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Marjorie Sokoloff

Maple Shade

Summary

Dynamic theatre professional with a proven track record of rigor and excellence. Excelling in creating and maintaining industry standards while constantly developing audience and community engagement. Renowned for directing over 200 productions, many award winning. Recognized for the ability to leverage strong verbal communication and effective team leadership to foster artistic excellence. Committed to innovative programming and building industry connections to enhance creative opportunities.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Theatre Program

Camden County College
01.2004 - Current
  • Create, Develop, Implement and Maintain theatre based curriculum leading to an AA degree.
  • Artistic director professional in-house theatre company and all related activities.
  • Goal-oriented professional with proven success in applying both analytical and creative skills to solve complex problems and overcome challenges.
  • Dedicated to enhancing creative opportunities for local professional theatre artists, current students, alumni and community members.
  • Foster strong connections with community artists and theatres.
  • Strong commitment to professional theatrical standards.

Theatre Director

Professional Theatre
01.2000 - Current


  • Directed over 200 regional/SPT productions (musical/drama/classic/original works).
  • Served as Artistic Director/Visiting Guest Artist/"Show Doctor"/"Put In" Director
  • Highly experienced with all levels of performer including both professional and amateur children.
  • Excellent communicator with strong ties to the creative community.
  • Full list of productions available upon request


Artistic Director

Philadelphia Children's Theatre
10.1999 - 05.2026
  • Co Founder/Artistic Director of professional TYA
  • Organized, scheduled and produced resident and touring seasons.
  • Scheduled seasonal theater productions and led casting sessions and creative hiring.
  • Wrote and created original programming
  • Supported all fundraising efforts.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Theatre

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
05-1995

Bachelor of Arts - History

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
05-1988

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Effective team leadership
  • Effective decision-maker under stress
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Professional writing skills
  • Building industry connections
  • Creative/cost saving mindset
  • Capable of dealing with strong personalities

Accomplishments

2011 NJACT AWARD

Best Direction of a Play – As You Like It


2010 NJACT AWARD

Best Direction of a Musical – 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


2003 New Jersey Council on the Arts Fellowship Winner

-Excellence in Playwriting (Snow White)


2002 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Fellowship Winner

- Excellence in Playwriting (Snow White)


1999 Moss Hart Award nominee for Best Children=s Theatre production

(Summer of My German Soldier)

Timeline

Head of Theatre Program

Camden County College
01.2004 - Current

Theatre Director

Professional Theatre
01.2000 - Current

Artistic Director

Philadelphia Children's Theatre
10.1999 - 05.2026

Master of Fine Arts - Theatre

Brandeis University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Rutgers University

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