Theatre Collective

The Theatre Collective

The Theatre Collective’s mission is to showcase theatrical works featuring diverse voices and creative storytelling. The Theatre Collective is committed to producing theater that is script, story, and acting driven with scaled-down technical elements. The Theatre Collective strives to showcase students in all roles found in a theater company and to provide opportunities for growth and development.

The Theatre Collective is a student-led company within the Department of Theatre and Dance. TTC primarily produces shows in studio 0325 in Life Hall. Our goal when selecting shows is to shed light on topics that are meaningful to our general body. TTC is run by BA Theatre Studies students, however, Montclair students from any academic discipline are welcome to get involved. This includes opportunities to perform, pitch and direct shows, stage manage, design for shows (light, sound, costumes, etc.), and much more!

CART_TDHN_TTC — *How to Defend Yourself* (Spring 2025)

CART_THDN_TTC3 — *New Play Readings* (Spring 2026)

What Do We Do?

Each season (Fall and Spring) will comprise of several productions of either director proposed published shows, published shows selected by TTC’s executive board, and student written shows, all of which directors can then apply to direct; and in the Spring, an evening of New Play Readings, featuring unpublished, student-written works from the New Play Incubator course. The Theatre Collective’s productions will be held in Life Hall 0325 and one Mainstage show will be produced on campus. The Theatre Collective prioritizes diverse voices and performance opportunities in all productions. Productions in 0325 are required to have no more than 6 actors, minimal technical elements, and at least 75% of each production must be made up of B.A. Students. Mainstage productions must have no more than 15 actors, a maximum run time of 90 minutes, and 75% of each production must be made up of B.A. students.

CART_THDN_TTC5 — *The Boys in the Band*, Directed by Athan Rhoads and Cassee Commoreto (2024)

The Executive Board

Artistic Director Of Production - Bridget Jacobus

The Artistic Director is responsible for overseeing all productions within The Theatre Collective, working to establish, maintain and ensure the artistic standards within TT

Artistic Director Community Partnership - Maxwell Hollis

Facilitates all collaboration between The Theatre Collective and off-campus organization.

Artistic Director Community Engagement - Lily Caple

Facilitates all collaborations and partnerships between The Theatre Collective and on-campus organizations and departments.

Production Manager - Connor McClure

The Production Manager is responsible for ensuring the production process of each TTC show runs smoothly.

General Manager - Josh Bienskie-Jackson

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing all logistical and business aspects of The Theatre Collective.

Marketing Manager - Matt Abad

Manages all social media pages for The Theatre Collective. The marketing manager also makes posters for all of the shows, gathers biographies and headshots from the cast and crew of each show, and takes production photos for promotional purposes

Literary Manager -Atticus Fiorito

The Literary Manager oversees dramaturgy, and evaluates all new works produced through The Theatre Collective. Additionally, the Literary Manager coordinates TTC’s annual New Play Readings, and works alongside the Marketing Director to create and distribute The Theatre Collective’s informational newsletter.