Theater
The Absegami High School Drama Club is also known as The Emanon Players, and is a club of distinction here at Absegami and in the state of New Jersey. Dedicated to bringing the very best in theatrical entertainment to the school and community, The Emanon Players perform two to three major productions each year and have been recognized with numerous awards, including nominations for The Rising Star Awards held by the Paper Mill Playhouse last year and performances in Scotland at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the American High School Theatre Festival. Part of the drama club is The Stage Crew, where students work with professional set designers Peter Avagliano and to create the sets for our productions. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Advisors
Mrs. Ashley Winkler- Director
Ms. Hope Friddell- Vocal Director
Mrs. Katie Roesch- Choreographer
Mr. Johnny Keen- Choreographer
Ms. Janelle Hawkes- Assistant Director/Marketing/ Scenic Artist
Ms. Stephanie Paton- Assistant Director/ Props/Costumer
Mr. Peter Avagliano- Tech Director/Set Designer/ Lighting Designer
Mr. Jason Spatz- Stagecraft Director/ Set Construction/ A&V Designer
What's Coming NEXT?!?!
Coming to the Absegami stage this fall, on the 25th Anniversary of September 11th - travel with us to Gander, a town that took in thousands of people who were grounded when the US Airspace was closed following the tragic events of the morning… and showed humanity and kindness that we could all bear to see more of. “Come From Away” is not just a story from around a pivotal moment in history - it’s about the community that showed up for their fellow men and women that day and the week following.
We are proud to welcome our own community in for this experience! As a very special fundraiser event for the Absegami Drama Booster Club, “Come From Away” will be presented as a community theater production at Absegami High School with four performances this fall - September 10th, 11th, & 12th.
Auditions will be held Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., and Monday, June 1, 5:30-9 p.m., at Absegami. Audition requirements, sign-up link, audition form, and anticipated rehearsal schedule can be found at the link through the QR, or by visiting the Audition Packet. Any questions, please contact CFA.Galloway@gmail.com.


Upcoming Events
Come From Away Auditions |
May 30 and June 1 Room 514 |
New Millennium Players Production Company Presents A Chorusline (Teen Edition) |
Oakcrest July 24 and July 25 |
Come From Away |
Thursday, September 10, Friday, September 11, Saturday, September 12 |
Fall Show |
November 19-21 2026 |
Spring Musical |
Mach 11-13, 2027 |


