Meet the "Annie" Production Team:
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Dan Sullivan (Director/Set Designer) is excited to return to Weston Friendly Society for their production of Annie, having been in it the last time Friendly did it in 2012. This is his eleventh show over the past five years on the production team at WFS. He was the Director/Coreographer and Costumer of Gypsy, State Fair, Bye Bye Birdie, and White Christmas, among others. He has also performed in shows off and on with the Weston Friendly Society since The Music Man in 1999. Dan is a boston based performer, director, choreographer, and costumer. In 2015/2016 he appeared in the national/international of Annie. Thanks to the production team for all their efforts on this show. Love to MDJBNM
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Hollis Welch Sullivan (Music Director) directed Friendly’s production of Annie in 2006, while her son, Daniel, played the Foley Artist and daughter, Nora, was a child in the ensemble. Holly is delighted to switch things up this time and take on the role of Music Director while Daniel directs, both daughters, Nora and Bridget, are on stage, husband, John, helps build the sets and son, James, is an enthusiastic audience member. It’s also been great reuniting with Choreographer Meghan Rose, whom Holly had the pleasure of directing in summer shows a few years back... Holly’s long association with Friendly began in 1976 when she did makeup and hair while her parents appeared onstage in Ben Franklin in Paris. Holly is thrilled to continue the tradition of doing shows with her family! This new mounting of Annie is especially meaningful to Holly as we remember Lauren Astley from the 2006 production and celebrate her many talents and gifts with this new, reimagined version. It has been such a joy to work with this show's caring and talented cast, staff and crew! In her non-Friendly hours, Holly enjoys working for Jammin' With You, teaching piano and voice students one on one in their homes.
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Meghan Rose (Choreographer) is humbled to join the WFS Community for Annie after performing almost 300 times in the Broadway National Tour as the Star To Be, Lily St. Regis and Cecile. She’s been performing since age ten (her first musical was Annie) and today with over 50 stage productions to date, her favorites include Roxie in Chicago, Cinderella in Into the Woods, and Cosette in Les Miserables. Meghan also plays Rachel in the TV sitcom, Mi Casa Mi Casa, has worked on projects such as CBS’ Elementary, Hulu’s The Path and Law & Order: SVU. With 15 years of tap training and 4 years of BFA conservatory ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance at The University of the Arts, Meghan loves choreographing musicals catered to all dance abilities and loves working with kids. An educator, advocate, singer, actor, and fitness lover, Meghan floats between New York City and Massachusetts and is known for her sunny energy and sense of humor. She’s most thrilled to welcome her first baby in a few weeks who’s going to come out singing Annie just like his mama. This one’s for Dan, my forever Jimmy. Leapin’ Lizards! @meghanroseypants
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Jean MacFarland (Stage Manager) is pleased to be back working at the Weston Friendly Society after last season's Pajama Game. She has produced and stage-managed for Vokes Theatre, The Wellesley Players, the Footlight Club, and the Newton Country Players. Stage Manager credits include Next to Normal, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Sunday in the Park..., Avenue Q, Is He Dead, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, The Full Monty, and Parade for which she won the DASH award for Stage Management. By day, she works in Human Resources for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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Laura Sutherland (Stage Manager) is excited to be on the stage management team for another show at Weston Friendly! When she’s not stage managing, Laura works at a school for students with autism, and is in grad school working toward an MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has greatly enjoyed being a part of this production and is looking forward to the rest of the season!
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Mary Ann Hatem (Costume Designer) has spent many years working in regional theater throughout Massachusetts both on stage and off. She is delighted to be costuming Annie, having sewn for as long as she can remember. Mary Ann spent many happy years at Medfield High School as director of their theater program, and worked as stage manager for Woodland Theatre and Weston Friendly Society. Most recently she has designed The Pajama Game, and Miracle on 34th Street, at Friendly. You can usually find her in her Natick shop, The Costume Source, breaking needles and solving life’s problems with business partner, Regina.
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Julianna Tusler (Hair and Makeup) is thrilled to be back for her ninth show with WFS. Past favorites include Gypsy, White Christmas, and Bye Bye Birdie. By day, Julianna is middle school teacher, athletic coach, and a cycling instructor at cyclebar in Wellesley.
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Matthew Gorgone (Sound Design) is thrilled to be involved with his first show at WFS. A Rhode Island native, Matthew grew up performing with various theatre companies including RISE, Epic Theatre, Encore Rep, and The Wilbury Group, and could recently be seen in Reagle Theatre’s production of The Music Man as Ewart (Quartet Baritone). In the Spring, he will be directing WFS’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
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Erik Fox (Lighting Designer) is the resident Lighting Designer for The Groton School, Firebeat Dance, and the NYC-based company The Move Shop. His work has also been featured in productions at Framingham State University, Worcester State University and Speakeasy Stage Company. He received a DASH award for Best Lighting Design for the Longwood Player’s Urinetown: The Musical. Erik also provides lighting for weddings and special events. For a portfolio of past production photos, please visit www.foxyLD.com.
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