McKenzy Hupke is so excited to be directing her first performance with Shore Talent Productions! Her favorite role was Eve in Children of Eden.

Joe Brausam is excited to work with Shore Talent on this summer's production! Joe is an assistant conductor of the Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra, a music educator, and a frequent freelancer in the pit orchestras for schools and regional and community theatres such as The Algonquin and Phoenix Productions. Joe has served as musical director for Lacey Township High School's 2016 production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, director of Mill Pond Elementary School's Mary Poppins Jr. (2022) and as sound and lighting director for Lacey Township Middle School's Matilda Jr. (2023).

Marie Nicole Bickerton is thrilled to be a part of STP's debut production! Marie is a graduate of High Point University (B.A. in Performance Theatre) and the University of Illinois (Ed.M. Diversity & Equity in Education). She has worked as a Director, Choreographer, and Music Director for professional theaters, universities, and youth training programs all over the country. Marie is a member of Actors' Equity Association and has performed in five continents, but her favorite role to date is that of New Mom. She is so happy to be able to continue doing what she loves close to home. Marie's goal in her work is to make the performing arts a more accessible and inclusive space for all. www.MarieVNicole.com

Bill Clanton has a knack for all things technical. Bill has over 30 years experience in radio production, audio engineering, and information technologies. He was past technical director for the Waretown Elementary School Theater Arts group for 10 years and has assisted with and acted in several productions including Oliver, Willy Wonka Jr., Aladdin Jr., Shrek the Musical and more. Currently Bill is the music teacher and choir director at Lighthouse Christian Academy in Manahawkin as well as an independent songwriter and Sync Music Producer. He is also the Owner/President of WBNJ 91.9 FM in Barnegat, NJ. https://wbnj.org

Linda Reynolds is excited for this opportunity. She is a former member of the Our Gang Players and spent over a decade performing in and costuming for over 15 productions. Her first show was in 1992 where she played the role of a member of the Lullaby League in the Wizard of Oz. Her final performance was in 2003 as Mrs. Harcourt in Anything Goes. She has studied ballet, pointe, contemporary, modern, lyrical and jazz dance for over 13 years. She is vocally trained by performers from The Metropolitan Opera Chorus. She studied Interior Design and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2007 from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. She currently resides in Manahawkin and is the Product Manager for the chain of coastal decor stores, The Spotted Whale.

Alexander Hupke

Darcie King has been involved in community theatre since she was 9 years old and has over 25 years of professional & volunteer theatre experience. Past experience includes Production Manager for the Toms River Shakespeare Festival, Audio Tech for Lizzie Rose Music Room, Editor for Jersey Matters news program and Project Manager for ResortsLIVE.com. She is currently a video producer & marketing professional.