(he/him)
860.364.7469 x102
candress@sharonplayhouse.org

Carl is an American theater and film director and producer who is proud to have staged over 15 original productions of critically acclaimed plays written by and starring Charles Busch, including Ibsen’s Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, The Tribute Artist, The Confession of Lily Dare, The Divine Sister, Die, Mommie, Die!, and the films The Sixth Reel and A Very Serious Person, both distributed by Wolfe Releasing. He has directed many New York and regional productions such as Rum & Coke (Abingdon Theater) and FAKE (Miami New Drama) by Carmen Pelaez; Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Theater for the City), Matthew Lombardo's Who's Holiday! starring Lesli Margherita (Westside Theater); Joe Godfrey's Romance Language (Ars Nova); Crush the Infamous Thing - the Adventures of the Hollywood Four (Coconut Grove Playhouse); My Fair Lady (Tent Theater); Paul Rudnick's I Hate Hamlet (Dorset Theater Festival); and Douglas Carter Beane’s The Cartells (Drama Dept.). Additionally, he has directed many developmental workshops and productions of new works at theaters such as George Street Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, The Phoenix Theater Company, MCC, Primary Stages, TheaterWorks USA, and Theater for the New City, as well as staging numerous galas and special events such as the annual Broadway Belts for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (since 2010), Literacy Partners’ Evening of Readings (since 2007), and the NY concert premieres of The Visit, A Wonderful Life, Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol, and Valley of the Dolls all to benefit The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors’ Fund) on Broadway. Carl is a recipient of the 2022 Einhorn Mentorship Award, given by the prominent New York theater company, Primary Stages. His website is carlandress.com

(she/her)
860.364.7429 x104
mflanagan@sharonplayhouse.org

​​Meghan Flanagan, MBA is an accomplished operations leader with deep expertise in compliance, technology enablement, and board collaboration—known for optimizing cross-functional teams, streamlining workflows, and enhancing audience engagement through scalable, data-driven solutions. Most recently, she served as Revenue Operations Manager at Red Oak Compliance Solutions LLC, where she oversaw cross-functional reporting, managed Salesforce and CPQ tools, and supported strategic initiatives such as board presentations and conference planning. Previously, Meghan served as Chief Operations Officer at the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP), where she led all operational departments, implemented automated workflows, unified CRM systems, and produced both in-person and virtual conferences. Under her leadership, NSCP achieved consistent membership and event revenue growth. She began her tenure at NSCP as Business Development Manager in 2014. Earlier in her career, Meghan held roles in product development and sales at National Regulatory Services (NRS), where she supported the sale of compliance products. She holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Criminal Justice from Marist College. Meghan is a certified Salesforce Administrator and holds a certificate of Association Management from ASAE. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Meghan is committed to community impact. She is Co-Chair of the Sharon Connect Task Force, which successfully brought high-speed internet access to over 250 homes in rural Connecticut.  She currently serves on the board of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon and is a former board member of The Sharon Playhouse and The Equus Effect.

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mbaldwin@sharonplayhouse.org

Michael Kevin Baldwin first stepped onto the stage of the Sharon Playhouse at the age of ten and is now in his sixth season as a valued member of the Playhouse Leadership Team. Since joining the staff in 2020, Michael has transformed the Playhouse’s Education Department, creating new opportunities for students of all ages and fostering deep community engagement. Under his leadership, the Sharon Playhouse was honored with the 2024 Breakshire Theater Critics Larry Murray Award for Community Outreach and Support through Theater. Among his initiatives, Michael has grown the Summer YouthStage Program, created and implemented the annual Holiday YouthStage Production, and launched the LaunchPad Company, the Playhouse’s pre-professional summer program that provides paid performance opportunities for local 15–20-year-olds. He has also expanded on-site classes into a three-season format, developed summer apprenticeship programs for high school and college students as well as early-career professionals, and established innovative residency programs and partnerships with local schools and organizations, including Indian Mountain School, Sharon Center School, Salisbury Central School, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Kent Center School, Goshen Center School, Dutchess Day School, and Project SAGE. As a director, Michael’s credits at the Playhouse include Oliver!, As You Like It (site-specific at The Equus Effect), Pride and Prejudice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Elf Jr., Frozen Jr., The Little Mermaid Jr., Mary Poppins Jr., Aladdin Kids, and a staged reading of David Adjmi’s Marie Antoinette starring Lauren Ambrose. His acting work at the Playhouse includes standout performances as FDR in Annie, Mr. Darling in Peter Pan, Tony Whitcomb in Shear Madness (Berkie nomination, Broadway World CT Award), Simon Stimson in Our Town, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Mordred in Camelot, and Bobby in A Chorus Line. Michael’s playwriting portfolio features numerous original works for youth, including the world premieres of Sassy Cinderella, The Great Amusement Park Mystery, and Young at Heart. An accomplished educator, Michael spent seven years teaching drama at The Brearley School and one year at Hunter College High School in Manhattan. He co-created and directed the ethnodrama #BraveSpace, which premiered at New York University’s Forum on Ethnodrama, and has delivered masterclasses and keynote addresses nationwide, including for the Educational Theatre Association’s “Theater in Our Schools” initiative. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theater and Sociology from Skidmore College and a Master’s Degree in Education from The City College of New York. He lives in Lakeville, CT with his husband, Will, and their dog, Daphne.

(she/her)
860.364.7469 x103
scuoco@sharonplayhouse.org

Sarah is proud to be a part of the Sharon Playhouse team. Sarah leads a dynamic range of youth programming and community engagement initiatives. A seasoned dance educator and choreographer, Sarah specializes in Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theater, with a passionate emphasis on Youth Theater and arts education. Her extensive teaching background includes faculty positions at The Ballet School (Lakeville, CT), The Studio (Amenia, NY), and guest artist residencies at prestigious institutions such as Indian Mountain School, The Hotchkiss School, The Brearley School, and Falls Village Children's Theater. She also served as a recurring guest instructor for Lara Luzim at PMT in New York City. Prior to her current role, Sarah was the dance instructor at Millbrook School. She holds a teaching certification from the National Dance Institute, founded by legendary New York City Ballet principal Jacques d’Amboise, and is also a certified 200-hour yoga instructor. At The Sharon Playhouse, Sarah is the creator and director of the acclaimed YouthStage show Sharon Playhouse Stars!, which features the Playhouse's youngest performers.