Derek has been an Elmwood fixture since 1987 and is currently its president. Acting includes A Doll’s House Part 2 (Torvald), The Little Foxes (Ben), and Broadway Bound (Jack), among others. Directing includes All My Sons, You Should Be So Lucky, and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Derek also runs the Public Domain Players for Elmwood, conducting readings of classic plays written more than a century ago. During the day, Derek is Deputy Director with the Legal Aid Society of Rockland County, Inc.
Golden Elm Leaf Recipient (2004)
Life Member (2018)
As A Cast Member:
- Dial “M” For Murder (2026-2027) - Inspector Hubbard
- Dracula (2023-2024) - Dr. Seward
- A Doll’s House, Part 2 (2022) - Torvald
- Porch Stories II (2020) - Storyteller
- The Little Foxes (2018-2019) - Benjamin Hubbard
- Broadway Bound (2015-2016) - Jack
- Sunday In The Park With George (2014-2015) - Mr./Bob Greenberg
- Amadeus (2013-2014) - Emperor Joseph II
- The Secret Garden (2011-2012) - Neville Craven
- The Foreigner (2010-2011) - Owen Musser
- The Rose Tattoo (2010-2011) - Father DeLeo
- Gypsy (2010-2011) - Herbie
- Blithe Spirit (2006-2007) - Dr. Bradman
- Deathtrap (2005-2006) - Porter Milgrim
- The Dining Room (1998-1999) - Father/Michael/Brewster/Grandfather/Stuart/Gordon/David/Harvey/Host
- Marvin’s Room (1994-1995) - Bob
- Inherit The Wind (1991-1992) - Tom Davenport
- 1776 (1988-1989) - Roger Sherman
- Antigone (1986-1987) - Messenger
As Production Staff / Crew Member:
- All My Sons (2025-2026) - Director
- Dracula (2023-2024) - Producer
- The Shape of Things (2022-2023) - Producer
- Night and Day (2022-2023) - Producer
- Sweat (2022) - Backstage Crew
- You Should Be So Lucky (2022) - Director - Construction Crew - Dresser
- Disgraced (2018-2019) - Lighting Board Operator
- La Cage aux Folles (2016-2017) - Backstage Crew
- Good People (2015-2016) - Assistant Stage Manager
- Private Eyes (2011-2012) - Backstage Crew
- Much Ado About Nothin’ (2011-2012) - Director - Stage Manager
- The Rose Tattoo (2010-2011) - Producer
- Rabbit Hole (2009-2010) - Backstage Crew
- As Bees in Honey Drown (2004-2005) - Director
- Death Defying Acts (2001-2002) - Director
- You Can’t Take It With You (1999-2000) - Stage Manager
- Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (1999-2000) - Director
- Beyond Therapy (1989-1990) - Director
- Broadway Bound (1989-1990) - Producer
- Christmas Carol / Happy Prince (1989-1990) - Stage Manager
- Crimes of the Heart (1988-1989) - Director
