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Happy Student Feature Friday!!🎭 Today we are featuring Theater Technology Major Matthew Tepfer! Matthew first started his college career here as a Music and Political Science major, but switched to his current major after getting involved with the theater productions here on campus. His favorite show so far has been The Moors, which he did the sound design for. This opportunity is what made Matthew realize he had an untapped passion for theater, and inspired him to commit to Theater Technology! Prof. Elliott, head of the theater program, offered a warm welcome when he first joined theater and was another huge reason why he was able to flourish and commit to this passion. Matthew says that Robin Stamey, the production manager here at Rutgers–Camden, has been his biggest supporter throughout his first time as a stage manager this year. “She taught me everything I know now about stage management and theater technology. I would not be in this position without her.” Prof. Jim Mobley has also been a vast supporter of Matthew and taught him a lot. While Matthew never had any dream jobs growing up, he has always wanted to make a positive difference in people’s lives and help them reach their full potential. Matthew is a huge lover of music and says that his only hope for his life and future career is to be able to enjoy music, and spread love to others. Fun fact: Matthew has two cats, Khloe and Kylo, who he includes photos of on nearly every email he sends!
Matthew is set to graduate in Spring 2025. Good luck, Matthew!
Our first ZoomOnArt artist is visual artist Joyce Yu-Jean Lee! 🎨💻She works with video, digital photography and interactive installation using social practice with institutional critique. Her artwork examines how mass media and visual culture shape notions of truth. Joyce’s work has been written about in the The New York Times, The Washington Post, Hong Kong Free Press, China Digital Times and more! She has previously taught at Fashion Institute of Technology, Maryland Institute College of Art and New Jersey City University and is currently an Assistant Professor of Art and Digital Media at Marist College. Join us September 23rd from 11:30am to 12:15pm to view this lecture!
Pianist and composer Matthew Bengtson will be in the Mallory Room September 25th to start off our fall 2024 Mallory Concert Series. Matthew has been critically acclaimed as a “musician`s pianist” due to his range of musical talents including piano, composing, and writing. He has performed concerts as both a soloist and collaborator in places such as France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Hungary, and Mexico. Matthew has also performed solo recitals at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Stay tuned for more upcoming posts announcing the rest of the musicians throughout the semester!
When: Wednesday, September 25, 11:20am – 12:20pm
Where: Mallory Room Fine Arts Building
Join us for our ZoomOnArt program, where nationally and internationally renowned artists share images and video shorts of their pioneering work and the audience gets an opportunity to ask insightful questions and discuss the process of art-making. These lectures are scheduled during free periods on Zoom between 11:30am to 12:15pm. Please click the link in bio to join!💻
Art by Joyce Yu-Jean Lee
In high school and interested in Rutgers Camden?! Check out our Pre-College Arts Program! From October 12th to December 7th we offer a rage of visual and performing Arts courses designed for high school students and taught by university professors! Classes such as animation, graphic design, music technology/production and filmmaking. Check out the Rutgers Camden VMPA website for more information.
Rutgers Camden Stedman Gallery presents “Alonzo Adams: These Eyes Have Seen.” Alonzo Adams is a contemporary realist painter and Rutgers alumnus! His depictions of local subjects, as well as subjects from his travels to the Caribbean and Africa, display the exploration of Black identity and racial justice across the diaspora. Don’t miss your chance to see it! 🖼️🎨
Opening Reception: Thursday, Sept 26th, 4:30-7:30pm
When: Sept 3 – Nov 16, 2024 10am – 5pm
Where: Stedman Gallery
Rutgers-Camden 2024 Theater Season kicks off with a bang! 👠Get ready to time warp into the legendary rock musical The Rocky Horror Show! 🎶 Written by Richard O’Brein and directed by Prof. Paul Bernstein, save the date for Oct 31st – Nov 10! This sci-fi adventure will have you on the edge of your seat! Don’t miss out on this cult classic—it’s going to be out of this world! 🌍🚀
Audition for our fall Concert Choir! 🎼
Audition dates are:
September 3rd, 12:45 pm – 2 pm
September 5th, 1:45 pm – 3 pm
OR by appointment.
Location: Fine Arts 208
No preparation is necessary. All are welcome!
Questions? Contact Prof. Soyeon Bin
sk1785@camden.rutgers.edu
