(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 is thrilled to be embarking on his 5th season as a staff member of the Sharon Playhouse and his 4th season as a member of the Leadership Team. This year Michael is excited to be an actor in the MainStage production of Annie (FDR), director of the inaugural preprofessional Launchpad Company production of Once Upon a Mattress, and playwright of the YouthStage production of The Great Amusement Park Mystery! Directing 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. Acting credits at the Playhouse include Tony Whitcomb in Shear Madness (Berkie nom, Broadway World CT Award), Simon Stimson in Our Town, Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast, Mordred in Camelot, and Bobby in A Chorus Line. Playwriting credits at the Playhouse include many original scripts for youth, most notably world premieres of Sassy Cinderella and Young at Heart. Michael has created performing arts partnerships with Indian Mountain School, Sharon Center School, Salisbury Central School, Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Kent Center School, and Goshen Center School. As an educator Michael enjoyed seven years as a Drama Teacher at The Brearley School and one year at Hunter College High School, both in Manhattan. Michael co-created and directed the play #BraveSpace, which premiered at New York University's Forum on Ethnodrama. Michael has conducted masterclasses and delivered speeches all over the country, most notably serving as a keynote speaker for The Educational Theatre Association's "Theater in our Schools" initiative. Michael received 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. Michael lives in Lakeville, CT with his husband, Will, and their dog, Daphne.

(she/her)
860.364.7469 x100
business@sharonplayhouse.org

Wendy started with the Playhouse in 2015 as a part time bookkeeper and quickly moved into the General Manager position. Wendy has managed both the Box Office and Administrative offices for many years. In many cases Wendy is the first voice that customers hear when planning their season of tickets. Customer service has always been an important part of the job. After many title rewrites, Wendy has now settled into the title of Business Manager. She is a devoted Sharon Playhouse employee as well as a town of Sharon Resident. Wendy has both Professional and Personal reasons to encourage the success of the Sharon Playhouse.

(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.