For many years, New Jersey theater lovers have considered Kean University in Union one of its most valued resources. Through its Kean Stage program, the University plays home to everything from Broadway shows to concerts by award-winning artists, while its Premiere Stages program is renowned for producing new plays, performed by companies of Equity actors, many of which speak directly to issues of importance to the local community and which feature post-show Q&As with leaders of local organizations. As one might imagine, both of these programs have changed drastically since Covid-19 hit last