Ella is an upcoming freshman in college, and has been performing theatre since she was 12. She has participated in numerous musicals as a performer, section leader, and a part of stage crew. Outside of theatre, Ella has been taking classical voice lessons for 8 years, enjoys fiddling on the piano, guitar, bass and drums, and loves making people smile at her job. She is incredibly grateful to be a part of the Ovation family, and she can’t wait to get started!

Bethany has been a choreographer, dance teacher and performer in the area for over 20 years. Her early training was at UNH where she was a member of the UNH Dance Company and received a Minor in Dance. Further studies were at Jeanette Neil’s and Leon Collins in Boston, Steps and Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has performed at the Palace Theatre, Huntington Theatre, Worcester Foothills, Ogunquit Playhouse, North Shore Music Theatre, Actorsingers and Cabaret de Boheme. She has Choreographed at Pinkerton Academy, Derryfield School, Kids Coop Theatre, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre. She is currently a paraprofessional at Danville Elementary School.

Christie is excited to be joining the Ovation team! Christie has been a piano teacher at North Main Music for nearly 15 years and has music directed at various companies in southern NH. She has an elementary education and special education degree from Rivier University and has taught grade levels from kindergarten to sixth grade. Christie is now an Accounting Analyst, a career change she made at 27. Christie has also performed across southern NH in various theatre companies. Christie loves spending time with her loving husband Peter, her family, and her friends. She also enjoys cuddling with her bunny.

Mr. Kevin Fisher is thrilled to be a part of the Ovation team. Kevin serves as the Director of Choral Activities and Music Director at Cooperative Middle School in Stratham, NH. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire where he sang and directed The New Hampshire Gentlemen, UNH’s original all-male a cappella group. He earned his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and School Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. In 2019, he was chosen as the VFW New Hampshire Middle-Level Teacher of the Year. He spends his summers on Sunset Lake at Camp Tel Noar, where he serves as Camper Care Coordinator. Kevin is an active vocal coach, accompanist, adjudicator, and theatrical musical director. In his spare time, he enjoys playing and coaching tennis and soccer, running, traveling, and attending Boston Red Sox games.

Dan serves as Business Manager for Ovation – along with anything else that needs to be done, including dramaturgy, prop design and technical support. With a degree in Theatre from the University of Notre Dame and several years spent traveling the globe with Up with People, Dan is excited to be involved with shows again. In 2022, he workshopped and directed the World Premiere of Masked, both for Ovation and off-Broadway at the Chain Theatre Play Festival. Dan’s day job is in pharmaceutical sales management, where his theatrical background is always useful.

Katy is a firm believer in the power of theatre to inspire and transform and is currently teaching theatre in western Massachusetts. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 2020 with a degree in Theatre Arts and Education. Katy is an experienced director, dance and fight choreographer, stage manager, actor, and educator. She has a passion for working with young people and for sharing the joy of theatre with them. She has worked at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA as an Education Intern and then as Associate Director and Choreographer for their Youth Theatre program. Locally, she choreographed for the Matthew Thornton Drama Club for six years. Katy is delighted to be a part of the Ovation team!

Sarah is excited to be a voice teacher at the Ovation Studio! Sarah is currently a music teacher at Bedford High School and is the Musical Director for the Theater Company. Sarah graduated Summa Cum Laude from Hofstra University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. She will be finishing up her master’s degree in music education this summer from The Hartt School. She previously worked at Hudson Memorial School as a Choir Director, as well as a Co-Director and Music Director for the musicals. Sarah has a true passion for a cappella singing. She directed and sang with Sigma’Cappella, one of Hofstra’s a cappella groups, and now directs the BHS A Cappella Club. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing board games, doing escape rooms, and playing tennis.

Jenna Sullivan is so excited to further her experience with Ovation Theatre Company. She had her directorial debut in 2022 and has directed many more shows since in the NH area. She is currently working as a lead infant/toddler teacher in Massachusetts and plans to get her bachelor's degree in social work to later become a grief counselor. Since graduating high school, Jenna has always tried to stay involved in theatre as a performer, but within the coming years as a director. Ever since starting her journey with the performing arts in 2013, Jenna has been in multiple productions many with Ovation. She cares so deeply for each and every performer she has the pleasure of working with and loves seeing them shine doing what they love.

Miranda Winward currently works as the Assistant Manager of the Marketing/Entertainment Department at Canobie Lake Park. She has been dancing for almost all of her life and has been choreographing local shows on and off for about 10 years. She really enjoys being on the teacher side of dancing and creating exciting and accessible movement for all ages. She is thrilled to be a part of the Ovation Team!

Avenley Allen is currently a sophomore at The Derryfield School. She has been involved with musical theatre since second grade. She has been in many musicals but has recently enjoyed learning about the tech side of theatre. Her favorite part of theatre is working with people that have the same passions as her. This past summer Avenley had so much fun as a counselor at Ovation summer camp and being an assistant stage manager for Something Rotten. Avenley has loved being involved at Ovation and is so excited for the opportunities to come.

Betsy is a sophomore at Southern Utah University, currently pursuing a degree in Outdoor Recreation with a minor in Music (bassoon). She first discovered a passion for theatre in 4th grade when she performed in her very first musical, directed by the one and only Meg Gore. Since then, she has been a part of over 20 theatre productions and has fulfilled roles both on the stage and behind the scenes as a stage manager and music director. As an instrumentalist, she has performed in various collegiate symphonies as well as with the Orchestra of Southern Utah, a professional symphony orchestra located near Cedar City, UT. Betsy hopes to pursue a career in backcountry medicine and is currently working on her EMT certification. But no matter how deep into the woods she travels, she knows that music and performance will always be a part of her life, largely thanks to the wonderful community here at Ovation Theatre Company!

Maddy Buchanan has an ever growing love for theater and all it has to offer. Her passion was unearthed in the fourth grade and she has carried it with her since. She has recently discovered a second passion for being behind the scenes after her work as Production Assistant in Ovation’s own Descendants. With other fantastic projects ahead of her, Maddy is thrilled to work with Ovation once again and help put on these incredible productions and work with some phenomenal people.

Adam Furgal has always had a passion for performance and art for as long as he can remember, and loves it in any shape or form. He has years of experience as a performer and choreographer, with previous credits at Ovation including Into the Woods, A Chorus Line, and Mamma Mia! Adam attends the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA where he is studying for his BFA in musical theater. He is excited to be sharing his passion with you, and is honored to be a part of the Ovation team once more!

Tim has always had a passion for theatre and education. He has directed and stage managed at the elementary, community, and collegiate levels for many years, both locally and in Williamstown, MA, including with several Ovation productions. Tim loves working with actors not only to put on a successful production but also to give them the instincts to excel in future shows. He knows that theatre can bring joy to actors and audience members alike, and he strives to accomplish that in his productions. He is thrilled to be a part of the Ovation team!

Debrah is a senior at Pinkerton Academy and she has been involved in theater since the 6th grade. Debrah has been a part of 6 Ovation Productions, and is extremely honored to have begun the experience of learning how to musically direct. She thanks Meg and Kevin for sharing their passion and skill in making her the performer, learner, and teacher she is today. Debrah intends to study Psychology once in college, but in the meantime, she is ecstatic to be AMD in Descendants and cannot wait for what is to come!

Michaela is a senior at Londonderry High School, and has been a part of Ovation since their inaugural production of Les Mis. She has since been part of over 15 productions with Ovation, and loves doing theater with the people she loves. Outside of theater she is the author of the Rolling Hills series, and plans to pursue songwriting in college. She thanks Ovation for playing a pivotal role in her life and passions.

Ryan Kaplan is an artist and theatremaker based out of Windham, NH. Some of his onstage roles have included Grover (The Lightning Thief), Pepper (Mamma Mia!), and Jay (Descendants). He has also worked in the area as a Stage Manager, Director, Choreographer, and Theatre Educator. He is the Artistic Director of Rise Theatre Group, a by-youth-for-youth theatre group. Ryan is proud to work with Ovation and is thankful to the whole Gore family for their mentorship and guidance.

Audrey has been involved in theater since 1st grade and with Ovation for over a year and has loved every bit of it. She loves theater on and off stage and recently in the summer of 2022 she was an assistant stage manager of Ovation’s Something Rotten. When she is not involved in theater she loves to hang out with her friends and family and play field hockey. Audrey is currently a freshman at the Derryfield School. She is so excited to continue to work with Ovation!

Abby Parnell has been involved with theatre since the 5th grade. She has been involved with a total of 15 productions, being both on and off the stage! Recently Abby was an Assistant Stage Manager in Ovation’s own Something Rotten and has enjoyed stage management ever since! When she is not performing, Abby is often found listening and jamming out to music. Abby is currently a sophomore at Pinkerton Academy and is thrilled to be a part of the Ovation team!

Lizzie Sosa has always loved all things theatre! Her first experience with theatre was at the MTDC drama club playing a munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. Ever since, she has loved working on and off the stage! Lizzie recently worked as an assistant stage manager for Something Rotten back in July, and it was her first look into the stage managing world. She absolutely loved it and she is super excited to continue to work with Ovation!