(2).png){kind=small}
Our Team
Passage Theatre Staff
Brishen Miller
Executive Artistic Director
As Executive Artistic Director, Brishen is in charge of all artistic programming and business operations, reporting to the Board of Directors. He selects the theatrical programming for each season and hires all key artists. Brishen interfaces with the greater community and is the front-facing position of Passage Theatre. He acts as Executive Producer and oversees all departments at Passage Theatre, including all fundraising, marketing, outreach and operations. Brishen negotiates with all labor unions, such as Actor’s Equity Association and United Scenic Artists, and collaborates with City of Trenton officials, the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, and any other external office. As an avid member of the Trenton community, Brishen keeps his finger on the pulse of the day-to-day struggle of our city. Email Brishen with any questions about performance art in downtown Trenton.
Jamel Baker
Lead Producer
Jamel facilitates the relationship between Passage Theatre and its community of artists. This includes hiring technical staff and managing all aspects of Passage's productions, and working with the PlayLab and Education departments to provide the necessary support to every project.
​
Monah Yancy
Community Giving Manager
Monah cultivates and coordinate all philanthropic efforts at Passage. She helps to ensure that Passage Theatre maintains a commitment to the principles of community-centric fundraising, remaining grounded in racial equity and social justice.
​
Peter Fenton
Marketing Associate
Pete oversees the marketing and communication efforts at Passage and designs all of our print and digital materials (including this website!). You may see him behind a camera or in attendance at various community events as he works to promote our programming!
​
Ava Weintzweig
Box Office Manager
Ava manages the day-to-day operations of our Box Office. They oversee ticket sales, customer service, patron communications, and any other office administrative tasks during the season. You may see him at the ticketing window when you come to at a Passage Theatre production!
​
Kellie Murphy
Grant Writer & Content Strategist
Kellie has more than 25 years of professional writing and editing experience, first as a journalist, then branching out into non-profit development and digital communications and strategy.
​
Scott Hoskins
Technical Director
During the season, Scott manages and consults with all technical departments, ensuring the set is built, lights are hung and that all design elements are in sync to execute the director's artistic vision. He oversees the technical team and ensures that all equipment is properly maintained, budgets are adhered to, and safety protocols are followed to bring the highest quality production values to our stage.
Ashley Pillsbury
Assistant Technical Director
During the season, Ashley assists the Technical Director and Lead Producer in all design, technical, and production duties. She also acts as stage supervisor, overseeing the tech needs for TrentonPRESENTS and other non-Passage programming at The Mill Hill Playhouse.
​
Passage Theatre Board
Note: 100% of Passage’s Board contributes to the organization annually through individual board pledges, ticket sales, and contributions to the annual benefit fundraiser.
Rachel Brenna
Owner, Licensed S Factor Instructor
Open Heart Studio
Lawrence, NJ
​
Sheree Campbell
Secretary of the Board
Executive Director
Campbell Funeral Chapel
Trenton, NJ
Matthew Cooper
Associate Provost
Center for Learning & Technology
Thomas Edison State University
Pipersville, PA
​
Darren “Freedom” Green
Community Liaison
Trenton Housing Authority
Trenton, NJ
Jim Gordon
Content Trenton
Trenton, NJ
​
Cheri Hennessy
Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships
BioNJ
Ewing, NJ
Marcia Jaffe
Health Care Researcher and Writer [RETIRED]
New Jersey Department of
Health & Senior Services
Lawrence, NJ
​Brian Joyce
Trinity United Methodist Church, [RETIRED]
Houston, TX
​
Christopher Martin
Treasurer of the Board
Freelance Journalist
Trenton, NJ
Joan Mercantini
Public Accountant, [RETIRED]
Berkowsky & Associates (Architects)
Cranbury, NJ
Brishen Miller
Executive Artistic Director
Passage Theatre
Morrisville, PA
Ex-officio
Alexis Morgan
Office of Recruitment, Preparation,
and Certification
NJ Department of Education
Pittman, NJ
Elvin Montero
Director of Communications /
Issues Management
Chemistry Council of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
​
Beth Reddy
Section Chief, [RETIRED]
NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Trenton, NJ
​
Marelyn Rivera
Director of Communications & Outreach
State of NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Trenton, NJ
D. Vance Smith
Vice Chairman of the Board
Professor, Department of English
Princeton University
Trenton, NJ​
Caroline Wylie
Chairwoman of the Board
Senior Associate
National Center for The Improvement of Educational Assessment
Trenton, NJ
Passage Theatre Advisory Board
Lawrence M. Hilton
LMH Foundation
Andrew J. Schragger, Esq.
Legal Counsel