KELLI LEIGH-ANN CONNORS (Director) is a long time resident of New England where she has enjoyed a forty five year career in the performing arts. As a freelance theatre artist Kelli is a performer, director, choreographer and designer. She is performing member of PowerPlay which brings theatre laboratories into the workplace, teaching business professionals to recognize bias and microaggression in the workplace. As a director she has gained distinction at the Rochester Opera House, bringing them their first Spotlight Awards for her direction of Annie in 2012. Kelli has directed, choreographed and designed more than 150 major works in theaters across New England. She is the published author of three murder mystery scripts that are translated into four languages and perform internationally and the proud recipient of the Kids Free to Grow Award given by the York County Child Abuse and Protection Agency for her work with abuse prevention theatre. She serves as theTheatre Arts Excel Instructor for MSAD 60 as well as the Noble High School theatre director. She brings a skill based approach to the theatre department, enabling the students to win titles in the Maine One Act Festival competitions for the past four years.

Serena Lockhart, an actor, director, Lessac Practitioner and instructor found her passion at a young age. She grew up in the town of North Berwick, Maine, working at local theatres such as Garrison Players and Hackmatack. After graduating Noble, she went on to the University of New Hampshire where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing. She is currently an online acting instructor with Agape Arts Drama Club based out of Georgia and is gearing up for a move to the Big Apple! She is always excited to be welcomed back to the directing chair, working with an incredibly talented group on a touching piece. Please enjoy this slice of life we’ve enjoyed bringing alive!

Kathy is proud to be a part of the Noble Theater program for 10 years now. She has served as both producer, musical director and pianist for Noble shows including Music Man, Shrek, Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof, The Prom and more. She holds two degrees in music from UNH and currently is directing the music for the UNH production of Into the Woods. She is the Director of Music and Parish Administrator for St Thomas Episcopal Church in Dover, teaches piano, and co-leads the 4th Street Jazz. She spends her summers working at Prescott Park Arts Festival and Camp Center Stage.

Griffinn Gower: As someone who normally performs onstage, Griffinn is ecstatic to dip his toes into the world of directing! I am incredibly grateful to have been given this opportunity, and give my thanks to my cast and the staff here at noble! Theatre credits include: Titanic: The Musical (Seacoast Repertory Theatre), The Threepenny Opera (Threshold Stage Company), Happy days: The Musical (Rochester Opera house), A funny Thing Happened on The Way To The Forum (Rochester Opera house) Mamma Mia! (Hackmatack Playhouse) Peter and The Star Catcher (Hackmatack Playhouse), and American Buffalo (Threshold Stage Company).