Melissa Broy Fortson – (Director) has been a part of community and professional theaters for over 40 years. She is a former Equity New York City actress, and has worked in Harford County, Baltimore County, and Baltimore City since she was 8 years old. She has been seen in shows with “Ovation Dinner Theater” and has enjoyed roles in AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ (Nell), BYE BYE BIRDIE (Mae Petersen), JOSPEH…DREAMCOAT (Narrator), THE ODD COUPLE FV (Olive), HARVEY (Veta Simmons), SWEENEY TODD, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Ronnette), HAIRSPRAY (Motormouth Maybelle), AVENUE Q (Gary Coleman), NUNSENSE (Sister Hubert), BEST LITTLE W*HOUSE IN TEXAS (Jewel) and NUNSENSE 2 (Mother Superior). She has also directed several shows including, “Honk!”, “Godspell”, “Nuncrackers”, “Charlie Brown”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Oklahoma”, “Puffs”, “Guys and Dolls”, “School House Rock, Live!”, “The Rude Mechanicals”, and “Aida.” She wishes this stupendous cast, all the broken legs!!!

Brooke is excited to be back doing her thing behind the scenes. Being a lifetime theatre lover, she thrives on the behind-the-scenes thrill of being part of the production team. Brooke has found her home at ASoB making this the third show she has stage managed. She is overjoyed to finally work together with her niece on a show. Great job Pirates! You all are doing amazing!

Temple Fortson is thrilled to choreograph again for ASOB. Past shows include: “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Clue: The Musical,” and “Schoolhouse Rock!” Primarily appearing on stage, she was recently the titular role in “Aida” (ASOB), Mabel in “Crowns” (2nd Star Productions), and Armelia in “Ain’t Misbehavin’” (ASOB).

After a 4-year break from community theater, Rowan returns to ASoB, working and designing sound. They’ve worked on several past shows for ASoB, including, “Charlotte's Web,” “Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical,” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” Rowan is excited to get back to behind the scenes work at the theater they have missed so much.

Alex Talmadge is thrilled to be working behind the scenes for ASoB once more! Alex’s set work has been used across multiple projects and shows in and around the Baltimore Theatre scene. Though he loves being behind the scenes, he enjoys his main role in life being a husband to Emily and a father to his daughter Rowan. When not in the theater or at home, Alex can be found managing and building for his custom furniture and decor business, August Moon Design Co ®️, which he owns with his wife. He appreciates all of the support and help from Melissa, Temple, and Brooke through this process, and can’t wait to see Emily take the stage for the first time since becoming a mommy! Break legs, I love you so much, beautiful!

Tiffany is excited to work behind the scenes at Artistic Synergy of Baltimore. Having grown up in this theater she has worked on several shows as a stage manager and even assistant director. Tiffany is also an accomplished artist.

Dave is glad to be returning to the ASoB pit. Having played his first professional theater gig at Painters Mill Music Theater in June, 1962, he brings over 60 years of experience to the pit orchestra. He likes to call himself one of “the usual suspects”.