what's new? What's Next?

~~ Summer 2026: I will be joining the team at Cranbrook Theatre School as one of their Summer Acting Instructors!

~~ December 10-12, 2026: I am adapting and directing a new version of the classic story, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, produced by Thistle Rose Academy of Arts

what are people saying?

Songs for Our Shared Home
featuring Missa Gaia by Paul Winter

Countless audience members sang praises during the afterglow, speaking highly of the dance company, musicianship, and creative vision that were on stage.

Silver Foxes

"... great job tonight. Thanks for making my words sing"

- Stan Zimmerman (playwright, featured in photo above), 2025

"Justin Bugeja as The Twink brings a youthful energy to the ensemble..."

- RJ Miller-Zelinko, Box Seat Babes, 2025

Full review HERE

Hair

"... great job in 'Hair'! The timbre of your voice is so beautiful... Congrats!"

- Eric Van Tielen, 2025

"I've never heard a male-presenting person sing 'Frank Mills', it might be my favorite way to hear it."

- Unnamed Audience Member, 2025

Ride the Cyclone

"I thought you were an actual fortune teller box when I walked in. You were so realistic, I can't imagine how long you worked to make it look right."

- Unnamed Audience Member, 2025

The E(Xmas)ist

"Damien was one of my favorite parts of E(xmas)ist, with Bugeja's hilarious delivery of Christmas Elf. I hope to see more... as he's something special on stage."

- Brian Kitson, Box Seat Babes, 2024