Becca is a light designer and production manager based in New Hampshire with over a decade of theatre and live event experience. From lighting musicals to concerts to amusement parks, Becca has been all across the country to attend and produce events and is delighted to be able to teach the next generation of techs at Ovation Theatre. Credits for Theatre Include: Rock of Ages, Lightning Thief, Finding Nemo Jr. (Ovation Theatre Company), Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play, Sideways Stories from Wayside School (Winnipesaukee Playhouse), America America (Players Ring Theatre). Becca has also done lights for concerts at Canobie Lake Park, the Georgia Theatre in Athens Georgia, and managed large events such as Enchant Christmas, Las Vegas and Nashville as well as Bonnaroo Music Festival. She has a degree in Theatre Management and Tech and Design from Plymouth State University.

Ella 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!

Brittany Cardoza has received training in various types of dance for the past 23 years. She has been choreographing for community and school musicals, camps, and musical revues in the area for ten years and loves any opportunity to tell stories and encourage and challenge others through dance! She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Gordon College where she performed in, directed, and choreographed a variety of musicals and plays. Brittany currently works as a therapist and spends her free time reading, enjoying time with friends, and hanging out at the beach.

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.

Lauren is delighted to be joining the Ovation team! She is the music teacher and band director at New Boston Central School and teaches piano and voice for Bedford Youth Performing Company. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire. Lauren has music directed for various theatre groups across the state, including UNH Mask and Dagger and Derryfield Repertory Theatre. Previously, she has performed onstage with the University of New Hampshire, The Palace Theatre, Millspace Mainstage, Dive In Productions, Ovation Theatre Company, and RB Productions, during which time she received an NHTA nomination. She is so excited to work with the incredible Ovation performers and experience the magic that is musical theatre!

Becca is thrilled to be joining the Ovation team as a music director! She is currently the choral director at Hudson Memorial School where she teaches curricular chorus, an audition-based chorus, and directs the annual musical. She is also an Associate Conductor with the Handel and Haydn Youth Choruses. She holds a B.M. in Music Studies (Education) from UMass Lowell. During her studies, she founded and directed The Hawkettes, a female-identified a cappella group. She also earned her M.M. in Music Education from Boston University and was awarded the Departmental Award in Music Education from the CFA School of Music upon graduation. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, playing sudoku, and doing yoga.

Jake Doble is a musician, hairstylist, and digital content creator. A graduate of Sacred Heart University, Jake holds a Bachelor's degree in Musical Theatre and Film & Television, and has spent over 20 years performing as a singer, instrumentalist, and stage performer.

Jake has experienced most roles across community and professional theater, but favors musical performance, and directing. While in college he was able to train with notable producers, directors, and coaches, and was on the road to pursue theatre in NYC until the pandemic had other plans.

Since then, Jake has become an internationally recognized hairstylist, bringing his artistry to stages, and events both regionally and internationally. Through his online presence reaching 100,000+ followers across social platforms, and over 100+ million views, he shares education, transformations, and insight, establishing himself as a trusted authentic voice in the industry.

Chloe has been involved in theatre for as long as she can remember. She has been performing since she could walk, and has performed at the professional, educational, and community levels. She has performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse, the University of New Hampshire, and most frequently at Ovation. She has always had a passion for music and education, and pursued this at the University of New Hampshire with undergraduate degrees in Musical Theatre and Secondary Theatre Education. She is also currently getting her Master's in Elementary Education. Outside of theatre, Chloe enjoys reading, sewing, and spending time with her dogs.

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.

Ro Gavin is a versatile theatre artist and the Theatre Production Manager at Prescott Park Arts Festival. Most recently, they production managed Freaky Friday at Prescott Park, bringing their keen eye for detail and collaboration to the festival's popular musical. As a choreographer, Ro's credits include Big Fish—which earned a 2023 New Hampshire Theatre Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography—Ride the Cyclone, Seussical, and more. A two-time New Hampshire Theatre Award winner, Ro has worked extensively across the Seacoast with companies including RGC Theatre (which they founded), The Players' Ring, and Seacoast Repertory Theatre. They hold a degree in Comprehensive Theatre from the University of New Hampshire. When not in the theatre, Ro enjoys gaming and binge-watching TV with their tabby cat, Honeybun. Ro is excited to bring their passion for movement and storytelling to Ovation Theatre's production of Freaky Friday!

Katy is a firm believer in the power of theatre to inspire and transform and is currently the theatre teacher at Libertas Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts. Katy is an experienced director, dance and fight choreographer, stage manager, performer, and educator, with a degree in Theatre Arts and Education from Mount Holyoke College. Katy is a two-time New Hampshire Theatre Award winner for Outstanding Choreography for The Hunchback of Notre Dame in 2026 and Legally Blonde in 2025, and she was a top three finalist for Six: Teen Edition in 2025 and Newsies in 2024. She has also 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!

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 across southern New Hampshire, greater Boston, and the Berkshires region of Massachusetts, 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!

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 have returned this year as a director with Ovation Theatre Company. She had her directorial debut in 2022 and has directed many shows since in the NH area. Outside of the theatre, Jenna has a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and has dreams to someday start a theatre program for that demographic. Since graduating high school, Jenna has always tried to stay involved in theatre. She started her journey in the performing arts in 2013 and has performed 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!

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.

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 is a junior at the Derryfield School in Manchester, NH. She loves theater and performing as well as visual arts and science. She first stage managed at Ovation in the summer of 2022 and has loved being a part of the creative process. In addition, she loves to be on stage and has been a member of the cast in her school productions as well as at Ovation.

Jillian has been involved in some sort of the arts her whole life. She started doing theatre in high school where her love for the performing arts grew stronger. She has been fortunate to participate in many aspects of theatre, but dance and choreography is her greatest passion. This led her to fulfill the dream of studying dance in college. She hopes to share the message of how important the arts are in helping to understand the human experience, offering both comfort and motivation. Jillian is so grateful for the opportunities she's had with Ovation to collaborate, learn, and create.

Allison is a sophomore at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, where she's able to pursue her passion for theater. She has been involved with theater since sixth grade, and loves both performing and working backstage. She always loves working with the Ovation community, and has such a blast working with them to bring shows to life!