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Jeremy Rotolo is a South Jersey based actor and director. He is a proud graduate of Stockton University, where he received a BA in Theatre Performance. He has been nominated for three Irene Ryan Awards and has also received a Kennedy Center National Award for Distinguished Achievement in Performance. He has appeared as Robert in Specs Staging’s Off-Broadway production of Black Locust and Prince Siegfried in the original Off-Broadway musical The Swan Lake Rock Opera. Other New York/Regional theatre credits include: The Seagull, Death of a Salesman (Columbia University), American Idiot: The Musical (Asbury Park Theater Company), Rock of Ages (Brookdale PAC), Jesus Christ Super Star, Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical, American Idiot: The Musical (Phoenix Productions) Hamlet, 4000 Miles (Bradley Beach Arts Council), Moving to Quebec (Atlantic City Theatre Company), Stones from God, Accidental Death of An Anarchist, The Real Inspector Hound, Hello Herman, The Profession (Stockton University). Film/TV credits: Ace’s & Action (Winmore Productions), Midsummer Night’s Dream (ACTC), True Fear (XYXEE), One Bad Choice (MTV).

Thomas Smith (Managing Director)

Thomas Smith is a performing artist and arts administrator born and raised in South Jersey. He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre Performance, and has been acting and holding administrative positions in theaters across the country, including Millbrook Playhouse, Utah Festival Opera and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, currently working as an Apprentice for Patron Development with the Walnut Street Theatre. He is a strong believer in nonprofit arts, and their ability to empower a community.  

Emily Gulden graduated from Wagner’s Honors College Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors in Theatre Performance concentration in Musical Theatre, and minors in Film/Media Studies and Government/Politics. She is a founding member of Wagner’s student run theatre, Shakespeare on the Oval. While under her direction she turned the small 5 person club into a permanent fixture in the Wagner community, putting on quality shows and festivals for all to enjoy. Emily is an instructor at Starlight Performing Arts teaching musical theatre, dance, and voice. This year she has started her own business, Reel Edits by Emily making professional demo reels for actors. Favorite Credits include: Toffee in Zombie Prom, Laurie in Brighton Beach Memoirs, Emmy in a Doll’s House Part 2, and Anna Labia/Dance Captain in Saucy Jack and the Space Vixen. Over her career Emily has worked with various industry professionals like, Denise Simon, Sheila Barker and Broadway Director Phil McKinley. She is looking forward to bringing her knowledge and passion for the arts to Atlantic City Theatre Company.

Catena Vallone (Social Media Manager)

 Catena graduated from Wagner College with a BA in Theater Performance. She sings in a rock band in NYC called “2Complicated." Catena also teaches theater, dance, and voice lessons to kids of all ages. Favorite credits include Aida (Amneris), All Shook Up (Miss Sandra), Music Man (Alma Hix), Celebration (Reveler).

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jeremy Rotolo

Joyce Hagen

Claire Gulden

Thomas Smith

Randy Price

ADVISORY BOARD

Gary Hill (Schultz Hill Foundation)

Dierdra McGrath (Surfrider Foundation)

Alex Dannecker (Technical Designs)

Ryan Kowalenko (RTK Platinum Prod)

Lauren Townsend