Rutgers–Camden Theater program has a long-standing history of staging diverse, significant works of theater for the benefit of our students and audiences. Our repertoire includes classical drama theater, contemporary productions of historic plays, broadway musical performances, student-directed festivals and much more. Explore our archive of past productions where you can learn about an array of produced shows during the past couple of year as well as the cast and crew who worked on them.
Production dates: December 5 – 8, 2024
Rutgers theater and filmmaking students showcase an evening of short plays. Brevity is the soul of wit, and this smorgasbord of short comedies and dramas is sure to be brief, witty, and surprising!
Sure Thing by David Ives, directed by Andrew Merkle
Two young people meet by chance in a coffee shop and try to make a romantic connection–over and over and over again. Will they ever get it right? That’s not necessarily a sure thing.
Game Theory by Peter Sagal, directed by Matthew Tepfer
Two businessmen find themselves across from one another in a dark room. They are tasked with convincing their counterpart to cross over the line. Winner lives on and can escape. The other? Well… maybe meatless meals will be all that is in store for them.
“Game Theory” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
A Pizza Place written and directed by Andrew Matthews
Android is one of the remaining humans left on Mars. His A.I. convinces him to eat, as he’s down to his last bitcoin. All he can afford is pizza.
The Philadelphia by David Ives, directed by Andrew Merkle
Two old friends meet in a restaurant and have comically different experiences with the service and food. Their realities are defined by their states of mind–or maybe their cities-of mind. It’s always funny in “The Philadelphia.”
The Countdown by Charlie Brach, directed by Charlie Brach and Samantha Jacobs
Dr. Derkenshchier conducts a series of experiments on people he kidnapped. What will these people who hate each other do when they think they have 2 minutes left to live, and are trapped in a room with a hoagie, some Uno cards, and a knife?
Alumni Mortis written and directed by Ethan Santi
In a time and place not far from our own, four college dropouts are fighting their way through a zombie apocalypse to cancel their student loans before the government comes to collect. In this excerpt from the larger play, Jacqui runs out of insulin, and her friends Felix, Dante, and Ash have to scavenge a demolished pharmacy to get her healthy again. They soon will find out more about the horrible nature of the “necrogeria outbreak” plaguing their town…
Directed by Charlie Brach, Sam Jacobs, Andrew Matthews, Andrew Merkle, Ethan Santi, & Matthew Tepfer
Costume Design by Evelyn Chomicz
Lighting Design by Robin Stamey & Matthew Tepfer
Sound Design by Aaron Oster & Matthew Tepfer
Technical Director – Peter Nicholls
Production Manager – Robin Stamey
Stage Manager – Caden Adams & Zahrah Qureshi
Music Composition by Raven Glover & Nik Karlsson Home Owners Association (H.O.A.)
Production Staff
Technical Theater Coordinator – Peter Nicholls
Faculty Advisor – Aaron Oster
Head Electrician – Cait Foster
Audio Engineer – Izzy DeVito
Light Board Operator – Joey LeBron
Sound Board Operator – Zanab Ibrar
Fight Consultant – Eli Lynn
Public Relations – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Design – Ari Lopez
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
Printing – Print Lab
Makeup – Dao Ho
Crew – Charlie Brach, Sam Jacobs, Andrew Matthews, Andrew Merkle, Ethan Santi, Matthew Tepfer
Cast
Betty – Morgan Meloy
Mark – Logan Rodriguez
A Pizza Place
Android/Armond – Lord Baskerville
Alpha – Magnolia Emmons
The Philadelphia
Waiter – Logan Rodriguez
Al – Emmalee Acetta
Mark – Charles Baliban
The Countdown
Dr. Dirkenshire – Charles Baliban
Meyers – Aubree House
Duncan – Magnolia Emmons
Morris – Logan Rodriguez
Hayley – Evelyn Chomicz
Hailey – Alana Rivera-Mills
Ryan – Logan Rodriguez
Arry – Cory Yhap
Alumni Mortis
Jacqui – Christina Segarra
Ash – Alana Rivera-Mills
Felix – Caden Adams
Dante – Logan Rodriguez
Officer Zombie – Andrew Matthews
Scientist Zombie – Ethan Santi
Production dates: October 31 – November 10, 2024
This legendary rock musical tells the tale of Brad and Janet, two normie college kids whose car breaks down on a stormy night outside a creepy mansion where they meet the strangely captivating Dr. Frank N Furter. Their lives will never be the same. It’s the original inspiration for the cult classic film seen by millions!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Directed by Paul Bernstein
Scenic Design by James Mobley
Costume Design by Millie Hiibel
Lighting Design by Drew Billiau
Sound Design by Chris Sannino
Music Director – Soyeon Bin
Projection and Video Design by Robert Emmons
Production Manager – Robin Stamey
Production Stage Manager – Matthew Tepfer
Prop Design by Vic Gill-Gomez
Choreographer and Intimacy – Lillian Ransijn
Production Staff
Assistant Stage Managers – Peri Bjorn and Zahrah Qureshi
Technical Theater Coordinator – Peter Nicholls
Assistant Music Director – Kennedy McAlister
Head Electrician – Cait Foster
Audio Engineer – Izzy DeVito
Spotlight Operators – Creche Moskalow and Joey LeBron
Light Board Operator – Evan Wolkowic
Audio – Lord Baskerville, Hlib Hunkin, Zanab Ibrar
Video – Sam Jacobs and Andrew Matthews
Public Relations – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Design – Ari Lopez
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
Printing – Print Lab
Master Carpenter – Peter Nicholls
Wardrobe – Elanny Caba
Hair and Makeup – Vick Cerini
Scenic Painter – Jen Donsky
Box Office – Ava Weintzweig
Usher – Cheska Mejia
Dance Captains – Evelyn Chomicz, Michael Cramer, Christina Segarra
Cast
Usherette – Alana Rivera-Mills
Brad – Ryan Pletcher
Janet – Emmalee Accetta
Narrator – Charles Baliban
Riff Raff – Charles Baliban
Magenta – Paige Bates
Columbia – Vivianna Aviles
Dr. Frank -N- Furter – Andrew Merkle
Rocky – Damien Rodriguez
Eddie – Cory Ryan Yhap
Eddie (Understudy) – Michael Cramer
Dr. Scott – Caden Adams
Ensemble – Caden Adams, Andy Amezquita, Evelyn Chomicz, Michael Cramer, Aubree House, Morgan Meloy, Logan Rodriguez, Christina Segarra
Orchestra
Keyboard 1 – Soyeon Bin
Keyboard 2 – Kennedy McAlister
Guitar – Frank Vasile
Bass – Jesse Raccio
Percussion – Ryan Cullen
Saxophone – Gabe Preston
Production dates: April 11-14 & 18-21, 2024
Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms.
Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Directed by Shamus
Scenic Design by James Mobley
Lighting Design by Drew Billie
Intimacy Director – Colleen Hughes
Fight Director – Ian Rose
Production Manager – Robin Stamey
Production Staff
Production Stage Manager – Matthew Tepfer
Assistant Stage Manager – Sam Jacobs
Assistant Music Director – Jennifer Peacock
Deck Chief – Peri Bjorn Light
Board Operator – Aldrin Bustonera
Sound Crew – Miles Smith, Zanab Ibrar, Leilani Taylor, Elanny Caba
Lighting Crew – Andy Amezquita, Joey Lebron, Creche Moskalow
Costume Crew – Kirsten Fair, Leilani Taylor, Tracy Tse, Elanny Caba, Zara Stewart-Webb
Run Crew – Kirsten Fair
Head Usher – Lauren Carter
Head Electrician – Julia Franco
Asst. Costume Designer/Supervisor – Christine DiJoseph
Scenic Charge – Jen Donsky
Public Relations – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Design – Tatyana Romero
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
Printing – Print Lab
Cast
Little Sally – Vivianna Aviles
Lockstock – Andrew Merkle
Officer Barrell – Nallely Pineda Turcios
Bobby Strong – Cory Ryan Yhap
Penelope Pennywise – Nayeli DeJesus
Caldwell B. Cladwell – Ethan Santi
Hope Cladwell – Taylor Eccles
“Old Man” Strong/Dr. Billeaux/Billy Boy Bill – Caden Amiri Adams
Hot Blades Harry/Cop – Damien Rodriguez Little Becky Two Shoes/Cop/Dance Captain – Victoria Cerini Soupy
Sue – Alana Rivera-Mills
Mr. McQueen/Cop – Nate Boyle
Senator Fipp/Cop – Paige Bates
Mrs. Millenium/Cop – Katie O’Neill
Tiny Tom – Tavish Snyder
Josephine Strong – Evelyn Chomicz
Orchestra
Bass – Jake Kaplan
Percussion – Ryan Cullen
1st Piano – Jennifer Peacock/Soyeon Bin
2nd Piano – Jonathan Rose
Production dates: February 8-11, 2024
The Triumph of Love is a delightful comedy that tells the tale of a disguised princess who invades the retreat of a rationalist philosopher who despises love. Amidst the laughter and whimsy, watch as love triumphs, and the princess captures the heart of her prince charming. This heartwarming play promises to set the perfect tone for your Valentine’s Day weekend, blending romance and laughter in a captivating theatrical experience.
Written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux
Translated by Stephen Wadsworth
Directed by Damon Bonetti
Scenic Design by James Mobley
Lighting Design by Drew Billiau
Intimacy/Violence Consultant – Eli Lynn
Production Manager Robin Stamey
Costume Design – Millie Hiibel
Sound Design – Aaron Oster
Prop Design – J.Bean Schwab
Production Stage Manager – Mathew Tepfer
Production Staff
Production Stage Manager – Matthew Tepfer
Assistant Stage Manager – Paige Bates and Alana Mills
Associate Production Manager – Lauren Tracy
Technical Director – James Mobley
Master Electrician – Julia Franco
Scenic Painter – Jennifer Donsky
Tailors – Julie Watson and Patrick Mulhall
Wardrobe Supervisor – Christine DiJoseph
Light Board Operator – Aldrin Bustonera
Sound Board Operator – Zanab Ibrar
Public Relations – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Design – Tatyana Romero
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
Printing – Print Lab
House Managers – Mikal Odom, Bella DeNapoli, Molly Diane, Ava Weintzweig
Box Officers – Jennifer Donsky, Bella DeNapoli, Molly Diane, Ava Weintzweig
Cast
Léonide – Taylor Eccles
Corine – Nayeli DeJesus
Harlequin – Damien Rodriguez
Dimas – Ethan Santi
Agis – Andy Amezquita
Léontine – Jessica Osias
Hermocrate – Ryan Pletcher
Production dates: December 7-11, 2023
Featuring Rutgers musical theater students, the one-hour show will run the gamut from tender ballads to high-octane numbers. The performers are backed by music director Prof. Soyeon Bin on the Steinway grand piano.
Music Director – Soyeon Bin
Faculty Advisor – Kenneth Elliott
Lighting Design by Prof. Drew Billiau’s Lighting Design Class
Scenic Design by James Mobley
Production Manager – Robin Stamey
Piano – Soyeon Bin
Audio Tech and Stage Manager – Matt Tepfer
Featuring:
Andy Amezquita
Paige Bates
Vick Cerini
Nayeli Dejesus
Taylor Eccles
Kirsten Fair
Joseph Lebron
Andrew Merkle
Nallely Pineda Turcios
Alana Rivera-Mill
Ryan Rivera
Damien Rodriguez
Ethan Santi
Cory Yhap
Production dates: October 26-29, 2023
Hedda Gabler is one of the most rivetingly complex characters in modern drama, often regarded as the female Hamlet, and Ibsen’s 1890 masterpiece consistently defies audience expectations.
In a version by Richard Eyre
Scenic Design – James Mobley
Lighting Design – Mike Inwood
Production Manager – Robin Stamey
Costume Design – Millie Hiibel
Sound Design – Aaron Oster
Prop Design And Coordination By Mark Williams
Directed By Kenneth Elliott
Production Staff
Production Stage Manager – Matthew Tepfer
Assistant Stage Manager – Samantha Jacobs
Wig Designer – Amanda Clark
Associate Production Manager – Lauren Tracy
Technical Director – James Mobley
Master Carpenter – Cait Foster and Dylan Bickhart (Flannel and Hammer)
Master Electrician – Julia Franco
Assistant Master Electrician – Cait Foster
Scenic Painter – Jennifer Donsky
Wardrobe Supervisor – Christine DiJoseph
Assistant to the Costume Designer/Wardrobe – Paige Bates
Stage Crew – Je-Naya Nicole, Larry Chan
Light Board Operator – Aldrin Bustonera
Public Relations – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Design – Tatyana Romero
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
House Managers – Mikal Odom, Molly Diane, Noah Mannix
Box Office – Jen Donsky, Chinonos Chukwueke
Cast
Juliana Tesman – Nayeli DeJesus
Berthe – Vivianna Aviles
George Tesman – Andrew Merkle
Hedda Tesman – Taylor Eccles
Thea Elvsted – Alana Rivera-Mills
Judge Brack – Ryan Pletcher
Eilert Loevborg – Na’Shon Wilson
Production dates: April 13-23, 2023
Based loosely on Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s East Village, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Directed by Kenneth Elliot
Musical Arrangements – Steve Skinner
Additional Arrangements – Tim Weil
Scenic Design – James Mobley
Lighting Design – Drew Billiau
Production Manager – Lauren Tracy
Music Director – Soyeon Bin
Original concept and additional lyrics – Billy Aronson
Dramaturg – Lynn thomson
Costume Design – Millie Hiibel
Sound Design – Stefán örn Aronson
Production Stage Manager – Jon Balagtas
Production Staff
Associate Music Director – Jonathan Rose
Additional Vocal Coaching – Ronnie Keller
Intimacy Director – K. O’Rourke
Technical Director – James Mobley
Assistant Stage Manager – Peter Cerria
Scene Shop Manager/Master Carpenter – Isaiah Price
Master Electrician – Josh Samors
Wardrobe Supervisor – Christine DiJoseph
Wardrobe Assistants – Jenn Calay, Elanny Caba, Xiaodi Chen
Assistant to the Costume Designer – Tianya Johnson
Audio Technicians – Daniel Cooper, Ryan McKeown
Stage Crew – Génisis González, Sam Jacobs, Keyani Cuff-Savage
Follow Spot Operators – Josiah Ahdokobo, Matt Tepfer
Light Board Operator – Arby Osorio
Public Relations – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Design – Tatyana Romero
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
Filmic Sequences – Video and Film Production Students
Filmic Sequences Supervision – Brad Wyllner
House Manager – Mikal Odom
Box Office – Jennifer Donsky
Cast
Roger Davis – Cory Ryan Yhap
Mark Cohen – Andrew Merkle
Tom Collins – Nate Boyle
Benjamin Coffin III – Andy Amezquita
Joanne Jefferson – Chidinma “Chidi” Chukwueke
Angel Schunard – Isaiah Dingle
Mimi Marquez – Vivianna Aviles
Maureen Johnson – Taylor Eccles
Mark’s mom and others – Nayeli DeJesus
Christmas caroler, Mr. Jefferson, and others – Ja’Mier Smith-Simons
Christmas caroler, Mrs. Jefferson and others – Paige Bates
Steve, the man, a pastor, and others – Ethan Santi
Gordon and others – Damien Rodriguez
Man with Squeegee, Mr. Grey and others – Cristian John Mendez
Woman with bags and others – Jessica Osias
Paul, a waiter, and other – Ronnie Keller
Alexi Darling, Roger’s mom, and others – Lili Myers
Mimi’s Mom, junkie, and others – Alana Rivera-Mills
The Band
Conductor, Keyboards – Soyeon Bin
Keyboards 2 – Jonathan Rose
Bass – Jake Kaplan
Guitar – Miles Smith
Drums – Ryan Cullen
Production dates: February 9-12, 2023
Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, and dream of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and visibility.
By Jen Silverman
Directed By Damon Bonetti
Scenic Design – James Mobley
Lighting Design – James Lewis
Production Manager – Lauren Tracy
Costume Design – Millie Hiibel
Sound Design – Joshua Dowiak
Production Stage Manager – Eilis Skamarakas
Production Staff
Assistant Production Manager – Hunter Smith
Technical Director – James Mobley
Master Electrician – Josh Samors
Prop Design – Hunter Smith
Scene Shop Manager/Master Carpenter – Isaiah Price
Scenic Artist – Jennifer Donsky
Photography – Kamile Kuntz
Graphic Design – Tatyana Romero
Wardrobe Supervisor – Christine DiJoseph
Sound Board Operator – Matthew Tepfer
Run Crew – Genesis Gonzalez
Cast
Agatha – Jessica Osias
Huldey – Lili Myers
Marjory – Tianya Johnson
Emilie – Jennifer Calay
Moor Hen – Taylor Eccles
Mastiff – Ethan Santi
Production dates: December 8-11, 2022
Musical theater students sing Broadway’s greatest hits!
Music Director – Soyeon Bin
Faculty Advisors – Julianne Baird, Kenneth Elliott
Lighting Design – James Mobley
Scenic Design – Professor Mobley’s Scenic Design Class
Production Manager – Joshua Dowiak
Audio Lead – Miles Smith
Audio Assistant – Matt Tepfer
Featuring:
Nate Boyle
Jennifer Calay
Chidinma Chukwueke
Nayeli Dejesus
Taylor Eccles
Jenna Guy
Tianya Johnson
Andrew Merkle
Ryan Pletcher
Alana Rivera-Mills
Ryan Pletcher
Noah Roberts
Ethan Santi
Cory Yhap
Production dates: November 3-7, 2022
These two shows blur the lines between tragedy and humor in a way that will leave you equally horrified and delighted. Sister Mary Ignatius, a teaching nun who is much concerned with sin, delivers a cautionary lecture and is interrupted by her former students until they drive her to violence. An accountant named George Spelvin, who is mistaken for an actor’s understudy, is forced to perform in a play for which he does not know any of the lines. Both productions are directed by Associate Professor of Theater, Paul Bernstein.
Two Plays by Christopher Durang
Directed by Paul Bernstein
Scenic Design – James Mobley
Lighting Design – Sydney Norris
Video Design by – Robert Emmons
Production Manager – Joshua Dowiak
Costume Design – Millie Hiibel
Sound Design – Joshua Dowiak
Prop Design – Hunter Smith
Production Stage Manager – Jon Balagtas
Production Staff
Production Manager – Joshua Dowiak
Technical Director – James Mobley
Scene Shop Manager/Master Carpenter – Isaiah Price
Deck Carpenter/Fly Operator – August Bogert
Scenic Artist – Jennifer Donsky
Assistant Sound Design – Matthew Tepfer
QLab Operator – Charlie Brach
Run Crew – Peter Cerria, Riley Jablonski
Cast
The Actor’s Nightmare
George Spelvin – Ryan Pletcher
Meg/The Maid/ Moore’s Daughte r– Jessica Osias, Tianya Johnson
Sarah Siddons/Gertrude/ Lady Alice Moore – Taylor Eccles
Ellen Terry/Sybi – Jennifer Calay
Henry Irving/Horatio – Andrew Merkle
Winnie – Chidinma Chukwueke
Executioner/Announcer – Ethan Santi
Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You
Sister Mary Ignatius – Taylor Eccles
Thomas – Noah Roberts
Gary Sullivan/Joseph– Andrew Merkle
Diane Symonds/Mary Magdalene – Jennifer Calay
Philomena Rostovich/Came l– Nayeli DeJesus, Lili Myers
Aloysius Benheim/Camel – Na’Shon Wilson
Production dates: March 31- April 3, 2022
Rutgers–Camden Theater celebrates spring with a heartwarming musical, The Spitfire Grill. It tells the story of Percy Talbott, a feisty parolee who follows her dreams to a small town where she finds herself working at the local diner. It is an inspirational tale of redemption, perseverance, and family that The New York Times calls “a soul-satisfying work of theatrical resourcefulness.”
Music And Book By James Valcq
Lyrics And Book By Fred Alley
Based On The Film By Lee David Zlotoff
Directed And Choreographed By Ellie Mooney
Scenic Design By James Mobley
Lighting Design By Dominic Chacon
Projection Design – Robert A. Emmons, Jr.
Costume Design By Millie Hiibel
Sound Design By David Pierron
Production Manager – Joshua Dowiak
Musical Direction By Chris Burcheri
Production Staff
Associate Director – Doaa Ouf
Production Stage Manager – Regina Carson
Stage Manager – Chase Dannelly
Production Manager – Joshua Dowiak
Assistant Production Manager – Hunter Smith
Associate Choreographers – Chidinma Chukwueke, Tia Johnson
Spotlight Operators – Thomas Park, Xavier Patterson
Light Board Operator – Bill Hagen
Stagehands – Jaleel Farrell, Raina Karim
Props – Eilis Skaramakas
Assistant to the Costume Designer – Sean Tomasetto
Master Electrician – Sydney Norris
Technical Director – James H. Mobley
Master Carpenter – Isaiah Price
Set Construction – Professor Mobley’s Stagecraft I & II Classes
Photographer – Kamile Kuntz
Marketing – Stass Shpanin
Graphic Designer – Tatyana Romero
House Staff – Sonñet Holley, Makenzie Thomas, Sheridan Waterfall
Cast
Shelby – Shaheera Hussein
Percy – Taylor Eccles
Hannah – Jenna Guy
Joe – Cory Yhap
Caleb – JaRell Johnson
Effy – Chidinma Chukwueke
Eli – Joshua Williams
Ensemble – David Morrow, Hannah Sullivan, Jennifer Calay, Nayelli DeJesus,Tianya Johnson, Joshua Williams
Orchestra
Piano/Conductor – Chris Burcheri
Guitar/Mandolin – Allan Slutsky
Accordion – Annette Marinelli
Violin – Ruth Kiang
Cello – Sue Lerner