Category: Member Benefits

Jockey Hollow Members Attend “Father Anonymous” Play to Celebrate America 250

Four chapter members attended the June 21, 2025 presentation of the off-Broadway play “Father Anonymous” to celebrate America 250. The play “tells the story of America’s forgotten founder Dr. Joseph Warren and his more famous friends, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. Opening on the day of the Boston Massacre (1770), it closes with Joseph’s martyrdom at Bunker Hill (1775)” – https://fatheranonymousplay.com

The story of Joseph Warren is truly inspiring – the ultimate sacrifice so that we can have the opportunity to celebrate 250 years as a democracy.

President Jeff La Marca, Vice President Michael Smilek, and Compatriots George Robb and Ellis Bailey attended the wonderful play. Vice President Smilek is the Producer of the play and facilitated the event for the members. Everyone had a wonderful time at the outing.

The play is currently at the AMT Theater on West 45th Street, NYC
President La Marca and Vice President Smilek discuss the play during intermission.
Morristown Chapter DAR member Pat Sanftner also enjoyed the play with the members.
Members George Robb, Michael Smilek, Jeff La Marca and Ellis Bailey enjoyed the outing.

Jockey Hollow to Attend an Off Broadway Play!

The Jockey Hollow Chapter, NJSSAR, the largest chapter in the state of New Jersey is on a roll! At our May 31st Chapter meeting, our new Vice President, Michael Smilek, was sworn in and also received the Outstanding Young Member (Joseph Plumb Martin) Medal.

Vice President Smilek is currently producing an “Off Broadway” play (it’s a mere block and a half west off of Times Square in NYC) entitled “Father Anonymous” that “tells the story of America’s forgotten founder Dr. Joseph Warren and his more famous friends, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. Opening on the day of the Boston Massacre (1770), it closes with Joseph’s martyrdom at Bunker Hill (1775)” – https://fatheranonymousplay.com

Not only will this showcase an intriguing story relevant to the founding of our country, but many of our Chapter members will be attending a performance on June 21st. Not only that, but our Chapter has already been mentioned in several articles, as well as publicity materials that promote the play! Huzzah, Compatriot Smilek!

IMPORTANT: Jockey Hollow Chapter members wishing to attend this great event should contact us IMMEDIATELY for receive a special offer!

R to L: Jockey Hollow President Jeff La Marca and Vice President Michael Smilek.
If you will be in NYC over the next few weeks, come see this fascinating play about some of our Founding Fathers, produced by Jockey Hollow’s new Vice President, Michael Smilek!