Connecting audiences with new work, rising artists, and thought-provoking conversations about the issues of our times.
Mission
The Theater Project has been introducing NJ audiences to new plays and supporting rising playwrights and theater artists for nearly 30 years. We develop new audiences for theater by service to the community, providing programs for children and using theater as a forum to address the issues of our time.
The Theater Project was founded in 1994. Under the leadership of Mark Spina, Artistic Director, we have provided well-rounded programs on a relatively small budget to audiences who relish and seek out stimulating, new theater.
Providing a forum to express ideas that spark the imagination, and challenge the mind is what we strive to do. Encouraging our audiences to think beyond the status quo and elevate the discourses around important contemporary issues is germane to our purpose.
Most importantly, our audience is willing to take a chance on a title or author they have never encountered before, knowing they will be engaged, challenged and entertained.
Mark Spina, Artistic Director
Founding Artistic Director Mark Spina formulates the philosophy, plans the growth and direction of TTP’s programs, and selects the season and artistic staff. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Connecticut College, and the Eugene O’Neill Center’s National Theater Institute, he has extensive experience as a director and dramaturge in professional theaters throughout New York, New Jersey and New England. His successful directing credits at TTP include highly praised productions of Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive, Edward Albee’s Three Tall Women, and Charles Ludlam’s The Mystery of Irma Vep. His Theater Project productions of The Skin of Our Teeth and Omnium Gatherum were included on The Star Ledger’s list of the 10 Best Professional Productions for 2006 and 2007, and he was honored with a “Best Director” citation from The Star-Ledger in June 2007. Also an educator and corporate trainer, he is a past "Teacher of the Year" honoree (New Jersey Association for Lifelong Learning). mark@thetheaterproject.org
Mark Spina, Artistic Director
Gary Glor, Associate Producer
General Manager Gary Glor is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. He maintains and manages the project plan that coordinates the many facets of the various programs. Gary is the former company manager of the George Street Playhouse, and worked as personal assistant to Robert Cole, General Management (Broadway shows – Having Our Say, Buried Child, Freak, and Young Man from Atlanta). He is an MFA graduate of Rutgers – Mason Gross School of the Arts and former Senior Marketing Management Associate at Prudential Financial.
Gary Glor, Associate Producer
Board of Trustees
Kevin Carver
President
Kevin Carver
President
Gary Glor
Treasurer
Gary Glor
Treasurer
Amy Allegretti
Trustee
Amy Allegretti
Trustee
Holley Brown
Trustee
Holley Brown
Trustee
Chris Dias
Trustee
Chris Dias
Trustee
Alex Gomez
Trustee
Alex Gomez
Trustee
Mary Iannelli
Trustee
Mary Iannelli
Trustee
Beverly Mariso
Trustee
Beverly Mariso
Trustee
James Masterson
Trustee
James Masterson
Trustee
Fabien Rioult
Trustee
Fabien Rioult
Trustee
Jenna Tramonti
Trustee
Jenna Tramonti
Trustee
Joseph Vitale
Trustee
Joseph Vitale
Trustee
In memoriam, but never far from us in spirit:
Bohdan Lukaschewsky
Trustee, former Board President
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council was created to help The Theater Project board of directors and executive director in the areas of advocacy, outreach, resource development, and strategic direction.
ALL ARE WELCOME
The arts have brought people together for thousands of years, and The Theater Project is a small part of that proud tradition. We strive to make everyone—audience, artists, and technicians—feel welcome and seen, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or presence of a disability. We aim to provide opportunities for the open exchange of ideas as our contribution towards a more inclusive and compassionate society.
These programs are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Essex County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and by the generosity of our many sponors and donors.
Please visit OUR SUPPORTERS for a complete list of sponsors, donors and funders.