Join us at the campus gallery on November 13th for the closing reception of the exhibit ‘Still’ by artist Jacob Lechner. Don’t miss these last few opportunities to experience Lechner’s powerful work, which captures abandoned buildings and sites into haunting time capsules!🧱

When: Wednesday, November 13th from 5 – 7pm
Where: Campus Gallery

🎨Art by Jacob Lechner

🎻 This Wednesday, don’t miss the Kairos Trio in our Mallery Concert Series! Featuring pianist Kasia Marzec-Salwinski, violinist Tom DiSarlo, and cellist Talia Schiff, this trio came together after each of their established careers were impacted by the pandemic. Join us during the free period to enjoy their performance!

When: 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, Nov 6th (Free Period)
Where: Mallery Room, Fine Arts Building

📸Photo by Sharon Torello

Today’s Friday Student Feature shines a spotlight on Andrew Merkle (He/Him)! Andrew is a junior Musical Theater student here at Rutgers — Camden.🎭 Ever since he was young, Andrew loved making people laugh and dreamed of becoming a comedian. As he grew older, however, he discovered a deeper passion for theater, enjoying how he could evoke a range of emotions from the audience through his performances. One of Andrew’s favorite experiences has been working on an independent film outside of Rutgers — Camden, along with memorable roles in Rutgers’ musical productions, including playing Mark in Rent and Officer Lockstock in Urinetown. While many faculty members have shaped his journey, Andrew shares that Dr. Ken Elliot and Prof. Soyeon Bin have been especially inspiring, helping him expand his understanding of the craft. His ultimate dream is to pursue a career as a film actor, his favorite medium. 🎥 Andrew looks up to actors like Robin Williams and Andy Serkis, admiring their ability to fully immerse themselves in each character. His main artistic goal is to be so transformative that audiences see a different character each time he performs. in his free time, Andrew loves to watch films but his favorite movie will always be Megamind. He’s set to graduate in May 2026. 🎓 Catch Andrew in his current role as Dr. Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show!👠🎞️

Happy Halloween and happy opening! 🎶 Tonight, the curtains rise on our 2024 fall production, The Rocky Horror Show directed by Prof. Paul Bernstein! Join us for an unforgettable evening of terrible thrills, chills, and outrageous fun. Let’s make this a night to remember—dress up, sing out, and join the madness! 🎸👄✨Don’t dream it, be it!

When: Oct 31st – November 10th 7:30/2:00pm
Where: Walter K. Gordon Theater

📸Photo by @kamile_kuntzphotography

Join us for our Fall 2024 Arts Day on Saturday, November 2nd! 🎨🎭 Discover our diverse undergraduate programs, including Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Art History, Music, Theater, Filmmaking, and more. This exciting event offers prospective students the chance to:

• Meet our talented faculty and students
• Participate in hands-on workshops
• Explore the admissions process
• View student portfolios
• Take guided tours of our galleries and campus

A lunch reception will also be provided. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek of our fall musical production, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show! 👠For more details and to register, visit the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you there!

When: 10am – 2pm, Saturday November 2nd
Where: Fine Arts Building

🎨Design by Ari

Come see pianist James Fernando this Wednesday during our Mallery Concert Series! James is hailed by World Music Report as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist.” He blends elements of jazz, classical, and electronic music to create exciting performances. He graduated from Berklee College of Music and currently has 5 albums to his name. James has performed with multi award winning artists including GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner Tom Paxton and two time GRAMMY award winners Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer. His latest project is titled Piano poetry and was released in 2023. When he is not performing, he teaches jazz piano at Levine Music in Washington, D.C. Stop by in between classes and enjoy some beautiful piano playing.

When: 11:20 am to 12:20 pm, Oct 30th (Free Period)
Where: Mallery Room, Fine Arts Building

📸Photo from jamesfernando.com

Today’s Student Feature: Music Major Cory Yhap! 🎹From a young age, Cory dreamed of becoming a music teacher. He played clarinet and tenor sax in his high school marching band but truly discovered his passion for performing through performing his original music and musical theater. During his time at Rutgers—Camden, Professor Soyeon Bin has been a major inspiration. Cory’s vocal lessons with Prof. So have been among his favorite classes, helping him grow both as a musician and a vocalist. Though he’s a music major, Cory is deeply involved in the theater program. He made his theater debut as Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and went on to play Joe in The Spitfire Grill, Roger Davis in Rent, Bobby Strong in Urinetown, and now takes on the role of Eddie in this year’s production of The Rocky Horror Show, opening on October 31, 2024. Cory’s ultimate dream is to perform on Broadway and gain recognition for his original music. He will be graduating in May 2025 🎓. Keep an eye out for Cory’s upcoming music and future projects! 🎙️

📸Photo by @kamile_kuntzphotography

Today starts the one week countdown to The Rocky Horror Show opening! 👠Grab your fishnets and popcorn for this late night picture show, opening Halloween night!🍿 Join us for two weekends full of music and mischief. Link in bio for tickets!🎟️

When: Oct 31st – November 10th 7:30pm/2pm
Where: Walter K Gordon Theatre

📸Photo by @natttysphotos