ZACHARY AHMAD-KAHLOON
Associate Production Manager

Zachary Ahmad-Kahloon (Associate Production Manager) is excited for his third season at New London Barn Playhouse and to reprise his role as Associate Production Manager. He works as a Scenic Designer, Lighting Designer, and Production Manager with theaters across New England. His lighting designs for HAIR and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 were recognized with Outstanding Lighting Design in a Professional Production at the 19th and 20th NH Theatre Awards. Selected credits include work with New London Barn Playhouse (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Winter Wonderettes), Seacoast Repertory Theatre (HAIR, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Parade), The Public Theatre (Whit's End), Opera House Arts (Outside Mullingar), Firehouse Center for the Arts (Legally Blonde), and as a guest artist at the University of New Hampshire (As You Like It). Zachary is the Resident Scenic and Lighting Designer and faculty at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, where he teaches Design & Production. More of his work can be found at www.zaklighting.com.

TEVIN BERRY
Electrics Supervisor

Tevin Berry has been an electrics supervisor since summer 2023, making things work for over 15+ shows a summer. He also was recently Lighting Assistant and Programmer @ Two River Theatre for their 2025 Season. His credits include: Light Design Assistant for Sense and Sensibility, Elektra, and Into the Woods. Light Designer for The 64th Annual Straw Hat Revue (2023) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat (2024), and Hairspray (2025). Production Electrician for Spelling Bee, Guys and Dolls, Beautiful, Little Shop, Rent, and Hairspray (2025). He wants to humbly thank God, his family,and those who continue to support him!!!

ELLIOTT BERTRAND
Company Manager

Elliott Bertand (Company Manager) is thrilled to return to the Barn Playhouse for another summer, this time as Company Manager. He is a recent graduate from the BFA Stage Management program at the University of Central Florida, and some of his credits with Theatre UCF include Lead Company Manager for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 at the Dr. Phillips Center, Co-Wardrobe Supervisor for Urinetown, Company Manager for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025, and Wardrobe Supervisor for The Clean House. 

BRENNA BISHOP*
Stage Manager

Brenna Bishop* (Stage Manager) is a stage manager based in Fort Worth, Texas, and she is thrilled to be returning to the Barn for her third season! She is a graduate of Harding University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Design/Production with a minor in Business Management. Her career highlights include Big Fish (Harding University); Cabaret and Little Shop of Horrors (Alabama Shakespeare Festival); Rent and Mary Poppins (New London Barn Playhouse); and A Christmas Carol (TheatreSquared). You can find her at brennabishopsm.com.

OLIVIA CADIEUX
First Hand/Draper

Olivia Cadieux is delighted to make her debut with the New London Barn Playhouse! Her favorite past productions were as an associate costume designer for her college’s production of Lizzie and as wardrobe supervisor for her college’s production of The Antelope Party. She is a junior BFA Design/Technology student at Texas Tech University! She is incredibly grateful for this wonderful experience and looks forward to being in more productions in the future.

J. KATHLEEN CASTELLANOS
Season Music Supervisor

J. Kathleen Castellanos (she/they) (Music Supervisor)  (she/they) Kathleen is an active music director, vocal coach, and educator throughout Boston and the greater New England area; their career has taken them throughout North America, as well as Germany and Austria. She is currently on the theatre faculty at the Walnut Hill School for the Arts as the resident music director. Kathleen has taught and music directed at such institutions as Emerson College, Endicott College, UMass Boston and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Additionally, she is a proud member of MAESTRA, an organization for female-identifying and non-binary music directors and theatre musicians; she is the co-chair of the New England MAESTRA regional chapter and serves on the education and mentorship committee. Kathleen serves as an adjudicator for the Massachusetts Educational Theatre Guild (METG); she has served as a guest artist and coach at the American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 1 for the last several years. Kathleen has been a proud Barnie since 2012 - I hope you enjoy the show!  BA Rutgers University, MA University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and GPD from Longy School at Bard College. Special thanks to Connor, Emmett, and Kellan. 

ELIZABETH DUPUIS
Techincal Director

Elizabeth Dupuis (Technical Director) is excited to be the Technical Director for the 2026 summer season. This is her first summer at The Barn Playhouse. She is currently getting her MFA in theatre at the University of Alabama. She got her BA in technical theatre and design from Siena Heights University.  She is originally from Flushing, Michigan. She hopes you enjoy the show. 

ABBEY EVANS
Wardrobe Supervisor

Abbey Evans (Wardrobe Supervisor) is thrilled to join the New London Barn Playhouse as this summer season's wardrobe supervisor! Abbey is a Wichita, Kansas native with a BFA in Theatre Design and Technologies with emphasis in stage makeup from Wichita State University, and has her cosmetology license from Paul Mitchell Wichita. Outside of work, Abbey enjoys the quiet hours she spends in her garden with her husband, Seth, and their two cats, Astoria and Deimos.

LUKE FERRANTE
Artistic Coordinator

Luke Ferrante (Artistic Coordinator) is a Junior at Harvard College studying Theater, Dance, and Media. Originally from Naples, Florida, he is an alum of Interlochen Arts Academy, where he studied theater for three years. Earlier this year, Luke worked as an intern on the new musical Wonder at the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), supporting both the directing and company management teams. Following Wonder, he worked as the Company Manager on LATE, a new musical that premiered at Boston Center for the Arts in March. Luke is thrilled to be returning to The Barn for his second season! Last summer, as the Patron Management Associate, he supported front-of-house operations, box office management, and patron services. His experience spans both performance and production, including co-creating and performing in Mukti at Lincoln Center and performing in Chess at The Muny. Luke is incredibly grateful for his time at The Barn, and he looks forward to another fantastic summer season!

ANNE HALL
Usher Coordinator

Anne Hall is a graduate of Colby-Sawyer college, retired from Verizon after 36 years, and has volunteered for both church and college for nearly 50 years receiving the college's Town Award for valued service in 2015. After having ushered for over 16 years at the Barn Playhouse, she is excited to be asked to be the Usher Coordinator. She lives in New London with her rescued pets, Maria, a dog and Willow, a cat.

MAKAYLA LAKE
Wardrobe Crew

Makayla Lake (Wardrobe Crew) is a recent 2026 graduate of Wichita State University, where she focused on marketing and arts administration. She is passionate about community building through the arts, and is excited to expand her experience into wardrobe. Makayla plans to continue her studies at Wichita State, pursuing a Master of Arts in Arts Leadership and Management.

EMILY LAMPING
Marketing/Box Office Associate

Emily Lamping (Marketing and Box Office Associate) is entering her third year as an Acting BFA with a Marketing Minor at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Born and raised in Cincinnati, she’s been acting for years and studied Media Production at the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music for a year before transferring to NKU. After getting more involved with marketing on campus, she looks forward to gaining some experience at The New London Barn Playhouse while hopefully making lifelong connections.

AMANDA LYONS
Patron Management Associate

Amanda Lyons (Patron Management Associate) (She/Her) is a rising senior at Saint Michael's College studying Theatre and Elementary Education. She has grown up acting but has turned to the technical side of theatre throughout her college career (recent credits include Production Stage Manager for Tartuffe) and is set to direct the Mainstage Production at SMC next semester. Amanda is thrilled to return home to the Kearsarge area and can't wait to see you at the box office!

DAISY MCMAHON
Sound Engineer

Daisy McMahon (Sound Engineer) is ecstatic to join the New London Barn Playhouse for their 94th Summer Season! Most summers Daisy is a part of a production house’s Sound department, and in the regular months she can be found as a Front of House specialist or a IATSE stagehand in the Southern New England region. Recent credits include mixing/engineering for PS21’s The Dark Art Festival and Rhode Island College’s Like Me. Daisy holds a BFA in General Theatre with a concentration in Sound Design, and has specialized in Carpentry apprenticeships under master carpenters and contractors since the age of 12. Previous design works of hers’ have been seen at Theatre by the Sea and Rhode Island College, and her personal music projects also heavily feature live sound mixing and effect manipulation. Special thanks to her partner and her bandmates for their love and patience, and to the NLBP crew for all of their hard work.

MIRANDA MUNSON*
Assistant Stage Manager

Miranda Munson* (Assistant Stage Manager) is excited to be returning to the Barn Playhouse stage as equity ASM for Chicago and Escape to Margaritaville! She is honored to rejoin such an incredible team of stage managers! Miranda is currently pursuing her MFA in stage management at The University of Alabama. Previous NLBP credits: 66th Annual Strawhat Review, Bridges of Madison County, Sister Act, Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Once a Barnie, Always a Barnie. Select regional credits include: Forever Plaids, Sweeney Todd, RENT, Over the River and Through the Woods, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. BA in Technical Theatre at Dordt University. Much love to her family, and roll tide!

KATIE POTTER
Box Office & House Manager

Katie Potter (Box Office & House Manager) is a rising senior at Lasell University, where she is pursuing a B.A. in Entertainment Media. She grew up here in New London, seeing countless shows on the Barn Playhouse stage, and even attended a few of the summer camps as a child. At school, she is an editor and crew member of the Lasell Community Television club and will soon become the Production Director this fall. Katie is thrilled to join the New London Barn Playhouse team and looks forward to seeing you all on the porch this summer! 

SAVANNAH SLUSSER
Scenic Charge Artist

Savannah Slusser (Scenic Charge Artist) is very excited to be back at The New London Barn Playhouse this time as the scenic charge artist. She was previously a scenic carpentry intern during the 2023 summer season. She is currently a senior at Austin Peay State University pursuing her BFA in technical theatre and design. Recently, she has been a scenic charge artist on both Intimate Apparel and LIZZIE the musical. When she is not working on a production, she also enjoys hiking, traveling, and making coffee. Savannah wants to thank her family and friends for their unwavering support, especially her mom and dad. She wants to thank everyone for being here today and hopes that they enjoy the show!!

ALLIE SULLIVAN
Hair & Wig Supervisor

Allie Sullivan (Hair & Wig Supervisor) is elated to be joining the New London Barn Playhouse for the first time this summer! Having recently graduated with a BA in Theatre with a concentration in Performance from Louisiana State University, she has had the unique opportunity to work as an actor, costume designer, wardrobe supervisor, and HMU designer on a variety of productions. Recent credits include Hand to God as costume designer, Night, Mother, as costume/ HMU designer, and Amahl and the Night visitor as wardrobe supervisor. Allie would like to thank the team at New London Barn Playhouse and her family for their continued support.

RACHEL TERRY
Costume Shop Manager

Wardrobe Supervisor Credits: Macbeth, RichardIII, (The Curtain), Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie, A Bronx Tale, Escape to Margaritaville, A Grand Night for Singing, Beehive: The 70s Musical (The Mac Haydn Theatre). Dresser Credits: Le Prophete, Henri VIII, Die Schweigsame Frau (Summerscape), Manon Lescaut (Winter Opera St. Louis). Stitcher Credits: Jersey Boys (Papermill Playhouse), Medora the Musical (RWS Global). Miscellaneous Credits: Puppet Builder (The Rockshop), Shopper/Stitcher (Smart Sets by Sam)

MADISON WHITE
Props Supervisor

Madison White (Props Supervisor) recently graduated from William Carey University with a Scriptwriting BFA, and she hails from Bogue Chitto, MS. She is a theatre creator with particular focus in painting, stage management, and props. She also skilled in scenic and backstage work. In her off time she can usually be found playing guitar on a porch, reading, or hanging out with family and friends.

WAVYNE WHITE*
Assistant Stage Manager

Wavyne White* (Assistant Stage Manager) is working on Million Dollar Quartet, Young Frankenstein, and Baskerville this summer. Credits - Broadway/Off-Broadway: Ragtime (Lincoln Center), Pirates! The Penzance Musical (Roundabout), Wonderful Town (New York City Center), Urinetown (New York City Center), Life & Trust (Emursive), Teeth (New World Stages), The Festival in da Back (National Black Theatre). Regional (New London Barn Playhouse): Sister Act, Hairspray, Rent, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Mamma Mia, A Chorus Line… Gratitude to my family at The Barn, my family in Arizona, and Timothy. For Davey.

PASHENCE ADKINS
Wardrobe Intern

Pashence Adkins (Wardrobe) is a sophomore student attending Wichita State University. Their experience ranges from acting and Improv to outreach and set to costuming and makeup design. Recently having been wardrobe head for Ride the Cyclone done by Wichita State Music Theatre Company, They are thrilled for this opportunity to be on the wardrobe crew at the New London Barn Playhouse!

EMILETH HOLCOMB
Props Intern

Emileth Holcomb (Props Intern) is pursuing a Bachelors in Performing Arts at Wichita State University.. She was introduced into theatre by her sister and father when she was a child, jump starting her love for the performing arts! Recently, Emileth stagemanaged for WSU’s SPARK Spring Dance Concert under the mentorship of Lily Vetter. Currently, she looks forward to trying new things at New London Barn Playhouse as the props intern and would like to thank everyone for allowing her this opportunity!

CARYSS JOHNSON
Production Crew Intern

Caryss Johnson (Production Crew Intern) is a versatile designer and director. You can see her works with the Knoxville Opera (Falstaff, La Traviata), Watershed Public Theatre (A Doll’s House, Into the Woods), Springhouse Theatre (The Little Mermaid), River and Rail (Fat Ham), as well as original shows such as Shine a Light and What I Did to Emma. Caryss has won awards in directing, production design, and production management. You can see her work at caryssjohnson.com.

BRENTON KESSINGER
Costume Intern

Brenton Kessinger (Costume Intern) (He/Him) is currently earning his BA in Theater and English at Indiana State University. His previous costume experience includes Charlotte’s Web (Assistant Costume Designer/ Head of Wardrobe), The Fights Before Christmas (Assistant Costume Designer/ Head of Wardrobe), The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee (Head of Wardrobe), Reefer Madness (Wardrobe Crew), Sensitive Guys (Head of Wardrobe), and Steel Magnolias (Costume Designer/ Head of Wardrobe). Outside of theater, he has worked closely on a feature film, APOK (Lead Costume and makeup Designer). He looks forward to this season and cannot wait to show what he has to offer. 

ACE LA VALLA
Stage Management Intern

Ace La Valla (Stage Management Intern) is a Junior Design and Technical Theatre student with a certificate in Stage Management at Wichita State University. Recently they have been the Stage Manager for the Jester Awards (Music Theater Wichita), the Stage Manager for  Time Stands Still (Wichita State University), Assistant Stage Manager for The Nutcracker (Ballet Wichita), the Assistant Stage Manager for the Holiday Extravaganza (Music Theatre Wichita), and they were the Stage Manager for Alice in Wonderland  (The Academy - Music Theatre Wichita). Please enjoy the show! 

RUBY QUEZADA-VALADEZ
Electrics Intern

Ruby Quezada-Valadez is a Wichita State University senior pursuing a BFA in Design and Technical Theatre with a focus in lighting technology. Previous production roles include acting as lead lighting designer for Time Stands Still (WSU), assistant lighting designer for Company (WSU), sound designer for She Kills Monsters (Empty Space Theatre), and lighting designer for the Forum Theatre’s Words and Music series at Wichita Art Museum. Their technical roles include electrician work with various theatres in Wichita, an audio internship with Music Theatre Wichita for the 2025 season, and acting as Master Electrician for the 2025 Spring Dance Concert (WSU) and Company (WSU).

JACKSON C. RAY
Electrics Intern

Jackson C. Ray is a rising junior at the University of Central Arkansas studying theatrical lighting and technical production. He began theatre at age seven as JoJo in Seussical the Musical and has since worked on more than 20 productions onstage and behind the scenes. At UCA, he has served as Assistant Lighting Designer for Eurydice and Hamlet, Stage Manager for Far Away, and Lighting Designer for Little Women: The Musical. This summer, he joins the New London Barn Playhouse technical team, eager to grow and collaborate.

TRIONA SUITER
Scenic Intern

Triona is a Theater Arts major at Brandeis University, where she's worked on over 15 productions as a student carpenter in the Spingold scene shop. This is her first season at the Barn Playhouse, and she couldn't be more excited to be joining such a passionate community! Scenic Design: The Aliens (FreePlay Theatre Cooperative); Ride the Cyclone (Brandeis Undergraduate Theater Collective); Julius Caesar (Hold Thy Peace Shakespeare Club). Shoutout to her friends and family for their endless love and support!

KAYLEE WILLIAMS
Scenic Intern

Kaylee Williams (Scenic Intern) is so excited to join the New London Barn Playhouse this summer as a scenic intern! She’s from Fairfax, VA, and just completed her first year at Lafayette College studying scenic and lighting design. She previously spent three summers with the City of Fairfax Theater Company, serving as the technical director for their performance summer camp. At Lafayette, she works in the scene shop and as a lighting designer and technician. She's so happy to be a part of this team!

ROBERTA CURLESS
Camps Teaching Artist

Roberta Curless (Camps Teaching Artist) is a New Jersey based performer, choreographer and teaching artist. When she’s not performing Roberta teaches for private dance studios, and community education programs for The Philadelphia Ballet.  Roberta is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.

EMMA GERAGHTY
Camps Teaching Artist/Box Office Associate

Emma Geraghty (Camps Teaching Artist) (she/her) is a recent graduate of Kearsarge Regional High School. She is going to pursue a bachelor's degree in Musical Theater at Muhlenberg College. She has been working with the NLBP education program since she was in camps as an elementary schooler. She was also a member of the Junior Intern Company for four summers. She was a member of the Youth Choir in the MainStage production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2024, and she played Carolyn in this past summer’s production of Bridges Of Madison County. She has loved working as an educator in various youth theater education productions, including being the music director for the Barn Academy production of Peter Pan this past summer. She has performed in over 20 productions in local theaters and her high school.

LYALL HOVEY
Junior Intern Costume Designer

Lyall Hovey (Junior Intern Costume Designer) (they/them) is a SoCal based costume designer and a current MFA candidate at the University of California, Irvine. They are a costumer, researcher, playwright, and educator with a particular interest in practices that make the fitting room more welcoming as well as in the intersections of time, place, and gender. Their design work was last seen in at the very bottom of a body of water (UC Irvine, transfer to Boston Court Pasadena fall 2026). They graduated from Dartmouth College with dual degrees in theater and engineering in 2023, and are beyond excited to return to New Hampshire. Thanks to the NLBP team for providing this opportunity to play this summer. Thanks also to their cats, Jinkx and Kasper, for living in five states in three years so their human can pursue their dreams. Costumes are a joy Lyall can't wait to share with both actors and audiences!  lchovey.wordpress.com

BRENNA JONES
Camps Teaching Artist

Breanna Jones (Camps Teaching Artist) is delighted to be joining the NLBP team! She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre and minor in Contemporary Dance from Greensboro College in May of 2025. Her passions lie in acting, choreography, education, and all things that have to do with flowers and sunshine. She hopes to make you smile! breannasjones.com / Instagram: breannajones_

MEG MECHELKE
Camps Program Manager

Meg Mechelke (Camps Program Manager) is a curiosity-driven artist and proud Midwesterner who is totally jazzed to be joining the Barn Playhouse this summer! A graduate of the University of Iowa, they have various credits in directing, dramaturgy, playwriting, and hanging out. In their free time, Meg can typically be found yapping about movies, rescuing plants, or laying in the sun. Yes, they want to see that cool bug you found.

NELLIE SPEERS
Camps Teaching Artist

Nellie Speers (Camps Teaching Artist) is excited to return to her New England roots at NLBP this summer! She is passionate about community-driven artistry and has pursued a variety of theatrical opportunities in teaching, directing, stage management and acting across the Denver and Phoenix areas. Recently, Nellie has worked a teaching artist for all ages with Edna Vihel Arts, TheaterWorks, BackStory Theatre, and Colorado Shakespeare Festival. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Theatre for Youth and Community at Arizona State University.

ALISON LAMB
Junior Intern Stage Manager and Encore Series Director

Alison Lamb (Junior Intern Stage Manager & Encore Series Director) has been a Stage Manager, ASM, Director, and AD over the last six years. She has worked Regionally (Pictures from Home, the Rhinestone Cowgirls, What the Constitution Means, Singing in the Rain) and at University (Pygmalion, 1984, A Christmas Carol, Urinetown, Sense and Sensibility, Our Town, Thicker than Water). She also enjoys writing, acting, reading, and cuddling her dog, Melody. In 2026 she is launching a Theater Merch business SlaytheDayMerch.com. 

CATIE LINCOLN
Camps Teaching Artist

Catie Lincoln (Camps Teaching Artist) is a second-year student at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, studying to get her BFA in Musical Theatre with a Dance Concentration and Education minor. Behind the scenes, Catie enjoys choreographing, directing, teaching acting, and voice. She is extremely passionate about theatre education. Catie is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue to educate students in all different theatrical capacities at New London Barn Playhouse this summer!

CAIT WINSTON
Junior Intern Music Director

Cait Winston (Junior Intern Music Director) is a Boston-based music director, educator, and vocal coach, and she is thrilled to join the New London Barn Playhouse this summer! Cait is experienced in collaborating with playwrights and composers to debut new works, in addition to performing professionally in the New England area. She is passionate about synthesizing music education with storytelling and performance practice, and is devoted to empowering students as individual performers, ensemble members, and well-rounded musicians.  Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Cait earned her B.M. in Voice Performance from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.