DIRECTOR

As a musical fangirl, Connie is thrilled to be directing 1776 as her directorial musical debut. She fondly remembers watching 1776 as part of her AP U.S. History class in high school. Connie’s favorite dessert doesn’t change just because it’s summertime, she loves any ice cream with chocolate fudge chunks and/or a caramel swirl year round! Her favorite musical is How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Katie is a vocalist and music educator with a background in opera, musical theatre, and arts administration. She recently served as music director for Into the Woods and Legally Blonde the Musical, and currently teaches private voice lessons. Katie is especially excited by the music of 1776—a score filled with rousing, humorous, flirtatious, thought-provoking, and touching moments. Her favorite summer dessert is fresh peaches with whipped cream, and her favorite musical is She Loves Me.

COSTUME DESIGNER

Vicki is thrilled to be working on colonial era costume design for 1776. Her favorite summer dessert is fruit pizza. Vicki’s favorite musical since childhood has always been Victor/Victoria.

SET DESIGNER

Judy is excited to design the sets for 1776, bringing her creativity to the founding of a nation. She’s especially looking forward to finally getting her daughter off her back about helping out. Her favorite summer sweet treat is anything cold and chocolate, and her favorite musical is the original movie version of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

PROP MISTRESS

Merissa is thrilled to help bring Honey Pearl Productions’ next dream to life. After five years in Boston, she’s excited to bring scenes to life through an occasionally authentic East Coast lens. She’s visited Paul Revere’s House and Minuteman National Park, so the props are in good hands. Her favorite dessert is any frozen treat on the beach, and her all-time favorite musical is The Phantom of the Opera.

LIGHT DESIGNER

It will be Sarah’s first time designing and operating a theatrical production, and a rare occasion where she won’t be double dipping as both a designer and performer, allowing her to fully sink her teeth into design work. Sarah also hasn’t been “backstage” in almost two years and is excited to be on headset for a show again. Her favorite summer dessert oscillates between ice cream and s’mores, and her favorite musical is anything Sondheim!

STAGE MANAGER

Myriah returns for her first musical with HPP. She’s excited to take on a ground-up challenge, as it’s the first time she’s tackling something she hasn’t seen or listened to before. Chocolate-covered fruit, especially oranges and raspberries, is her favorite summertime dessert. Myriah’s favorite musical is a toss-up between Bandstand and Parade.

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Charlotte is looking forward to 1776 because she hasn’t worked on a musical before and there is a special magic in live music. Her go-to summertime dessert is either a root beer float or apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Her current favorite musical is Little Shop of Horrors.

SET CARPENTER

Stefan is excited for the challenge of tackling set design and acting in this timeless classic. His go-to sweet treat in the summer is salted caramel and brown butter cookie from Panhandle Cone & Coffee. Stefan’s favorite musical is Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

DECK LEAD

Rochelle is trying out “being on deck” for the first time. One of her favorite classic musicals is The Wizard of Oz.

DECK LEAD

After spending time onstage, Sydney is especially thrilled to experience the magic from behind the scenes and watch a musical come to life from a whole new perspective. Her favorite summer dessert is orange and dark chocolate ice cream from Panhandle Cone & Coffee, and her all-time favorite musical is The Phantom of the Opera.

DECK LEAD

Rochelle is trying out running the stage for the first time. One of her favorite classic musicals is The Wizard of Oz.