Joshua McLucas

Selected Theater Experience

(In reverse chronological order, most recent first)

Photo Credit: Robert Bingaman

Stones In His Pockets

By Marie Jones

Directed By Joshua McLucas

South Camden Theatre Company - Camden, NJ

McLucas...did a careful study of how this production should flow, and his expert attention shows...Stones in His Pockets...is a must-see.

Suzanne Cloud, Broad Street Review
Photo Credit: Georgia Wescott
World Premiere

our ouija board, the games we played, the shit we conjured, & the dead dude we hate-fucked (Rush)

By Haygen-Brice Walker

Directed By Elaina Di Monaco

On The Rocks, Asian Arts Initiative - Philadelphia, PA

...a glorious piece of theatrical fuckery.

Brad Rothbart, Broad Street Review
Photo Credit: Ceilidh Madigan
World Premiere

Pure Medea (Jason/Dan)

By Josh McIlvain

Directed By Josh McIlvain

Automatic Arts, Christ Church Neighborhood House - Philadelphia, PA

McLucas...does crank up his Jason...we see some actual acting.

Toby Zinman, Philadelphia Inquirer
Photo Credit: Campbell O'Hare
World Premiere

Wolfcrush: A Queer Werewolf Play (Huck)

By Haygen-Brice Walker

Directed By Elaina Di Monaco

On The Rocks, Vox Populi - Philadelphia, PA

McLucas navigated characters with internalized systemic sexism, racism, and homophobia with humanity...portraying [a] specific and heart wrenching character arc.

Bonaly, Bonaly Reviews

McLucas...communicate[s] the duality of [his] character with practiced ease.

Cameron Kelsall, Broad Street Review
Photo Credit: Jenna Kuerzi
World Premiere

The Groom’s a Fag; The Bride’s a Cunt; The Best Man’s a Whore; and the Maiden of Honor (Just) Hung Herself in the Closet (Fred)

By Haygen-Brice Walker

Directed By Elaina Di Monaco

On The Rocks, The Beard Cave - Phildelphia, PA

McLucas as the best man is a study in laughable libidinous machismo.

Deb Miller, DC Metro Theater Arts
World Premiere

The Art of Wasting Time

By [redacted] Theater Company

Directed By Joshua McLucas

[redacted] Theater Company, The Rotunda - Philadelphia, PA

Richard III (George/King Edward IV/Bishop of Ely)

By William Shakespeare

Directed By Josh Hitchens

The Mechanical Theater, Laurel Hill Cemetery - Philadelphia, PA

The five supporting actors...are thoroughly skilled in their facility with the Elizabethan language, and compelling in their understanding of the characters’ emotions and motivations

Deb Miller, Phindie
Photo Credit: Gus Orr

The House of Blue Leaves (Ronnie Shaughnessy)

By John Guare

Directed By Susan Jami Paschkes

South Camden Theatre Company - Camden, NJ

McLucas gives a strong performance...[he] is clear and believable in the midst of the chaos.

Ruth K Brown, New Jersey Stage
Photo Credit: Gus Orr
Regional Premiere

Charlie Victor Romeo

By Daniels, Berger, and Gregory

Directed By Joe Paprzycki (w/ assistant Joshua McLucas)

South Camden Theatre Company - Camden, NJ

You are advised, before the show takes off, to secure your seat belt. DO it.

Lisa Panzer, Phindie
Photo Credit: Dave Garrett Sarrafian
World Premiere

This Damned Body is Carved Out Of Meat

By Evelyn Swift Shuker

Directed By Joshua McLucas (w/ co-directors Evelyn Swift Shuker and Madeline Charne)

[redacted] Theater Company, Maas Building - Philadelphia, PA

Photo Credit: Ashley Smith/Wide Eyed Studios
Philly Premiere

Mercury Fur (Elliot)

By Philip Ridley

Directed By Josh Hitchens

BrainSpunk Theater, The Papermill Theater - Philadelphia, PA

McLucas stands out in a role premiered by British actor Ben Whishaw, displaying some of that now-famous actor’s charm and depth.

Christopher Munden, Phindie
Photo Credit: Steve Weinik

Mercury Fur

By Philip Ridley

Directed By Joshua McLucas

Lang Performing Arts Center Frear Theater - Swarthmore, PA

Photo Credit: Steve Weinik

Dublin By Lamplight (Willy & Others)

By Michael West

Directed By Alex Torra

Lang Performing Arts Center Frear Theater - Swarthmore, PA

World Premiere

Juniper Street: A Sleepover Play (Harry)

By Evelyn Swift Shuker

Directed By Evelyn Swift Shuker

[redacted] Theater Company, An Apartment in West Philly - Philadelphia, PA

Photo Credit: Martin Froger-Silva

Titus Andronicus

By William Shakespeare

Directed By Joshua McLucas

Lang Performing Arts Center Pearson-Hall Theatre - Swarthmore, PA