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Serving Trenton's Diverse Commuities

Passage is committed to serving diverse communities in the Greater Trenton area.

- The "Community Lights Project" creates mainstage productions from the words and experiences of members of the Trenton Community.

- "Partner Events" support worthy local arts organizations, helping to enrich Trenton's cultural life, and extending Passage's mission.

- "Playwright Development" describes our commitment to developing new plays and playwrights, particularly those who live and work in the Delaware Valley.

Below: The World Premiere of "Trenton Lights" (the inaugural Community Lights Project) brought many of the community contributors to the theatre. Pictured in the slide show are the actual community members, along with the members of Passage's ensemble cast who performed their words.

In Your Own Words...
Interview-based production Trenton Lights brought community voices to the stage. Pictured are June Ballinger (cast member) with interviewee Nilda Rivera. Photo credit: Cie Stroud
Trenton Lights
L to R: June Ballinger (cast member), Sam Frisby (interviewee), and David White (playwright). Photo credit: Cie Stroud
Community Voices
June Ballinger (cast member) with interviewee Leonor Tapia whose story was part of the production. Photo credit: Cie Stroud
Community Activist and Artist
Carlos Avila (interviewee) with Ross Beschler (cast member) who portrayed, among others, Carlos in the play. Photo credit: Cie Stroud
Trenton Central High Alum
Ross Beschler (cast member) with interviewee Mark Linowitz, Trenton Central High graduate and one of over 40 Trenton residents interviewed for the play. Photo credit: Cie Stroud
Trenton Lights Opening Night
Kala Moses Baxter (cast member) with interviewee Teska Frisby, whose words Kala performed. Photo credit: Cie Stroud
Making New Friends
Teddy Roberts (interviewee) with Rodney Gilbert (cast member), who portrayed Teddy in the play. Teddy became a regular visitor during the show and continues to drop in. We're always glad to see him. Photo credit: Cie Stroud