Leadership
Board of Trustees
Joshua Schnetzer Chairman [email protected]
Joshua Schnetzer is the resident choreographer, Chairperson and a founding member of Bullet Theatre Collaborative. His choreography has been featured in BTC’s Perry Award winning Razia’s Shadow (Best Original Musical), Assassins, and Parade. Regionally, Joshua has choreographed for Paper Mill Playhouse’s New Voices Concert: Oh, What A Night & Hooray for Hollywood. He went on to assist Broadway choreographer, Wendy Syeb, on the world premier musical Mosses Man, which premiered in NYC as part of NYMF. As a director, Joshua has created a movement inspired retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid and the devised work, Water Does. He serves as the Dance Director of the award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir and is a teaching artist for Paper Mill Playhouse’s Theatre School/Conservatory, Elefante Preforming Arts School, Oak Knoll School, and Dancer’s Pointe. Joshua graduated summa cum laude from Kean University holding a B.A. in Theatre with a minor in Dance.
Dustin Ballard Fundraising Chair [email protected]
Dustin Ballard is an actor, writer, director, and teaching artist originally from Gulfport, Mississippi. He was the 2009 Region II Winner and National Finalist of the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship and holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Kean University's Department of Theatre. As as actor, Dustin has performed at Lincoln Center, as well as with Two River Theatre, Premiere Stages, and Playwrights Theatre of NJ. He is also a Teaching Artist for the George Street Playhouse as well as McCarter Theatre Center.
Jason Gillis Business Chair [email protected]
Jason Gillis wears the multiple hats of actor, director, teacher, dialect coach, fitness instructor, and arts administrator at many different organizations in the Northern NJ area. Jason is the Education Program Manager at Paper Mill Playhouse, coordinating several programs such as the Rising Star Awards and the College Prep program. He also directs and teaches acting for the award-winning Paper Mill Players summer theatre camp.
As an actor, Jason has worked with companies such as The Theatre Project (Mrs. Mannerly, Buyer and Cellar), UCPAC (RENT), Alliance Repertory Theatre Company (According to Goldman, Dream of the Burning Boy), and he appeared in the Bullet Theatre production of Assassins. His other theatrical pursuits include directing (Polaroid Stories) and dialect coaching (Assassins, Parade, Sweeney Todd). Jason received his BFA in Theatre Performance from Kean University in 2012, and he is also a certified group fitness instructor specializing in Zumba and dance fitness.
As an actor, Jason has worked with companies such as The Theatre Project (Mrs. Mannerly, Buyer and Cellar), UCPAC (RENT), Alliance Repertory Theatre Company (According to Goldman, Dream of the Burning Boy), and he appeared in the Bullet Theatre production of Assassins. His other theatrical pursuits include directing (Polaroid Stories) and dialect coaching (Assassins, Parade, Sweeney Todd). Jason received his BFA in Theatre Performance from Kean University in 2012, and he is also a certified group fitness instructor specializing in Zumba and dance fitness.
Dave Seamon Trustee [email protected]
David Seamon is a singer, actor, pianist, composer, and Teaching Artist from New Brunswick, NJ. After graduating Rutgers University with a degree in Journalism and Media Studies and Spanish, David worked as a freelance journalist for CNN, Patch, and Gannette newspapers. He produced media across several platforms for a documentary, "The 9/11 Project," in 2011. In 2013, David's score to the award winning short film "Melody" was awarded the Silver Tripod award at Campus Moviefest. Later that year, he was hired as a Teaching Artist by the George Street Playhouse where he continues to write plays and music today. A lifelong actor and musician, David has starred in, directed, or musically directed numerous shows at both the amateur and professional levels. As the director of marketing for BTC, David utilizes a skill set that includes his knowledge and love of theatre and his journalistic sensibilities to promote and develop the company as a voice at the forefront of theatre in New Jersey.
Executive Staff
Greg Scalera Artistic Director [email protected]
Greg Scalera is a co-founder of Bullet Theatre Collaborative, launching the company in 2011 when he adapted and directed Forgive Durden’s album Razia’s Shadow as a Perry Award-winning original rock musical at Playhouse 22. Since then, his directing credits include Bullet Theatre’s productions of Assassins and Parade and East Brunswick Community Players’ production of RENT.
Greg works as a digital media specialist, web designer, audio engineer, and sound designer with over a dozen regional and community theatre credits. He has served as a musical director and teaching artist for George Street Playhouse and Premiere Stages as well as a music teacher for So.i.Heard House of Music. As a multi-instrumentalist musician and songwriter, Greg is signed to NYC publisher Contagious Music Corp., writing pop and dance music for producers and artists in Europe and placing more than a dozen songs with national licensing companies for use in TV, film, and video games. He is the frontman for alternative rock band The Agony Family, having written and produced the group's two full-length releases, toured the country, performed at events such as Warped Tour, The Bamboozle Festival, and South by Southwest, and shared the stage with a notable list of artists including Paramore, Cash Cash, New Found Glory, Hellogoodbye, Ace Enders, and many others. Greg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Kean University. |
Tony Mowatt Managing Director [email protected]
Tony Mowatt holds a BA in Theatre from Kean University. Tony has been seen performing, directing, and designing throughout New Jersey. He has performed in Bullet Theatres’ productions of Assassins (Charles Guiteau) and Parade (Leo Frank). Some of his other favorite credits include Equus (Dr. Dysart), The Producers (Roger DeBris), Twelfth Night (Malvolio), and Our Town (Stage Manager). When not performing, Tony is a professional vocal and instrumental instructor. He also has years of experience with customer relations and sales. He is excited to take on the role of Managing Director for such a talented company. He would love to see Bullet Theatre become a household name throughout NJ theatre and, someday, beyond.
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Mariella Klinger Financial Director [email protected]
Mariella Klinger is an artist and professional actor and is humbled to be a part of Bullet Theatre Collaborative. She has been acting for twenty years, most notably touring the North East with the Traveling Lantern Theatre Company. Mariella is incredibly passionate about creating new ways to absorb theatre. She is the founder and creator of Manic Musicals and many other artistic projects. There's nothing like being surrounded by different-minded people working towards the same goal. You can reach her at mariella@bullettheatre.com
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