FEATURED YOUTH ARTIST

Evelyn Clary is excited to return to the Fort Salem stage for Snow Business! This comes after her recent role as Jane Banks in FSTs incredible production of Mary Poppins this past summer.

Evie got her start in the FST Summer Program, The Wizard of Oz as the Coroner and a munchkin. Since then, her credits include Flotsom in FSTs The Littler Mermaid, the Tin Man in Cambridge Elementary’s The Wizard of Oz, and most recently playing Daddy & Mrs. Scary in Junie B Jones the Musical at Saratoga Children’s Theater. She has also appeared in the Batman film “Out of Darkness.”

Evelyn is currently in 7th grade and enjoys reading, writing, singing, & listening to musicals. She would like to thank everyone for the incredible support she’s gotten along the way!

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Chandler is excited to return to the Fort Salem Theater stage for Snow Business 2024. Chandler lives in Easton, NY and is a graduate of Gordon College.

He was most recently seen in Mary Poppins playing the role of Robertson Ay. Previous credits include the Pirates of Penzance (Ensemble), You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown), Bright Star (Stanford), and There's No Business Like Snow Business at FST. Other theater experiences include productions with Greenwich Central School and Schuylerville Community Theater when he was a student.

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SHE/HER | Courtnie is so excited to be back for year 4 of Snow Biz! Courtnie is a Washington County native who trained at The Institute for American Musical Theater in New York City after graduating from Greenwich High School. While in NYC, she was the hair designer on Hudson Classical Theater’s productions of Pride and Prejudice (Lydia Bennet) and Sense and Sensibility (Charlotte Palmer). Recent credits include Twelfth Night (Sir Toby Belch) with Hubbard Hall, Songs for a New World (Woman 2) at SLOC, and Pride and Prejudice (Lizzy Bennet), Bright Star (Alice Murphy), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Peter Quince), Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife), and Janet Van De Graff (Drowsy Chaperone) all at Fort Salem Theater. Courtnie also originated the role of Kayla Charter in Solstice: A New Musical last May with Company of Curiosities. 

Courtnie has served on the production teams of numerous shows including The Murder or Roger Ackroyd (Stage Manager) with iTheatre Saratoga and Spring Awakening (Stage Manager/Hair Designer), Footloose (Director), Corn! (Lighting Designer), Pirates of Penzance (Stage Manager/Lighting Designer), Agnes of God (Stage Manager), and Godspell (Director/Lighting Designer) at Fort Salem. courtnieharrington.com

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Anthony is an actor from Whitehall, NY who is making his second appearance at Fort Salem Theatre. He has been involved with shows such as Wizard Of Oz (Lion), You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Schroeder), The IT Girl (Jonathan Waltham), Mary Poppins (Von Hussler), and others. “I thank my family and friends who are always incredibly supportive of me and my passions.”

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SHE/HER | Lauren is a 9-year classically trained vocalist, and upstate New York native with an affinity for both theater and rock music who returns to FST after creating the role of Johanna in Beethoven: Live in Concert. She has performed in numerous shows within the Capital Region such as Dogfight (Rose), Murder Ballad (The Narrator), Evil Dead: the Musical (Cheryl - TANYS Meritorious Achievement in Acting Award), and The Last Five Years (Cathy - TANYS Excellence in Vocal Performance Award) with Troy Civic Theater, as well as RENT (Joanne) with Local Actors Guild of Saratoga, Sunday in the Park with George (Frieda) and The Last Five Years (Cathy) with Home Made Theater. She has been cast to portray multiple famous musicians at her short stay with The Sixties Rock Experience, provided backing vocals for a well-known national act at MVP Arena, and was formerly the front-person of multiple rock, funk and party bands over the last decade.

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HE/HIM | Michael is thrilled to be a part of this production! Recent theater credits include: The Drowsy Chaperone (Robert Martin), Mary Poppins (Bert), Cabaret (Emcee), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), The Diary of Anne Frank (Mr. Dussel), A Shayna Maidel: Staged Reading (Duvid Pechenik), Brigadoon in Concert (Charles Dalrymple), Cinderella (the Herald) and Solstice (Originated the role of Danny Romero). Michael also recently directed Rabbit Hole for Bunbury Players to critical acclaim. He is thankful to the cast and crew for their tireless work! Michael would also like to thank his friends, family, and most importantly, his loving and supportive husband!

DIRECTOR/SOLOIST

SHE/HER | Jaynie Parmenter is a professional creative, working in graphic design, music and theatre who recently appeared in the titular role of FST’s “Mary Poppins.” She graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City (2020) where she studied musical theatre. Notable credits include: Directing Junie B. Jones Jr (Saratoga Children’s Theatre), Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins), Beethoven: Live in Concert (Vivaldi/Ensemble) at Fort Salem Theater, choreographing “Dead Man Dance” for Dirty Sweater Productions’ feature film this year, directing 101 Dalmatians Kids and Finding Nemo Kids at VES, 2017 Jimmy Awards Nominee, 2017 inaugural Proctors High School Musical Theatre Awards “Best Actress” winner for her role as Mary Poppins, and Annabel McAlistair in The Dolls of New Albion (Off Broadway). Keep up to date @jaynie.parmenter

SPECIAL GUESTS

The Susi Shoes Dancers are an award-winning dance group celebrated for their vibrant performances and unwavering commitment to their community. Known for their dazzling routines, they bring joy and spirit to events such as Salem's beloved seasonal parades, and the past 3 season’s of “Snow Business” here at FST.

Beyond the stage, the group’s mission extends to making a meaningful impact on young lives. They dedicate themselves to ensuring children in need receive essential items, including shoes, fostering confidence and pride with every step through their private fundraising.

This year’s talented ensemble includes Mari Barboza, Janet Fronhofer, Dave O'Keefe, Sue O'Keefe, Beverly Kerr, Tish Russell, Valerie Sheldon, Lori Stokem, and Susi Thomas, whose vision and leadership inspire the group’s heartfelt mission.

MUSIC DIRECTOR/PIANIST

Bio coming soon!