AARON ALCARAZ - he/him - (Mark Cohen) is so excited to be making his NSMT debut! He has been seen on Broadway in Back To The Future (Dave, u/s Marty McFly), Here Lies Love, and Mean Girls, as well as Off-Broadway in Trevor The Musical (Jack). Other favorite theatre credits include the national tours of Mean Girls and Rent (Angel), and the world premiere of the musical Invincible (Mercutio). Film and television credits include Trevor the Musical on Disney+, “Law & Order: Organized Crime”, “The Equalizer”, “FBI”, and “Blue Bloods”. BFA from Ithaca College. All the love and thanks to DGRW, Mom and Dad, and Ryan. Follow Aaron on IG @aaronaalcaraz.
ISAIAH ROSE  GARCIA (Angel Dumott Schunard) feels so grateful to be making his NSMT debut. He was born and raised in Coachella California. He graduated from Musical Theater University and Immediately after moved to NYC to study at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. He has been performing ever since he was a little kid and has been seen in numerous productions over the years. Not only is he an actor but a Rapper/ singer song writer. You can follow him on Tiktok: @isaiahrose or on Instagram: @isaiahroseee. Thank you to Wayne Scherzer for sticking by my side with no resume to offer. All the glory be to the heavenly father.
AARON ARNELL HARRINGTON - he/him - (Tom Collins) is a native of Durham, North Carolina, and is SO honored to make his NSMT debut! Recently ending his 4 year run in Off-Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors in NYC, Aaron made history as the longest running “Voice of Audrey II”, both on and Off-Broadway. He’s made appearances on major talk shows including “The Tonight Show” & “Good Morning America”, as well as his personal favorite highlight— performing for NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert Series”. Other credits: RENT (Tom Collins; 20th Anniversary natl tour), Wanted (fka Gun & Powder; Paper Mill Playhouse premiere), Voice-Over: “Melon’s House Party“ (Wondery), “The Moon is Cheese” (The Puppet Kitchen), & Film “INFLUENCE”. Huge shoutout to my DGRW family! Last, but certainly not least, Dad— this one’s for you. @aayron._
CATE HAYMAN (Maureen Johnson) is unbelievably excited to eat a lobster roll! Some recent credits include Elsa in Frozen (PCLO, KC Starlight, Ogunquit Playhouse, Lied Center), Worker in Hadestown (1st National Tour), Petra in A Little Night Music(Denver Center: Henry Award) and Sally Bowles in Cabaret (SF Playhouse: Critics Choice Award, TBA Award). Television: “And Just Like That”, “Evil”. Thank you, JRG❤️ @cate.hayman
KAT RODRIGUEZ -she/her- (Joanne Jefferson) is thrilled to make her NSMT debut! Rent has always been a beloved and important show to her, and she's honored to be a part of sharing it with you all. Most recently, she has been seen around the country as part of the Wicked National Tour (Shen Shen, u/s Madame Morrible). HUGE thanks to NSMT, her team at The Mine, and her wonderful moms for continuing to believe in and support her dreams. IG: @seeyanerds
DIDI ROMERO - she/her - (Mimi Marquez). Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Didi Romero promptly started working in In The Heights as Nina (WCP, Broadway Sacramento, Coliseum of Puerto Rico), Broadway Rising Stars, Mixtape The Movie, Disney+ “Gina Yei,” Sherrie in Rock of Ages and the SIX Aragon Tour and SIX on Broadway as Katherine Howard. She’s been on social media since 2017 trying to be an example for her “Didiokrez.” @didiromero_8 ¡Te amo Puerto Rico!
AUSTIN TURNER - he/him - (Roger Davis) is grateful to be making his NSMTdebut, returning to the role of Roger after three years. Earlier this year Austin played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at The Rev. Austin is a voice and piano teacher, dueling pianist, choral singer, and proud graduate of Westminster Choir College. He apprenticed at The Walnut St. Theatre in Philly and studied at The Peoples’ Improv Theatre in NYC. Thanks to his family, friends, teachers, students, and Jim Keith at MTA Agency for their support. Instagram: @austinturnerlive
KRISTOPHER STANLEY WARD (Benjamin Coffin III) is thrilled to be returning to NSMT after recently appearing in the company of Waitress! Some Credits - 1st National Tours: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Richard Bullock), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Drifter), Shrek The Musical, North American Tour ( Understudy Donkey/Papa Bear). Regional: TUTS, OSF, FST, OCT and more!  NYC/Workshops: The Rockettes, Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Singer/Ensemble), Sueños: Our American Musical (Ensemble), Winner! (Cory). Endless gratitude & thanks for the NSMT Rent fam, my team @ Pantera/Murphy The Agency, family, friends & Matt!! @iamkristopherward
RICKENS ANANTUA - he/him - ("Will I" soloist, Gordon, Ensemble, s/c Benjamin Coffin III) is an NYC based artist. He recently made his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as Val in the new musical World’s Greatest Lover. His work ranges from playing Aaron Burr in the musical comedy Spamilton, to making an appearance on “America's Got Talent” (Season 16). He also appeared in Paper Mill Playhouse's Spring '24 production of Gun & Powder. His current work is as a wedding singer for Elan Artists. Traveling and spreading love, joy, and music to those on their special day. Insta: @rickensduh_
KIMBERLY CAMACHO - she/her - (Woman With Bags, Ensemble, s/c Joanne Jefferson) is thrilled to be making her NSMT debut with this incredible company. Select credits include Jo March in Little Women (Savannah Repertory Theatre), Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (Greenville Theatre), Rusty in Footloose (NextStop Theatre Company), and Nancy in Oliver! (GPT). Kimberly has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Buzzfeed, and more for her vocal talents and impressions. Thanks to her husband Mitch, her family, and Station Three Entertainment for all their support. kimberlycamacho.com  @kimjcamacho
ALANA CAUTHEN  - she/her - (“Seasons of Love” soloist, Mrs. Jefferson, Ensemble) is thrilled to be back with her NSMT and RENT family! Some of her favorite credits include: Nat’l/ Internat’l Tours: RENT (Seasons Soloist/ Joanne US) 20th Anniversary Tour & Japan Nat’l Tour. Cruise Ships: The Disney Wonder- Frozen(Bulda), Symphony of the Seas- Hairpray (Motormouth Maybelle). Regional: Smokey Joe’s Café(BJ) at Theatre By The Sea, All Shook Up (Slyvia) Flat Rock Playhouse. TV debut: “Law & Order” S24.E17 • A Perfect Family (Foreperson). VO credits: "Marvel HQ"- voice of Princess Shuri & Ironheart. She gives great praise to Brian @HellsKitchenAgency. Family & friends-Thank you for loving me, thank you for being there! IG: @OnceUponAlana
MATT DONZELLA - he/him - (Pastor, Ensemble, s/c Roger Davis) is thrilled to be making his debut at NSMT, in the show which inspired him to get on stage. Past credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (U/S Jesus) at The REV Theatre, Soon - by Nick Blaemire (Jonah), Romeo & Juliet (Paris) at The Wilma Theatre. In addition to his acting career, Matt is working toward releasing an E.P. of his original music. He wants to express his gratitude to his beloved family, friends, Ally Taylor, the entire team behind Rent at NSMT, and Jonathan Larson. @mattdonzella on socials to stay connected!
MARIE EIFE - she/they - (Alexi Darling, Ensemble, , u/s Maureen Johnson) is excited to return after performing in NSMT's productions of Hairspray & Titanic! Most recently, Eife traveled to Singapore & joined the Australian Company of Wicked (Elphaba Standby). Before going international, they also performed on the Broadway National Tour Wicked (Ensemble/Elphaba u/s) 2019-2024. Other favorite credits: DJ Tanner in Full House! The Musical! (National Lampoon), Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Theatre By The Sea), & Vivienne Kensington in Legally Blonde (Argyle Theatre). For daily laughs, tarot & fun follow IG @eife22
NATALYA FISHER - she/her - (Roger's Mom, Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making her NSMT debut! Originally from Spokane, WA she is now based in New York City. Regional: Assassins (Squeaky Fromme), The Sound of Music (Maria Rainer), Footloose (Ariel Moore), Little Women (Jo March), and The Seagull (Nina). BFA Oklahoma City University. All the love to her amazing husband Tim, her wonderful agent Nicole and the MMV Talent team, and her beloved family. @natalyafisher15 | natalyafisher.com
TIMOTHY MATTHEW FLORES - he/him - (Man with Squeegee, Ensemble, u/s Angel Dumott Schunard). A proud Filipino-American + Jersey boy. Timothy is making his North Shore Music Theatre debut in Rent! Credits - Broadway: Here Lies Love (Benny, Ensemble). National Tour: The Lincoln Center Theater Revival of The King and I (Prince Chulalongkorn). Regional: Jesus Christ Superstar (The Rev Theatre Co.), The Prom, Newsies (White Plains Performing Arts Center), and many more! "Endless gratitude, love, and thanks to my family, friends, teachers, and team (HKA) for making this experience possible." Instagram: @flores.tm
PAOLA V. HERNÁNDEZ (Mimi's Mom, Ensemble, u/s Mimi Marquez, u/s Seasons of Love Soloist) is a proud Latina, born and raised in Puerto Rico. She is excited for her NSMT debut! “Hermana. Amiga. Hija, pero sobretodo Ser Humano. Siempre para la familia y siempre por y para Puerto Rico.” @p_vhernandez, paola-hernandez.com
CHRISTOPHER McCREWELL - he/him - (Mr. Jefferson, Ensemble, u/s Tom Collins) is very excited to be returning to NSMT. Most recently, he was in the world premiere of Hard Road to Heaven at Bucks County Playhouse. Other favorite credits include the first national tour of The Prom, Children of Eden, Aspects of Love and Sister Act. In between performing, Christopher is also a vocal director for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Always grateful to his family, friends and FSE for their continued love and support. For Dad. @chrismccrewell
BROGAN NELSON - she/her- (Waitress, Mrs. Cohen, Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her NSMT debut! She is a graduate of The Boston Conservatory. Her recent professional productions include Upside Down at AMT Theater (Tammy), Laughs in Spanish at Speakeasy Stage Company (Jenny), Escape to Margaritaville at PBT (Rachel), and The SpongeBob Musical at Mansfield Entertainment (SpongeBob). Brogan would like to thank her mom and brother for the endless support, and would like to dedicate this performance to her dad and to Mr. (Paul) Aikins who watch over and guide her every day.
ZACHARY SCOTT PRALL - he/him - (The Man, Steve, Ensemble, s/c Mark Cohen) is excited to make his NSMT debut in such a formative and exhilarating show! Zachary is originally from Plattsmouth, Nebraska and is a proud Graduate of Oklahoma City University! Favorite recent credits include: Bandstand, Buddy Holly, Rocky Horror, Be More Chill, Mamma Mia, Cinderella and more along with numerous recent performances at Feinstein's 54 Below and The Green Room 42. All the love and gratitude to Mom and Pops, Elijah, Alloria, Cinder and Lucy! zacharyscottprall.com, @zachary_scott_prall
JACOB TISCHLER (Paul, Executive, Ensemble, Dance Captain) NSMT debut! Acting: Elgin/Winter Garden, Westchester Broadway, Northern Stage, Olney Theatre Center (Helen Hayes Nom), Sacramento Music Circus, Arrow Rock Lyceum, New London Barn Playhouse, and the Walnut Street Theatre. Writing: Liquid (A punk rock circus), Ventriculus (short film, Chelsea Film Fest, Lake Placid Film Fest). Excited to bake bread for this company. BFA Drama from Carnegie Mellon. MFA Screenwriting from USC. Many thanks to Marcos, Rashad, and HCKR. @yaycub.tischler
JONATHAN LARSON (Book/Music/Lyrics) received the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for RENT. He also won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 1994 Richard Rodgers Award for RENT and twice received The Gilman Gonzalez-Falla Theater Foundation Commendation Award In 1989 he was granted the Stephen Sondheim Award from American Music Theatre Festival, where he contributed to the musical "Sitting on the Edge of the Future". In 1988 he won the Richard Rodgers Development Grant for his rock musical Superbia, which was staged at Playwrights Horizon. He composed the score for the musical J.P. Morgan Saves the Nation, which was presented by En Garde Arts in 1995. Mr. Larson performed his rock monologue tick, tick... BOOM! at Second Stage Theatre, The Village Gate and New York Theatre Workshop. In addition to scoring and song writing for "Sesame Street", he created music for a number of children's book-cassettes, including Steven Spielberg's "An American Tail" and "Land Before Time". Other film scores include work for Rolling Stones magazine publisher Jann Wenner. He conceived, directed and wrote four original songs for "Away We Go!", a musical video for children. RENT, his rock opera based on "La Boheme", had its world premiere on February 13, 1996 at New York Theatre Workshop. Mr. Larson died unexpectedly of an aortic aneurysm on January 25, 1996, ten days before his 36th birthday. His music (including songs cut from his shows) is archived in the Library of Congress.

MARCOS SANTANA (Director/Choreographer) Born and raised in Puerto Rico. Broadway: On Your Feet (Assoc. Choreographer). Tony® nomination Marquis Theater, Rocky (Assoc. Choreographer) Tony® nomination Winter Garden Theater, Guys & Dolls (Assoc.) Nederlander Theater. Others: Shrek (BAS Entertainment), Rock Of Ages (BAS Entertainment), The Addams Family (BAS Entertainment), Rent (Broadway At Music Circus), Beautiful: The Carol King Musical (NSMT) Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (NSMT), Sweet Charity (MJT) Anna In The Tropics (Bay Street Theatre) Next to Normal (WCP), Passing Through (Goodspeed Terris Theatre-World Premiere), Singin’ In The Rain (OTC), In The Heights (Westport Country Playhouse), West Side Story (Maltz Jupiter Theater), Evita (Bay Street Theatre), Man of La Mancha (Westport Country Playhouse) In the Heights (Olney Theater, Hellen Hayes Award, Broadway World Award), Newsies (Maltz Jupiter), Iggy, Ada, Rosie (Theaterworks USA) Man of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theater Company), Randy Newman’s Faust (City Center Encores), The Pirates Of Penzance (Stratford Shakespeare Festival), White Noise (Royal George Theatre), My Fair Lady (J. Engeman Theater), Kiss Me Kate (Maltz Jupiter), Brazil Brazil (New Victory Theater), Guys & Dolls (J. Engeman Theater), Paul Simon’s Capeman (Assoc.) Delacorte Theater, Amor Cubano, 88 Keys (Playlist Productions), Fortress Of Solitude (Assoc.),The Public Theater/Dallas Theater Center. Film/TV: Chasing Papi, Across The Universe, The Producers, Annie, Diva Las Vegas, “The Nikki Cox Show,” “Pop Stars,” “The Tony Awards,” “Stephen Colbert Show,” “Good Morning America,” among others.

AARON JODOIN (Music Supervisor) is excited to be working at NSMT for the first time. Broadway: Moulin Rouge, Mean Girls, Pretty Woman, King Kong, Summer, School of Rock, Finding Neverland, Amazing Grace, Gigi, It Shoulda Been You, Annie, First Date, Side Show, and Kinky Boots. Off Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors, Heathers, Avenue Q, Gigantic. He also plays piano for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular along with many other things that are boring and not worth mentioning. In 2018 he founded SaveMyAudition.com a company whose mission is to partner with the top casting and industry professionals in NYC to provide affordable classes to actors. Many thanks to Marco’s for bringing him onboard, Rob for helping him steer the ship, and to his wife, Amy and 10 year-old son Sam for letting him be an absentee father for a couple weeks to cross a bucket list show off the list.

ROBERT L. RUCINSKI (Music Direction) is excited to be on the podium for this production of Rent after his most recent appearance there conducting the final week of Wizard of Oz earlier this year.  Robert first joined the NSMT family in November 2004.  He has worked on almost 50 mainstage shows as Assistant Music Director and has been the Music Director for Curious George: The Golden Meatball (’23 & ’25), Madagascar, Elvis: A Musical Revolution, Escape To Margaritaville, A Christmas Carol (‘19), A Year with Frog & Toad, School House Rock Live Jr. When not on campus at NSMT, Robert is an active music director and freelance musician for many theaters and school/university theater programs throughout the New England area.  Originally from Jersey City, NJ, he came to Massachusetts where he studied chemical engineering and music at MIT before making his decision to embark on a professional career in musical theater.  Much thanks to his mother, Doris, and his husband, Bryan, for their unending support.  More info at rucinskimusic.com

JEFFREY D. KMIEC (Scenic Design) is an award-winning New York-based Production Designer for Theatre and Television. His designs have been seen on NBC, Apple+, Comedy Central, and the CW as well as Norwegian Cruise Line, The Rev, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Lyric Opera, Theatre Under the Stars, Paramount Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Timeline Theatre, American Players Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Porchlight, Raven Theatre, The Artistic Home, Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre, Heritage Theatre Festival and The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Jeffrey received his MFA from the University of Virginia, BA from Illinois State University, and is a member of USA 829.

JOSÉ SANTIAGO (Lighting Design) is happy to return after lighting Million Dollar Quartet, Jersey Boys (‘19, ‘24), The Sound of Music, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia! (‘18, ‘21), The Bodyguard, Sunset Boulevard, Freaky Friday, Hairspray, Peter Pan, 42nd Street, Evita and Spamalot at North Shore Music Theatre. His work has been seen at Pioneer Theatre Company, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Chicago Opera, The Paramount Theatre (Aurora, IL), Drury Lane (Chicago), Skylight Music Theatre, Center REP, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Theatre by the Sea, Bay Street Theatre, Gretna Playhouse, The Gateway, The Engeman Theater, Guild Hall, Penobscot Theatre, 5 Star Theatricals, Slow Burn Theatre, Gulfshore Playhouse. He received his MFA in Lighting Design from Florida State University. Proud member of USA829 and represented by Michael Moore Agency. jsantiagodesign.com

REBECCA GLICK (Costume Design/Coordinator) is thrilled to be designing for North Shore Music Theatre! A stitcher/dresser with NSMT for a few years, Rebecca is now the Costume Shop Manager for the theatre. She has designed for many theatres and educational programs around Boston. Her recent designs include Waitress & The Shark is Broken (NSMT), Laughs in Spanish (Speakeasy Stage Company), and The Outsiders (Framingham High School). She is the recipient of the Thomas Derrah Emerging Artist Award for her Costume Design of POTUS and was nominated for an Elliot Norton Award for her design of Sweeney Todd (Moonbox Productions). Rebecca's educational designs can be seen throughout the year on the stages of Framingham High School, Weston Drama Workshop, Greater Boston Stage Company, and NSMT. She is also the designer for Refine Dance Studio's annual production of The Nutty Suite.

ALEX BERG (Sound Design) is excited to return to North Shore Music Theatre! Alex is a freelance sound designer and mix engineer in the greater Boston area. Credits include shows at The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, ACT of Connecticut, Theatre by the Sea, Prescott Park Arts Festival, Barrington Stage Company, Kavinoky Theatre, and Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Thank you to the team at NSMT, and to my family, friends, and Lyn for all their love and support.

BETH TRUAX (Video Design). Part of the NSMT sound department for the last couple seasons, Beth is excited to contribute to the design process for the first time. A designer/technician from MA, she has previously designed in upstate New York and Pennsylvania with credits in scenic and sound design. Beth holds a BFA in Theatre Production and Design from Ithaca College. She sends love and appreciation to her family and friends for their endless encouragement and support, as well as the NSMT company and creatives for this opportunity.

RACHEL PADULA-SHUFELT (Wig/Hair Design). Previous work at North Shore Music Theatre include Grease, The Wizard Of Oz, Waitress, Titanic The Musical, Million Dollar Quartet, Tootsie, Disney’s Frozen, Fiddler On The Roof, Jersey Boys (‘19 & ‘24), Elvis: A Musical Revolution, The Full Monty, Escape To Margaritaville, The Sound Of Music, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Buddy, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Bodyguard, Sunset Boulevard, Freaky Friday, and Oklahoma! Broadway credits include: Glass Menagerie, Waitress. Regional: American Repertory Theatre: Macbeth in Stride, Moby Dick (Elliot Norton Award winner- Best Design), Black Clown, Waitress, Fingersmith (Elliot Norton Award winner- Best Design), Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Elliot Norton award winner- Best Design), Marie Antoinette, and Crossing. Huntington Theatre Company: The Colored Museum. Rachel is the hair and makeup supervisor for Boston Ballet.

BRIAN M. ROBILLARD (Production Stage Manager) returns to North Shore Music Theatre after previously working on Grease, The Wizard Of Oz, Waitress (2025) & Jersey Boys (2024). National Tour: Menopause The Musical! Regional credits include Crazy for You, The Cher Show, Young Frankenstein, Jersey Boys, and Smokey Joe’s Café (Ogunquit Playhouse) What You Are Now, A Christmas Carol, How High the Moon: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald, The 39 Steps (Merrimack Repertory Theatre) An American in Paris, Pippin, West Side Story (Reagle Music Theatre) Macbeth, Cymbeline, Romeo & Juliet (Commonwealth Shakespeare Company) A Man of No Importance (Speakeasy Stage), and many other regional credits in the Greater Boston Area. Brian received his BFA in Stage Management from Boston University and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.

DAKOTAH WILEY HORAN (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to be back having worked as the Assistant Stage Manager on the 2016 productions of Singin’ In The Rain, West Side Story, & Spamalot and the full 2017 – 2019, 2021-2024 Musical Seasons, the 2025 productions of The Shark is Broken, Waitress, The Wizard Of Oz, Grease, as well as working as the Production Assistant in 2016 for Funny Girl & Mary Poppins. Some of her previous Stage Management credits include: Capital Repertory Theatre: Betrayal, Marvelous Wonderettes, Cactus Flower, 33 Variations, Leslie Uggams in Uptown Downtown, Man of La Mancha, and Single Girls Guide. Pendragon Theatre: Clean House & Twelve Angry Men. She would like to thank her parents for instilling and encouraging her love of theatre, and her beautiful friends for always believing in and supporting her.

MARIA PAPADOPOULOS (Assistant Stage Manager) is thrilled to return to NSMT after previously working on Grease, The Wizard Of Oz, Waitress, A Christmas Carol, Tootsie, Disney’s Frozen, and Fiddler on the Roof. She is the Resident Assistant Stage Manager of The J2 Spotlight Musical Theatre Company with her favorite credits from there being Lucky Stiff and Goodbye Girl. Select other credits include: Indecent (PSM - Weston Drama Workshops), Merrily We Roll Along (ASM - Weston Drama Workshops), POTUS (Sound Board Op - SpeakEasy Stage), A Case For The Existence of God (Sound Board Op - SpeakEasy Stage). BFA from Penn State.

BILL HANNEY (Owner/Producer) is honored and proud to have been responsible for the re-opening of the nationally renowned North Shore Music Theatre in 2010. Aside from his work operating North Shore Music Theatre, one of Bill's crowning achievements was the 2007 purchase and re-opening of Theatre By The Sea, a landmark 500 seat professional summer theatre and restaurant, which is entering its seventeenth successful year of operation in Matunuck, RI (theatrebythesea.com). Bill was a co-producer on the recent Broadway production of The Shark is Broken, and recently co-produced a New York City workshop of The SeaView Nursing Home for the Newly Deceased. Bill was an investor in the recent Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Pippin, as well as the First National Tour. Bill is currently expanding his group of live theatres. He began his career in show business at age 19, leasing and developing movie theaters, including his first multiplex in Quincy, Massachusetts. Before long, he was booking rock shows (Jefferson Starship, Rush) and other types of live entertainment, which eventually led to the presenting and producing of Broadway productions. One such show was an appearance by the legendary mime artist, Marcel Marceau. As president of Broadway Productions, Bill presented national tours such as Annie, Amadeus, Dancin', Peter Pan, The Rocky Horror Show and Mark Twain starring Hal Holbrook, throughout New England including Worcester, Springfield, Portland, Maine and Boston. Throughout his career, Bill has stayed focused on his movie theatre chain having bought, built, owned, operated, and sold more than 30 cinemas. His company, Entertainment Cinemas, currently operates six movie complexes in three states. Bill is currently Chairman of the Board of the Theatre Owners of New England. Bill has been named to the North Shore Top 100 by the North Shore Chamber of Commerce. He received the Leslie S. Ray Hall of Fame Award (2015) and Businessperson of the Year Award (2012) from the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce, as well as Businessperson of the Year from the Salem Chamber of Commerce (2011).

KEVIN P. HILL (Producing Artistic Director) began his theatrical career as dancer and actor, having appeared in the National Touring companies of Hello, Dolly! with Carol Channing, Leslie Uggams and Michele Lee, Anything Goes and the International Touring Company of A Chorus Line. Kevin has directed and choreographed more than 200 productions across America, including Grease, Waitress, Titanic The Musical (Elliot Norton Award for Best Director), Disney’s Frozen, Sunset Boulevard, Jersey Boys (‘19 & ‘24), The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol, Young Frankenstein, Mary Poppins, Sister Act, Mamma Mia!, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and others. He has had the privilege of working with such stars as Tony Award-winner Alice Ripley, Marin Mazzie, Jeannette Bayardelle, Joanne Worley, Kathleen Turner, Josh Groban, Tony Award-winner Jonathan Groff and Tony Award-winner Cady Huffman. In New York, he was the assistant to the director of On the Twentieth Century at the New Amsterdam Theatre and assistant to the choreographer on the revival of Guys and Dolls. Kevin has been nominated as Best Director/Choreographer for his work on Sunset Boulevard, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Rent, The Full Monty, Chicago, and Edwin Drood, and was awarded the NH Theatre Award for Best Choreography for West Side Story at the Papermill Theatre. Kevin has also been awarded Six Broadway World awards and two Motif awards for his productions of Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins and Young Frankenstein. As a Professor of Dance, Kevin has been on faculty at Pennsylvania State University, Kansas State University and most recently The Boston Conservatory of Music. Kevin and his husband Matthew have created their own production company called, Chappell Hill Productions. Their first venture is co-producing the new Broadway musical Wanted (previously Gun & Powder). Chappell Hill Productions is also the lead producer of a new medium of theatre called, Dance Night. Kevin is a proud member of SDC, AEA and a past member of Dance Masters of New England, Chapter 5. For eleven years, he has held the role of Producing Artistic Director at North Shore Music Theatre and twelve years at Theatre By The Sea.

MATTHEW CHAPPELL (Associate Producer/Casting Director) is in his 7th season as resident Casting Director and Associate Producer for Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre and resident Casting Director for Theatre By The Sea. He is a former talent agent, casting associate, and photographer for Heyman Talent Agency, specializing in TV/film, commercials, runway, print and voiceovers and, for many years, worked as Associate Producer for Encore International, casting and producing shows for theme parks, cruise ships, and corporate events. Prior to making the leap to Casting and Producing, Matthew enjoyed a 20+ year career as a professional Actor/Singer/Dancer.

MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) (Licensing) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser, and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior ® shows are 30 and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia). mtishows.com

ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. actorsequity.org

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE (NSMT) Since 1955, NSMT has become one of the most attended theatres in New England, with approximately 250,000 patrons annually. With a national and regional reputation for artistic achievement, NSMT has received numerous industry awards including Elliot Norton Awards, IRNE Awards, the Rosetta Le Noire Award from Actors’ Equity, and the Moss Hart Award. NSMT produced the World Premiere of Memphis in 2003, the show went on to win four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Under the new ownership of Bill Hanney in 2010, NSMT continues to annually produce a musical subscription series and an annual production of A Christmas Carol along with celebrity concerts, children’s programming, and year-round education programs for all ages.