![]() SDT has a proud and continuous history of providing quality theatrical experiences for the residents of our mountain community. In April 2010, StageDoor opened its new theater, doubling its space to over 5000 square feet and raising our seating capacity from 75 to 121, along with providing a significantly larger mainstage. ![]() StageDoor's Educational Program summer camps provide performing arts experience for community youth providing valuable summer activities in our expanding population area. Since then, our highly talented students from age Pre-K through high school have presented numerous shows including Seussical, Cinderella Kids, Legally Blonde, Bugsy Malone, Hello Dolly!, Almost Maine, Chicago, Anything Goes, and so many more. Our first production in September, 2003 was The Music Man with a student census of some 70 students, performing on Evergreen High School’s stage. In March of 2003, the StageDoor Educational Program opened with the intent of bringing musical theater classes to students ranging in age from 6 to 18 years. In our most recent season, over 5,800 audience members enjoyed productions from all of our acting companies.Īdult Company productions range from mysteries such as Accomplice, Deathtrap, and Arsenic and Old Lace, comedies such as Rumors and Moonlight and Magnolias, to the musical comedies, including The Full Monty, The Drowsy Chaperone and Nunsense, to Shakespeare’s A Midnight Summer Night’s Dream, providing our audiences with a wide variety of beautifully-produced productions from which to choose. The presentation of Oliver included cast members from age 10 to 74 years. With the outstanding staff of Directors and Choreographers, coupled with volunteer set builders, costumers and the like, the productions continually provide quality entertainment to thousands of audience members. SDT provides individuals & families a community environment in which they can explore their talents and abilities in the performing arts. ![]() ![]() Mike’s philosophy and personality makes up the backbone of this camp and he is more than excited for OnStage’s upcoming summer session.Since the inception of Conifer’s StageDoor Theatre in 1990, it has presented over 120 main stage productions which have involved hundreds of community members & provided creative outlets for people of all ages. This new role allows him to put his mark on each show by being able to spend equal time with all of the groups and campers. He has since moved into more of an overall Administrator role. Mike founded OnStage Theater Camp and served as a show director for years. In addition to musicals, he has directed many well received shows, such as It's a Wonderful Life, Once Upon a Mattress, and Bridge To Terabithia for Edison Intermediate. His directing accomplishments include numerous intermediate and high school productions such as Guys and Dolls, Grease, and The Sound of Music to name a few. Mike has taught drama in both the Montclair and Dunellen school systems as well. He has worked in New York as an assistant casting director for Disney Television on shows such as "Ellen" and "Boy Meets World." Today, Mike works as a Drama and Publc Speaking teacher at Edison Intermediate School in the Westfield School System. Mike Altmann holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a masters degree in Instruction and Curriculum from Kean University.
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