Hi, I’m Jack Blair, a playwright and theatre artist based in Rahway, New Jersey. I’m pursuing a BA in Theatre Studies at Montclair State University (class of 2025) and I write plays that blend humor with political insight and bold storytelling. My work spans full-length plays, short pieces, and devised theatre, produced and staged by MSU and local schools. I’ve earned honors such as the Rahway Rising Star Award (2021) and the Citizen Artist Award from Montclair State University (2025).

Jack Blair

Hi, I’m Jack Blair, a playwright and theatre artist based in Rahway, New Jersey. I’m pursuing a BA in Theatre Studies at Montclair State University (class of 2025) and I write plays that blend humor with political insight and bold storytelling. My work spans full-length plays, short pieces, and devised theatre, produced and staged by MSU and local schools. I’ve earned honors such as the Rahway Rising Star Award (2021) and the Citizen Artist Award from Montclair State University (2025).

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Hi, I’m Jack Blair, a playwright and theatre artist based in Rahway, New Jersey. I’m pursuing a BA in Theatre Studies at Montclair State University (class of 2025) and I write plays that blend humor with political insight and bold storytelling.

My work spans full-length plays, short pieces, and devised theatre, produced and staged by MSU and local schools. I’ve earned honors such as the Rahway Rising Star Award (2021) and the Citizen Artist Award from Montclair State University (2025).

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Performer/Contributor at Jersey City Theatre Center
December 31, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Participated in the Jersey City Project as a performer/contributor, collaborating with Montclair State University and Jersey City Theatre Center to develop and perform new works.
Improv Children’s Performer at Plato Learning
December 31, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Improv performer for the Maplewood-based Plato Learning program, performing for children.
Improv Children’s Performer at Plato Learning
December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Improv performer for the Maplewood-based Plato Learning program, continuing youth-focused performances.
Performer and Puppeteer at Montclair State University Children's Theatre Tour
December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Performer and puppeteer for MSU Children's Theatre Tour.
Playwright/Performer (Student Production) at Montclair State University Players
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Wrote and performed in How to Love Yourself (and Mothman) as part of a Montclair State University student production.
Playwright/Performer at Montclair State University
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Created Fascists With Foam Swords for the MSU Play Incubator; presented a staged reading with the MSU Theatre Collective.
Staged Reading Participant at MSU Theatre Collective
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Participated in a staged reading of Fascists With Foam Swords (2024).
Student Production Contributor/Performer at Montclair State University
January 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Contributed to a MSU student production (2025).
Improv Children's Performer at Plato Learning
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Camp Half-Blood 2021 season, Maplewood location.
Improv Children's Performer at Plato Learning
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Camp Half-Blood 2022 season, Maplewood location.
Performer and Puppeteer at Montclair State University Children's Theatre Tour
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
The Stowaway performance on tour.
Participant at MSU New Play Festival
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Participant in the MSU New Play Festival (2021).
Actor/Playwright at Montclair State University Players
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Wrote and performed in short works including Mouse Out of Steam and Apocalypse Ramen (2024).
Performer/Playwright at MSU Children's Theatre Lab
January 1, 2025 - Present
Splitting Hares (present).
Playwright/Performer at Montclair State University Players
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Mouse Out of Steam, Student One Acts Festival (2024).
Playwright/Performer at Montclair State University Players
January 1, 2024 - October 11, 2025
Apocalypse Ramen, Student One Acts Festival (2024).
Performer/Contributor at Montclair State University & Jersey City Theatre Center
December 31, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Performer/Contributor in Jersey City Project, a collaboration between Montclair State University and Jersey City Theatre Center, contributing to devised theatre and improvisation pieces.
Improv Children’s Performer at Plato Learning (Maplewood Location)
December 31, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Improv performer for Camp Halfblood 2021 season, Maplewood location.
Improv Children’s Performer at Plato Learning (Maplewood Location)
December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Improv performer for Camp Halfblood 2022 season, Maplewood location.
Performer and Puppeteer at Montclair State University Children’s Theatre Tour
December 31, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Performer and puppeteer for the MSU Children’s Theatre Tour.
Performer at Rahway High School
December 31, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Performed in Clowns Aren’t Heroes as part of Rahway High School production (2021).
Performer at Montclair State University Children's Theatre Lab
January 1, 2024 - Present
Participated in Splitting Hares as part of MSU Children’s Theatre Lab (Present).
Performer/Contributor at Jersey City Project (Montclair State University & Jersey City Theatre Center)
January 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Performer and contributor to devised theatre projects developed in collaboration with MSU and Jersey City Theatre Center.
Improv Children’s Performer at Plato Learning
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Improv performer for Maplewood, NJ programs (Camp Halfblood 2021 Season).
Improv Children’s Performer at Plato Learning
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Improv performer for Maplewood, NJ programs (Camp Halfblood 2022 Season).
Performer and Puppeteer at Montclair State University Children's Theatre Tour
January 1, 2022 - October 11, 2025
Performer and puppeteer for MSU Children’s Theatre Tour productions.

Education

High School Diploma at Rahway High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Theatre Studies at Montclair State University
September 15, 2021 - May 15, 2025
High School Diploma at Rahway High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies at Montclair State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Rahway Rising Star Award
January 1, 2021 - October 11, 2025
Citizen Artist Award, Montclair State University
January 1, 2025 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization