Mea is a senior this year and has consistently performed in musicals at her high school, Hoosick Falls Central. A few of her favorite roles include Marian Paroo in The Music Man, Anna in Frozen, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Janet VanDegraaf in The Drowsy Chaperone, and Nala in The Lion King. Mea spent last summer participating in Proctors Collaborative School of the Arts production of The Prom as Angie Dickinson.  Mea takes any opportunity to perform, whether that be dance at Berkshire Dance Theater, choir, or band. Mea has also recently made her Carnegie Hall debut this April! Mea would like to thank her parents, her little sister, her friends, and her drama club director for their unconditional support! 

Matt is beyond thrilled to be playing another dream role on the Fort Salem stage. He first became obsessed with this show over a decade ago when a close friend played Man in Chair in a college production and secretly based his performance on Matt. Hi, Mark. You jerk. Matt most recently appeared in FST’s 2023 season in Footloose as the reprehensible Coach Dunbar, and before that as Linus-another dream role-in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Past favorite roles include King Sextimus in Once Upon a Mattress and Moon in The Real Inspector Hound. Matt would like to thank his absurdly talented cast mates and the crew for making this dream a reality. He’d also like to thank his friends and family for their support, and his coworkers for not demonizing him too much for having such odd availability during this entire process. Matt wouldn’t be here without the unending love and support, as well as feedback and free therapy from Anna and Kyra, or the ethereally lovely Kathy O for making him first fall in love with theater so many years ago. One final thank you to the Wests, who have created a wonderful, inspiring, inclusive venue for live theater, which feels like Matt’s second home.

Tara is a resident of Ballston Lake, NY and is very excited to be working with Fort Salem Theater on this performance of The Drowsy Chaperone. Tara has previously appeared in Into the Woods (Sleeping Beauty and U/S for Little Red, Rapunzel, Lucinda, Florinda, Granny, and the Giant) and Godspell (“Day by Day” soloist). Tara has had the wonderful opportunity to work many local theater companies in the Capital Region over the years including Home Made Theater (Sound of Music, Nunsense, and Young Frankenstein), SLOC (Wedding Singer), Glens Falls Community Theater (Urinetown), LAGS (Avenue Q and P-Town), and Not So Common Players (Nice Work if You Can Get It). When not on stage, Tara loves dressing up as a princess with Hill City Ice Queen Princess Parties and attending various events in the area. This is an all star cast and crew of people and Tara is excited to be a part of this amazing group.

SHE/THEY | Jackie has been acting for about ten years in Massachusetts, Vermont, and upstate New York. Her previous shows include Clue (Mrs. White), The Cake (Macy), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Hippolyta), and Sister Act (Deloris), with their most recent role being Mrs. Corry in Fort Salem’s production of Mary Poppins. Jackie gives her thanks to this fun, welcoming community and looks forward to future shows together!

SHE/THEY | Adrienne is a junior at Skidmore College where she is studying political science and religious studies. She is on a pre-law track and hopes to become a real-life Elle Woods! When she is not studying, or in rehearsal at FST, she is a part of the Executive Board for her school’s musical theater group: Off North Broadway! She wants to thank her cast, friends, family, and dog Maple for all of their support throughout this busy and exhilarating process! 

Courtnie is thrilled to be “showing off” with this wonderful cast and crew! 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), and Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife) 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

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.”

Miriam is a sign language interpreter and recently minted Vermonter. In Rochester, NY she participated in THE ODD COUPLE and a Fringe Festival street performance of SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY. She has appeared in VART’s production of THE FANTASTICKS, the first US production of MURDER BY THE BOOK in Wallingford, as well as staged readings at the Dorset Theater and Stone Valley Arts in Poultney, VT. She is extremely excited to be part of this production, but would truly appreciate it if anyone could tell her why she is here wearing this dress, and could someone please get her a glass of ice water?

Shawn is very grateful for the opportunity to reprise one of his favorite roles in his first endeavor on the Fort Salem stage, following recent efforts as Set Designer for Lake George Dinner Theater, HMT and SLCA.  He has appeared in several Capital District productions including Boeing, Boeing (Bernard), Assassins (Proprietor), Bright Star (Mayor Dobbs), Beauty and the Beast (Gaston), The Producers (Franz Liebkind), Spamalot (French Taunter, Tim, etc.), Ragtime (Father), The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy), Man of LaMancha (Quixote) and Urinetown (Cladwell).  In addition to working as a Civilian Director of Psychological Health with the New York Army National Guard, Shawn is a photographer and Army Reservist.  His most treasured role is husband to Lisa, and father to Lukas and EmmaLee, who make him proud on a daily basis, and he is grateful for their love and support of his many endeavors...LMKA!

Neeley attended the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.  There she worked and honed her skills as a black and white fine art photographer.  Neeley’s desire to participate in theatrics led her to the Fort Salem Theater.  Here she performed her first role ever as Lulu Warnicker in Footloose.  Neeley is quite excited to be a part of The Drowsy Chaperone and hopes you enjoy the show! 

HE/HIM | Michael is thrilled to be a part of this production! Recent theater credits include: 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!

Rebecca is a visiting guest artist of Fort Salem Theater who returns as the title role in "THE DROWSY CHAPERONE" after performing in FST’s "NEXT TO NORMAL" (Diana) in 2021. Rebecca lived and performed in New York City for 7 years, working at Radio City Music Hall, co-created a cartoon which was an official selection at the New York Television Festival, was a founding member of a comedy troupe, and starred in several cabarets, including her own one-woman show. She has appeared across the country in "THE MAN OF LA MANCHA" (Aldonza), "JEKYLL & HYDE" (Lucy – Column Award Nomination), "OKLAHOMA!" (Ado Annie), "EVITA" (Eva Peron – Column Award Nomination), "THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE" (Miss Dorothy), "THE DROWSY CHAPERONE" (Janet van de Graaf), "URINETOWN" (Hope Cladwell), "DISASTER THE MUSICAL" (Jackie Noelle), and "A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE" (Mrs. Patrick – Column Award Nomination), among others. Ms. Paige has performed with Rubber Road New York, The Triad Theatre Manhattan, Le Comedy de Parkside Queens New York, The Firehouse Theater, Theatre Britain, The Dallas Theater Center, Theatre Arlington, Runway Theatre, The Dallas Children's Theater, and Uptown Players. As an actor for Crunchyroll, Inc, she has also done voiceover work for several international TV series and Anime films.

Jonathan is a Tuscaloosa Alabama native is happy to be making his Fort Salem Theatre debut. Previous stage credits include Rabbit Hole, Guys and Dolls, Man of La Mancha, Oklahoma! You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Cabaret, Bent, The Normal Heart. Jonathan has also directed Cinderella, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Chasing Charles, and The Normal Heart (Listed on the Best Play list for the Times Union’s “Best of the Capital Region” in 2015). Support local theatre!

HE/HIM | Liam is home-schooled and started dancing at the age of three. He is classically trained in ballet, along with tap, jazz, and modern. Liam has performed with the Albany Berkshire Ballet for their Nutcracker holiday tours (Fritz), Liam then discovered musicals and added that to his love of the stage. Liam has appeared in Orange Star Smasharoo (Lil'Corky), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Charlie), Pippin (Theo/Ensemble), Mamma Mia! (Ensemble), Chicago (Amos/Ensemble), Legally Blonde (Kyle/Ensemble), Footloose (Uncle Wes/Ensemble), The Sound Of Music (Herr Zeller/Ensemble), Gypsy (Farmboy/Angie). He made his FST debut in Footloose (Ensemble), The Pirates of Penzance (Pirate/Police), The Rocky Horror Show (Phantom/Rehearsal Brad), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Francis Flute), and Mary Poppins (Neleus/Ensemble). When not on the stage, Liam is a self-taught yoyo trick master.

HE/THEY | Edgar 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. Stage credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Judah), Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (Georgeanne), and A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present). He made his FST debut in 2021 as a soloist at Salem Under The Stars, and recently created the role of Prince Lichnowsky in Beethoven: Live in Concert and appeared in Godspell, singing "Light of the World."

HE/HIM | Kyle 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, Agnes of God, and Mary Poppins 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.

Charles 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.

HE/HIM | John holds an MM and DMA in Orchestral Conducting from the University of North Texas. FST credits: Salem Under the Stars 2021 (Tech Director), The Marvelous Wonderettes (MD and Tech Director), Next to Normal (MD and Tech Director), The Diary of Anne Frank (Sound Designer, Light Op), Little Shop of Horrors (MD and Tech Director), Steel Magnolias (Tech Director), Pride and Prejudice (Tech Director), Grease (MD and Tech Director), Bright Star (Light Designer and cello), I Love You Because (MD and Tech Director), Agnes of God (Tech Director), Into the Woods (MD and Tech Director), Salem Under the Stars 2024 (Tech Director), plus behind the scene positions for several cabarets, town meetings, and dance recitals. Outside the hallowed FST walls, John has over 70 directing, music directing, and tech credits at the regional, educational, and sub-regional levels in NY and TX. Originally from Utica, NY - John currently lives north of Dallas, TX with his wife Olivia and their two cats.