Patron restrooms are accessible from the porch level. Additional restrooms are available on the parking lot level.
Late arrivals will not be seated until a suitable break, and then at the discretion of the House Manager.
See the center insert for photography guidelines.
Cell phones and watches must be turned off to avoid distracting performers and audience members. Thank you!
Bottled water and beverages from our concession stand in the appropriate cups with lids are allowed in the theater only. Food is not allowed. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO SMOKE ANYWHERE IN THE THEATER BUILDING. Thank you!
New London Barn Playhouse, Inc. is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) Corporation. PO Box 9, New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-6710, www.nlbarn.org Designed by SSL Designs, Spencer S. Lawson
A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the New London Barn Playhouse!
The snow has melted, summer is finally here, and we once again raise the curtain on another exciting season within the Barn Playhouse! The winter has been jam-packed with auditions and interviews. With over 1,500 applicants from all over the country, we are filling nearly 140 positions for talented artists to join us this summer. The Barn Playhouse continues to offer a unique opportunity to see young, Broadway- caliber talent right here on Main Street in New London.
With that said, the Barn Playhouse isn’t just for summer programming anymore. The year has continued to be a unique and rewarding one with growing programs and community partnerships. Our Fleming Center for Artistic Development has been flourishing with educational programming and performances. With over 500 students involved in educational programs and over 4,000 audience members attending performances over the last 9 months, we are trailblazing into a leading performing arts and education center in New England while continuing to serve our patrons, partners, and the greater community. If you have not yet joined us in this wonderful facility, we hope you will visit in the future.
We invite you to sit back (perhaps on a pillow) and be transported. You do not want to miss any moment of another exciting summer at the Barn Playhouse, as you see a side-splitting romp in an English countryside cottage that will leave you in stitches and a hair raising, toe-tapping musical straight from the 60’s that will have you dancing in the aisles. Join us and take in the celebrated songs of a classic Disney tale filled with magic, joy, and family or a new musical about love, romance and the way our lives are forever changed by the people who enter it. You will find delight in a glorious musical that helps us find our voice and a slew of exciting events to entertain you all summer long. It promises to be a season filled with laughter, empathy, perseverance, and joy.
I want to take this moment to thank you for making the Barn Playhouse a part of your story. We are proud to embark on our 93rd year of producing high-quality theater in this community. Whether you have enjoyed performances at the Barn since you were a child, tread the boards yourself, or have only recently discovered us, we are honored that you include us in your summer.
We thank you for being a part of our family and for your generous support.
Keith Coughlin Executive Artistic Director
MADDOX BANE
ANNA MELVA JOHNSON LAUREN BOWROSEN JUSTIN KATIN EMERY CUNNINGHAM
REBECCA KENJESKY
LIVI DE MAIO
ANGELINA MANCUSO
2025 | ACTING INTERN COMPANY
MADDOX BANE is a rising senior BFA Musical Theatre major at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and is pumped to make his New London Barn Playhouse debut this summer! Recent credits include Anatole Kuragin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) at Boston Conservatory, Jack Kelly (Newsies) at Grandstreet Theatre, and Baby John (West Side Story) at Starlight Theatre. Originally from Kansas City, Maddox has been performing for nearly his whole life! Huge thanks to his family, friends, and mentors for their constant love and support. @maddoxbane
LAUREN BOWROSEN is a rising third year in the BFA Musical Theatre Program at the University of Central Florida. She has been seen on the UCF stage in Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble/ Tzeitel U/S), The Prom (Swing), and Sweeney Todd (Swing). Her previous theatre experience includes Beauty and the Beast (Les Filles #1/ Babette U/S). Instagram: @laurenbowrosen TikTok: @m1n0nl0ver
EMERY CUNNINGHAM a passionate performer from Cincinnati now based in Boston, is thrilled to join New London Barn Playhouse this summer. She studies Musical Theatre at Boston Conservatory, where recent credits include Dreamgirls (Effie White), Alice By Heart (Queen of Hearts), The Wiz (Glinda and Dorothy (U/S), and ...Spelling Bee (Olive). Grateful for her loved ones’ support, she’s excited to bring joy on such an iconic stage!
LIVI DE MAIO is thrilled to be spending her summer at the New London Barn Playhouse! Hailing from North Florida, Livi is a rising sophomore in Penn State University’s B.F.A. Musical Theatre program. Previous credits include Chess, Sweeney Todd (The Muny), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Penn State), and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Douglas Anderson School of the Arts). She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and the New London Barn Playhouse community! @lividemaio
ANNA MELVA JOHNSON was born and raised in Western Canada and is a rising senior at The Hartt School in the Musical Theatre BFA program. Some previous credits include Guys and Dolls (Ensemble), Baby (Ensemble/Lizzie US), Quilters (Lizzie/Rose/Annie), Das Barbecüe (Gutrune), Sister Act (Swing). This will be her third production of Mary Poppins, performing as Jane at age 10, Mary at age 15, and now Swinging the show at 20! Anna is thrilled to be spending the summer in New London and making her professional debut as a Barnie!
JUSTIN KATIN is thrilled to be making his New London Barn Playhouse debut! He is currently a sophomore at Indiana University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Marketing. Originally from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Justin has performed in numerous productions throughout the Chicagoland area and at Indiana University. Some of his favorite roles include Warner in Legally Blonde, Robbie Hart in The Wedding Singer, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, SpongeBob in SpongeBob the Musical, and Jack Kelly in Newsies. Outside of theatre, Justin sings with Another Round, IU’s only all-male acappella group, and enjoys playing and watching sports in his free time. He extends heartfelt thanks to his parents, extended family, friends, the IU Musical Theatre faculty and students, and everyone at New London Barn Playhouse for their incredible love and support. @justink829
REBECCA KENJESKY Coming from Long Island NY, Rebecca is beyond excited to be joining the acting intern company at the New London Barn Playhouse this summer!! She is currently a rising junior musical theatre major at Oberlin College! Favorite credits include Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Pippin (Leading Player) and American Idiot (Whatsername)! She wants to thank everyone, especially her beautiful & supportive family, for helping her remain inspired to work for her dreams each day. She hopes she can provide audiences with smiles and laughs throughout this amazing season of incredible shows!! Instagram: @rebeccakenjesky ;)
ANGELINA MANCUSO is a Music Theater major at Elon University and grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is so grateful to get the chance to spend her summer at New London Barn Playhouse! A few past credits include Rumpleteazer (CATS) at NCCA Jean’s Playhouse, Ensemble (A Chorus Line) at Elon University, and Mick’s Pick (Steel Pier) at Surflight Theatre. She wants to thank her parents and sisters for their constant love and support. She hopes you enjoy the shows!!
2025 | ACTING INTERN COMPANY
MASON MATERDOMINI is a rising Junior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Central Florida. His past credits include: Regional: Spongebob the Musical (Slowburn Theatre Co.). Other Credits Include: RENT (Ensemble, U/S Benny), Pippin (Pippin), Fiddler on the Roof (Bottle Dancer, Ensemble U/S Perchik), Much Ado About Nothing (Conrade/ Antonio), Lost Girl (Curly/ Doctor), Pride and Prejudice (Mr. Darcy). Mason would like to thank his family for their constant support. IG: @mason.materdomini
CHOSEN MITCHELL (she/her) is from Nashville, Tennessee and is currently a sophomore getting her BFA at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL. Outside of performing she is an RA and enjoys listening to music! She just finished closing Into The Woods directed by Heather Currie at the Chicago College of Performing Arts as Baker’s Wife and is excited to be making her first debut here at the New London Barn Playhouse. She would like to thank God, her friends, and family for all their love and support! Hope you enjoy the Show!
AJ MORALES is a proud Orlando native and Musical Theatre student at the University of Central Florida. Favorite roles include Pippin in Pippin, Russian Soloist in Fiddler on the Roof, and Charlie Chaplin in Chaplin: The Musical. He’s thrilled to make his summer stock debut with this amazing cast and crew. AJ finds love in nature, travel, and trying new foods. He is deeply grateful for the love and support of his family and amazing boyfriend.
LOGAN NEW is currently studying musical theater with a dance concentration at Chicago College of Performing Arts. He is originally from Maine, and has often performed in New Hampshire, playing Davey in Arts in Motion’s Production of Newsies (2023), and Emmett in their production of Legally Blonde (2024). Recently, Logan was a part of a devised theatricalization of Pierrot Lunaire, a Schoenberg piece, portraying Pierrot through mime and interpretative dance at Guarneri Hall in Chicago. Glad to return to New England, he’s very grateful for the opportunity to spend the summer with New London Barn Playhouse!
AUSTIN T. RILEY is a San Antonio-based musical theatre artist who feels blessed to have had the opportunity to collaborate with and work alongside the phenomenal cast and creative team here this summer at the New London Barn Playhouse! He graduated from Texas State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. His professional work includes Anything Goes (Moonface Martin), Escape to Margaritaville (Brick), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Toymaker/Ensemble), and Murder on the Orient Express (Samuel Ratchett) at the iconic Woodstock Playhouse. His educational work includes Sister Act (Curtis/Fight Captain), Guys and Dolls (Fight Choreographer/Ast. Dance Choreographer), Urinetown (Fight Choreographer), RENT (Gordon/Ensemble), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Father/ Spirit), and Seussical (Wickersham). He would also like to thank his family, friends, and especially his mother, Lois Riley, for guiding him and supporting him on his journey. He’s pumped for the audience to get to see the wonderful work he and his peers have cultivated. Break legs y’all!
SYMONÉ SPENCER is a rising star with a heart as vibrant as her performances. She is a rising 4th-year Musical Theater student currently honing her craft at the prestigious University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Symoné embodies the belief that art is not merely entertainment, but a conduit for profound connections and revelations. Symoné’s love for the stage is palpable in every role she undertakes. Some of her recent credits include Songs for a New World, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Little Shop of Horrors, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, Blood at the Root, Into the Woods, and Pippin. She’s passionate about bold storytelling, big emotions, and bringing heart to every role she steps into.
CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES
This timeless story follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, who is swept away by a cyclone to the magical Land of Oz. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion, all of whom join her on an adventurous journey to find the Wizard, who they believe can grant their deepest wishes.
Thursday, July 3rd @ 10:30AM | Saturday, July 5th @ 11AM & 2PM
Barn Playhouse MainStage
Triplet sisters are left in the forest by their woodcutter father, and each must choose their own path. From this fairytale beginning, three resolutions are made – one sister will walk one way, one the other, and the third will stay right where she is. Twenty years later, the three meet again, as women.
Thursday, July 24th @ 2PM | Saturday, July 26th @ 11AM & 2PM
Barn Playhouse MainStage
Into the Woods weaves together classic fairy tales, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel, with an original story about a Baker and his Wife on a quest to break a witch’s curse. Set in a whimsical and mysterious forest, the characters' wishes come true but lead to unexpected consequences.
Thursday, Aug. 14th @ 11AM & 2PM | Saturday, Aug. 16th @ 11AM & 2PM
Barn Playhouse MainStage
ENCORE SERIES
Enjoy the vocal talents of the Junior Intern Company as they perform solos, duets, and group numbers of their choice! This cabaret will feature a variety of styles, from classic golden age musicals to contemporary pop and rock.
Saturday, June 28th @ 5PM
Colby-Sawyer College Black Box Theater
Experience the complex characters and brilliant language in the Bard’s finest works! This year, many JIs will have the chance to shine as Shakespearean leads as they perform scenes from classical plays like Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, The Winter’s Tale, and more!
Saturday, July 19th @ 5PM
Garden at Tracy Memorial Library
Our newest addition to the Junior Intern season is a staged reading of a musical for teens. Beetlejuice Jr. tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.”
Saturday, August 2nd @ 5PM
Colby-Sawyer College Black Box Theater
YOUR THEATER FOR THE SUMMER!
Welcome back to the Barn Playhous! Thanks for joining us for our 93rd season! We are excited to welcome our newest group of interns - actors, stage managers, and technical staff, all eager to learn about working in professional theater and ready to entertain you. Remember their names and look for them in the future on stage and screen!
This summer, we continue our collaboration with Symphony NH by presenting Annie Get Your Gun- In Concert to kick off our season. We welcome back Kennedy Caughell, who first appeared at the Barn Playhouse as an acting intern and impressed audiences again in 2023 as Carole King in Beautiful. Additionally, we will have another chance to showcase a new work to our audience in September when we host our second NEST production with the Transport Group and the new play The Sea & The Stars.
In addition to our professional productions, our summer Education Programs provide fabulous opportunities with camps and classes for children and teenagers to learn about storytelling, acting, singing, dancing, and working with others to create art! The Junior Interns have several performances throughout the summer, and they are an excellent way for children to experience theater. Please be sure to enjoy their productions this summer.
We set our sights on creativity, opportunity, and a devotion to achieve Theater Excellence. We will invest to produce the best performances and showcase top talent, be valued as the region’s leading source for exceptional and accessible education, and broaden our financial model to achieve sustainability and growth.
I close this letter by thanking our generous supporters who have made it possible to present this season – the local businesses that support our season and individual productions, the supporters of the Play a Part Campaign that allowed us to create the Fleming Center for Artistic Development and underwrite the Education Program, everyone who contributes to the Annual Fund or provides other financial or in-kind support. Your collective generosity allows us to provide opportunities to aspiring theater professionals, to children and teenagers in our Education Programs, and to our patrons who come to the Barn Playhouse to be entertained and, without even trying, learn something about themselves and others! Welcome back and on with the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show(s)!
Kevin O’Leary
President, Board of Directors
New London Barn Playhouse
2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KEVIN O’LEARY
SECRETARY
Producing a full season of professional theater is costly. Ticket sales cover only about 60% of our annual operating expenses. The balance comes from the contributions of our patrons and friends – and it is those contributions that enable us to produce extraordinary work.
Please consider a gift in support of the music, laughter, and fantastic performances that you’ve come to know and expect at the Barn Playhouse.
NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE BRIGHT LIGHTS SOCIETY
The Bright Lights Society is an opportunity to make your generosity permanent by leaving a legacy gift to the New London Barn Playhouse. Your legacy gift to this new endowment will assure the Barn Playhouse’s long-term sustainability, guaranteeing the best
ANNUAL FUND 2025 CAMPAIGN
Supporting the Annual Campaign helps to make the 2025 Season possible and supports all facets and operations for the Barn Playhouse. Make a donation today and see your generous gift come to life onstage at the Barn Playhouse and within the Fleming Center.
South Pacific in Concert, 2024
2025 | BUSINESS SPONSORS
The businesses below have helped make our 2025 Summer Season possible via a significant sponsorship of a production or program. Show your gratitude with your thanks, patronage, and support!
Interested in supporting the Barn Playhouse as a Sponsor or Business Alliance Member? Contact Director of Development Jody Cooper at jody@nlbarn.org. 14
WILMINGTON TRUST
1750 Elm Street, Suite 110, Manchester 603-716-8526
Wilmington Trust Wealth Management specializes in finding tailored solutions for complex financial solutions. As part of the M&T Bank family, we share a culture of building relationships with our clients and their families. We can offer a full array of wealth management solutions across the financial spectrum, combining M&T’s banking and lending services with the wealth management capabilities of Wilmington Trust. Together, we can make a difference in the communities where you live, work, and thrive. Visit us at wilmingtontrust.com
M&T BANK
1750 Elm Street, Suite 110, Manchester 603-716-8526
Founded in 1856, M&T Bank, Member FDIC, is on of the top full-service U.S.based commercial banks, with a network of over 960 branches and a long history of community-focused banking. M&T delivers the capabilities of a big bank with the care and empathy of a locally focused institution. Spanning from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C., M&T offers solutions across the financial spectrum, combing its traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. Visit us at mtb.com
BAR HARBOR BANK & TRUST
321 Main Street, New London
888-526-6933
Founded in 1887, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust is a true community bank offering a full-range of financial services for individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Featuring branches in New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine, we recognize, appreciate, and support the unique people and culture in the places we call home.
BAR HARBOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT
321 Main Street, New London
888-675-5244
We can help you navigate life’s financial events, now and in the future. We provide our clients with wealth management solutions to help preserve, manage, and build your wealth. We offer a wide variety of services including Investment Management, Trust Services, Estate Planning, Charitable Planning, Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Municipal Services, and a Family Office.
2025 | BUSINESS SPONSORS
BARTON INSURANCE AGENCY
52 Main Street, New London 603-526-6991
Celebrating over 70 years in business, we’ve been serving the insurance needs of individuals and business owners in New Hampshire since 1954. Our team is dedicated to providing a wide range of insurance policies to meet all of your needs, including personal, commercial, and life. We are proud to serve our community and strive to be a reliable and trusted resource for all of your insurance needs. We look forward to working with you and helping you protect what matters most.
BLUE LOON BAKERY
Main Street and Lovering Lane, New London (603) 526-2892
We are a small-batch bakery café in the heart of New London, making breads, pastries, sandwiches, and desserts daily from scratch. Visit www.blueloonbakery.com for opening times, monthly specials, catering menus, and more.
CARROLL CONCRETE
8 Reeds Mill Road, Newport 603-863-1000
Proudly serving customers throughout NH and VT since 1973. We are your one-stop solution, offering a wide variety of products and services, including quality concrete and aggregate materials, concrete pumping, retaining walls, and construction supplies.
Here at City of Trees Appraisals we are here for all your appraisal needs! We provide appraisal services for estates, real estate purchases, refinances, home equity and more! We have expertise in single family homes, waterfront properties, multi-family homes, land and everything in between. City of Trees Appraisals is located in Grantham New Hampshire and serve all over New Hampshire and Vermont.
DARTMOUTH COACH
13 Labombard Road, Lebanon 603-448-2800
Dartmouth Coach offers convenient, quality bus service between the Upper Valley and Boston, Logan Airport, and New York City. Work or relax onboard our comfortable, modern coaches featuring amenities such as free onboard Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, movies, and music. We work hard to provide a hassle-free, enjoyable travel experience, and friendly, professional customer service. Visit us at DartmouthCoach.com.
DARTMOUTH HEALTH/NEW LONDON HOSPITAL
273 County Road, New London 603-526-5000
Founded in 1918, New London Hospital (NLH) is a not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital serving 15 communities within the Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee region in central New Hampshire providing primary care and specialized clinical services in a patient and family centered environment. As a strategic partner and member of Dartmouth Health, NLH is able to bring healthcare experts into the community both in New London and at our Newport Health Center so residents receive academic-level care close to home.
2025 | BUSINESS SPONSORS
ECHO COMMUNICATIONS
59 Pleasant Street, New London
603-526-9131
We are an environmentally, award winning, digitally integrated full color print communications and direct mail specialist. We have provided print and marketing services from our location on Pleasant Street since 1961. Visit our website at www.echocominc.com for more information.
EVERSOURCE
At Eversource, Energy Brings Us Together. We live in the neighborhoods we serve, working for a better tomorrow. We’re nearly 10,000 people committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable electric, gas and water service in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Our operations trace their roots back to the middle of the 19th century. Through the decades, many companies have come together to form Eversource, New England’s largest energy delivery company. Today, we’re proud to serve 4.4 million customers. Like our predecessor companies, we’re focused on supporting every one of our communities, to power the possible for New England.
FOUR SEASONS SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
259 Main Street, New London
603-526-4050
Offering dedicated real estate and community service to the region for over 118 years - our team of talented Sales Associates bring innovation, connections, local insight, and the ability to leverage our global reach to our clients. It’s our honor to assist you with some of the most important decisions you will face in a lifetime.
LAVALLEY BUILDING SUPPLY
351 Sunapee Road, Newport
603-863-1050 | www.LaValleys.com
LaValley Building Supply, founded in 1962, is the largest independent family-owned building material and home center in NH and VT. With 13 locations, we offer over 60 years of expertise, and a broad selection of top brands, coupled with Solutions and Services. With quality materials and services from New Construction to Repairs, LaValleys delivers the best value for your dollar….in a Caring Way….Everyday!
MARSHALL’S GARAGE
330 Elkins Road, Elkins 603-526-6231
Providing automotive service and repairs to the Kearsarge, Lake Sunapee area for over 75 years. Our technicians have the technology and knowledge to service your foreign or domestic vehicle. We provide convenient and thoughtful advice for all of your automotive needs. We have loaner cars and a pickup and delivery service by appointment.
2025 | BUSINESS SPONSORS
MASCOMA BANK
259 Newport Road, New London
603-526-9306
We are proud to announce that Mascoma Bank is now a Benefit Corporation®. As a mutually owned bank without shareholders, we have always been committed to remaining independent and to reinvesting profits in our community. Our first priority has always been - and always will be - you, our customers.
MJ HARRINGTON & CO.
35 Main Street, Newport 603-863-1662
Serving the Lake Sunapee Region and beyond for 75 years, a small-town, family-owned jewelry store, built on long-lasting relationships and customer service. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are educated by the American Gem Society and Gemological Institute of America. All jewelry repair, restoration, and custom designs are done in-house and stored securely in our vault.
MILLENNIAL MOVING SOLUTIONS
Proudly Serving New London and Beyond
603-200-4018
Kearsarge Alumni and past Barnies, Paul and Tim Mathewson run Millennial Moving Solutions with a community-driven focus and commitment they grew up with, in and around New London. Their business specializes in offering top quality services that include local moving, junk removal, long distance relocations, and storage solutions.
NEW LONDON INN & THE ELMS RESTAURANT AND BAR & THE INN AT PLEASANT LAKE AND THE OAK ROOM
353 Main Street, New London
603-526-2791
The Elms Restaurant & Bar, located at The New London Inn, brings a menu rooted in the traditions of regional American cooking along with a craft beverage program, in a newly renovated dining room inspired by traditional New England design with a contemporary esthetic. The Oak Room, located at the Inn at Pleasant Lake, features a seasonally-driven farm-to-table menu in a picturesque setting alongside Pleasant Lake.
O’HALLORAN GROUP
256 Main Street, New London
603-526-8600
At O’Halloran Group, bringing confidence to your real estate decision is our passion as well as our love for the region. With nearly two decades of unwavering commitment to serving buyers and sellers in the Sunapee Region, our team is a collective of seasoned professionals, each contributing their distinctive flair and expertise. Together, we are committed to guiding our clients towards achieving their real estate aspirations.
2025 | BUSINESS SPONSORS
PARKER EDUCATION
33 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301
603-228-4209
Parker Education has been providing educational services since 1986. Privately owned with an independent spirit, we cater to the individual student through one-on-one tutorials. Our day school, Parker Academy, caters to college-bound students who benefit from a 3:1 student-staff ratio. We are proud to offer programming with a strong creative focus to train the artists of tomorrow!
PETER CHRISTIAN’S TAVERN
195 Main Street, New London
603-526-2960 or 603-526-2964
Peter Christian’s Tavern has been serving our community victuals and strong waters since 1973. Our building was completely renovated in 2018. Our space closely resembles the tavern you knew and loved, but added a large, beautiful bar in the front. Stop by and enjoy a delicious meal and friendly staff!
PIZZA CHEF
394 Main Street, New London
603-526-9201
Locally owned and operated by the Souliotis Family for over 35 years. Open 6 days a week, with an expansive menu offering something for everyone including pastas, salads, subs, a wide variety of sides, and of course, all kinds of pizza!
SHEEHAN PHINNEY BASS & GREEN PA
1000 Elm Street, 17th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101
603-668-0300
Sheehan Phinney is a full-service business law firm representing local, national and international clients with innovative approaches and practical solutions. Founded in 1937, Sheehan Phinney has grown to over 75 attorneys with five offices throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont, and is known for professional excellence, practical counsel, and commitment to both its clients and the communities it serves. Sheehan Phinney is the exclusive member in New Hampshire of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading association of premier independent law firms.
SPRING LEDGE FARM
37 Main Street, New London
603-526-6253
Our solar-powered farm right here on Main Street grows high quality plants and produce fresh from our fields to your table. Seasonal favorites include strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes and a little bit of everything from arugula to zucchini. We offer healthy annuals, perennials, herbs and shrubs, PYO strawberries, PYO cut flowers, locally sourced dairy, meats and breads all provided with friendly customer service. Visit us online at www.springledgefarm.com.
2025 | BUSINESS SPONSORS
STIFEL
276 Newport Road, Suite 104, New London
603-526-8130
Stifel is one of the nation’s leading full-service wealth management and investment banking firms. Throughout our 135-year history, we’ve delivered a thoughtful approach to investing built on trust, understanding, and solid, studied advice. Stifel offers high-net-worth investors Wall Street capabilities, such as broad equity research coverage, but with the personal touch of a boutique firm. Contact us today to see how Stifel can serve your needs.
SUGAR RIVER BANK
196 Newport Road, New London
603-526-2060
Sugar River Bank is New London’s Hometown bank. Local banking connects you to your community and neighbors. You can count on us for local lending, local decision making, full service and business banking. Sugar River Bank: Safe, Strong, Stable since 1895.
TUCKER’S
207 Main Street, New London www.tuckersnh.com
At Tucker’s, we’re working hard to build a truly great New Hampshire brand. Together, with our incredibly dedicated team and our amazing local partners, we’re changing the way the Granite State enjoys breakfast and lunch. Visit us in New London, Hooksett, Concord, Dover, Merrimack, Newington, & Bedford!
WOODCREST VILLAGE
356 Main Street, New London
603-526-2300
Since 1989, we’ve had one simple belief at Woodcrest Village, life should be rich, meaningful, and on your own terms. What started as a vision for better senior living has grown into a thriving community where hundreds of residents have written their next life chapter. Our family-owned and operated community offers specialized memory care, short-term stays, hospice services, assisted and independent living in a charming historic home.
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2025 | RESTAURANT GUIDE
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A Short History of the New London Barn Playhouse 93 YEARS AND COUNTING
The New London Barn Playhouse is the oldest continuously operating summer theater in New Hampshire, a distinction that has gained it inclusion in the State’s Register of Historic Places.
In the summer of 1933, Mrs. Josephine Etter Holmes, Chair of the Department of Speech at Mount Holyoke College, came to town with four female students. With the assistance of colleagues at Colby Junior College and male actors drawn from the community, the group established the New London Players of New Hampshire. Performances began on July 11th in front of a sold-out audience at Whipple Memorial Hall. Three one-act plays were presented that night. Tickets were 50 cents; pillows a nickel. The local citizenry provided props, costumes, and ushers. That winter, Mrs. Holmes purchased the circa 1820 Everett Barn on Main Street. Local carpenter Horace Stanley was hired to turn the hayloft into a balcony and add a box office window under the front stairs. Patrons sat on long wooden benches on July 12, 1934 to see the opening night performance of the drama Milestones. Dr. H. Leslie Sawyer, President of Colby Junior College (now Colby-Sawyer College), was the Barn Playhouse’s first usher.
The advent of World War II brought significant change. Most summer theaters closed, many never to reopen, but the Barn Playhouse soldiered on with a slimmed-down schedule. Mrs. Holmes sold the Playhouse in 1948 to N. Warren Weldon, who in turn sold it to Norman Leger in 1955. A Nebraska native and graduate of the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, Norman would guide the Barn Playhouse for the next half century. He introduced musical comedy by producing Finian’s Rainbow in 1956, and little by little he switched the emphasis from plays to the primarily musical comedy format of today.
Many Barnies have gone on to great acclaim in the entertainment business. Sandy Dennis won two Tony Awards on Broadway and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress opposite Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Stephen Schwartz, famed composer of Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and many more, served as the Barn Playhouse’s Music Director in the 1960s. Emmy Award-winner Phillip Rosenthal was the creator and chief writer for Everybody Loves Raymond. Choreographer and director Casey Nicholaw won a Tony Award for his direction of the smash hit The Book of Mormon. Judy Kuhn, a three-time Tony Award nominee, was the original Cosette in Les Miserables on Broadway, and
2024, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
Kyle Jean-Baptiste (a 2013 Acting Intern) was the youngest, as well as the first African American, actor to perform the role of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables on Broadway. Taye Diggs, Laura Linney, and countless others have praised their time at the Barn Playhouse as being crucial to their later success.
Our alumni community includes hundreds of individuals who are sharing their talents and gifts with the world. They are a cherished part of our history. We know many more will enter our community as new “Barnies” and continue this legacy. Here are some examples of alumni from recent years and the work they have done and continue to do. There are countless others to share, but here is a small look: Talia Suskauer ‘15 Broadway: Be More Chill, Wicked (Elphaba), Colton Ryan ‘14 Tony Award-Nominated Broadway: New York, New York, Pedro Garza ‘17 Broadway: Hamilton, Dancin’, Kennedy Caughell ‘11 Broadway: Beautiful, Paradise Square, Kathryn Allison ‘14 Broadway: Company, Aladdin, Wicked, and Alexander Robinson ‘18 Co-Producer Broadway: New York, New York, A Beautiful Noise, and The Piano Lesson.
The quality of the productions has never been better. In 2008, Carol Dunne brought a new level of artistic achievement and energy to the Barn Playhouse. Her work over seven years led to many awards, as well as a general recognition among our peers that the Barn Playhouse is the premier producer of musicals in the state. In 2015, Keith Coughlin was named Executive Artistic Director and has navigated the Barn Playhouse through wonderfully creative and challenging times.
In 2020, the Barn Playhouse was forced to cancel the scheduled season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but was able to produce a live radio play to keep the years counting. In October 2020, the Play A Part Campaign was launched and construction began to improve the experience for patrons, artists, and staff. In 2021, the pandemic was still present, so performances were presented as a “Summer Under the Stars” under a tent on the campus of Colby-Sawyer College.
In May 2022, the Play A Part campaign came to a close and projects including the new Fleming Center for Artistic Development, administrative office expansion, elevators in both buildings for accessibility, paved parking lot, theater-level restrooms, expanded porch, larger box office, and a courtyard were available for all to enjoy. This initiative created the Barn Playhouse’s new face on Main Street and will ensure this historic landmark entertains and educates many generations for years to come.
It All Started at the Barn | Alumni Spotlight
AMARA BERHAN
What was your favorite show you performed in at the Barn Playhouse?
I loved every show and role I performed at the Barn Playhouse, but my favorite would have to be playing Sarah Brown in Guys & . I cherish so many memories from that production, especially the surprise concert performances and the improv session Izzy Baker and I shared when we had to hold the show on opening night. I will always look back on that show and my summer at the Barn Playhouse with so much fondness.
What are you currently working on?
I am currently on the North American Tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as Arabia (one of the Lady Marmalade’s) and understudying Satine! This is a dream show for me and I’m so honored to be a part of it.
What makes the Barn Playhouse so special?
The Barn Playhouse is so special because it allows for young collegiate performers to get professional experience and learn from/work with actors and creatives that we otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to work with so early on in our careers. I learned so much during my summer at the Barn Playhouse, and I’m so proud to be a Barnie!
ALEXANDER ROBERTSON
What was your favorite show you performed in at the Barn Playhouse?
Newsies was the highlight of my time at the Barn Playhouse! To this day, it remains one of my favorite shows I’ve ever performed in. The entire creative team brought out the best in every aspect of the production. Our show was full of high energy, heart, and community—three themes that I associate dearly with my experience at NLBP in 2018.
What are you currently working on?
I was most recently seen on stage overseas as Prince Eric in a new stage adaptation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid aboard Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish. Offstage, as a Broadway co-producer, I recently opened the Broadway revival of GYPSY starring six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald.
What advice do you have for the 2025 acting intern company?
Give yourself grace and enjoy every moment. You will meet some of the most amazing people who will stick with you throughout your artistic journey. Remember, each day is an opportunity to learn and grow. Small steps lead to big change!
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KEITH COUGHLIN (Executive Artistic Director) is proud to be a part of another wonderful season, celebrating his 18th summer and his 11th year as Executive Artistic Director here at the Barn Playhouse. He has worked as a performer, director, choreographer, and master class teacher across the country. Directing: Guys and Dolls, Footloose, Newsies, West Side Story (2017 NH Theatre Award, Best Professional Musical), Crazy for You (2016 Moss Hart Award for Excellence in Professional Theater), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (NH Theatre Award nomination, Best Musical, 2015), Kiss Me Kate (NH Theatre Award nomination, Best Musical, 2014), Into The Woods (Dartmouth College), The Drowsy Chaperone (Cape Repertory Theatre), Click Clack Moo! (Theatreworks, U.S. National Tour). Choreography: 5-time NH Theatre Award winner for Best Choreography, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Singin’ In The Rain, Ragtime, The Drowsy Chaperone, Pirates of Penzance, Clifford the Big Red Dog Live (U.S. National Tour), Mary Poppins, White Christmas (Northern Stage), Pippin, Rent, Cabaret, Urinetown, Chicago, Spring Awakening, Hairspray (Dartmouth College). Associate Choreography/Dance Captain: The Toxic Avenger (Outer Critics Circle Best Off-Broadway Musical, 2009), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Detroit Company). He also serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theater at Dartmouth College. Special thanks to my family and friends for their unending support. Sarah, Samuel, and Oliver, I couldn’t do it without you.
ELLIOTT CUNNINGHAM (Managing Director) is elated to be in his 11th consecutive year at the Barn Playhouse where he was named Managing Director in 2020. Elliott has previously served as Company Manager, Artistic Associate and Guest Artist. He is also a busy Company Manager in New York City for various Off-Broadway theater companies including Transport Group, Visceral Entertainment, and Mike and Carlee Productions for shows including Make Me Gorgeous, Stranger Sings (Playhouse 46), The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Renascence, The Patsy (Abrons Arts Center), Broadbend, Arkansas (The Duke at New 42) and Colin Quinn: Small Talk (Lucille Lortel Theatre). He has served in management positions with Cunard Line and Cumberland County Playhouse and has
KEITH COUGHLIN
ELLIOTT CUNNINGHAM
JODY COOPER
ABBY PEEL
BETH ADELE PERREGAUX
SAGE TOKACH
LILY E. VETTER
SARAH CASE
GAVIN KING
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several credits as a musical theatre performer. BFA, Musical Theatre, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Elliott is thrilled to have a home in New Hampshire with his favorite Maestro turned Law student Robbie and wacky dog Niko.
JODY COOPER (Director of Development) After coming on-board as Interim Managing Director/Director of Development in 2018, Jody was honored and thrilled to be asked to stay on as the full-time Director of Development in 2019. Her love affair with the Barn Playhouse began in 1964 when she appeared on the Barn Playhouse stage as Gretl in The Sound of Music, reprising the role in 1965, and also appearing in the 2011 production of The Man Who Came To Dinner. She has also appeared in numerous other productions at the Newport and Lebanon Opera Houses, the Franklin Footlights Theater and at Colby-Sawyer College. Jody holds a B.S. degree from Colby-Sawyer College and after having worked for 25 years in corporate America in various account and proposal management positions, received her M.Ed. from Plymouth State University. In addition being a part of the wonderful Sr. Staff team at the Barn Playhouse, Jody spends much of her time as a professional organizer, rentals manager at the New London Historical Society, performing with the Kearsarge Chorale, the First Baptist Church Bell Choir Ensemble, the Sunapee Singers, and in various fund-raising and volunteer activities in the community. Her favorite “role” is “Jojo” to her granddaughter RIley and step-grandsons Tyler and Colton. Jody was raised in Bedford Village, NY, spent all of her summers on the shores of Little Lake Sunapee and has been a full-time resident of New London since 1978. She looks forward to another wonderful summer working with such an amazing group of people and reconnecting with our wonderful family of patrons!
ABBY PEEL (Director of Sales & Marketing) is thrilled to be in her 7th year at The Barn Playhouse as the Director of Sales and Marketing! This New London gem holds a very special place in her heart, having been an usher for several seasons starting at age 10 as well as performing in the 2002 children’s production of Tom Sawyer. Now, this role takes her behind the scenes where she’ll put the expertise of her company, Strategic Social Media, to work handling all sales and marketing efforts for the Barn Playhouse. Abby is a 2013 graduate of Emerson College in Boston where she majored in Broadcast Journalism. In 2014, she founded Strategic Social Media where she loves helping businesses large and small successfully utilize all aspects of marketing and social media. Abby grew up in the Lake Sunapee region and looks forward to seeing lots of familiar faces this summer along with connecting with many new friends. As always, “I’ll see you on the porch!”
BETH ADELE PERREGAUX (Director of Facilities & Business Manager) is a graduate of Colby-Sawyer College... and never left town! She’s very happy to be celebrating her 20th season at the Barn Playhouse as the Business Manager and Director of Facilities! She joined the staff in 2006. Since childhood, Beth has been coming to the Playhouse where she cherishes the history of the Barn Playhouse and is very proud to be a part of the current Senior Staff team. She is the proud mother of two wonderful sons, Timothy and Paul, who she also works for as the bookkeeper and administrator for their business, Millennial Moving Solutions. Beth looks forward to seeing everyone on the Porch this summer. With love and thanks to all my friends and family.
SAGE TOKACH (Director of Education) joined the Barn Playhouse in 2022 to start up year-round education programming, and she’d like to thank the community for being so supportive as we grow and expand! Sage grew up on a farm in small-town Kansas,
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earned her BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University, and received her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida. Before coming to the Barn Playhouse, she worked as a teaching artist and director at organizations across the country, including Orlando Repertory Theatre, Maples Repertory Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and the Florida State Parks. In any project, Sage is interested in creating a learning space where young people are encouraged to explore, share their ideas, and ask questions.
LILY E. VETTER (Production Manager) is excited to be in her 3rd year at the Barn Playhouse as the Production Manager! This year Lily will be joining the faculty at Wichita State University as the Assistant Teaching Professor of Performing Arts - Design and Technical Theatre focusing on Production & Stage Management. Lily is also pursuing her Ph.D. at Texas Tech University studying Theatre History/Theory/Criticism and Design. Currently Lily is working on her dissertation which covers American and German Propaganda during World War II. Recent Credits Include: Production Manager/Stage Manager/Wig Artisan for the Barn’s production of Winter Wonderettes, Associate Production Manager for Frontier Fest 2024, Dramaturg for Threepenny Opera, Assistant Production Manager and Co-Stage Manager for Frontier Festival 2023 at Texas Tech University, Production Stage Manager Dance Tech 2024 with Texas Tech University, On Golden Pond with Vegas Theatre Company, Ring Round the Moon, The Human Comedy (World Premiere), and Orpheus in the Underworld with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Lily has worked in many different roles in areas such as Dramaturg, Stage Manager, Lighting Design, Light Programming Electrician, Deck Crew, Props Master, Props Assistant, and Wardrobe Crew. Lily holds an M.F.A in Stage Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and B.A. in Theatre Design and Technology from Northern Arizona University. Special thanks to my Mother, Cathleen, and my four younger siblings, Ezra, Gracie, Avery, and Payton, who continue to support my passion for theater, and my Dad, Michael, who passed too young but remains forever in my heart.
SARAH CASE (Alumni Coordinator) is an arts educator, choreographer and arts manager. She is a graduate of Columbia University (B.A.) and Harvard University (M.Ed. Arts in Education). She has taught with the National Dance Institute, Columbia University and Boston Ballet. She has performed and choreographed for regional theaters around the country (including here at the Barn Playhouse). Sarah was awarded the Institute of Arts Management Fellowship at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Dance USA Leadership Fellowship, and served as Managing Director of Dance Exchange, Washington, DC. She celebrates the hundreds of extraordinary “Barnie” alumni and their achievements in the arts and beyond.
GAVIN KING (Education Associate/Junior Intern Director) is elated to be able to create more memories at The Barn Playhouse this summer. This marks Gavin’s 3rd summer and official full year as The Education Associate for our education department. Since joining the The Barn full time, Gavin has been seen working with the various classes offered through The Barns Education Department while also working with Northern Stages youth camps and BridgeUp Program, Proctor Academy’s Theatre Program, The Majestic Theatre in Manchester, Plainfield High School Theatre Department, and Theatre of Western Springs in Chicago and Spotlight Productions in Boston. He is excited to step into The Director of JI position this summer and is looking forward to creating another impactful summer for Junior Interns. He looks forward to seeing you on the porch!
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MARGARET ‘MAGGIE’ HANNAN*
ELISENA ANANIA
J. KATHLEEN CASTELLANOS
CHRIS HANIAN
ISABELLA BALFOUR
ROSE HERSH
LUKE FERRANTE
ZACHARIAH ROSENBAUM
ELLIOTT BERTRAND
GRACE DOMBROWSKI
ANNA HUNDT
AEDAN MUNGER
MATT STEVENS
MADELINE GRENN
MARGARET KAYES*
DANIELLA PRZYBORSKI
JESSICA RICHARDSON
TRINITY BORDEI
ANNE HALL
WAVYNE WHITE*
BRENNA BISHOP*
JULIA KOWALSKI
JARED ROSSELLI
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ELISENA (ELIE) ANANIA (Box Office/House Manager) is a dedicated arts administrator and theatre lover. She studied Arts Management and Theatre & Drama at Indiana University. She has experience working with organizations like Discovering Broadway Inc., Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute, and The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. When she’s not working, you may find her on stage performing, cheering on the Indiana Pacers, or relaxing with her dogs. She is thrilled to join the team at New London Barn Playhouse this summer!
ISABELLA BALFOUR (Hair & Wig Supervisor/Designer) is so excited to be working for the New London Barn Playhouse this season! Bella is a rising senior at Clemson University where she is working towards her BA in Performing Arts with a concentration in costume design and acting. At school she is a part of the student group, “The Clemson Players,” where she has contributed to the success of 11 productions! She sends her thanks and love to her family and professors who helped get her here!
ELLIOTT BERTRAND (Associate Company Manager) is thrilled to be making his professional debut as Company Manager Associate with the Barn Playhouse. Elliott has been involved with the arts from a very young age and is excited to continue his passion as a career. He is currently a student in the BFA Stage Management program at the University of Central Florida, and his recent credits with Theatre UCF include Company Manager for UCF Celebrates the Arts at the Dr. Phillips Center, Wardrobe Supervisor for The Clean House, and future projects such as reprising his role as Company Manager for UCF Celebrates the Arts, and Wardrobe Supervisor for Urinetown. Another favorite credit was his role as Assistant Stage Manager for Finding Nemo Jr. at the Orlando Family Stage. Outside of theatre, Elliott enjoys honing his skills in crochet, knitting, and sewing, and spending time with his cats.
BRENNA BISHOP* (Stage Manager) is a stage manager originally from Fort Worth, Texas. She is thrilled to be returning to the Barn Playhouse for her second season! She is a graduate of Harding University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design/Production with a minor in Business Management. Her career highlights include Big Fish (Harding University); Cabaret and Little Shop of Horrors (Alabama Shakespeare Festival); RENT (New London Barn Playhouse); and A Christmas Carol (TheatreSquared). You can find her at brennabishopsm.com.
TRINITY BORDEI (Box Office/Admin Associate & Camps Teaching Artist) is a rising sophomore at Colby-Sawyer College, Trinity is an active member of the college drama club, The CSC Players and the Colby Sawyer Singers and is excited to be returning this year. Last summer, Trinity contributed to the education program at The Barn Playhouse as a Teaching Assistant, sharing her love of the performing arts with others. She previously performed there as Vivian in Legally Blonde JR. Outside of school, Trinity enjoys reading, singing, and creating art.
J. KATHLEEN CASTELLANOS (Music Supervisor) (she/they) is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator throughout Boston and the greater New England area; her career has taken her throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. Kathleen is a proud member of the performing arts faculty at UMass Boston, where she teaches Musical Theatre History and Performance as well as piano and voice studio teaching; she can also be found teaching and collaborating at Emerson College, Endicott College, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Additionally, Kathleen serves on the faculty at the North End Performing Arts Center, where she has a thriving private studio and oversees the Adult Piano Program. She is a proud member of MAESTRA, an organization for female-identifying and non-binary music directors and musicians; she is the co-chair of the New England MAESTRA regional chapter. Kathleen serves as an adjudicator for the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild, and she has served as a guest artist and coach at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for the last several years. This is Kathleen’s 7th summer with the Barn Playhouse, and she is thrilled to be back again. BA Rutgers University, MA University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and GPD from Longy School at Bard College. Thanks to Keith, Elliott, and the rest of the Barn Playhouse family - and a special thanks to Connor, Emmett, and Kellan.
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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GRACE DOMBROWSKI (Marketing/Box Office Associate) is a recent graduate from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. As a result of her four years, she earned a BFA in Theatre with a double minor in Marketing and Dance. In her free time she enjoys hiking, trying new foods and watching bad tv with her friends. Grace is thrilled to be spending her summer at the Barn Playhouse!
LUKE FERRANTE (Patron Management Associate) is a sophomore at Harvard College, where he is pursuing a degree in Theater, Media, and Dance. Originally from Naples, Florida, he is an alum of Interlochen Arts Academy, where he studied theater for three years. His experience spans both performance and production, including co-creating and performing in Mukti (Lincoln Center), appearing in the intensive ensemble of Chess (The Muny), playing Laertes in Hamlet (Interlochen Arts Academy), and serving as Assistant Stage Manager for Anastasia (Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club). Luke is thrilled to join the New London Barn Playhouse team this season!
MADELINE GRENN (First Hand/Draper/Wig Assistant) is a Sophomore at the University of Mississippi. She recently Hair and Makeup designed the University’s production of Everybody and Hair, Makeup, and Costume designed their production of Ride the Cyclone. She works as a stitcher in the University costume shop. Madeline is thrilled for this opportunity as First Hand/Draper/Wig Assistant at the New London Barn Playhouse!
ANNE HALL (Usher Coordinator) is a graduate of Colby-Sawyer College, retired from Verizon after 36 years, and has volunteered for both church and college for over 55 years receiving the college’s Town Award for valued service in 2015. Having ushered for over 16 years, she was asked to be the Usher Coordinator and has enjoyed that position for 3 years. She lives in New London with her rescued cat Willow.
CHRIS HANIAN (Production Electrician) is excited to be returning to their 6th season here at the New London Barn Playhouse! Chris just recently obtained their MFA from The University of Memphis with a focus in lighting design. Previous design credits at the Barn Playhouse include, Jersey Boys, Little Shop of Horrors, She Loves Me, and Always...Patsy Cline. After this summer Chris will be moving to NYC to pursue design and teaching opportunities. They would like to thank everyone here at the Barn Playhouse for giving them a true home away from home.
MARGARET ‘MAGGIE’ HANNAN* (Assistant Stage Manager) This is Maggie’s 3rd summer stage managing at the New London Barn Playhouse and she’s thrilled to be back! A graduate of Texas Tech University, Maggie is honored to support this incredible team and help bring each production to life.
ROSE HERSH (Wardrobe Supervisor) is delighted to be working at New London Barn Playhouse this summer season. Recent credits include Waitress with Florida Studio Theatre, The Legend of Georgia McBride with Theatre SilCo, and TRASH with Gallaudet University Theatre. She is a recent graduate of Gallaudet University. When she is working, you can always spot her with colorful hair or funky earrings.
ANNA HUNDT (Assistant Technical Director) Originally from Milwaukee WI, Anna is a Junior BFA Design and Technology major at Otterbein University in Columbus, OH. She is excited to be a part of this season with New London Barn Playhouse and to have the opportunity to see more of the United States. Previously, she has worked with Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater and Otterbein Summer Theater. When she’s not in the scene shop, Anna can be found watching movies, enjoying nature, and reading the newest series that she just discovered in the local indie bookstore. She would like to thank her brother, her parents, and her friends for being the most amazing support system and for putting up with her chaos. She hopes you enjoy the show!
MARGARET KAYES* (Stage Manager) is excited to make her debut at New London Barn Playhouse! Her credits include: Waitress, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Northern Stage); Rattlesnake Kate (Denver Center Theatre Company); Romeo et Juliette, Otello (Central City Opera); Dido and Aeneas, Madama Butterfly (Opera San Jose); Aubergine (South Coast Repertory); Bright Star (Musical Theatre West); Don Giovanni (Merola Opera Program); Titanic, Sweeney Todd, Cendrillon, The Magic Flute (Eklund Opera Program); Peter Pan and Tinkerbell: A Pirate’s
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Christmas, Aladdin and His Winter Wish (Lythgoe Family Panto); Billy Elliot (San Diego Musical Theatre); Good People, Always…Patsy Cline, Nunsense, Talley’s Folly, Around the World in 80 Days, Souvenir (New Harmony Theatre); The Wild Party, Boeing Boeing, The Valley of the Heart, The 39 Steps, RFK and The Addams Family (San Jose Stage Company)
JULIA KOWALSKI (Props Designer & Supervisor) is a Scenic Design graduate candidate at UofM. She received her BFA in Scenic Design at SCAD, where she was apart of the set team for a mainstage production of All Shook Up. Julia spent three summers at Buck’s Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp designing and building sets for 14 shows a summer. Some of her favorite productions include: Everybody, Clue, Urinetown, and A Midsummer Nights Dream. Julia recently worked on a production of Rake’s Progress with Opera Memphis and designed the set for Skeleton Crew at Circuit Playhouse. She is so excited to be at The Barn Playhouse this summer.
AEDAN MUNGER (Scenic Charge Artist) (he/him) is a recent graduate from Siena Heights University with a passion for scenic design and art. He is very excited to return as the Scenic Charge Artist at New London Barn Playhouse this summer and would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him along his journey.
DANIELLA PRZYBORSKI (Wardrobe Crew) is excited for her first season at New London Barn Playhouse as Wardrobe Crew. She is originally from Chicago, IL. She graduated from Purdue University this May with a BA in English Literature. Recent production credits at Purdue University include Assistant Costume Designer on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hair and Makeup Supervisor on Gloria, and Wardrobe Crew on Mary Shelley Presents: Frankenstein.
JESSICA RICHARDSON (Costume Shop Manager/Stitcher) is a graduate of East Tennessee State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Theatre with minors in Merchandising, Art, and Marketing. Her focus is in Costuming but she loves all aspects of theatrical design. Jessica has worked on multiple productions at ETSU such as: Little Shop of Horrors, James and the Giant Peach, and most recently Heathers. This is Jessica’s second season at the Barn Playhouse.
JARED ROSSELLI (Company Manager) is incredibly excited to be back at the Barn Playhouse for a second summer! He graduated from Gordon College with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a minor in Theatre Arts. He would like to thank his family and friends for supporting him unconditionally. Enjoy the show!!
ZACHARIAH ROSENBAUM (Sound Designer/Engineer) We’re doing a sequel. This past year Zachariah worked in Boston at the Emerson Colonial, Arrow Street Arts and The Huntington as an A1. His directorial debut earned Boca Magazine’s “Best Musical of 2023” and a Carbonell award nomination for Excellence in Sound Design. His collegiate work at VSU earned him six KCACTF award nominations for Excellence in Sound Design, including Ugly Lies The Bone, for which he composed an original score. Special thanks to my wife Meredith, David and Kathy Bashaw, Devin McGovern and Gage Baker, Polar Cherry Lime Seltzer and Vulfpeck.
MATT STEVENS (Technical Director) is a graduate of East Tennessee State University and also their current ATD. His focus is the behind the scenes side of theatre such as Lighting Design, and Technical Direction. He has also even been known to sew a costume when it is needed. Over the years he has worked on many shows at ETSU such as Little Shop of Horrors, These Shining Lives, and most recently Heathers: The Musical. Filling the role of ATD and Lighting Designer for all 3 shows. Matt returns for his second season here at the Barn Playhouse.
WAVYNE WHITE* (Assistant Stage Manager) New London Barn Playhouse: RENT, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mamma Mia, A Chorus Line. Broadway/Off-Broadway: Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Urinetown, Teeth. Gratitude to my family at the Barn Playhouse, my family in Arizona, and Timothy. For Davey.
CANDICE BARBER
CANDICE BARBER (Scenic Intern) is excited to work this season with the Barn Playhouse and gain practical experience while expanding her knowledge regarding scenic design and construction. She is an Air Force Veteran and a student at East Tennessee State University with a double major in Interior Architecture and Theatre with a concentration in Design and Production. She has gotten the chance to help build sets for previous productions at ETSU for the Theatre and Dance productions including The Moors, The Tempest, and Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night Time. She also has experience working in the costume shop as well as acting on stage both at ETSU and in her community doing murder mystery dinner theatre shows. She is excited to pair this summer’s experience with her future degrees in order to carve out her space in the wonderful world of theatre and performance design! She looks forward to all the adventures this summer at the Barn Playhouse will bring.
CALEB ‘LAKE’ DIXON (Electrics Intern) is a filmmaker and lighting designer with a commitment to storytelling as reclamation. A Georgetown graduate, he lit productions for the Black Theater Ensemble, including Blood at the Root and Sweat, as well as for various events at the Mosesian and Northeastern. His films include What They Don’t See (DC Student Film Festival finalist), Subject Awareness, and many other credits. Recently, Lake produced A Ritual of Repair, exploring self-repair and the power of vulnerability.
RIO DUBIN (Costume Intern) is excited to be a part of the New London Barn Playhouse team this summer! Currently pursuing a BFA in Theatre Technology with a concentration in Costume Technology at the University of Idaho, Rio is most passionate about aesthetics and self expression through wearable art. Their favorite projects include Love, Liz. at the University of Idaho, and The Forest Song at Canyon Ridge Theatre. Rio hopes you enjoy the show as much as they enjoyed working on it!
DREW HAMBY (Sound Intern) (she/her) is currently a junior at the University of Memphis. She is working towards a bachelor’s degree in Theatre - Design and Technical Production with an emphasis in Sound Design and Audio Engineering. Previous credits include Driving Miss Daisy (Sound Design, Allie Award Winner) and Steel Magnolias (Sound Design, Allie Award Nomination) at Panola Playhouse. In her spare time, she likes to read books and rest with her 2 cats.
JASPER MCRAE
KEILA JORDAN
CALEB ‘LAKE’ DIXON RIO DUBIN
DREW HAMBY
MIRANDA MUNSON
RACHEL OPPMANN ASH RITTER
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KEILA JORDAN (Lighting Intern) is a student at East Tennessee State University, pursuing dual Bachelors degrees in Studio Arts and Theatre with a focus on Design & Production. Raised in Johnson City, TN, she has been involved in the local arts community from a young age. After earning an Associate of Theatre at Northeast State Community College, Keila developed a passion for technical theatre. When not designing sets or lighting, she teaches dance to kids and shares her love for performance. This summer, she’s excited to apply her experience at New London Barn Playhouse as a lighting intern.
JASPER MCRAE (Costume Intern) is very excited to be a part of the NLBP team for this summer. They are a rising senior who is getting their degree in Theater Technology and Design. They have been a part of many productions during their schooling at Nazareth University and have worked as an Assistant Designer and Wardrobe Head.
MIRANDA MUNSON (Stage Management Intern) Originally from Lakeville Minnesota, Miranda is excited to be making her New London Barn Playhouse debut this season! She is the 2024 recipient of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival National Stage Management Fellowship for Region 5. Miranda is currently pursuing her MFA in stage management at The University of Alabama. Regional credits include: Forever Plaids, Sweeney Todd, RENT, Over the River and Through the Woods, (Tibbits Summer Theater), Hank Williams: Lost Highway, Murder on the Orient Express (Fort Peck Summer Theater) ASM Swing: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show (Chicago Children’s Theatre) BA in Technical Theatre at Dordt University. Much love to her family and roll tide!
RACHEL OPPMANN (Scenic Intern) studies performance, scenic design & musical theatre at Middle Tennessee State University. Recent roles include Queen of Hearts (Alice By Heart), Ilona (She Loves Me), Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), and Bea (Something Rotten). Rachel won the Mid-South NATS competition & heads to nationals again this summer; she was a 2023 finalist. In 2024, she won the Martorelli Award in the national finals of the NSAL Musical Theatre Competition. She works with many theatres in the Nashville area including MTSU, where she is designing the next main stage show, Pirates of Penzance!
ASH RITTER (Props Intern) is a theatre artist currently located in Metro Detroit. He is entering his senior year of college at Oakland University, where he will be getting a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology, mainly focusing in Scenic Design. Recent credits include Prop, Projection, and Asst. Scenic design for Young Frankenstein (OU) and Asst. Scenic design for Footloose (Meadowbrook Theatre). He also serves as the Vice President of KCACTF’s Region 3 Student Council. Catch more of his work at ashritterdesign.com
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TAYLOR FALZARANO
ADAM KEE
MEG MECHELKE
DREW CLIFFEL (Junior Intern Scenic/Props Designer) This is Drew’s first time working at New London Barn Playhouse and is super excited to have such a wonderful season to work on. Drew’s previous design/technical theatre positions have been as stage manager, props designer, and armorer for Sneaky Pete’s Wild West Dinner Show at Legacy Dinner Theatre, resident artist for CLIMB Theatre, and stage manager of The Surfer Boys at Florida Studio Theatre.
TAYLOR FALZARANO (Junior Intern Technical Director) (she/they) is a rising senior in the BFA Theatre Design and Technology program at the University of Central Florida. Most recently, they were the Lighting Programmer for Fiddler on the Roof for UCF Celebrates the Arts. Also at UCF, she was elected Co- President of the theatre fraternity Alpha Psi Omega, Chi Xi chapter. She has also worked as a lighting designer and technician for new plays and musicals at the Orlando Fringe Festival.
ADAM KEE (Camps Teaching Artist) is NY Actor, VOA, & TA. MFA-Acting, Actors Studio (Life Member). NY: Cratchit/Marley, Christmas Carol (Secret Theatre); Peace & Love in Brooklyn (Cell Theatre), Frankenstein (St Luke’s). Over 25 shows, Winni PH incl. Glass Menagerie (Tom, NH Theatre Award), 39 Steps, On Golden Pond (Bill Ray). Last year, he was Paul Sheldon, Misery (Jean’s Playhouse). Regional: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest-Harding, Playhouse on Park. R&J-Capulet, STNJ. Streetcar Named Desire-Mitch, M & D Prod NH. He teaches w/ NY Theatre Workshop; dialect coach A Man of No Importance, We The People Theatre. THANK YOU NEW LONDON BARN PLAYHOUSE!
MADDEN MCLEOD (Junior Intern Costume Designer) is going into their senior year at Ithaca College where they are majoring in theater production and design and minoring in deaf studies. Madden is currently costume designing a production of Our Town at Ithaca College which will open in the fall. They are excited to be back home in New Hampshire after studying in London over the past semester. They are so happy to be working with the New London Barn Playhouse this summer and they hope you enjoy our shows!
MEG MECHELKE (Camps Progam Manager) is a curiosity-driven artist and proud Midwesterner who is totally jazzed to be joining the Barn Playhouse this summer! A graduate of the University of Iowa, they have various credits in directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, and hanging out. In their free time, Meg can typically be found yapping about movies, rescuing plants, or laying in the sun. Yes, they want to see that cool bug you found.
MADDEN MCLEOD
HANNAH POPCHUK
ADDY WOOD
STEPH WALLACK
MAY TASHIRO
NICHOLAS STANICK
CAMERON RENEE ROBERTS
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HANNAH POPCHUK (Camps Teaching Artist) is eighteen years old and lives in Seattle, Washington. She is a former Junior Intern whose past credits include Make ‘Em Laugh (Ollie Saxe), Matilda (Hortensia), Tuck Everlasting (Miles Tuck), and School of Rock (Ms. Scheinkopf). She has also assisted in writing the Barn Playhouse’s adaptations of Adventures in Wonderland and Little Red Riding Hood. She hopes to pursue a career in education when she goes to college this Fall!
CAMERON RENEE ROBERTS (Camps Teaching Artist) is a multimedia artist and teacher based in Abingdon, Virginia. For 18 years, she has performed, taught, and worked for companies such as Southern Appalachian Dance Collective & Center, Barter Theatre, Steps on Broadway, South Carolina Dance Conservatory, American Liberty Ballet, Radford University, Theatre Bristol, and the Bristol Ballet Company. Some of her favorite roles include Dream Laurey/Ellen in Oklahoma!, Viola in Twelfth Night, the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz, and Louise in Carousel Waltz. Roberts studied Dance Theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and Performing Arts Industry Essentials through New York University’s Tisch School for the Arts. @ccameronrenee
NICHOLAS STANICK (Junior Intern Music Director) is a Music Composition major with a Musical Theater Direction Track at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music. He is thrilled and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be at the Barn Playhouse this season. Recent credits include Company! (BOOM! Theater), Jesus Christ Superstar (BW), Star Machine (BW), Big Fish (Cain Park). Some of his recent performing credits include Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors); Doody (GREASE); Max (The Sound of Music); and Robert (The Drowsy Chaperone). Nicholas would like to thank his friends, family, and professors for all their support and for helping him grow. Enjoy the show! :) @nick_stanick
MAY TASHIRO (Camps Teaching Artist) is a passionate educator with a strong background in arts education and theater. She has worked as a Teaching Artistry Intern at Nashville Children’s Theatre, managing students and assisting with youth productions. Currently, as a Teaching Artist Assistant at Marquis Studio, she supports an afterschool program for students in low-income areas, guiding them through acting techniques and movement exercises. May has stage management experience with productions like Love and Information (NYU Educational Theatre) and Up Above (Broke People Play Festival). She also brings acting experience to her teaching, helping students develop their storytelling through performance.
STEPH WALLACK (Camps Teaching Artist) (they/them) is so excited to be a Barnie this summer! They are currently in the Long Island University Post Musical Theatre Class of 2027. Past work includes: Branching Out (Nature Guide/ASM) at Tilles Center for Performing Arts, Choreography for High School Musical, JR., LIU First Year Showcase, and high school credits including Grover in The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Club TYA Tilles Vice President! Thankful to my family and friends, always.
ADDY WOOD (Junior Intern Stage Manager) is excited to return as the stage manager for the Junior Interns season at New London Barn Playhouse! Using an enthusiastic approach to the work and thorough communication, Addy strives to build a community in the room and make deep connections with her team. As a 3rd year BFA stage manager at UCF, Addy has had the opportunity to work on various shows including The Best Christmas Pageant Ever the Musical Jr. at the Orlando Family Stage and Peter and the Starcatcher at Theatre UCF, as well as venturing into event stage management at UCF Celebrates the Arts at Theatre UCF at the Dr. Phillips Center which she will be taking on the event as the production stage manager in 2026! She also uses what she has learned to lead the social media team for her BFA Program. Follow @orlandostagemanagers
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Celebration of the Arts I June 12
Arts Week in Sunapee Harbor
Sunapee Arts Preview Party I July 11
Arts in the Harbor I July 12
Naturally New England I July 11–20
Naturally New England Opening
Reception I July 12
Vanish Film Screening I July 13
Behind the Lyrics I July 19
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Celebrating Our 52nd Season!
BOSTON CIVIC SYMPHONY
Ashley Bathgate, Cellist
Saturday June 28 Sawyer Theater at Colby-Sawyer College
RIVERSIDE BRASS QUINTET
Virtuoso Trumpeter Geoffrey Shamu
Thursday July 10 First Baptist Church
FREDERICK MOYER & FRED MOYER JAZZ TRIO
Classical Piano and Classical Jazz
Thursday July 24 First Baptist Church
MANHATTAN CHAMBER PLAYERS
Violin, Viola, Cello and Flute
Thursday Aug 7 First Baptist Church
THE ELLINGTON COLLECTIVE
An All-Star Tribute to Jazz Legend
Duke Ellington
Thursday Aug 21 First Baptist Church
FRIDAYS, 6:308:00 pm
Closing another season with a fun and rousing concert. June 27
Kearsarge Community Band
“Your hometown band" begins its summer season of great music.
The East Bay Jazz Ensemble
Music from the big band era with a modern twist; a great jazz group. Luke Concannon & Stephanie Hollenberg
Known for their magnetic live performances & “direct-from-the-heart” songs.
Hopkinton Town Band
Playing well-known tunes from the symphonic band repertoire.
Chasing
Ghosts
90’s nostalgia alternative rock band.
The
Flames
Music from the big band era with a modern twist; a great jazz group.
Kearsarge Community Band
Mary D. Haddad Bandstand
Sargent Common, New London, NH
In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held in Whipple Town Hall
These concerts are made possible in part by funds generously provided by the late Steven M. Mendelson
