Archive of Program Bios

Samm Johnson is a Freshman Theatre Technology and Design Major. Previous roles include Pearl in SpongeBob The Musical (MCTP), Allana in The Little Mermaid and Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical (OLTC). Samm is ecstatic to working with such a magnificent group of people on this show, and would like to thank her fiancé for his continued support of her love for the arts.

Maddie Anna is a theatre arts major with a concentration in musical theatre from Skaneateles, New York. She has previously performed in the Syracuse Area Music Awards, the 2018 All-Eastern Honors Ensemble, Bronte at Northern Vermont University, Little Women (PSU), and Into The Woods (PSU). She is thrilled to join this fabulous cast, and would like to thank her friends, family, and professors as she completes her degree and performs in her very last PSU play.

Sierra Norko is a senior Theatre Arts student with a concentration in Acting. Her recent roles include Alex and Pea in PSU’s production of Midnite. Sierra is extremely grateful to be part of such a beautiful and powerful production with such a lovely group of humans. She hopes you enjoy the show and thanks you for your support!

Sam is a second year Theatre major with a concentration in Tech & Design. Sam is from California where he performed roles like Ellard (The Foreigner), Hank (Check, Please: Act 2), and Justice Wargrave (And Then There Were None). They currently work as an electrician for the Silver Center and is also Master Electrician for Silent Sky. Sam is immensely grateful to be working alongside many talent actors and tech professionals and similarly hopes to bring their talents to the stage!

Katie is a senior Spanish and Theatre major with an option in Acting.  Previous roles include Midnite (Faye) and Into the Woods (Granny/Giantess/Milky White Head). She is currently employed as a carpenter in the PSU scene shop and has had a blast helping to prepare the set for Silent Sky along with her duties as Stage Manager. Katie is so happy to have had the opportunity to stage-manage for the very first time with this stellar group of people, and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Beck Leininger is a first year Theatre major with an emphasis in Design and Technology. Their previous work includes Into the Woods (run crew). They’d like to thank their family for their unconditional love and support throughout their theatre career. Additionally, they want to thank their friends Hannah and CJ for always supporting them in any endeavor!

Alissa is a freshman Music Theatre Performance major and is super excited to perform in her first show at PSU! Some of her favorite previous roles include Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Rebecca in Our Town. She is so grateful for every person in the cast and crew for making this a great first show. She thanks her mom and her sister, Cassandra, for going above and beyond and always supporting her. Enjoy the show!

Abi Burke is a sophomore Theatre Arts Major with an option in Music Theatre Performance. Some past roles include Helen (Midnite) and Nym (Henry V). They would like to thank their friends and family for the endless support.

Lillian Graham is a freshman Musical Theatre Performance major at PSU, originally from Pembroke, NH. She is incredibly excited to take part in her first show on the PSU stage. Previous roles include Vivienne Kensington (Legally Blonde), Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast), and Ursula (The Little Mermaid), as well as various other shows through the Palace Theatre and CRTC Theatre programs. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for the opportunity to work with them, and of course, the privilege to pee.

Ryley is a Junior Communications major with a minor in Theater from Easton, Ma. Ryley has been performing in theatre and dance since she was a kid! Some of her favorite performances were in Oliver, Mamma Mia, and Bye Bye Birdie. She is so excited to be a part of her first musical here at PSU. When Ryley is not performing she is a player on PSU Women’s Volleyball Team. She would like to thank her family and friends for all their love and support.

Meredith Hoole is a freshman Musical Theatre Performance major and she is thrilled to be making her PSU debut as Little Sally in Urinetown. Some of her favorite past credits include 9 to 5 (Judy Bernly), The Lightning Thief (Annabeth), and Little Shop of Horrors (Chiffon). She would like to thank the cast and crew for all of their hardwork on this production. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Sorchae is a junior Theatre Arts major from Manchester, NH. Along with being an actor, she is also a dedicated artist and thanks her wonderful family for supporting her passions throughout her life. They played Nicole/ the Death Donkey in PSU’s production of Midnite and this is their second show here at Plymouth State, as well as her first show on the Hanaway stage.  She is extremely excited to be performing with her fellow Rebels, with a bladder full of pee…and justice.

Olivia is a sophomore Social Work major from Somersworth, NH and she is thrilled to be performing in her second musical at PSU! Olivia has enjoyed performing throughout her life with numerous theaters on the Seacoast of NH including the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Prescott Park Arts Festival, the Rochester Opera House, and more. She would like to thank her family, friends, and her boyfriend for all the support. Enjoy the show!

Michael has been performing in shows since elementary school, and has played a variety of roles. He gives thanks to his family and friends for providing the support that he needs to perform.

Haley is a freshman Musical Theatre Performance major and is ecstatic to be performing on this stage for the first time! Some of Haley’s previous roles include Emily in Our Town, and Ursula in The Little Mermaid. She wants to thank every single cast and crew member for making her first show here so special, and her mom for being her biggest supporter. Enjoy the show!

Kayla is a junior English education major with a minor in theatre from Epping, NH. She is the secretary of PlymProv and found a love for college theatre after working on Little Women in Spring 2022. She assistant-stage-managed Into the Woods in the fall and is so excited to be helping to put Urinetown together. Enjoy the show!!

Ian is a sophomore Biology major with a minor in Music. Previous appearances include Newsies (Davey), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), and Into The Woods (Jack). He will be making his second appearance at Plymouth State University as Robbie the Stockfish in Urinetown. He is incredibly excited and grateful to work alongside the wonderful cast and crew that have made this production possible, and he hopes you enjoy the show!

Jacob Hepburn is a freshman Musical Theater Performance major and is so excited to be on stage here at Plymouth state for the first time! Some of Jacobs’s acknowledgments include  Wally in our town, and Birds in Into the woods. He would like to thank everyone at Theatre Up, and his mother who has taught him so much about theater and has turned him into who he is today. He is so excited for you to be a part of this experience and hopes you enjoy this performance of Urinetown

Kyle Sidders is a senior Theatre Arts major with an option in Music Theatre Performance. This is his final semester at PSU and he is happy to share this process once more with his friends and teachers. Kyle would like to thank his friends and family for always supporting him and hopes you enjoy the show! Previous PSU credits include The Baker in Into the Woods, Laurie Laurence in Little Women, Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

Mackenzie Goodwin is a recent graduate of Plymouth State, and is thrilled to be working with everyone again. Past design credits include Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical and You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Mackenzie is currently a graduate student at PSU, pursuing her MBA. Outside of the Silver Center, she enjoys traveling and partaking in Applebees happy hour. She wants to thank her friends & family for supporting her, especially Danee for serving as an incredible mentor for the past 5 years.

Aidan Lamont is a Senior Music Education (K-12) Major at Plymouth State, currently student teaching at Gilmanton School for his Elementary Internship!! Some of Aidan’s favorite past credits include Donkey in Shrek: The Musical, Mitch Mahoney in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Riff in West Side Story.  Aidan would love to thank his fellow students, professors, mentors, and his family and friends in good ol’ Rhode Island! Enjoy the performance, and make sure you go before the show!

Jackson Ploof is a junior Music Theatre Performance major and he is thrilled to be playing Caldwell B. Cladwell in this dystopian musical comedy. Some of his previous performances include Schroeder (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown), The Narrator (Into The Woods), and Nicely Nicely Johnson (Guys and Dolls). He thanks all of his friends and family for supporting his growth as a performer as well as everyone for supporting the show! He also asks you all pay your fee when using the facilities during this production.

Mak Eldridge is a freshman from Warner, NH. They are undeclared in their major but very active in the MTD department. This is their first show at PSU, but they’ve been doing theatre throughout middle and high school. Some of Mak’s favorite roles have been Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical, Morticia (then later Fester) Addams in The Addams Family Musical, and Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Mak is planning on transferring to New York City in the Fall of 2023 to pursue Acting, Music Production, and Japanese Studies. Thank you to the cast and crew!!

Grace Gilbert is a senior Music Theatre Performance major from Pawcatuck, CT. Some of her favorite past credits include The Witch in Into the Woods, Jo March in Little Women, Princess Fiona in Shrek, Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Natalie Haller in All Shook Up. She was also the recipient of three CT HALO Awards and a CT Stephen Sondheim Award nominee for her role as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! Grace is incredibly grateful to the full cast, crew and staff of the PSU Theatre department for making her last show so special!

Harrison is a senior Music Theatre Performance major, and he’s thrilled to be working with Tim L’Ecuyer and Hannah Murray, as well as the wonderfully talented Justin McCarthy. Urinetown marks one of Harrison’s last performances here at PSU, and he can’t wait to give it his all. Previous credits include Cinderella’s Prince (Into The Woods), Charlie Brown (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown), John Brooke (Little Women), Javert (Les Misérables), and more. Harrison would also like to thank his friends and family for their endless support.

Jay is a senior acting major. He is thrilled to be a part of a new and exciting show! Previous acting credits are Neil/Larry in Merchant of Venice Beach, Victory Trio in Silver Star Voyagers, and as an actor in Rights and Riot. Thank you and enjoy the show!

Abi Burke is a sophomore Music Theatre Major at PSU and they are so excited to be part of this world premiere! Some of their past roles include Nym in Henry V and an actor and co-devisor in Entangled. They would like to thank their friends for always supporting them.

Sadie Covill is a sophomore Theatre Arts major with an option in Tech and Design at PSU. Other productions they have worked on include Entangled (stage manager) and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (light board operator). They also work as an electrician/carpenter for the Silver Center for the Arts. Sadie is very grateful for the opportunity to be assistant stage manager for Midnite.

Connor is a senior acting major and this is his 5th production here at PSU. Some selected performances include: Originating the role of Damian Clark (Midnite), Monsignor O’Hara (Sister Act), and Billy Hergasa (SSV). Connor has a passion for making films, YouTube videos and for Musical Theatre. Connor is also the historian of the improv troupe, PlymProv, and a new member of the acappella group, Vocal Order. He would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support! Connor has never seen a moose in real life, though he suspects a moose has seen him in real life…

Colton R. Stergue is a preforming arts major and a sophomore at Plymouth State University, he is exited to premier in the first showing of Midnight this will also be his first time preforming at the Silver Center and he can not wait for this opportunity to preform. 

Now being in her second year at Plymouth State, Cicely has learned new and interesting ways to experience theater. After participating in the student written show of Entangled last year, Cicely is well prepared to tackle new opportunities that come her way!

Tori is a sophomore from Branford, CT. They are currently undeclared, and they look forward to learning everything they can from the people around them. They really enjoy theatre.

Sorchae is a junior Theatre Arts major from Manchester, NH. Along with being an actor, she is also a dedicated artist and thanks her wonderful family for supporting her passions throughout her life. This is their first ever show here at Plymouth State, and she is extremely excited to be performing (and terrifying) as a monstrous Death Donkey.

Katie is a senior Spanish and Theatre major with an option in Acting.  Previous roles include Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee) and Into the Woods (Granny/Giantess/Milky White Head). She is currently employed as a carpenter in the PSU scene shop and has had a blast helping to prepare the set for Midnite along with her duties as Props Master and being on stage as well. She hopes you enjoy this wacky and whimsical work of theatre.

Calle (she/they) is a Junior Theater Performance Acting major.  They are excited and thankful for the opportunity to take part in the world premier of Midnite! Her past roles include ensemble work in both The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and Eurydice, Into the Woods (Jack’s mother), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lysander), and Twelfth Night (Viola). They would like to thank their family and friends for the love and support of her art over the years!

Sierra Norko is a 4th year acting major at Plymouth State University (PSU). She is incredibly greatful to be making her debut in PSU’s production and the world premiere of Midnite by Rory Leahy and Reina Hardy this semester. In this production she is excited to be taking on and exploring the roles of Alex (the gaffer) and Pea (a dark fairy). Her recent works at PSU include Entangled, hair and makeup design for Your a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.

Niki Tulk is an Australian theatre director, poet, improvisor and educator who moonlights as a theatre professor at PSU. www.nikitulk.com. Believing that World Peace will only occur once Death Donkeys are free to gorge upon the hay of unconditional love and acceptance, she’s stoked that there’s a play about it.

Nicholas Bailey is a sophomore theatre major with a focus in acting. Previous acting credits include Beast (Beauty and the Beast), Jacob Marley (A Christmas Carol), and Tumnus (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe). He’s very excited for the audience to see this show because the cast and crew has put so much hard work into it. Enjoy the performance!

Kayla is a junior English education major with a minor in theatre from Epping, NH. This is her first time being Assistant Stage Manager, and she is so excited! She is a member of PlymProv and found a love for college theatre after working on Little Women in Spring 2022. Into the Woods has been a favorite of hers for years and she hopes you enjoy the show!

Emma is a Junior Musical Theatre Major with a Minor in Standardized Patient Training. This will be her first musical here at Plymouth State University. Outside of shows and classes, Emma is an officer for PlymProv and a member of Chamber Singers. In her free time she enjoys cooking, writing, and playing table-top role-playing games.

Sarah is a second year student here at PSU. This is her first production here. She was involved in multiple theatre productions ever since she started middle school. Some community theatre companies she has worked with include the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Palace Theatre, Portland Players, and TTS. Her favorite rolls include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Natalie Haller/Ed (All Shook Up), and Alice (You Can’t Take It With You). She’s so excited to be a part of this amazing production!

Madeline Anna is a theatre arts major with a concentration in musical theatre from Skaneateles, New York. She has previously performed in the Syracuse Area Music Awards, the Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival, the 2018 All-Eastern Honors Ensemble, Bronte at Northern Vermont University, and Little Women here at PSU this past spring. She is thrilled to join this fabulous cast in a dream show of hers, and she is honored to be performing for her last year at PSU.

Grace Gilbert is a senior Music Theatre Performance major from Pawcatuck, CT. Some of her favorite past credits include Jo March in Little Women, Princess Fiona in Shrek, Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Natalie Haller in All Shook Up and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business. She was also the recipient of three CT HALO Awards and a CT Stephen Sondheim Award nominee for her role as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! Grace is eternally grateful for the wonderful cast and crew of this beautiful show!

Olivia is a sophomore Elementary Education major with a minor in Theatre. She is from Somersworth, NH and she is thrilled to be furthering her love for musical theater in her first performance at Plymouth State! Olivia has enjoyed performing throughout her life with numerous theaters on the Seacoast of NH including the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Prescott Park Arts Festival, Hackmatack Playhouse, and the Rochester Opera House. She would like to thank the cast and crew of Into the Woods for the support and welcoming her in with open arms. Enjoy the show!

Joey Goldberg is a junior Music Theatre Performance major and is incredibly excited to return to the Plymouth State stage in this production. Joey would like to thank her family, friends, and the entire cast crew of Urinetown as well as Tim L’Ecuyer and Hannah Murray for supporting her throughout this production! Past credits include Little Red (Into the Woods), Tracy Turblad (Hairspray), Dragon (Shrek), Paulette (Legally Blonde).

Kaitlyn Hill is a sophomore studying Criminal justice and Theatre Arts. She is thrilled to be performing in her second production at Plymouth State, and to be working with such a stellar cast and crew to bring this story to life. Previous roles include Marmee in Little Women (WNEU), First Lord in All’s Well That Ends Well (ATTP), Dionysus in The Frogs (SCR), and Cinderella’s Mother/Sleeping Beauty/Milky White Rear in Into the Woods (PSU). Kaitlyn would like to thank her parents for all the support they have given her throughout the years. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Katie is a senior Spanish and Theatre major with an emphasis in Acting.  Previous musical roles include Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee) and Godspell (Lindsey). She is currently employed as a carpenter for the scene shop and has had a blast helping to prepare the set for Into the Woods as well as being on stage. She’d like to thank her friends and family for their unwavering support.

Ian is a sophomore Biology major with a minor in Music. Previous appearances include Newsies (Davey), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph), and Big Fish (Will Bloom). He will be making his debut appearance at Plymouth State University as Jack in Into The Woods. He is incredibly excited and grateful to work alongside the wonderful cast and crew that have made this production possible, and he hopes you enjoy the show! And as Jack always says, “Squeeze pal!”

Cambria Hobbs (21) is a senior Theatrical Tech and Design major with a focus in automated scenery and design. When not in rehearsal, Cambria can be found working in the scene shop or working down at the D&M makerspace tinkering with 3D printers and robotics. Cambria is very thankful for the amazing cast and crew, her family, friends and wonderful partner. Previous roles behind the curtains at The Hannaway theatre include Assistant Stage Manager for Little Women and projections operator for A Curious Incident of a Dog in the Nighttime, and light board operation for Shakespeare’s War of Roses.

Emma Molloy is a senior Theatre Arts major with an option in Music Theatre Performance. In addition to classes and shows, she enjoys creating chaos at the Costume Shop in the Silver Center, laughing with friends, and petting every possible animal that she can find. Selected credits: Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), Little Women (Marmie), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy) – PSU. Carousel (Carrie Pipperidge) – ETC. All’s Well That Ends Well (Diana) – Advice to the Players

RJ is a 19-year-old, sophomore Social Studies Education Major from Franklin, New Hampshire. This is his first show here, and he is excited to do more in the future! RJ plans to become a social studies teacher back in his hometown. Some of his favorite shows he’s performed back home include playing Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, George Banks in Mary Poppins, and Race in Newsies. He would like to thank his girlfriend for her continuous support, as well as his family and friends both on and off campus.

Kyle is a senior Theatre Arts Major here at Plymouth, with an option in Music Theatre Performance. Some of his favorite roles include Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Riff in West Side Story. He is overjoyed to be working with both Jessie Chapman and Hannah Murray again. Kyle is also excited to be revisiting the role of the Baker again since playing the character in high school. He is thankful for such a kind and joyous cast and crew, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Jessie Chapman (Director); is a Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University for the Theatre and General Education programs and Executive Director of Advice To The Players (ATTP) in Sandwich, NH. Jessie earned her MFA in Performing Arts Management from Brooklyn College in 2016 and her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts from Plymouth State University in 2009. Jessie has been leading ATTP since 2016 and working with the company since 2007 as an actor, teacher, administrator, and behind the scenes. She has worked outside NH with Shakespeare & Company, Lincoln Center Theater, Theatre for a New Audience, and the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts–as a teaching artist, company manager, stage manager, and in programming and education administration offices. Jessie spends her time not at the theatre with her daughter Lenore. Find out more about Advice To The Players at http://www.advicetotheplayers.org

Anna Skala is a senior Theatre Arts major with options in Music Theatre Performance, Theatrical Design/Tech, and Acting. She will be making her final Plymouth State performance as Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Parrot. Previously, she’s been seen in Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: She-Wolves and Queens, Sister Act, and An Enemy of the People. Otherwise, she is actively involved behind the scenes and will continue to be so post-graduation. Anna thanks her family, associates, and consultants for their steadfast support in everything she strives to do.

Grace Gilbert is a junior Music Theatre Performance major from Pawcatuck, CT. Some of her favorite past credits include Schwartzy in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Mary Lazarus in Sister Act, Portia in Something Rotten, Natalie Haller in All Shook Up and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business. She was also the recipient of three CT HALO Awards and a CT Stephen Sondheim Award nominee for her role as Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! Grace is eternally grateful for the wonderful cast and crew of this beautiful show!

Aidan Lamont is very excited to be performing again with Plymouth State Theatre for Little Woman as Rodrigo! Aidan has previously worked in other productions here at Plymouth State, such as Sister Act in the fall of 2020. He has also worked back in his home state of Rhode Island on multiple productions, mainly in Woonsocket’s Stadium Theatre as Archie (13: The Musical), Twig (Bring It On: The Musical), and Schlomo (Fame: The Musical). Aidan, also a junior Music Education Major for ages K-12, is the proud Vice President of his NAfME Chapter.

Hanna Street is a senior, musical theatre major at Plymouth State University. Born in Ann Arbor Michigan, Hanna fell in love with performing at a very young age. Some of Hanna’s previous credits include: Adella in The Little Mermaid, Mrs. Alexander in Curious Incident, Michelle/Nun in Sister Act, Clark in A Killer Party, and Star-To-Be in Annie. She is excited to see what professional performing opportunities are in store for her future. Hanna would like to thank her new fiancé, Michael Sickler for being so supportive of her theatre career and for convincing her to chase her life long dream.

Merlyne E. Desire is a senior who created her own major of Music Technology and Business, through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. Growing up, she sang in school and church choirs. With music technology under her belt, she composes, produces, and is an artist of the songs she creates as well as film music. She has published songs “Lemonade”, and “Reflection” so far this year. She hopes to work in the music industry someday not just as an artist and performer, but as a producer, A&R, and musician too. She is looking forward to working as an audio engineer this school year.

Joey Gold is a sophomore music theatre performance major, and is incredibly excited to make her Plymouth State debut with this production. Joey would like to thank her family, friends, and the entire cast crew of Charlie Brown, as well as Fran page and Hannah Murray for supporting her throughout this production! Past credits include Tracy Turblad (Hairspray), Dragon (shrek), Paulette (Legally Blonde).

Thomas (Teddy) Wilkin is a Sophomore Musical Theatre Performance major at Plymouth State University. He recently played Appa Ratchen in Silverstar Voyages, and Cameron Mitcheljohn in this past spring’s show A Killer Party. He would like to thank his friends and family for all the positivity they have given him through his journey, and he is very excited to be playing Linus in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Fran holds a BA in Theatre Arts (Acting) from Plymouth State University and a MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts (Applied Theatre) from Goddard College. He has performed, taught, and directed throughout New England, South Africa, Canada, and Eastern Europe. Fran is a Teaching Lecturer in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance and also coordinates the Standardized Patient Program at PSU. PSU Theatre directing credits include: A Killer Party, Little Romance, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Deathtrap, Sweet Charity, A Man of No Importance, and Avenue Q. He spends his winters with The Educational Theatre Collaborative creating community through the arts while putting on large-scale Broadway-style musicals. Fran’s solo show BareFruit premiered at PortFringe with subsequent productions at The West End Studio Theatre (Portsmouth, NH) and Plymouth State University. Special thanks to LBP – “For happiness is anyone and anything at all, that’s loved by you.”

Mackenzie Goodwin is a Senior Theatre Arts major with a Theatrical Design/Tech Option. Past design credits include SilverStar Voyages (Assistant Costume Design), War of the Roses (Assistant Costume Design) and Steel Magnolias (Costume, Hair and Makeup Design). When not designing, Mackenzie loves to perform as well. Favorite roles include Natalie Goodman (Next To Normal) Wendla Bergmann (Spring Awakening) and Mary Lane (Reefer Madness). During the day, Mackenzie can often be found in the costume shop, where she works as a stitcher. She would like to thank her friends, Danee included, for being a source of endless support throughout the process.

Grace Murray is in her senior year as a Music major with an option in Voice Performance and Pedagogy. This is her first time assistant music directing a show and she is incredibly grateful to the faculty and cast that made this experience so positive. Grace has also been performing on stage for many years. Some of her favorite roles include Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown and the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. Grace is also a part of the Chamber Singers ensemble and is working as this school year’s Choral Fellow.

Sierra Norko is a 3rd-year student at PSU, majoring in Theatre Art with an option in Acting. Sierra considers herself to be both an actor and a technician. This semester Sierra will be taking on the role of hair and makeup designer for PSU’s You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Sierra is excited to work with everyone and to see her work come to life on stage! Recently, Sierra has appeared in PSU’s Rights and Riots, Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: She-Wolves and Queens, and served as costume assistant for The SilverStar Voyages. 

Sierra Norko is a 3rd-year student at PSU, majoring in Theatre Art with an option in Acting. Sierra considers herself to be both an actor and a technician. In fact, this semester Sierra will be taking on the role of hair and makeup designer for PSU’s You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. Sierra is very excited to work with everyone and to see her work come to life on stage! Recently, she has served as the costuming assistant for The SilverStar Voyages and appeared in Rights and Riots as well as Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: She-Wolves and Queens (2021).

Justin McCarthy has been a member of the Piano Faculty at Plymouth State University since 2009. As conductor, his recent productions at PSU have included The Addams Family, Mary Poppins, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Wedding Singer, and Sister Act. Justin has given recitals in New York, Boston, Houston, Dallas, Ireland, and the Czech Republic.  Recently, Justin has appeared in recital with violinist Elliott Markow, clarinetist Stephanie Ratte Jenkins, and sopranos Hannah Murray & Emily Jaworski.  Justin received his Bachelor & Master’s degrees from Rice University, and his Doctorate from Boston University. In addition to maintaining an active teaching studio at the Manchester Community Music School, Justin is currently the music director and organist at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Bedford, NH.  Justin also serves as pianist for the Nashua Choral Society.

Hannah Murray, lyric coloratura, received her B.A. in vocal performance from Connecticut College, and her M.M. in vocal pedagogy and performance from Westminster Choir College.  Additional studies include the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and  Middlebury College’s Deutsch fur Sangerin program.  A highly sought after voice teacher,  Mrs. Murray’s students have gone on to sing at some of the nations leading Schools of Music, such as Boston Conservatory, Elon, the Tisch school at NYU and Yale, and have also sung on national musical theater tours, and off and on Broadway.   An accomplished singer in her own right, Mrs. Murray has performed throughout the Northeastern United States.  She has been a soloist for the Nashua Symphony, The Paul Madore Chorale, The Opera circle,The Keiser Concert Series at St. Paul’s School, and the Musicians of Wall Street series at Concord Community Music School, amongst others.   A resident of Concord NH, Mrs. Murray is the Coordinator of Voice Performance Studies and a Teaching Lecturer in Music, Theater and Dance at Plymouth State University where she specializes in voice for musical theater.  Formerly, she held the position of Voice and Choral Department Chair at Concord Community Music School, Adjunct Lecturer of Music at St. Anselm College, and  spent three years as Music Director at South Congregational Church. She is the mother of two, Grace and Caroline, and is on the board as Director of SNATS for the Boston Chapter of the  National Association of Teachers of Singing. 

Emily is a Senior Music Theatre major, and thrilled to be making her seventh appearence in a main stage production here at Plymouth State. Emily was most recently seen In PSU’s digital production of A Killer Party as Detective Justine Case. Past roles and works include The Addams Family as Grandma, Quilters as Jody, A concert version of West Side Story directed by Dr. Dan Perkins as Maria, and Carmen in Sweet Charity. Emily had the honor of making it to the National round this past spring in the NATS (National Music theatre) vocal competition, as well as recieved the first place title in the Seacoast Regional idol competition in 2018, and the First place winner of the Bedford Rotary Scholarship Idol competition in 2017. other favorite roles include Ella in Cinderella, Joanna in Sweeny Todd, Yonah in Children of Eden, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, and the Elephants Child in Just so, where she won a NH theatre award for best actress in a Youth production in 2012. She would like to thank her friends and family for their enormous love and support as well as her directing team, faculty at psu and of course her wonderful cast for working so hard to create meaningful and enjoyable performance opportuities during these difficult times. She hopes that the audience enjoys the sweet and joyous messages that Charlie Brown has to offer and througoughly thanks you for being here and in person and for your support for the arts which is as important as ever now. Enjoy the show!

Grace Gilbert is a junior Music Theatre Performance major with a minor in Standardized Patient Training. Some of her favorite past roles include Sister Mary Lazarus in Sister Act, Portia in Something Rotten, Natalie Haller in All Shook Up and Dolly Levi in Hello Dolly. She is also a member of Mixed Emotions and Plymprov, and enjoys singing in the Chamber Singers ensemble.

Kyle is a junior Theatre Arts Major here at Plymouth, with an option in Music Theatre Performance. Some of his favorite roles include William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Baker in Into the Woods, and Riff in West Side Story. He is overjoyed to be working with both Fran Page and Hannah Murray again in a production, and thankful to the other seven members of this talented cast for their trust and kindness throughout this experience!

Emily King is a senior studying Music Theatre Performance. A few credits to her name include Midnite (Stage Manager), Amy (Little Women), Rapunzel (Into the Woods), and Sarah Brown (Guys and Dolls). She is very grateful to share this wonderfully wacky story with an amazing cast and crew. Thank you for making this story be heard and shared. Enjoy the show!

Aleksei Ellis, a senior Acting major, is excited to be returning to the Hanaway Stage once again as a Voice inside Christopher’s head. She’s previously been in Shakespeare’ War of Roses: SheWolves and Queens; Rights & Riots; and a student written series, SilverStar Voyagers. Off the stage, Aleksei enjoys writing, reading, and works as a front end supervisor.

Christian Simpson is a Senior Theatre Arts Major with options in Music Theatre Performance and Acting. Christian’s previous credits at Plymouth State include: Mal in The Addams Family, Captain Horster in An Enemy of the People, Curtis in Sister Act, Commander Mac in Silverstar Voyages, and Jeremy Jordan in A Killer Party. This will be Christian’s first performance in a straight play since the spring semester, 2019. This show is very unique, Christian is extraordinarily proud of the work that that he and his cast mates have put in and the discoveries they’ve made along the way. Enjoy the show!

Dan Hopper holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Plymouth State University and an M.F.A. in Theatrical Lighting Design from the University of Florida. His theatrical design credits include Next To Normal, The Last Five Years, Sweeney Todd, Pippin, The Seagull, Little Shop of Horrors, The 25th Annual…Spelling Bee, and The Addams Family. Dan’s concert experience includes work for musical artists Snoop Dogg, Megan Thee Stallion, Russ, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Common, and Bishop Briggs. He has worked for companies such as The Asolo Repertory Theatre, Utah Festival Opera, and The Sharon Performing Arts Center.

Madeline Anna is a theatre arts major with a concentration in musical theatre from Skaneateles, New York. She has previously performed in the Syracuse Area Music Awards, the Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival, the 2018 All-Eastern Honors Ensemble, Bronte at Northern Vermont University, and several of Skaneateles High School’s musical productions. She is thrilled to debut in her first live PSU performance and she wishes her cast and crew the best of luck.

Garrison Barron (Voice Number 2) is a Senior Theater Arts Major with a emphasis of acting and writing.  With recent roles being in War of Roses as (Gloucester, Clifford and Clarence), Silver Star Voyages as (Miami) and Sister Act as (Ensemble).  This year Garrison is why continuing his work as a student he is also taking a step in the role as a assistant director while working with Advice to The Players to further push the arts out into the world for the upcoming generation.

Ryan Konrad (Stage Manager) is a junior Theatre Arts major with a focus is in Tech and Design and a minor in photography. Other shows that he has worked on are War of The Roses: She Wolves and Queens (Sound Board Operator/ Sound Designer), Rights and Riots (Deck Manager), and SilverStar Voyages (Assistant Stage Manager). He also works in the scene shop as an electrician/carpenter. Ryan would like to thank everyone that has supported his passion in theatre tech and design and those who have helped to get him where he is now.

Emma Molloy is a junior Theatre Arts major with an option in Music Theatre Performance and a contract in stage management. Her recent acting credits include Lucy in You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (PSU) and Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel (ETC). In addition to classes and shows, she enjoys creating chaos at the Costume Shop in the Silver Center, laughing with friends, and petting every possible dog that she can find. She is so thrilled to be returning to the stage after COVID cut short so many opportunities.

Emma Littig is a Senior studying Theatre. Emma’s a Background Actor based in New York City. Emma was recently wrapped as a Featured Core Background Actor on WeCrashed. This 8 part mini series is in post production but soon to be streaming on AppleTV+. PSU: War of the Roses (Joan la Pucelle, Prince Edward, others) The Addams Family (Newsie Ancestor) SilverStar (Menos Pavos) Yale Opera : A Midsummer Night’s Dream (fairy) , Cozí Fan Tutte (Supernumerary). She walked in the Mothers Ball fashion show wearing Vivian By Emilia George and Totally Fringe nursing bag by Laura Faye.  

Andrew is a graduate of Plymouth State University with a B. A. in Theatre Arts with an option in Musical Theatre Performance. Some of his most recent work includes King Henry VI in War of the Roses, Lucas in The Addams Family, and George Gibbs in Our Town. Right now, his aspirations include pursuing a Masters in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, as well as continuing to perform professionally. He is very excited for the show and extremely proud of everyone in the cast and crew! Thank you all for supporting PSU Theatre and enjoy the show!

Audrey Solinas is a senior pursuing a Theatre Arts degree with an option in Acting. Her performances at PSU include Judy in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Richmond/Salisbury/Exeter in Shakespeare’s War of the Roses: She-Wolves and Queens, and Nikkie in SilverStar Voyages. She also stage managed for Rights and Riots. She works as a stitcher and is currently in her first design role. Solinas is grateful for all the opportunities and experiences she has had at Plymouth State University and will miss the people she has met along the way.

Lindsey Brunelle (Hope) is a senior Theatre Arts major with options in Music Theatre Performance and Theatrical Dance with a minor in Standardized Patient Training. She was most recently seen in PSU’s Into the Woods (Rapunzel/Choreographer), Little Women (Beth), and Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Siobhan). Lindsey is so thankful for all of the opportunities she has been given in her four years at PSU, and for the faculty, friends, and family who have supported her along the way. She hopes  you enjoy the show!

CALLE MARION BISAILLON (Voice Three) is a Sophomore Theatre Arts Major with an option in Acting. She began acting in her hometown of Epping, New Hampshire, both at Epping Middle and High School and the Leddy Center. Acting has been her passion since she was in middle school, and she is also extremely interested in costume design and makeup. Past roles include Little Shop of Horrors (Doo-Wop Girl), Into the Woods (Jack’s mother), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lysander), and Twelfth Night (Viola). She would like to thank her family and friends for the love and support over the years!

Hanna Street-(Mrs. Alexander, Man With The Socks, London Police Officer, Station Guard, Voice Six), Is thrilled to be a part of The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night Time. Hanna is a senior, Musical Theatre Performance major and has had a passion for the performing arts since she can remember. She is excited to graduate and to see what the professional theatre world will bring for her in the future. Some of her recent credits include,  A Killer Party (Clarke Staples), Sister Act (Michelle/Nun), Annie (Star-To-Be), and Little Mermaid (Adella).  Hanna would like to thank her boyfriend, Mike for being so supportive of her performing arts career, and for convincing her to chase her lifelong dream. “Enjoy the show, mate!”

Timothy L’Ecuyer (Director) has BAs in theatre and English from Keene State College as well as an MA in theatre education and applied theatre from Emerson College (where is is currently finishing his MFA). In addition to being a teaching lecturer at PSU, he is the director of education at the Winnipesaukee Playhouse.  He holds New Hampshire state teacher certifications in both English and theatre and taught high school in New Hampshire for ten years. He is a former president of the New Hampshire Educational Theatre Guild and an Equity stage manager. Previous directing credits at PSU: Our Town and An Enemy of the People. Representative directing credits elsewhere: The 39 Steps, Red, Grace and Glorie, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Rocky Horror Show, Mary’s Wedding, California Suite, Joseph and the ATD, Treasure Island, The 25th… Spelling Bee, Romeo and Juliet, Carrie the Musical, Godspell, Lord of the Flies, The Secret in the Wings, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Pippin, Electra, Fahrenheit 451, The Laramie Project, Spring Awakening (the play and the musical), Children of Eden, Jesus Christ Superstar, Jane Eyre, The Dining Room, I Am My Own Wife, Proof, Altar Boyz. He has worked with many New Hampshire and Boston area theatres including American Stage Festival, Barnstormers, theatre KAPOW, Peacock Players, StageCoach Productions, Greater Boston Stage Company, the Nora Theatre Company, and Underground Railway Theater.  timothylecuyer.com

CHRISTIAN SIMPSON (Ed Boone) is a Senior Theatre Arts Major with double options in Music Theatre Performance and Acting. Christian’s previous credits at Plymouth State include Mal in The Addams Family, Captain Horster in An Enemy of the People, Curtis in Sister Act, Commander Mac in Silverstar Voyages, and Jeremy Jordan in A Killer Party. This is a very unique and eye opening show, and Christian has found the creative process to be his most engaged and challenging as an actor. Christian is very thankful for the talented and dedicated castmates and crew and hopes everyone enjoys this incredible show!

Daneé Gosselin has been a member of the PSU design team since 2007.  Favorite past PSU costume designs include Into The Woods (2022), The Addams Family (2019), Dracula (2014), The Pleasure Men (2013), Orpheus in the Underworld (2013), and Marat/Sade (2010).  She was most recently the Scenic Designer for Urinetown (2023).  Daneé also teaches classes relating to costume design, costume construction, and stage makeup. She would like to dedicate her work on Silent Sky to her departed friend Christine Holliday-Rowe.  The heavens are brighter for your presence among the stars.

Matt Kizer has been the resident designer for Plymouth State since 1996. He has presented workshops on projections for performance nationally and internationally, including the National Opera Association in New York, and The Cyprus Theatre Organization in Nicosia.  His work has been presented at the Kennedy  Center in D.C., and with A-Fortiorni dance company in Germany.    He designed for two years with Operafestival Di Roma in Italy with the Orchestra Sinfonica dell’ International Chamber Ensemble at Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza in central Rome.  In 2019, his work was included on behalf of the United States at the The Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space both in exhibition and performance.  He has a B.A. from Purdue University, and an M.F.A. from The Ohio State University.