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Performing Arts Company
Union Catholic's Performing Arts Company (PAC) is open to all students, regardless of experience level. Whether you love performing under the spotlight or prefer to work behind the scenes, there is a place for you in PAC. Our goal is not only to create outstanding performances but to help each student discover where their talents shine the brightest.
Each year, our Performing Arts Company produces three major shows:
- Fall Play
- Cabaret
- Spring Musical
Students who dedicate their time and effort to PAC can earn induction into the International Thespian Society, recognizing their achievement in theatre arts. Rising juniors and seniors also have the opportunity to run for executive board positions, where they gain hands-on leadership experience in production and performance.
Union Catholic's Performing Arts Company is moderated by Mrs. Maggie Graham, Mr. Steve Graham '89 and Mrs. Julie Wischusen '90 of Stage Craft Studio.
Students interested in joining PAC should contact Mrs. Graham at mgraham@unioncatholic.org or Mr. Graham at sgraham@unioncatholic.org. Parents who wish to get involved or volunteer should contact Mrs. Wischusen at juwischusen@unioncatholic.org.
To learn more about PAC and see some highlights, click here.
Visit the 2025-2026 Website
You'll find Schedule, Forms, Callback Materials, Executive Board, and upcoming show information.
News
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Scotch Plains, NJ— Union Catholic Performing Arts Company presents its fall show “Rumors” by prolific
playwright Neil Simon, directed by John Rotondo ’07 and produced by Maryann Carolan ’86. At a large,
tastefully appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself.
Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a night full of unexpected surprises.
Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is
nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive.
As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
Student performers include Lexi Marta ’17 of Scotch Plains as Chris, Makay Johnson ’18 of Roselle as Ken,
Kimmy Paltz ’17 of Edison as Claire, Nick Mehno ’20 of Union as Lenny, Deirdre Pepe ’17 of Scotch Plains as
Cookie, Matthew Gomez ’19 of Rahway as Ernie, Lauren Guerra ’17 of Warren as Cassie, Steven Pego ’17 of
Newark as Glenn, Edwin Rivera ’19 of Plainfield as Office Welch, Colleen Falconer ’18 of Maplewood as Officer
Pudney, and Audrey Davis ’19 of Fanwood, Rebecca Penevolpe ’20 of Colonia, and Ben Weaver ’17 of Carteret
as the understudies.
Union Catholic is proud to present the 10th Anniversary production of this audience favorite comedy, having
produced is once before in 2006.
Show dates and times include: October 21 & 22 at 7:00pm and October 23 at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased
by phone (908) 889-1600, online at www.showtix4u.com, and at the box office.
For over 50 years, Union Catholic High School has earned its reputation as one of New Jersey's foremost Catholic
secondary schools. For information, visit unioncatholic.org.
Photo Caption: The cast of UCPAC’s “Rumors”
Top Row (L-R): Kimmy Paltz ’17, Nick Mehno ’20, Steven Pego ’17, Lauren Guerra ’17, Colleen Falconer ’18,
Edwin Rivera ’19
Bottom Row (L-R): Matt Gomez ’19, Deirdre Pepe ’17, Lexi Marta ’17, Makay Johnson ’18