Derek Grant Martin is the Co-Artistic Director of the Americana Theatre Company and has been a professional Director, Choreographer, Actor, Singer, Dancer, Producer, Musician, Composer, Playwright, Designer, Leader, Pastor, and Educator for the past 30+ years. He has worked at esteemed theatres such as Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Sacramento Theatre Company, Virginia Musical Theatre, Musical Theatre of Connecticut, Alluvion Stage Company, The Round Barn Theatre and, of course, the Americana Theatre Company to name a few. He has played such roles as Don Lockwood in SINGIN IN THE RAIN, Archibald Craven in THE SECRET GARDEN, Jamie Lockhart in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, Ebeneezer Scrooge in SCROOGE THE MUSICAL, Elton John in AMELIE, and Puck in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, and Wadsworth the Butler in CLUE, to name a few. Derek has directed and choreographed productions such as SINGIN IN THE RAIN, BIG FISH, EURIPIDES MEDEA, ARTHUR MILLER’S THE CRUCIBLE, TREASURE ISLAND, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS, THE SECRET GARDEN, INTO THE WOODS, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN, LITTLE WOMEN, and THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 to name a few. He is a Composer and Playwright working with Co-Artistic Director, Jesse M. Sullivan on original productions such as AN AMERICANA CHRISTMAS CAROL, BETHLEHEM: THE NATIVITY ROCK OPERA, and THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW: TOLD BY ONE. He works as a Professor of Practice in Theatre at Stonehill College. He is an ordained pastor and worship team member at Church of the Vine in Carver, MA and is the director of the ministry, The December Collective. Derek is thrilled that you came out to see the production this evening and is beyond grateful that you have chosen to support live theatre and specifically… Americana Theatre Co. He dedicates this performance to his wonderful nieces, Karly and Lexi. See you on the Stage!!!!

A full time company member, David has had a long tenure with Americana as Mr. Sipos in Parfumerie, Vince Fontaine in Grease, Porthos in The Three Musketeers, many characters It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. More recently as Monsieur Bouc in Murder on the Orient Express and Arthur in An Americana Christmas Carol. A graduate of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, David has lived and performed on stage, television, radio and film, in NYC, Indiana, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and has happily settled down in Carver with his wonderful wife, Erin and 2 beautiful girls, Karly and Lexi. He has served as Technical Director for The Company Of Pittsburgh and also appeared in productions of Oklahoma!, Man Of LaMancha, and can be seen in the film Love The Coopers. “Autism awareness rocks!”

Select concert engagements: Where Even The Sea Sings (Carnegie Hall debut), Bach’s Mass in B Minor, Puccini’s La Bohème (NYCO). Selected theater credits: The Sound of Music (Captain Von Trapp), Seussical (Cat in the Hat), Into the Woods (Witch), A Streetcar Named Desire (Blanche DuBois), Auntie Mame (Vera Charles). Much love to RCM, Rock and Jill from HR.

Erin Friday is grateful for the opportunity to perform with this talented cast on such a fun show! Erin has been an ATC board member since 2011 and assumed the role of Director of Education in 2015. Some of her favorite ATC roles include Salome in The Robber Bridegroom, Berthe in Boeing Boeing, Mrs. Peacock in Clue, Princess Dragamiroff in Murder in the Orient Express, and all the female roles in It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Erin is the Director of Fine Arts at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Weymouth, where she teaches art, music, and theater for students from 3 years old to 4th grade. She is proud to be sharing the stage with her husband, David, daughter, Karly, and brother, Derek. Special thanks to Lexi for always dealing with our crazy schedules and mom and dad for all the love and support!

A Sacramento-based performer, choreographer, writer, director, and teaching artist with a Musical Theatre BA from Jessup University. Performance credits include Long John Silver (Treasure Island), Lee (True West), Edward (Big Fish), and Bob Cratchit (A Christmas Carol). Choreography credits include Oklahoma!, Big Fish, Carrie: The Musical, Peter Pan, and Footloose. When not acting or choreographing, he can be found teaching music, dance, and performance classes at various studios, schools, and programs on both coasts, or singing in orchestra concerts and solo acts across the state of California. He also keeps up on his dialect and improv skills by playing D&D with his friends whenever he gets the chance. He is so excited to be back with his East Coast family, polishing off his best pirate voice and causing chaos with his friends and mentors here at Americana.

Brendan is excited to be making his second Americana Theatre Company appearance. From Kingston, MA, Brendan is a rising senior at Stonehill College majoring in Secondary Education and English. Previous credits include Rumors (Ernie), Grease (Eugene), and Urinetown the Musical (Robby the Stockfish). He would like to thank his family and friends for their support and hopes you enjoy the show!

Christian is positively elated to be joining Americana once again, this time for the imaginative prequel to such a beloved tale. Christian received his Bachelor’s in Musical Theatre Performance from Plymouth State University where he performed such roles as Ed Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime and Jaime Wellerstein in The Last Five Years, which he also co-directed. Since moving to Boston after graduating, Christian has continued to pursue theatre as well as finding work in film and TV.

is a graduate of Stonehill College with a degree in Theatre Arts, Dance, and Entrepreneurship. Her theatre credits include “Greta” in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, “Audrey” in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, “Heather Duke” in HEATHERS, “#25” in THE WOLVES, “Hunyak” in CHICAGO, and many more. Abby is ecstatic to be back on stage with Americana Theatre Company again. She would like to thank her loved ones for their undivided support!

Karly is thrilled to be joining Americana Theatre Company for her 4th production. Previous ATC roles include: Young Mary/Janie in It’s A Wonderful Life and Ensemble in Big Fish. Other favorite roles include Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical, Uncle Fester in Addams Family, and Belle in Beauty and the Beast Jr. Karly is also excited to be directing the upcoming Studio Americana camp of Willy Wonka Kids. She would like to thank Derek and Jesse for the opportunity to perform with such an amazing cast. Enjoy the show!

Andre is thrilled to make their debut with Americana Theatre Company as Alf/Ensemble in Peter And The Starcatcher! André studied theater at UMass Amherst and has performed in a variety of stage productions, including Rumors (Lenny Ganz), Macbeth (Malcom), Witch (Cuddy Banks), and Everybody (Somebody). In addition to theater, André has experience in musical theater and film and continues to expand his craft across both mediums. He would like to thank the amazing cast, crew, and director for making this production such a fun experience.

Leo is a rising senior pursuing a BFA in Acting at Boston University. He is excited to be in his first production with Americana Theatre Company. Past roles include Sir Andrew in Twelfth Night (RADA), Cassius in Julius Caesar (BU), and Soldier/Alex in Sunday in the Park with George (BU). He has also worked on various short and student film projects..

Chris has worked in youth and college theater and dance for some time. While she’s costumed many shows, a few standouts include "She Kills Monsters“ at Stonehill College, “The Play That Goes Wrong“ at Salve Regina University, and the annual Dance Company presentation at Dean College, where she also worked as Costume Shop Manager. A Board member of The Un-Common Theater Company for 25 years she currently serves as the Producer of “Improv Soup“ a teenage improvisational comedy troupe.

Sarah is an active music educator, music director, and pianist throughout the greater Boston area. She earned her Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano at the Longy School of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance at Eastern Nazarene College, where she also served as an adjunct music professor. She serves as a collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and adjudicator at various local colleges and voice studios, and is active as a Music Director with multiple theatre companies. Her work as a theatrical and operetta music director has been seen with community and professional companies throughout Boston and New York.

Jenny is happy to be returning for her fifth Americana Theater Company production as a Stage Manager. She was assistant stage manager for the Stonehill Theater Company for their productions of INTO THE WOODS and MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. She started stage managing with Americana, for their productions of AMERICANA CHRISTMAS CAROL, BIG FISH and MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. She’s happy to be back and hopes you enjoy the show!

A New York City based lighting and projections designer. She has been designing lights with Americana since 2018 with Man of Lamancha and is thrilled to be returning this season. She has an MFA in Theatre Design and Technology (Lighting/Projections Design) from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Past lighting credits include: The Shuck (Cape May Stage, NJ), Plume (The Tank, NY), Radium Girls (Metropolitan Playhouse, NY), and The Beheading of Helene Gillet. Past Projection credits include; Love Warrior (New Heritage Theatre Group, NY), The Elephant Man (Gallery Players, NY), End Days (Voice Theatre, NY), and Freedom Rider (UMKC, MO) http://hmcrockerdesign.com

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