In Loving Memory of
Denton Phillips
(October 25, 1934 - October 23, 2005)
BCP Life Member for over 40 Years

On October 23, 2005, Bergen County Players suffered a tremendous loss.  Denton Phillips was backstage preparing for a performance as Major Metcalf  in The Mousetrap, when he suddenly passed away.

Denton's distinguished history with The Players began in 1962. He served as BCP President for two separate terms and directed over 25 dramas, comedies, musicals and children’s shows, some of which include: Arsenic & Old Lace; Blithe Spirit; Love Letters, The Butler Did it; Criminal Hearts; Doubles; Sweet Charity; Murder in Green Meadows  and Book of Days.  This season he was also serving as the head of our Play and Casting Committee.

Denton also directed in New York City, appeared on television, announced stadium events, emceed musical and variety shows and was assistant director for a New York State promotional film.  Denton held a Master’s degree in theater.

Denton was an information technology consultant  and he continued to perform on our stage and as a  professional voice over artist.  He lived in Saddle Brook with his beloved wife Claire in a home filled with her beautiful paintings.  He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed at the Little Firehouse Theater.