First-ever sports betting takes place at Far Hills steeplechase races
First-ever sports betting takes place at Far Hills steeplechase races
Far Hills Mayor Paul Vallone placed the first bet ever at the Far Hills steeplechase races since the state legalized sports betting.
Far Hills Mayor Paul Vallone placed the first bet ever at the Far Hills steeplechase races since the state legalized sports betting.
NJ first lady Tammy Murphy father dies at 90
NJ first lady Tammy Murphy father dies at 90
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy says she is mourning the loss of her father.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy says she is mourning the loss of her father.
Police: 3 arrested in Jersey City double shooting
Police: 3 arrested in Jersey City double shooting
File photo
File photo
The incident happened near Union Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
The incident happened near Union Street around 10 p.m. Friday.
NJ Task Force 1 returns after helping rebuild storm-ravaged Florida
NJ Task Force 1 returns after helping rebuild storm-ravaged Florida
Members of New Jersey Task Force 1 were welcomed back today after assisting with the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael in Florida.
A total of 82 men and women spent 11 days trying to help areas that were damaged by the storm.
A total of 82 men and women spent 11 days trying to help areas that were damaged by the storm.
Crews to install power pole on Portal North Bridge
Crews to install power pole on Portal North Bridge
Crews will conduct preliminary work on a rail bridge over the Hackensack River today.
Crews will conduct preliminary work on a rail bridge over the Hackensack River today.
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Hoboken museum reflects on Sandy 5 years later
Hoboken museum reflects on Sandy 5 years later
Hoboken residents and visitors to the city Sunday were invited to the Hoboken Historical Museum for an open-house to reflect on Superstorm Sandy.
Hoboken residents and visitors to the city Sunday were invited to the Hoboken Historical Museum for an open-house to reflect on Superstorm Sandy.
Hoboken residents and visitors to the city Sunday were invited to the Hoboken Historical Museum for an open-house to reflect on Superstorm Sandy.
New Jersey remembers Superstorm Sandy 5 years later
New Jersey remembers Superstorm Sandy 5 years later
Sunday marked the five-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
Sunday marked the five-year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.
Toms River North H.S. senior debuts play about Superstorm Sandy
Toms River North H.S. senior debuts play about Superstorm Sandy
A young playwright and senior at Toms River North High School is debuting his new show, "Stronger than the Storm."
A young playwright and senior at Toms River North High School is debuting his new show, "Stronger than the Storm."
Consumer Alert: ‘Disaster proof’ your insurance
Consumer Alert: ‘Disaster proof’ your insurance
Consumer Alert: ‘Disaster proof’ your insurance
As the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, experts says that homeowners should make sure their insurance covers similar types of natural disasters.
As the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy approaches, experts says that homeowners should make sure their insurance covers similar types of natural disasters.
High school playwright to debut Superstorm Sandy show
High school playwright to debut Superstorm Sandy show
High school playwright to debut Superstorm Sandy show
A young playwright at Toms River North High School will debut his new show about Superstorm Sandy this weekend.
A young playwright at Toms River North High School will debut his new show about Superstorm Sandy this weekend.
KIYC: Some banks unwilling to comply with Sandy assistance
KIYC: Some banks unwilling to comply with Sandy assistance
KIYC: Some banks unwilling to comply with Sandy assistance
A Kane In Your Corner investigation finds banks and mortgage companies are often unwilling to comply with a law guaranteeing mortgage assistance to some Sandy-impacted homeowners.
A Kane In Your Corner investigation finds banks and mortgage companies are often unwilling to comply with a law guaranteeing mortgage assistance to some Sandy-impacted homeowners.
Survey: 22 percent of Sandy victims still not home
Survey: 22 percent of Sandy victims still not home
Survey: 22 percent of Sandy victims still not home
A new survey of Superstorm Sandy victims found that 22 percent of families are still not back home.
A new survey of Superstorm Sandy victims found that 22 percent of families are still not back home.
Volunteers help rebuild homes damaged by Sandy
Volunteers help rebuild homes damaged by Sandy
Volunteers help rebuild homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy
A group of volunteers spent Wednesday in Neptune helping to rebuild a home damaged by Superstorm Sandy five years ago.
A group of volunteers spent Wednesday in Neptune helping to rebuild a home damaged by Superstorm Sandy five years ago.
KIYC: Some ‘Sandy Success Stories’ not so successful
KIYC: Some ‘Sandy Success Stories’ not so successful
KIYC investigation finds some ‘Sandy Success Stories’ not so successful
Five years after Sandy, the Christie administration says 70 percent of families that received grants are back home, but a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds for some, being home isn’t enough.
Five years after Sandy, the Christie administration says 70 percent of families that received grants are back home, but a Kane In Your Corner investigation finds for some, being home isn’t enough.
Residents of senior community return home 5 years after Sandy
Residents of senior community return home 5 years after Sandy
(Bayshore Village) Bayshore Village celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Middletown, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017.
Nearly five years after Sandy partially destroyed the place they called home, some residents of a Middletown senior community have returned.
Nearly five years after Sandy partially destroyed the place they called home, some residents of a Middletown senior community have returned.
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Just Married in New Jersey
Just Married in New Jersey
News 12 New Jersey wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 New Jersey wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedNJ.
News 12 New Jersey wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedNJ.
Your 2018 New Jersey Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 New Jersey Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 New Jersey want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #NJFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 New Jersey want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #NJFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Guide: Where to find food trucks in New Jersey
Guide: Where to find food trucks in New Jersey
Food Truck Friday: Callahan's
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them in New Jersey.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them in New Jersey.
Musical acts at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City opened its doors on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. The Hard Rock is living up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City opened its doors on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. The Hard Rock is living up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Guide: New Jersey Public Golf Courses
Guide: New Jersey Public Golf Courses
Fox Hollow Golf Club
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! New Jersey offers a variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! New Jersey offers a variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
