JILLIAN ARMSTRONG

Jillian Armstrong  is thrilled to be spending her summer at the New London Barn Playhouse! She is currently a senior working towards her B.F.A. in musical theatre at Belmont University, in Nashville, Tennessee where she was most recently seen as “Alice” in The Addams Family. Jillian enjoys finding new coffee shops and going on walks. Utmost gratitude and love to her fiancé Luke, her family, and God! @jilly.armstrong

GRACE BAKER

Grace Baker is a rising senior musical theatre major at University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). She has performed at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Newsies (Katherine Plumber) and Into the Woods (The Baker’s Wife). Last summer, she performed in Grease at the Carnegie (Jan) in Covington, Kentucky. Grace is pumped to be spending her summer at the Barn, and she wants to thank her awesome mom and dad!

ASIM BARAKA

Asim Baraka is a rising senior Musical Theatre major at Penn State University from Champaign, IL. College credits include (Finch) in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, (The King’s Officer) in Tartuffe, (Alphonse Frankenstein) in True Crime Frankenstein, as well as the (Ensemble) in Sweeney Todd and Crazy for You. Last summer, he was in the (Ensemble) of Hairspray at Theatre By the Sea. Notable high school credits are (Frederick) in A Little Night Music, (Moritz) in Spring Awakening, and (Musidorous) in Head Over Heels. Asim can’t wait to make his debut as a Barnie, and would like to thank his family and village back home for their never ending support. @awesimracka

NEALA CARROLL

Neala Carroll, a performer and educator from the Philadelphia suburbs (Go Birds) is thrilled to be a New London Barnie this summer! She is a rising senior at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Most recent CCPA credits include Little Red Riding Hood (Into The Woods), Penelope Pennywise U/S (Urinetown), and Bird Girl #3 (Seussical). Other credits include The Witch (Big Fish), Maria Rainer (The Sound of Music), Hope Harcourt (Anything Goes) and The Ugly Duckling & Teen Fiona (Shrek). Neala would like to thank her fellow peers and production team for instilling their trust in her. And a special thanks to her family and friends for always believing in her, forever and always. IG @neala_carroll 

ELLA DAVISON

Ella Davison is on cloud nine to be a Barnie! Ella is a rising Senior BFA Music Theatre student at Elon University. Some of her favorite Credits include Sally Bowles in Cabaret, Val Clark in A Chorus Line, Ensemble/US Beth/DC in Merrily We Roll Along. She would like to thank her friends, family, and everyone involved in this show and the Barn’s history. Art is driven by the community it creates! ig: ella.marie.davison

VALERIA FLORES

Valeria Flores is so excited to be making her New London Barn(ie) debut! She is currently a rising senior pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre at Oberlin. Regional credits: And the World Goes ‘Round at Hanna Theatre|Playhouse Square, Beck Center’s A Chorus Line (Diana) and Cleveland Play House’s In the Heights (Featured Dancer). At Paper Mill Playhouse, Valeria received a Rising Star Award nomination for Outstanding Leading Actress and has choreographed for their New Voices Concert. She would like to thank everyone involved this summer for making this an unforgettable experience. Pero especialmente a mi familia: los quiero muchísimo, gracias por todo. @_valeria.flores

JACKSON GENTRY

Jackson Gentry is delighted to be making his regional debut at The New London Barn Playhouse for their 94th season! Jackson is entering his junior year at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he is pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. He is originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, where he studied at A.W. Dreyfoos High School of the Arts. Extending lots of love, always, to his family, friends, BoCo faculty, and the entire community here at the Barn Playhouse! @jacksontgentry

ELI GORMAN

Eli Gorman is thrilled to be making his New London Barn Playhouse debut! Eli Gorman just recently graduated from Chicago College of Performing Arts with a BFA in Musical Theatre with a Dance concentration. Past performances include Jesus Christ Superstar (Ensemble), Our Town (Stage Manager), and Hit The Wall (Newbie) at CCPA. Sweet Charity (Ensemble) at Blank Theatre. Mamma Mia (Ensemble) and Seussical (Ensemble) at Virginia Musical Theatre. Eli would like to thank his friends, agent, and family for their love and support! IG: elijgorman

GARETH HOGAN

Gareth Hogan is a sophomore at Ithaca College making his regional debut at NLB! Recent credits include: Scratch in Witch (Ithaca College), Men in Are The Bennet Girls Okay? (New Voices Festival). He is from Brooklyn. Instagram/TikTok: @wowgareth

CAROLINE KELLY

Caroline Kelly is thrilled to be spending the summer at New London Barn Playhouse! She is a rising senior at The Hartt School where she’ll be receiving her BFA in Musical Theatre. Favorite projects include Bright Star (Margo Crawford) at The Hartt School, and Hello, Dolly! (Ensemble/D.C.), The Wedding Singer (Ensemble), and The Little Mermaid (Aquata/Ariel US) at Cortland Repertory Theatre. Many thanks to family and friends for their love and support, and to God for many blessings.

REAGAN MCCOMAS

Reagan McComas is thrilled to be spending his summer with New London Barn Playhouse! Originally from Bel Air, Maryland, he is currently a rising senior pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at The Boston Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts. Regional: Forestburgh Playhouse Newsies (Specs), Head Over Heels (Ensemble), Young Frankenstein (Victor), The Full Monty (Teddy); Boston Conservatory Mainstage Legally Blonde (Emmett U/S, Swing), Alice by Heart (Dodgy/Duchess), and Something Rotten! (Ensemble). He is immensely grateful to his friends and family for their unwavering support, and to the entire team at New London Barn for this incredible opportunity. @reaganmccomas

MEKINZIE NEVILLE

Mekinzie is thrilled to be making her New London Barn Playhouse debut! She is a rising junior at Indiana University pursuing a BFA in musical theatre. Past credits include Kristine in A Chorus Line, Joanne in Rent, Shelby in The Prom, Bring it On and more! Mekinzie feels incredibly blessed to be able to live out her dreams here at New London barn Playhouse and is forever grateful for her family and friends. Enjoy the show!

JAXON RYAN

Jaxon Ryan is currently a student at the University of Central Florida and is a Junior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Musical Theater program, and expects to graduate in May 2027. As a performer, he has appeared as Claude in Hair at The Renaissance Theatre Co., as Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde and Hot Blades Harry in Urinetown at Theatre UCF. Jaxon was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, but moved to the beautiful city of Orlando in 2023 to pursue being an actor.

LYRIC STRATTON

Lyric Stratton is a rising senior at the University of Central Florida, where she will be graduating with her BFA Musical Theatre Degree and Minor in Dance. This is her first professional summer season and she couldn’t be happier to spend it at the Barn! Previous credits include Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), Columbia (Rocky Horror Picture Show), and Miss Scarlet (Clue: The Musical). Follow along! lyricstratton.com 

SKYLER WRIGHT

Skyler Wright is ecstatic to make his New London Barn Playhouse debut! From Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Sky would like to thank his incredible parents for all their support and all his Hartt friends who helped him get here and who are maybe even in the audience! He hopes to make you laugh. Professional: Mo - F Word (Goodspeed Festival of New Works), Stephano - The Tempest (CCSFC), Paris - Romeo and Juliet (CCSFC). Hartt: Officer Lockstock - Urinetown, Sky Masterson - Guys and Dolls. Insta: Skyler._.Wright.