CRINGEFEST 2026 with guest Gary Simons

CringeFest

FRI • APRIL 17 • 7PM

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DOORS 6PM • SHOWTIME 7PM
The Vogel • Basie Center Campus • 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank


What is CringeFest, you ask?

It’s when adult writers of Project Write Now (PWN) willingly(!) share their most embarrassing or mortifying stories in front of a live audience!

Why would they do this? Not only for our amusement but also for a good cause.

All proceeds from this event benefit Project Write Now’s community outreach programs. Since 2014, these programs have supported nearly 100 organizations and more than 13,000+ youth and adults throughout Monmouth County, including Red Bank, Asbury Park, Long Branch, Keansburg, and more.

This year’s event features guest comedian Gary Simons! Join us for a fun night out while supporting a nonprofit that directly impacts Red Bank youth and adults. You will laugh, you might cry, but you will definitely cringe!

Project Write Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming individuals, organizations, and communities through the power of writing. Since 2014, they’ve been committed to building a vibrant writing community for youth and adults. At the heart of their mission are community outreach programs for under-resourced groups. These programs help youth and adults develop the writing and communication skills needed to build resilience, pursue personal growth, and achieve academic or professional success.


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