Author Profile:  Kirk Geritano

Kirk Geritano is a professional actor, teaching artist, and playwright.  A New Jersey native, Kirk began performing on stages at the tender age of six years old, getting his start with Michael Taubenslag and Taubenslag productions.  After continuing his theatrical and vocal studies at J.P.  Stevens High School under the guidance of Darlene Rich and Ashley B.  Mondragon, he chose to make theater his living and obtained his BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University.  Since entering the professional arena, he has been part of several National and regional touring shows for young audiences with George Street Playhouse and ArtsPower. 

He then established a working relationship with the National Yiddish Theater in NYC.  This led to him being an original cast member in their Drama desk-winning Off-Broadway Yiddish version of Fiddler on the Roof, directed by Joel Grey, as well as many live and virtual cabarets, concerts, and staged readings. 

Kirk is currently an Acting & Improv teacher at Rockstar!  Studios in Middlesex NJ, and has been a teaching artist and director of youth shows for many years across New Jersey.  It is this career avenue that further sparked and inspired his passion for play writing.  He always enjoys writing original works for his students, and is thrilled that Pioneer Drama Service is making it possible for other students, teachers, and directors to share in that joy.

Kirk believes fiercely in the power of theater to change lives, and hopes that his published works will help to bring the magic of theater into the lives of kids and adults everywhere!