Nick Of Time Creative
Director / Writer
Jim MorganJim is looking forward to his fifth production and first as a director with ASoB. He was previously seen as Verges in “Much Ado About Nothing, a dead body in “A Murder is Announced, a very bad wizard in “Once Upon a Mattress, and Nathan Detroit in “Guys and Dolls.” Jim would like to thank Melissa Fortson for her undying energy, Darwin Ray for his musical enthusiasm and flexibility, Cory Bauer for his ability to keep me focused, the cast for all their hard work, the folks at ASOB for this opportunity, and of course my wife, Chris, for her never ending support.
Music Director
Darwin RayDarwin’s role as Music Director for Nick of Time marks his third production with ASoB since this year’s re-opening. His other 2021 ASoB productions include a dream role as Music Director and clarinetist for Ain’t Misbehavin', as well as being Co-Music Director for Schoolhouse Rock Live! When not playing clarinet and baritone sax and serving as Staff Arranger for the Howard Burns Jazz Ensemble in Frederick, MD, Darwin works as an Emergency Planner and CPR Instructor Trainer for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. As always, Darwin remains truly grateful to ASoB for welcoming him into the family, back in 2018.
Stage Manager
Cory BauerCory is excited to be back at ASoB both on the stage and behind the scenes as the Stage Manager for In the Nick of Time! Previous appearances include Guys and Dolls, A WWII Radio Christmas, and The Wedding Singer. He also did lighting for the more recent productions of Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! and Ain’t Misbehavin’. He would like to thank the director, Jim Morgan, for giving him his first shot at Stage Manager as well as the rest of the cast and crew for a job well done bringing this show to life.
Asst. Director
Melissa Broy FortsonMelissa Broy Fortson (Mrs. Snow) – (BTU Member, Director, Actor, ASoB President) is thrilled to be a part of bringing more people from every part of Maryland into the theater. Our theater is billed as “Theater for everyone” because we not only welcome audience members and supporters from every background and age, but also encourage the participation of and seek those who are interested in being a part of theater in any way, be that on stage or back stage. We don’t let race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, nor religion define us, our casts and crews, or our audiences. Melissa 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 prides herself on being able to “see outside the box” and casting people in roles based on skill, as much as the desire to work.
Lighting
Lindsey BauerLindsey is super excited to be doing lighting for this show with ASoB. This is her first experience with community theater. She is currently an 11th grade student at an online private school. When she's not doing stuff with theater you can find her doing karate, girl scouts, and softball. She wants to thank Jim Morgan for the opportunity to do lights for his show. She is super excited to be working with such a lovely cast and she hopes you all enjoy the show!
Sound
Brigid TonnessenBrigid is happy to be making their sound debut with "In The Nick of Time." Though this is their first time doing sound, they have previously done shows with Artistic Synergy, such as acting in "Charlotte's Web" and "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," and being prop master for "Schoolhouse Rock." They are in the 8th grade, and outside of theatre, you can find them drawing portraits and singing all types of songs, including opera and pop. They wish the cast and crew many broken legs, and are excited for the show!
Sound Director
Torberg M. TonnessenOriginal Creative Team
(In the) Nick of Time is an original musical written by local artist, Jim Morgan.