Ben Griffith has participated in theater for over 30 years.  He has participated in ensembles, played supporting and leading characters in many shows.  Some highlights are Willy Lowman in Death of a Salesman, Jafar in Aladdin, Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Annie, and Paul in Barefoot in the Park.  His first foray into directing began when he directed an adaptation of Dracula at Salem Community College.  Since then, he served in that capacity as well as assistant director, set designer, set construction, set artist, lighting and sound designer for many shows.

Cherie has been around Oakwood since her family became involved in the 80's. She personally got involved in 1997 after years of participating in her high school drama productions under the direction of Tom Mason. She did a number of straight shows and musicals until taking a break when starting her family in 2005. Then her children were introduced to Oakwood when they were old enough to participate in the children’s show, in which they have been participating since. She became the Children's Show Director in 2022. Cherie is a wife and busy mother of 4 very involved children. She is also a Biology teacher in Pennsville HS where she serves as Science Fair advisor and a class advisor. 

"I Love connecting with the community, meeting new people and staying a part of my love of theater."

Victoria Bucksar is a dedicated educator and community leader with 22 years of experience in the classroom. Her passion for supporting her children’s interests eventually led her to Oakwood Summer Theatre, where she now serves as the Treasurer and the Producer for Children’s Shows.

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Victoria’s commitment to service is a career-long theme; she has previously served as a PTO President, a Youth Ministry teacher, and a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels. When she isn’t managing theatrical productions or balancing the books, she treasures quality time with her friends and family. She also enjoys getting lost in a good book, taking walks with her dog, Murphy, and traveling with her husband, Ryan, and their two children, Jack and Bryn.

About Wendy

Brittany has been involved with Oakwood, off and on, for over 25 years. She started acting in 2001 in OST production of Annie and has since been involved in over 40 shows between Oakwood and High School Productions as choreographer in some shows and in other shows with lead roles such as Adelaide in Guys and Dolls, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Kathy Selden in Singin in the Rain and Frenchy in Grease. Brittany is trained in classical ballet and musical theatre with over 30 years of dance experience. She was also a cast member in the entertainment department for the Walt Disney World Company. She is also responsible for all things media at OST andhas six years of media and marketing experience from being a media specialist at a private school. Brittany loves that her son has also shown a love for the stage and is involved in the Children's Show at OST. Brittany has been a board member since 2020. 

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"I love that Oakwood has stayed true to its community theatre style. It is truly a family formed through Salem County's community."

Stacy has been with Oakwood since 2007. She started with the Children’s show, then went on to do the Main Stage Musicals and Plays. Stacy is also involved with the Blue Moon Theater in Woodstown. She is our current Straight Show director and has been Stage Manager since 2019. You will also find Stacy as part of our onstage cast. Stacy joined the board in 2023.

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"I love the family feel of Oakwood and seeing my friends every summer, as well as seeing new faces and faces that left but came back after a few years."

Amber has been involved with Oakwood since 2018. Amber paints all our sets. Her passion for art started at a young age and runs her small business drawing and painting custom commissions such as portraits and pet portraits. Amber is also our children's show and main stage choreographer. She has taken dance classes since 2010 in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and musical theatre. You will also find Amber as part of our onstage cast. Amber has been a board member since 2022.

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"I love working with the children's show. It really allows the kids to find their love of both theatre and creativity as a whole." 

Dana Mae Gayner, soprano, is a lifelong resident of Salem, NJ. She began her formal training in singing at the age of 9, and continued her study of music through high school and college, earning a B.A. in voice from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Since 2003, Dana has enjoyed teaching private vocal lessons to students as young as 9 years old, and as young at heart as 90 years old. She owns, manages, and teaches private voice lessons and Kindermusik classes at The Manningon Music School.

Lynda has been part of the Oakwood family since 2017 when her daughter performed in The Little Mermaid. She has always lent a helping hand where ever she could  with any show that needed it. She loves helping people and the community, which is her reason for choosing her career as a nurse. She continues to help where ever she is needed and is also our Concessions Committee Chair. You may also see her crafts at the concessions table as well! Her love of crafting began when she was a kid in the summer time down in Rehoboth with her aunt. She has been a board member since 2024. 

Jay has been a part of the Oakwood family since 2017 when his daughter performed in The Little Mermaid. Since 2021 he has offered his knowledge and carpentry skills to help with sets and is now our Master Carpenter. Jay's interest in carpentry began at age 13 when he would help his dad with drywall. When he retired in 2021 he really started working in his shed building things. He has been a board member since 2024. 

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