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He is currently Artistic Director of the Centenary Stage Company, an equity theatre located on the campus of Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ where he is also Professor of Theatre Arts and Chairman of the Fine Arts Department.
Recent acting credits include Baron Fontanblue in Storyville at the York Musical Theatre, and Sydney Bruehl in Deathtrap for Centenary Stage.

He has worked at numerous regional theatres including Paper Mill Playhouse, Second Stage in NYC, People’s Light, The Lark Theatre, The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Hartford Stage, Bristol Riverside, Forum Theatre, Premiere Stages, Orlando Shakespeare Company, Theatre 1812, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Foothills Playhouse and 14 months on the road with the First National Tour of TITANIC.

He has directed over sixty productions including The English Bride, which recently had its NY premiere at 59e59 and the world premieres of Poetry of Pizza, Inventing Montana and The Tillie Project and New Jersey premieres of Below The Belt, Square One and Marvin's Room. He has been cited for outstanding direction in productions of Springtime For Henry, Engaged, The Ladies Man, Deathtrap and Pygmalion and has directed in numerous regional theatres including Hartford Theatre Works and Musical Theatre Works.

He received his MFA from Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts and his married to his favorite actress Colleen Smith Wallnau for who he wrote the play MARY TODD A WOMAN APART.

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Centenary Stage Company Enters Second Weekend Of Shows With Production Of Moliere's TARTUFFE


Centenary Stage Company continues its run of Moliere's Tartuffe in Hackettstown, NJ. This next week of the run will feature an additional matinee performance on Wednesday, February 21 at 2:00 PM and buy-one-get-one ticket special on Thursday, February 22 for in person ticket purchases on the day of the performance.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Jersey Awards; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, MEDEA, NENAproductions Theater Project & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; THE PROM, ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST, Surflight Theatre & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards December 5th Standings; THE PROM Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Centenary Stage Company's NEXTStage Repertory Presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY


Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory is currently in rehearsals for the spring musical production of The Addams Family.

Review: LADYKILLERS at Centenary Stage Company through 3/5 is a Hilarious Crowd Pleaser


Ladykillers, now being performed at Centenary Stage Company, is an intriguing, exciting madcap comedy that entertains from the first minute the actors step on stage to the last scene. 

Centenary Stage Company Presents THE LADYKILLERS By Graham Linehan


 Next onstage at Centenary Stage Company is The Ladykillers by Graham Linehan. Performances will run February 17 – March 5 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast for THE LADYKILLERS


The cast has been announced for Centenary Stage Company's production of The Ladykillers. Performances of The Ladykillers will run February 17 – March 5 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center of the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.

Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Registration For Spring 2023 Audition Workshop


Centenary Stage Company is offering an Audition Workshop from 4:00 - 5:40 pm on Fridays from January 13 through April 28 to be taught by Carl Wallnau for the 2023 Spring Semester.  

Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Registration For Adult Acting Class


Centenary Stage Company is offering an adult acting class titled From Shakespeare to Coward to be taught by Carl Wallnau for the 2022 Fall Semester.  

Audiences Are Raving After Opening Weekend Of Centenary Stage Company's Production Of METEOR SHOWER


Centenary Stage Company's production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin opened this past weekend, and audiences are raving. Performances will run through March 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.

BWW Review: Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Centenary Stage Company-A Wildly Entertaining Modern Play


Meteor Shower by renowned actor, producer, and writer, Steve Martin is now being performed at Centenary Stage Company.  This is the one to see.  The expert direction of the Company’s Artistic Director, Carl Wallnau complements Martin’s clever plot and the play’s finely tuned dialogue. Make the trip to the Hackettstown theatre and enjoy!

Centenary Stage Company Presents METEOR SHOWER By Steve Martin


Centenary Stage Company's production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin opens February 18 at 8:00 pm. Performances will run through March 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.

Tickets On Sale Now For Centenary Stage Company's Production Of METEOR SHOWER By Steve Martin


Centenary Stage Company is selling tickets now for their upcoming production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin. Performances will take place February 18 through March 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.

Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast For Upcoming Production Of Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER


Centenary Stage Company has cast their production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin, and tickets are on-sale now. Performances will take place February 18 through March 6 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ on the campus of Centenary University.

Centenary Stage Company Announces Cast For A CHRISTMAS CAROL


A Christmas Carol written by Stephen Temperley and based on the story by Charles Dickens returns to Centenary Stage Company's Sitnik Theatre this season. Nineteenth-century London comes to life with this adaption made specifically for Centenary Stage Company.

Centenary Stage Company's Great Authors Out Loud Series Returns with A Staged Reading of THE SEAGULL


Centenary Stage Company's Great Authors Out Loud Series returns with a staged reading of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull.

Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Registration for Adult Acting Class and Dance Conservatory


Centenary Stage Company will be offering an adult acting class titled From Shakespeare to Coward taught by Carl Wallnau as well as 2 eight-week sessions of the Conservatory of Dance for the 2021 Fall Semester.

Centenary Stage Company's Nextstage Repertory Re-Imagines A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM


Centenary Stage Company and Centenary University's all student NEXTstage Repertory presents William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. The production opens Thursday, April 22nd, will run through Sunday, May 2nd and will take place in Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.

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