Jad Jacob (he/him) is a native of Niskayuna, NY, is a versatile creator in the worlds of film, television, music, and theatre. Recently, Jad gained recognition as the composer and lyricist of BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT, a groundbreaking rock musical delving into Beethoven's revolutionary journey. The production premiered as a concert on May 15th 2023 at the Green Room 42. As a composer, he wrote the score to Christopher Grant’s short film Never Can Say Goodbye, starring and produced by Tony-nominated Crystal Lucas-Perry. He recently returned from Shenzhen, China, where he was resident Music Director of Yaya Theatre Academy.

As a filmmaker, Jad’s most recent short, BENSON'S PLAYGROUND, premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in 2020 and was finalist and award-winner at several international film festivals. His documentary, I AM SYRIA, which sheds light on Syrian refugees living in Germany, garnered attention through screenings at Harvard University and the Capital Region Institute for Human Rights. His feature screenplay, THE GREAT CAROLINA HOTEL, earned recognition as finalist for the Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting. Jad graduated from NYU's Film & Television program in 2020.

As a writer, Jad’s play, BEANS AND RICE, debuted at the New York Theater Festival in June 2022, winning Best Supporting Actress. He is the creator of two web series, OPUS 12 and OFFICE, which showcased the talents of over 60 student artists; his pilot screenplay, LOSING HOPE, achieved acclaim as quarterfinalist and semifinalist in several screenwriting competitions.

As performer, Jad has had dueling pianos residencies aboard the MSC Seashore, doing cruises across the Mediterranean and Caribbean; and at YOTEL, in midtown Manhattan. At the age of 16, Jad assumed the lead role in The Phantom Of The Opera, earning a Best Actor nomination at the first ever Proctors High School Musical Theatre Awards. He is excited to tap back into his upstate roots and bring Classic Rock to Salem!

Sarah Beth Pfeifer (she/they) is an actor and writer based in New York City. She made her Broadway debut in The Lightning Thief as Clarisse and others. Other notable performance credits include Fun Home (TheaterWorks Hartford), The Lightning Thief (Lucille Lortel), Goldstein (The Actors Temple), and Legally Blonde (National Tour). Alongside Rob Rokicki, she co-wrote the musical Experience Marianas, which has been workshopped with CAP21, New York Theatre Barn, and was a semi-finalist for the 2020 O'Neil Festival. A prolific voice over artist, she has voiced many national commercials and audiobooks. sarahbethpfeifer.com

*SARAH BETH PFEIFER APPEARS COURTESY OF ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION

Alex White (he/him) attended Hudson Valley Community College for Theater and graduated with an Associate’s degree in Theater and Science. Alex has been performing in the Capital Region since 5th grade and has appeared on stage in various shows throughout that time. Some notable performances of his would be: Moritz Stiefel (Spring Awakening), Leopold Bloom (The Producers), Rich (Be More Chill), Jason McConnell (Bare: A Pop Opera), Tommy Ross (Carrie: The Musical) Kurt Kelly (Heathers) and St. Jimmy (American Idiot). Amongst these performances, Alex has also been a featured extra in the film King Jack, competed as a competitive dancer with Dance Dimensions and performed at SPAC with the Moscow Ballet.

Ben Amey (he/they) is thrilled to be joining Fort Salem Theater for the first time. He has been seen throughout the Capital Region with various theater companies, including with Schenectady Light Opera Company in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hero), Merrily We Roll Along (Tyler), and It Shoulda Been You (Albert), with Curtain Call Theater in Popcorn Falls (Mr. Trundle and Others), with Not So Common Players in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Hero) and Little Shop of Horrors (Orin Scrivello), with Schenectady Civic Players in The Sunshine Boys (Ben Silverman), with Home Made Theater in Brigadoon in Concert (Tommy), and with Classic Theater Guild in Boeing, Boeing (Bernard). Endless thanks and love to his partner Amy Sarah for continuing to encourage his creative pursuits. See him in Harbinger's production of The Squirrels at Sand Lake Center for the Arts in June!

Rory Alexa is thrilled to be part of a Fort Salem Theater production for the first time! Current theater credits include Alice by Heart (Scenic Artist), and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat (Scenic Artist). Past credits include Fun Home (Costume Designer/Set Painter), Matilda (Costume Designer/Ensemble), It Shoulda Been You (Rebecca Steinberg), A Little Night Music (Scenic Artist), First Date (Scenic Artist), Once (Costume Designer), The Glorious Ones (Scenic Artist), Ordinary Days (Costume Designer), The Addams Family (Costume Designer/Ancestor), 1776 (Associate Producer), In The Heights (Ensemble), Curtains (Ensemble) Jesus Christ Superstar (Apostle/Others), and Cabaret (Kit Kat Girl). Rory is also one of two artists that painted Schenectady Light Opera Company’s mural displayed in their courtyard. While musical theater is a passion, Rory attended SUNY New Paltz for Graphic Design and Academy of Art University for Visual Development. Outside of theater, Rory is a professional graphic designer, freelance visual artist, cat parent of two, and lover of plants. Rory would like to thank the family who cheers from near and far, the production team for the amazing opportunity and The Tortellinis.

James Alexander (he/him) is a long time Capital Region performer, appearing with numerous companies throughout the area. He was seen in SLOC’s A Little Night Music (Count Carl-Magnus) and The Glorious Ones (Flaminio Scala), Park Playhouses’s Assassins (Czolgosz), and in Ft. Salem’s Rocky Horror Show (Riff Raff). He also appeared in Albany Civic’s Seminar (Douglas), Harbinger Theater’s Motherf**ker with the Hat (Ralph) and many more. He also directed SLOC’s recent productions of Once and Matilda. He is so excited to be part of the development process of a new musical with close ties to his own classical background. Thank you to the creative team for their trust, to Kyle for his repeated confidence in my abilities, and of course, to Molly, for everything. Always

Noah Casner (he/him) is an actor and arts educator from Saratoga Springs, NY and he is so excited to once again be performing at Fort Salem Theater. Previous FST Credits include Spring Awakening (Moritz), Bright Star (Billy Cane), Grease (Doody) and Next to Normal (Gabe). He has also performed in A Chorus Line (Greg), Hello, Dolly (with Jennifer Simard), Rent (Mark Cohen), Follies (Young Buddy) and [title of show] (Hunter) at The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, OH, Xanadu (Calliope) and The 25th Annual… Spelling Bee (Barfée) at Spa City Theatre, and White Christmas (Mr. Snoring) at Weathervane Theatre. He holds a BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch where he studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute and the Experimental Theatre Wing. He’d like to thank his family for their endless support and constant encouragement

Jenna Wilkinson (she/her) is so excited and honored to have been given the opportunity to be part of this insanely cool developmental production! Previous performance credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), Grease (Frenchy) and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Missy) at FST, as well as Heathers (Veronica Sawyer), The Drowsy Chaperone (Janet van de Graff), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie), and The 25th Annual... Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky) among others. Jenna is a (very) soon to be graduate of Russell Sage College majoring in Law & Society as part of the honors program with minors in Psychology and Women's Studies. Through Sage, Jenna has also become a certified Sexual Assault Counselor and is proud to work as an advocate for survivors of domestic violence. She would like to thank her bunny, Benito, and her 25+ plant children for being such an attentive audience while she practiced in her room, and her parents for being her biggest supporters!

Lauren Kerr (she/her) is a 9-year classically trained vocalist, and upstate New York native with an affinity for both theater and rock music. 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. Lauren would like to thank her parents, Kevin and Susan, and her fiancé, Andrew, for their unwavering support.

Conner Galusha (he/they) is 16 years old and as been doing theatre consistently, starting in 2023! Coming from Broadway Upstates Production of Chicago, Glens Falls Community Theatres production of Addams Family and The Company Of Curiosities Halloween Broadway Bash and Letters Of Love Cabaret! Conner is extremely exhilarated to be working with Fort Salem Theatre in the incredible production of the new Beethoven musical! In his free time Conner loves socializing, often publicly speaking, volunteering with teaching or hanging out with his loved ones. He also spends time writing and performing, which is why he's so excited to present such a project he's so passionate and proud of!

Jackson (he/him) is thrilled to make his return to the Fort Salem stage! He is a music major at Vermont State University, currently in his junior year. He has been involved in music and theatre for ten years, both on and off the stage. Previous credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Eddie/Dr. Scott), Once Upon a Mattress (The Minstrel), Bye Bye Birdie (Kim MacAfee), Newsies (Racetrack), The Fantasticks (Mortimer), Blithe Spirit (Stage Manager) among others. Jack has also participated in numerous music festivals spanning New England, and will be singing the soprano solo in Puccini’s ‘Messa Di Gloria’ this spring. He is a resident assistant on his college campus, and spends most of his free time writing, designing clothes and spending time with his rat, Maisy.

Shannon Wright is from Sudbury, VT, and is a music student a Castleton University. He was the recent winner of Brandon Idol and has been a guest singer at performances across Vermont. Beethoven: Live in Concert marks his second theatrical performance, an he has greatly enjoyed working with Fort Salem Theater.

Edgar Ritchie (he/they) is a lifelong lover of both classical music and musical theater who is thrilled to be a part of this production. He is a recent graduate from SUNY Adirondack with an Associate’s degree in Independent Studies, focusing on both theater and English. He spent a year at SUNY Albany, performing in the Musical Theatre Association’s production of Heathers (Ms. Fleming) while he was there. He is currently taking a break from school for mental health reasons, but plans to return in the fall to earn his Bachelor’s in theater and English. He has been performing for various school and community theater companies since 2012. Some of his favorite shows include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah), Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Georgeanne), and A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present). He was in FST’s first cabaret, Salem Under The Stars, and is incredibly excited to return. In his spare time, his hobbies include LARPing, archery, and playing one of his many instruments. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Sarah Zweighaft (she/they) is thrilled to not only be back at Fort Salem, but to be a part of original work. She got her BFA in musical theatre at SUNY Fredonia. She recently made her off-Broadway debut as a playwright and an actress at the AMT Theatre. When Sarah isn’t writing or performing, she teaches voice lessons and music directs at Hubbard Hall. www.sarahzweighaft.com

Stephanie Willis (she/her) is a classically trained vocalist and cellist who holds a B.S in Public Relations and M.B.A in Project Management. By day, Stephanie can be found managing a global event and tradeshow portfolio in the med tech industry. By night and in her free time she is honored to share this creative space with you! Stephanie is grateful that her life experience has earned her the ability to direct, design, market, photograph, and perform across the capital region. You have most recently seen Stephanie on stage as Morticia in Glens Falls Community Theatre's The Addams Family, directing Ordinary Days at Schuylerville Community Theatre, or originating the role of Aslin Banks in the Glens Falls premiere of the new musical Solstice by composer Ben Rowley. Other treasured roles include: Baby (Lizzie), Godspell (Catherine), Seussical (Mayzie La Bird), and Legally Blonde (Paulette). Thank you to my #1 fan (Dad) for supporting me through it all, and to the creative team of Beethoven for letting us #rach out right here at Fort Salem!

Allison Schmitt (she/her) is so excited to be a part of this incredible new work! Allison graduated from Penn State University in 2020 with a degree in Photojournalism and a minor in Theatre; she is currently the Digital Communications Specialist at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, NY. Allison has been seen onstage in the area in Glens Falls Community Theatre's productions of The Addams Family (Alice Beinike) and School of Rock (Ensemble), and originated the role of Effie Witherman in Company of Curiosities staged reading of Solstice: A New Musical. Other favorite credits include The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Hairspray (Tammy), The Pillowman (Michal), Ordinary Days (Deb), Our Town (Mrs. Gibbs), High School Musical (Coach Bolton), The SpongeBob Musical (Mayor of Bikini Bottom), and Steel Magnolias (Annelle). She would like to thank the entire cast and creative team for this amazing opportunity! As always, Allison dedicates her performance to her husband Noah, her soulmate and muse.

Molly Waters (she/her) is an upstate NY actor and stage combatant specializing in Shakespeare’s work. Favorite local credits include Ella in Bells Are Ringing (NSCP), Izzy in Seminar (Albany Civic), and Phantom in Rocky Horror Show (Fort Salem). Local professional credits include Othello (Desdemona), Twelfth Night (Viola), & The Little Foxes (Zan). Molly has also been seen throughout the Capital Region choreographing fights for various theaters in the area. She would like to thank her family, friends, and James for everything always.

Adrienne Guss (she/they) is thrilled to be returning to the Fort Salem stage after previously performing in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Phantom). Adrienne is a 20 year old studying political science and religious studies at Skidmore College, where she is on the e-board for Skidmore’s musical theater club: Off North Broadway. She has loved performing ever since she played Sour Kangaroo in Seussical when she was eight years old. Some of Adrienne’s favorite credits include Urinetown (Caldwell), Tuck Everlasting (Mae), Xanadu (Melpomene), Shrek (Dragon) and Beauty and The Beast (Mrs. Potts). She would like to thank the amazing cast and crew for this opportunity, as well as her family and dog Maple for their continued love and support through this busy and exciting time.

Jaynie Parmenter is a professional creative working in graphic design, music and theatre. She graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City (2020), where she studied musical theatre. Notable credits within theatre include: choreographing “Dead Man Dance” for Dirty Sweater Productions’ working feature film this year, directing Finding Nemo, Kids and 101 Dalmatians Kids at VES, choreographing Dirty Sweater’s music video Rustlers Promenade, 2017 Jimmy Awards Nominee, 2017 Proctors High School Musical Theatre Awards “Best Actress” winner, and Annabel McAlistair in The Dolls of New Albion (Off Broadway). Other credits include: painting a rock n’ roll classics mural for Vinyl Steakhouse in NYC and dropping her single “over u.” @jaynie.parmenter

Iris Rogers (she/her) is a graduate of Purchase College Conservatory (2017) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Music with a focus in Operatic Studies and Vocal Performance. She has previously performed on the Fort Salem Theater stage in the productions of The Marvelous Wonderettes (Cindy Lou), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey), Spring Awakening (Thea), The Pirates of Penzance (Kate), Into the Woods (Cinderella), and There is No Business Like Snow Business 2022 & 2023. In her time at Purchase, she performed the roles of Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel, Rebecca Nurse in The Crucible, and double cast as Arnalta and Nutrice in L'incoronazione di Poppea. In December of 2022, Iris musically directed her first show, Legally Blonde, quickly followed by The Lion King Junior, and The Rocky Horror Show here at FST. She also owns a local business in Hebron, (Homestead Hemp 1787) and is well known on TikTok for sharing mysterious stories about her family farm.

Jad Jacob (he/him) s a native of Niskayuna, NY, is a versatile creator in the worlds of film, television, music, and theatre. Recently, Jad gained recognition as the composer and lyricist of BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT, a groundbreaking rock musical delving into Beethoven's revolutionary journey. The production premiered as a concert on May 15th 2023 at the Green Room 42. As a composer, he wrote the score to Christopher Grant’s short film Never Can Say Goodbye, starring and produced by Tony-nominated Crystal Lucas-Perry. He recently returned from Shenzhen, China, where he was resident Music Director of Yaya Theatre Academy.

As a filmmaker, Jad’s most recent short, BENSON'S PLAYGROUND, premiered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood in 2020 and was finalist and award-winner at several international film festivals. His documentary, I AM SYRIA, which sheds light on Syrian refugees living in Germany, garnered attention through screenings at Harvard University and the Capital Region Institute for Human Rights. His feature screenplay, THE GREAT CAROLINA HOTEL, earned recognition as finalist for the Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting. Jad graduated from NYU's Film & Television program in 2020.

As a writer, Jad’s play, BEANS AND RICE, debuted at the New York Theater Festival in June 2022, winning Best Supporting Actress. He is the creator of two web series, OPUS 12 and OFFICE, which showcased the talents of over 60 student artists; his pilot screenplay, LOSING HOPE, achieved acclaim as quarterfinalist and semifinalist in several screenwriting competitions.

As performer, Jad has had dueling pianos residencies aboard the MSC Seashore, doing cruises across the Mediterranean and Caribbean; and at YOTEL, in midtown Manhattan. At the age of 16, Jad assumed the lead role in The Phantom Of The Opera, earning a Best Actor nomination at the first ever Proctors High School Musical Theatre Awards. He is excited to tap back into his upstate roots and bring Classic Rock to Salem!

Em Hausmann (they/them) is a Brooklyn-based Director/Performer/Theatre-Maker, originally from sub-rural south Texas, whose work primarily focuses on new works development, musical theatre, queer stories, and unique audience experiences. Em is currently the Director of Development for Kitchen Sink Theatre Company (@kitchensinktheatrecompany), an NYC-based collective with a focus on producing theatre by and for emerging LGBTQIA+ artists. Em is also a reader for SheNYC Arts, was seen last year as a panelist at Two River Theater's Trans* Day of Visibility panel, and was recently nominated for multiple BroadwayWorld Awards in the off-off broadway categories for direction and design.

Recent Directing/Choreo highlights include STRIKE/OUT (Kitchen Sink Theatre Company), MUD SPELL (the pebble collective), CROSSED/LOVERS (We Who Wander), ANGRY BRITS STOMPING (IRT Theater), BEETHOVEN: LIVE IN CONCERT (The Green Room 42), AND THE LIGHTS OF THE BOREALIS WERE SHINING (The Tank), THE VERY LAST DANCE OF HOMELESS JOE (Theater for the New City), OKAY. (Irvington Theater Company), A TINY LITTLE SKY and THE WIZARD OF OZ TYA (The Madison Theatre). Em has worked as an associate/assistant for Kitchen Sink Theatre Co, The Madison Theatre, and TheaterWorks USA, and has previously worked on the production team at New York Deaf Theatre. As a performer, Em has been seen onstage at The Triad Theater, 54 Below, The Green Room 42, The Madison Theatre, The Sheen Center, Town Stages, and other venues throughout New York and Texas.

BFA: Molloy University/CAP21 Musical Theatre Conservatory. Em is a proud key at Ring of Keys Organization, Resident Director at the Neurodivergent New Play Series, and an Associate Member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC). Many thanks to Fort Salem, Jad, Ian, and the team for the opportunity to direct and develop this RACH'ing show! emhausmann.com @emilyhausmann

Emily Rose Rivera is a mezzo-soprano, actor, voice artist, multi-instrumentalist, conductor, director, and teacher. Originally from Indiana, some midwestern tour and regional credits include: Yeston's Phantom (Christine), My Fair Lady (Eliza), Guys and Dolls (Sarah), Camelot (swing, Phoenix Ent.), Les Misérables (swing, Phoenix Ent.). Emily performed with NY Lyric Opera, Amore Opera, Amato Opera, American Opera Project, Dicapo Opera, Opera Company of Brooklyn, Regina Opera, NYC Opera VOX, Bayview Music Festival, AIMS Graz, Indianapolis Opera Young Artist Program, and has performed at the Puccini Opera Festival and the Rossini Opera Festival. Favorite operatic roles: Le Nozze di Figaro (Cherbino), Die Fledermaus (Orlofsky), La Cenerentola (Tisbe), Nina (Nina), and Adamo’s Little Women (Jo). Since moving to the Capital region in 2017, Emily performed onstage as Girl in Once (SLOC) and Abigail in 1776 (SLOC), and has music directed Fun Home, Disney’s Tarzan, It Shoulda Been You, Merrily We Roll Along, and A Funny Thing...Forum (SLOC), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (CHS), and Bells Are Ringing and Nice Work It You Gan Get It (NSCP). In addition to her MM (NYU, Steinhardt) and BM (DePauw University), Emily holds a MSEd in Communications Sciences and Disorders and researched the effects of trauma and violence on the human voice and the positive impact of singing as therapy. Thank you to the entire cast and team. All of my love to Daniel and Jojo. SAG-AFTRA, AEA. www.emilyhelenarose.com

Gabi Bazinet Douglas (she/they) is a performer, dancer, choreographer and theatre artist based in her hometown of Albany, NY. She has a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Rider University. Since graduating, she has performed in regional theatre such as the Wizard of Oz and A Midsummer Night's Dream with Capital Repertory Theatre, as well as dancing in the ensemble of Something Rotten this past summer with Playhouse Stage Co. in the Albany Park Playhouse outdoor theatre. She currently teaches dance and theatre for young artists at Playhouse Stage Co. and Spendwood School of Dance and Gymnastics.

Amy Collins (she/her) graduated from SUNY Albany where she majored in Theater and assisted in the costume shop. She has interned at the Adirondack Theatre Festival and stage managed years ago at Fort Salem Theater for Kathy Beaver’s one woman Patsy Cline tribute show and for Nunsense with Schuylerville Community Theater. After a 20 year hiatus from theatre, Amy has returned to Fort Salem Theater and is grateful to Kyle and Jared for the opportunity.

Milo Briele (they/he) has been in crews in high school and college since 2018. You could find them in various parts of the crew from the pit playing saxophone, to set building, and stage managing. It was specifically their work in their high school production of The Addams Family that sparked their love for creating amazing shows with amazing people. They also have a deep love for photography, making every group outing last a little longer when they inevitably ask for pictures.

John Norine Jr (he/him) is an award-winning Music Director and Technical Designer who hails from Utica, NY. He attended the Crane School of Music, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Studies before moving to the University of North Texas, where he earned both a Master’s degree and Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Performance (Orchestral Conducting). Since 2005, he has been fortunate to work with many of the educational, community, and regional theaters in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in both a musical and technical role.

When the Fort Salem Theater reopened in 2021, John was honored to be asked to work as a guest artist, music directing the first shows under the new ownership as well as working as technical director and designer for several productions. In April of 2022, John was named one of the inaugural Artistic Associates for Fort Salem Theater.

Most recently, John worked as Music Director, Technical Director, and Light Designer for Fort Salem Theater's production of Little Shop of Horrors. Light/Sound Designer for Steel Magnolias, Pride and Prejudice (Light Design), Grease (Music Director, Light & Sound Design), Bright Star (Cello, Light & Sound Design), I Love You Because (Music Director/Technical Director), Agnes of God (Technical Director), and Lakeside (TX) Community Theatre’s production of Sweeney Todd (Music Director).

Charles/Chuck (he/him) is a well-rounded artist with experience in creative writing, HDR photography, graphic design and 3D rendering, improvisational piano, original song composition and scenic design for theater. While attending Southern Vermont College 2001-2005 (bachelor’s in liberal arts) he worked summers at Old Castle Theater in Bennington, VT (2000 to 2005) where he learned, by observation, the creative nuances of set design as he worked as a stagehand. Charles is currently the Resident Scenic Designer and an Artistic Associate for Fort Salem Theater where, in October 2021, he debuted a design for The Diary of Anne Frank. In the 2022 season, he went on to design: Little Shop of Horrors, Steel Magnolias, Pride and Prejudice, Grease, The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition, Bright Star, I Love You Because, Spring Awakening, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown, Footloose, The Little Mermaid Jr., The Pirates of Penzance, The Rocky Horror Slow, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, along with designing Grant’s Ghost for Hubbard Hall on the side. Charles has also directed Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus in 2004 at his then-former High School, and The Glass Menagerie at Southern Vermont College in 2009.

Prior to his work at Fort Salem Theater, Charles has over eight years of set design experience, artistic/stage directing, assistant directing and serving as a theatrical creative-solutions consultant (for a local high school drama club). Shows he has designed there include: The Diary of Anne Frank (2007), Once Upon a Mattress, Rumors, The Importance of Being Earnest, Beauty and the Beast, Into the Woods, Twelve Angry Jurors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, And Then There Were None, The Sound of Music, Noises Off, Shrek the Musical, and ended his run there with The Mousetrap (2015).

After taking some time away from theatrical design Charles feels truly thankful and honored to reignite his passion for design at Fort Salem Theater and is very honored to have helped design Grant’s Ghost for Hubbard Hall’s current presentation. Charles is presently looking forward to contributing more in the near future as he gears up for Fort Salem’s 2023 season.

Ian McQueen (he/him) is a New York-based television and theater producer. His most recent projects include the MAC Award-winning series “Cabaret on the Couch,” which has welcomed over 200 performers and supported 22 organizations in four years. He also served as the producer on “Blood on My Mother’s Apron” and “Little Egg, Big World” with Broadway Bound Theatre Festival, and “Beethoven: Live in Concert” at The Green Room 42, featuring Lexi Lawson, Gabriella Pizzolo, and Michael Lee Brown. Ian serves as the managing producer of Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, a NYC-based collective with a focus on producing theatre by and for emerging LGBTQ artists. HIs onscreen projects include Max’s “Bama Rush” and Food Network’s “The Kitchen,” in addition to content for Discovery Channel, Vice Media, and Strayer University. Endless gratitude to Jad, Em, Kyle, and the Fort Salem Theater team for the continued opportunities to bring this show to life! @mcian98

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Rhiannon Ling (she/her) is a multi-industry artistic professional, specializing in the creation and development of politically-driven, community-engaged story across mediums. Her work often revolves around gender and sexuality and its entwining with history, politics, the arts, and identity; she is passionate about amplifying the voices of those silenced, providing unity in discomfort, and sparking genuine query between opposition. Recent credits include: Best Time to Be Alive, Monsters in Our Blood, The City of Forget-Me-Nots (writer); Beethoven: Live in Concert, (beyond) Doomsday Scrolling, This Mortal Life Also, Liberty: A Celtic Musical (dramaturg); Seasons, The Interview, The City of Forget-Me-Nots, Assassins, Nunsense, A Woman’s Kingdom (actor). Cycle 1 of the New Play Readers Group. O’Neill and SheNYC Arts Semi-Finalist. NAPSeries Finalist. Recipient of the Mayor’s Arts Award, the NEA ArtWorks Grant, and the RedLine Arts in Society Grant. Proud member of Ring of Keys, the RISE Directory, LMDA, Parity Productions, and In Repair Media. BFA, Molloy College/CAP21 Conservatory. rhiannonlingnyc.com

Meghan Doyle (she/they) is a multi-instrumentalist currently based in Hillsborough, New Jersey. She has had a love of music for her entire life; Meghan has been singing since she learned to speak. She took piano lessons as a young kid and when that didn’t stick, she finally settled on guitar lessons at the age of 9. As a sophomore in high school, Meghan fell in love with the art form that is Musical Theater when she got the opportunity to play the second guitar book for Footloose at her high school. Eventually, she would learn to play Electric Bass and Drum Set at a professional level throughout her time at the University of Delaware, where she earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education in 2013. Various artistic endeavors since college called on her to gain proficiency on the Banjo and the Mandolin. Favorite credits include Legally Blonde National Tour (Guitar)Lizzie (Guitar), Fun Home (Drums), In the Heights (Guitar), Memphis (Drums),13!

(Drums, Guitar), Cabaret (Drums, Banjo/Guitar), Next to Normal (Guitar, Drums, Bass), Jesus Christ Superstar (Drums, Bass), The Civil War (Guitar), Fiddler on the Roof (Guitar/Mandolin), RENT (Guitar, Guitar/Keyboard). Notable venues include 54 Below, The Arden Theatre, The Trocadero Theater, Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia, and Pace University.

In addition to her work as a musician, Meghan is a capable audio engineer and has provided event production services for personalities including President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and more.

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Kyle West (he/him) has three decades of creating award-winning theatre under his belt, working as a producer, director, choreographer, designer, and performer. His work has been seen all across the US, from Cape Cod, to Boston, Arizona and Dallas, to New York and has been recognized by the AriZoni Awards of Excellence, BroadwayWorld Awards, Column Awards, Annie Award, MET Awards, and MHSDG Awards, among others.

Best known for creating larger-than-life musicals, some of Kyle’s credits include Hairspray, Next to Normal, Evita, White Christmas, I Love You Because, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, A Man of No Importance, West Side Story, Footloose, Into the Woods, RENT, The Rink, The Boyfriend, Schoolhouse Rock Live, Little Shop of Horrors, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Grease, La Cage aux Folles, The World Goes ‘Round, Cabaret, Pirates of Penzance, My Favorite Year, Annie, and Fame.

At Fort Salem Theater, he has directed and choreographed Salem Under The Stars, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Next to Normal, There’s No Business Like Snow Business, Grease, The Pirates of Penzance, and Agnes of God, and has designed costumes for FST’s Pride & Prejudice , Grease, and Bright Star. He recently made his FST onstage debut in The Rocky Horror Show.

Kyle is humbled to be the executive and artistic director of Fort Salem Theater, and in June 2023, was named one of the Top 10 New York State LGBTQ+ Leaders by I ❤️ NY.