Janet has been involved in theater performance and production for over five decades, the last 25 years while a member and now Chair of the Southwick Regional School English Department faculty and adviser to many extra-curricular activities including the SRS Drama and Stagecraft Clubs . Prior to settling in Western Massachusetts, Janet was the Assistant Chair of the Photography Department at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan and President of New York State's oldest community theater organization, The Play Troupe of Port Washington. When not busy with her students in & out of the classroom, she can often be found with a guitar or camera in hand, exploring her love of music & travel. She is grateful to work with a passionate creative team and together pass on the skills and joy of being part of a theater family to the students, putting it all together in talent-filled and memorable productions each season.

Shannon is honored to be in her fifth year as Director of the SRS Drama Club’s productions. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the prestigious Manhattan School of Music. A Connecticut native, Shannon has been immersed in the performing arts from a young age. Recognizing the profound impact the arts had on her own life, she transitioned from performing to a career dedicated to arts education and talent development. With over 18 years of experience, Shannon has taught, assisted directed, assisted with music direction, music directed and directed a wide range of theatrical productions. Her directing credits include Cinderella KIDS, Aristocats KIDS, Annie, 101 Dalmatians, Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical, Clue, Shrek, Pirates Past Noon, 12 Angry Jurors, Finding Nemo KIDS, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She is also currently serving as Music Director for SpongeBob the Musical. In addition to her work with Southwick, Shannon teaches private voice and acting lessons and works with the Hartford Stage Summer Studio as a director, teaching artist, and costume designer. She is deeply committed to fostering collaborative, inclusive rehearsal environments where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow as artists and individuals.

Rich has been teaching and performing music throughout New England for nearly two decades. Many of his students have gone on to study music at the college level in programs such as Westfield State, UMass Amherst, Boston College and Berklee School of Music. Rich is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to return to his alma mater to helm the 9-12 Band and Chorus program and is very excited to be musical directing the show.

Paige is excited to choreograph her fifth production for the SRS Drama Club! Paige holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Mount Holyoke College, and is a licensed K-12 Dance Teacher in MA and CT. Paige is the Co-Owner/Artistic Director of The Dance Studio of Windsor Locks, CT, and the Assistant Director of The Dance Studio of Wilbraham, MA. She has taught in the Dance Departments at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School, Amherst Regional Middle and High Schools, and Springfield Conservatory of the Arts. Paige has taught at performing arts camps and choreographed numerous community musicals and dance productions over the past 18 years for Mount Holyoke College, Colchester Community Theater in Colchester, CT, Windsor Locks (CT) High School, The Dance Studios of Wilbraham and Windsor Locks, and more, including SEUSSICAL, ANASTASIA, and MARY POPPINS. In 2019 and 2021, she choreographed professional Actors' Equity productions of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES and THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON at The Majestic Theater in West Springfield, MA. She has studied many styles of dance, participated in/directed show choir groups, and had leading roles in community musicals. When she is not dancing or teaching, Paige can be found eating ice cream, spending time with her husband, family, and friends, using essential oils, and planning her next trip to Walt Disney World! Paige is very honored to share her love of dance with the students at SRS and grateful to maintain her ties to the Southwick community.

Tyler is an Art Teacher at SRS and has been involved with Set Design and Stagecraft at SRS since he was asked to paint a piece of scenery for THE ADDAMS FAMILY in 2017. He enjoys bringing his expertise with art and building beyond the art room and onto the stage.

This is Quinn’s eighth show behind the scenes and she is so thrilled to be the Stage Manager again! She’s a sophomore this year and loves to do hair and play bass! Quinn is so thrilled to see you all come to the show that this cast and crew have worked so hard on!

This is Isabella’s fifth show and second as Assistant Stage Manager. She has previously been Prop Master and a part of Stagecraft. Isabella is going to Career Tech for Early Education wanting to be a kindergarten teacher. She can’t wait to see what we do in the future. 

Emma is excited to be a part of her fifth musical with the SRS Drama Club. She has been dancing for the past 13 years. starting her training and competing at The Dance Slipper in Southwick, MA where she found her love for dance. She took a quick break from dance during Covid, but the SRS Drama Club reminded her of how much she loves to dance. (Thanks, Mrs. Boyle, for forcing her into dance auditions for Seussical). She returned to dance in 9th grade at Alpha Dance Studio in Granby, CT and has been training and competing there since then. She is also one of the tap captains this year. Emma has had the honor to be the Assistant Choreographer in the past three musicals at SRS and is excited for you to see her choreography featured in "There's No Cure Like Travel," "Gypsy in Me," and scattered throughout the rest of the show. She hopes that you enjoy the dances and is grateful for this opportunity that the Creative Team of the SRS Drama Club has given her through this role.