Trevor Callahan (Theatre Office Manager / Director of Digital Media) - Trevor is a digital designer who specializes in cover artistry, and an expert on photography and editing for Centenary Stage's marketing material. Since 2018, he has guided students looking to hone their graphic design skills by using various digital tools that professionals in the industry lean on. Trevor would like to thank each artist who takes a leap in expressing their craft with CSC, and of course, the audience who makes it possible for our art to be shared.

Has 20 years of experience in technical theatre. He received his B.A. in Speech and Theatre from Union University in Jackson, TN where he spent time working in props, set construction, and lighting. He also received his M.F.A. in Technical Direction from Ohio University. He spent the last 8 ½ years as Assistant Technical Director/Adjunct professor at Montclair State University. He loves parting information onto young minds and seeing them understand new things. He is excited to begin this new chapter with Centenary University and Centenary Stage Company.

Stephen is an Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Centenary University, the Program Director for Shakesperience: NJ, and a proud member of the Actor’s Equity Association. On the Centenary Stage, he was Timothy Cratchit in Christmas Carol, Wiesel in Newsies, Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz in The Wizard of Oz, and Mr. Brownlow in Oliver! He served as the CSC fight choreographer for Dracula, Newsies, Peter Pan, Deathtrap, The Liar, Breakfast with Mugabe, Oliver!, and The Wizard of Oz. Stephen has a B.F.A. in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University, as well as an M.F.A. in directing from University of South Carolina, where he received the Two Thumbs Up Teaching Award for making a difference in the lives of students with learning disabilities. While at Centenary, Professor Davis was honored with both the 2014-2015 Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award and the 2010-2011 United Methodist Exemplary Teaching Award. He teaches classes to all ages in Shakespeare, stage combat, theatrical makeup, acting, directing, playwriting, video production and movement for the theatre. Stephen is also a proud member of the Actors’ Equity Association.

Received her BMA in classical voice from the University of the Arts and her MFA in acting from Brandeis University where she also had the opportunity to teach movement for the actor under the tutelage of Susan Dibble. She has performed professionally in NYC and in cities on the east coast. Lea traveled to China with Nai - Ni Chen Dance to teach at Kunming University. She is also a founding member and managing director of the XY DANCE PROJECT. Antolini is a member in training with Blessed Unrest Theater Company in NYC, and a member of AEA.

Broadway appearances: BRING BACK BIRDIE w/Chita Rivers & Donald, Neil Simon's LITTLE ME, & TAP DANCE KID in which he created the role of Winslow. Regional credits include: Andrew in LOVE LETTERS, w/Constance Schulman, Emcee in CABARET w/Tony Winner Beth Leavel, Johnny Burton in DRUMWRIGHT w/two-time Tony winner John Cullum. Plus, several national & international TV commercials, the TONY AWARDS, & a regular spot on the ABC series THE NASHVILLE PALACE. Film roles include a cameo in ZELIG, a supporting role in CHAPLIN, & Mark in A CHORUS LINE. Blevins performed with his student Sean Fosse, grandson to Bob Fosse & Gwen Verdon, in selections from Fosse's DANCIN' at City Center. Blevins’ YPW students who have garnered professional careers on Broadway, Off-Broadway & in film include: Mario Campanaro, Cristina Marie Vivenzio, Frank Dolce, Justin Boccitto, & Jerry Caviston. Other students include Oscar Winner Jessica Chastain, composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown, Melissa Errico, Alfonzo Ribeiro, Savion Glover, & Dule Hill. Blevins holds the distinct honor of giving Bob Fosse’s grandson Sean Fosse his first dancing & acting lessons. Blevins serves as a Master Guest Teacher in Acting, & Tap Dance/Rhythm for the Verdon Fosse Legacy Professional Training Program in NYC. CSC productions directed/choreographed by Blevins: Christmas Carol (2012 NJ Tony Award as Best Director/Choreographer), Peter Pan, Oliver!, Newsies, Nunsense, Wizard of Oz, Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Poppins, Annie & Beauty and the Beast.

Connor McCrea is a recent graduate of Centenary University with a B.A in Theatre Performance. You may recognize him from past performances such as Alice in Slasherland (Jacob/Sheriff), The Ladykillers (One Round), Six Rounds of Vengeance (Lucky), and more. He's also had experience on the crew for shows such as Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Seussical, and Rock of Ages.

Jolene Marie Richardson is the costume design and one of the fashion design teachers here at Centenary University. She has been designing professionally for the stage and screen for over 8 years now. Her screen credits include Terrifer 3 (Assistant Designer), The Last Drive in with Joe Bob Briggs, Scare Package 2, and Cannibal Mukbang. Her stage credits include Khan! The Musical (Off-Broadway), Calling All Kate’s (Adirondack Theatre Festival), Little Shop of Horrors (The Garden Theatre), and many others. Jolene is also a published writer and fashion historian, you can find her written work within the online and print-scape of Fangoria Magazine, and her upcoming lecture schedule can be found through her Instagram. @JoleneMarie_Designs.

Mikaela Kafka has been member of Centenary Stage Company’s Women Playwright series for many years now. She has had the honor to work with such fabulous playwrights. Last year she directed Loretta, The Yodeling Cowgirl by Vita Patrick Morales. Other playwrights have included; Deborah Yarchun, Catherine Castellani, Michelle Aldin-Kushner, Sonya Sobieski, Sholeh Wolpe, Cheri Magid, and most recently Jennifer Fawcett. Apples in Winter by Ms. Fawcett was produced in 2019 under Mikaela’s direction starring Colleeen Smith-Wallnau. She also works with Speranza Theatre Company; Votes for Women, Women Rising; Stories of Hope, Unveiling Liberty, History Alive! The Revolution. Other directing credits include Wendy’s Shadow (NJACT PERRY Award for ‘Best Original Musical” 2016), Rosencrants and Guildenstern are Dead (Circle Players), Murder on the Nile, The Selfish Giant, and The Unexpected Guest (The Players Theatre NYC). ENRON (Garage Theatre). Most recently she directed Caytha Jentis' new work, Sex Work/Sex Play at The New York Theatre Festival in 2022. You can see more information on her website. kafkaexperiment.com

Tyler Backer is an Emmy Award-winning actor, Paper Mill Playhouse-nominated technical director, and professional musician and producer. Over the past 10 years, Tyler has worked on a wide range of theater productions, primarily for the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge, and the Mount Olive Township School District. He is also the head of Trekker Holdings, bringing together music and lighting to enhance live events across North Jersey.

Kelly Fitzgerald is a graduate from Centenary University's Class of 2021. This is Kelly's 3rd season working with Centenary University and Centenary Stage Company. Having been a student before joining the CSC team they have been involved in many productions in many different capacities including Light Designer, Master Electrician, Stage Manager, and Performer Flying, among others. Previous show credits include The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Six Rounds of Vengeance, The Little Mermaid, Rock of Ages, The Addams Family, Avenue Q, and Hair. They were also Stage Manager and Light Designer for Next in the New York Summer Theatre Festival in 2019. Kelly is excited to see what the 2025-2026 will bring.

Molly Ann Killough is a New Jersey-based actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. A recent graduate of Manhattan School of Music (MSM), Molly Ann has originated several roles, including Bill Able in Princess Ida: the Glow Up and Stevie in For Madmen Only: an Immersive Rock Musical. Other recent performing credits include Almost Maine (Ginette, assistant stage manager), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy), a reading of Frozen with Disney Theatricals (Young Anna), Rhinoceros (Grocer's wife, Botard), Ice World (ensemble, u/s Abby), and The Jolly Holidays a cappella group. Recent choreography credits include The Tale of a Poet's Love: a staged reimagining of Robert Schumann's "Dichterliebe" (co-choreographer, Kate) and several ensemble pieces for the MSM Alpha Psi Omega (APO) Dance Showcase at MSM. She also served as music director for MSM APO's production of Godspell and co-produced The Startup off-broadway.

Naire Ohanian (Artistic Intern) - is a New Jersey–based theatre professional specializing in stage management and production. Their credits include Legally Blonde with Phoenix Productions, Lykos Anthropos, Songs for a New World, Puffs (2022, 2025), Godspell (2019, 2020), *SpongeBob! The Musical, Tell the World, and Playlist! A Jukebox Musical. Their experience spans stage management, assistant stage management, production operations, and directing, with a focus on fostering organized, collaborative, and artistically driven production environments.

Naire currently serves as an Artistic Intern and Stage Manager with Centenary Stage Company and is a graduate of Stockton University with a B.A. in Performing Arts, concentrating in Producing and Management for Stage & Screen. They are passionate about stage management and live entertainment, with a commitment to bringing strong communication, leadership, and adaptability to every production.

After leading the Women Playwrights Series through 30 years of growth and excitement, Catherine Rust is happy to now hand the reins to our talented artistic colleague (and WPS Committee member), Mikaela Kafka, who will take over the directorship of the program for the 2022-23 season.

Catherine is proud of the over 100 new playwrights that the program has helped to foster and promote through both the annual reading series and the CSC Equity mainstage productions which so many playwrights enjoyed, as recipients of the Susan Glaspell Award. Prouder still she is of the dedicated and astute audience members who brought their hearts and minds to the series each year and joined us as part of the creative process with their enthusiasm, commitment and discerning discussion, which helped shape each new play.

Rust celebrates a life in the theatre, both as General Manager here at CSC for many years, and in her life on stage over the years. A former member of acting companies of Boston Shakespeare Company and Classic Stage Company in New York, she was also a regular performer with playwright Israel Horowitz's Gloucester Stage Company. Rust was a member of the director training staff with ABC television and appeared for two years on the CBS daytime drama, "Guiding Light". More recent appearances at CSC include Becky Shaw, The Cripple of Inishmaan and the World Premiere of The Surrogate. Rust holds a Master's Degree from Montclair State University, and a Bachelors' Degree from the University of Minnesota, with additional graduate studies in comparative literature at Rutgers. She is also a graduate of the Skip Barber School of Performance Driving and continues to teach voice in the Centenary University Theatre Department.