The Big Day Is Almost Here

SARAH COHEN

Sarah is thrilled to be returning to the ACT stage! You may recognize her as the "Karaoke Queen" DJ CoCo, or from various musicals and plays around the North Country since 2013. Theatre credits include, Heidi- [title of show] (ACT),Magenta & Columbia-The Rocky Horror Show (ART), Ethel Toffelmeier- The Music Man (ACT)The Baroness-Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (CMT), Lady of the Lake in Spamalot (CCC), Margaret- Much Ado About Nothing (ETC) and many other performances over the years. She would like to thank her family and friends for their undying support of her theatre shenanigans.

JAGAN DROWLETTE

Jagan is incredibly excited and grateful to work with so many talented humans and be part of Annie-Laurie Lemieux’s directorial debut. After a far-too-long stint away from theatre, Jagan has returned to the stage to play Mortimer (Arsenic & Old Lace), ensemble (Cinderella), and recently tried his hat as “Magnus” in a dinner theatre production of Murder in Maui. He’s also very proud of his daughter Emma, who is our assistant director. A big thank you to his son, Finnegan, for putting up with all of the rehearsal time. And finally to Sarah for being the real-life Trisha to his Tripp.

LAURA FARRELL

Laura Farrell is thrilled to be part of ACT’s “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”! She has a BA in Music with a minor in Theatre from SUNY Plattsburgh and has been participating in theatre since 2010. Some of her favorite past roles include Cinderella in “Into the Woods” (Artistry Community Theatre), Darlene in “Honky Tonk Angels” (Pendragon), and the title role in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” (Adirondack Lakes Theatre Festival). She thanks her family for their support and Annie for giving her the opportunity to play Georgeanne, one of her new favorite roles. “Enjoy the show!”

HAYLEY FOUNTAIN

Hayley is super excited to be join Artistry Community Theatre for the first time! She has been in ten shows, stage managed one, and directed a show while being in it at the same time. Her previous shows have been with Adirondack Regional Theatre and PHS Drama Club. She likes to compete in local talent shows and has placed / won on several occasions. Hayley is currently a daycare teacher at Bright Beginnings and is also in a church choir. She’d like to thank her mom, dad and brother for their unconditional love and support throughout her many years of performing.

SARA MUNSON

Sara Munson has been involved in community theater since 2011 and finds it to be one of her true joys in life. Although every production has been treasured, some of her most favorite roles over these years have been Rose in Gypsy, Donkey in Shrek, and Regina in Rock of Ages. Sara is so thankful for the beautiful support she receives from her family and friends, especially her boy, Finn. Off stage, Sara works at SUNY Plattsburgh and is a member on the board for Adirondack Regional Theater

TIANA SAROJ

Tiana Saroj has had a love affair with theater since she can remember, and can't stop sticking her nose in it. Tiana also teaches Health to teens, and finds her joy in a little improv here, a little yoga there. This is her very first experience with ACT, and she has been so grateful to work with this team. Tiana also thanks her friends and family; their support is invaluable. She also thanks you. Yes, you! Thank you for coming out to see the show. 

ANNIE-LAURIE LEMIEUX

Annie-Laurie Lemieux has been the Assistant Director and Stage Manger for a variety of Artistry productions including [Title of Show], The Hilarious Hillbilly Massacre, Wit, Damn Yankees, Little Shop of Horrors, and Cabaret. Over the last twenty plus years, Annie-Laurie has been in various improvisation groups and her fondest theatre memories include performing as Holly in the Strand Center for the Arts benefit performance of Next Fall; Willsboro Drama Club performances as Becca in Rabbit Hole and as Susie in Wit; SUNY Plattsburgh performances as Abby Brewster in Arsenic and Old Lace and as Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream; Essex Theatre Company performances as Frauline Kost in Cabaret, Sylvia in Sylvia, and Apri  in Company. Annie-Laurie graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre and English. She would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and encouragement. And a very special thank you to the outstanding troupe of performers who nurtured her vision and spirit while bringing magic to life; you are all loved immensely.

EMMA DROWLETTE

Emma Drowlette is very excited to be assistant directing for her first time! In 2021 Emma was the prop assistant for A.C.T's Into the Woods. After that she realized how much she loved theater, so in 2022 she joined A.C.T as part of the ensemble for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Since then she has done some behind the scenes work like, set construction for Caberet (A.C.T). Emma has loved working with such an amazing cast and wants to thank her family and especially her parents for being so supportive. Enjoy the show!