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Luke Ferrell

Creative Leadership. Higher Education. Teaching & Learning.

I design student-centered learning experiences, lead mission-driven programs, and direct collaborative creative work across higher education, arts education, and nonprofit theater.

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Director

Stage director with credits ranging from community and collegiate theatre to award-winning original productions. Collaborative, story-driven, and socially engaged.

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Educator

Program Coordinator and Course Instructor at Rutgers University, and Kโ€“12 teaching artist across New Jersey schools, coaching students at every stage.

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Founder

Founder and Artistic Director of Ferrell Studios, a Central New Jersey non-profit theater organization producing high-quality community-oriented productions and accessible arts education.

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1,600+

Students reached
at Rutgers annually

25+

Productions directed and produced

1,000+

Students taught through
Ferrell Studios

50+

Regional Award Nominations

Selected Productions

Recent Directing Work

A selection of productions from community, collegiate, and studio theatre.

Spring Awakening โ€” Ferrell Studios

Ferrell Studios

Spring Awakening

March 2026

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Cabaret โ€” Ferrell Studios

Ferrell Studios

Cabaret

August 2025

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tick, tick...BOOM! โ€” Ferrell Studios

Ferrell Studios

tick, tick...BOOM!

February 2025

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Theater is a conversation between the actors, the audience, and the world we live in.

โ€” Luke Ferrell, Artistic Statement

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In Their Words

What Students & Colleagues Say

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Luke was very engaging and knew how to facilitate good discussions in a welcoming environment, which made the course that much more enjoyable.

Student โ€” Peer Instructor Education, Rutgers

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Luke is very supportive, showing he truly cares about our success and always wants to provide us with accurate answers to our questions.

Peer Instructor โ€” FIGS Program, Rutgers

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He encouraged me to keep reaching my goals even if other people doubt me. My peer instructor gave me many tools for success throughout my Rutgers experience.

Student โ€” FIGS Seminar, Rutgers

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Available for directing projects, teaching residencies, and speaking engagements.

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