Bradford Kenney is an artistic director, producer, director for stage and film, and artist. He is particularly passionate about the preservation of our nation’s historic theaters and ensuring their relevance for tomorrow’s audiences. He is thankful to steward the Ogunquit Playhouse as it nears its 100th anniversary. Since joining the Ogunquit Playhouse in 2005, The Playhouse has tripled its audience, growing from an acclaimed Summer Stock theater into one of America’s preeminent year-round regional theaters, with productions staged every season of the year in multiple states. During Brad’s stewardship, The Playhouse has garnered numerous awards and honors including the Moss Hart Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the American Theatre, and multiple IRNE and Broadway World awards. Beyond having great pride in the more than 94 stage productions he’s produced at Ogunquit, Brad is also closely involved in the further development of America’s theatrical canon through the Ogunquit Playhouse New Works Program, guiding the curation and development of stewarding New Works to the stage which has brought forth projects including Frida The Musical, Mommie Dearest The Musical, Heartbreak Hotel, Mystic Pizza, Christmas in Connecticut, Mr. Holland’s Opus and The Nutty Professor. Brad was formerly the Artistic Director of the Foothills Theatre and Wachusett Theatre Companies in Massachusetts. He is also a fourth-generation plein air landscape artist, having studied with Beth Ellis and at Rhode Island School of Design, Heartwood College of Art, and Maine College of Art.

Deborah is a seasoned theatre professional with over 20 years of experience in the performing arts industry. As the Director of Marketing at Center Theatre Group (CTG) in Los Angeles since 2016, she oversaw the marketing, publicity, advertising, and ticket sales for the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre. Highlights during her tenure include launching the pre-Broadway shows Amelie, and Ain't Too Proud, as well as the record-breaking LA engagements of Dear Evan Hansen, Slave Play, and Zoot Suit.

Before joining CTG, Deborah held senior-level positions at Disney Theatrical, where she managed productions of The Lion King in Las Vegas and the National Tour of Aida. She also served as the head of the West Coast office for the ad agency Serino Coyne, and was responsible for marketing the sit-down productions of Wicked in Los Angeles and the North American productions of Jersey Boys.

Deborah's career in the entertainment industry began as a Broadway publicist at Manhattan Theatre Club in New York. She has since held leadership roles at Hartford Stage, New Dramatists, and the Berkshire Theatre Festival. In Los Angeles, she was instrumental in launching two nationally recognized live entertainment venues: the Geffen Playhouse and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

Now in his 7th Season at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Brian is originally from South Portland, ME and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. After moving to NYC in 1995 and focusing on pursuing a career as an actor, he changed focus and became the Founding Artistic Director of The Astoria Performing Arts Center, followed by the Associate Producer position at Queens Theatre in the Park in Flushing, NY. There, he was involved in producing the 20th Anniversary Revival of Closer Than Ever starring Sally Mayes and Lynne Winterstellar. Prior to Ogunquit, he was the Managing Director for The New York Theatre Barn. NYC developmental projects: the rock musical The 12 and the holiday musical Tim and Scrooge. Director/Choreographer: Pump Boys and Dinettes, Hairspray, Chicago, A New Brain, Altar Boyz, The Berenstain Bears, The Cat in the Hat. Assistant Director: NYC Revival of Die, Mommie, Die! starring Charles Busch. Brian also has been involved with booking cabaret entertainment at The Triad in NYC, and bringing such artists as Christina Bianco and Bruce Vilanch to MaineStreet in Ogunquit. brianswasey.com

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Geof Dolan is excited to be returning for his 16th season as the Ogunquit Playhouse's Technical Director and Scenic Coordinator. Immediately prior to Ogunquit, he served as Technical Director for Worcester Foothills Theatre. He has done supplemental design work for several shows. He is also the Technical Supervisor for the Children's Theatre program. Geof began his technical career working backstage for both of his parents who are theatre directors and began his professional career at Sierra Repertory Theatre in California. For five years, he split his seasons between Maine and Florida, working the same technical areas for Orlando Shakespeare Festival, but now stays with the Playhouse year-round. His wife Cheryl (Resident Scenic Charge at the Playhouse for 15 seasons) has designed award-winning parade floats and designs many of the Arts Academy productions.

Joyce joins Ogunquit Playhouse from New York, spending the better part of 35 years as a Producer, GM, Company Manager, Theatre Educator and a Director/Choreographer. Joyce is proud to be an American Theatre Wing's Tony Award®-nominated Theatre Educator for the Inaugural Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education. As an Adjunct Lecturer at City College New York, Joyce developed the course Transitioning from Student Actor to Professional Actor. Joyce was the Producing Artistic Director at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center in Sugar Loaf, NY and the Artistic Director of the Nationally Award-Winning Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Academy. Joyce has lectured and produced Master Classes on The Business of Show Business, Performing as a Career, and Auditioning for the Professional Theatre. Joyce was the Associate Company Manager on the Actors’ Equity National Tour of Man of La Mancha and the Company Manager of I Love a Piano-The National Tour, the Premier National Tours of Magic Tree House the Musical, and Kidz Bop Live and the Associate General Manager for the International Tour of Irving Berlin’s -I Love a Piano. As a voice-over artist, Joyce is proud of her association with Up In Arms Puppets where her voice can be heard on tour across America and Canada! Joyce and her husband Ed are thrilled to now call Maine, Home!

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Since 2013, Carol has served as a strategic advisor and interim marketing executive for clients nationwide, including the national tour of To Kill a Mockingbird and from 2016 to 2019, as the Director of Marketing & Communications for Barrington Stage Company.

Previously, as the CMO of Blue Man Production for 10 years, Carol ushered this iconic brand into a new 360 marketing strategy that fueled global expansion. She created a digital footprint, put blue-chip brand partnerships in place, and launched new operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In the midst of one of the most significant national market downturns, she migrated the team to an outsourcing strategy that protected margins.

Earlier in her career, Carol was recruited into a General Manager-level capacity to lead a New York City-based creative and marketing firm, TMG/Allied Live. Reporting to the firm’s Presidents, she created a “Vote Your Heart” experiential, merchandising, and video campaign that moved an underdog brand forward to win the industry’s top award. As the Executive Director of Domestic Marketing for Disney Theatrical Productions, Carol was the creator of the “Disney on Broadway” campaign that continues to fuel the success of this business.

Michael has spent a lifetime in theatre as an actor, writer, director, producer, and teacher. She joined the Playhouse in 2016, after relocating from Los Angeles to perform in Regional theatre on the east coast. Originally brought on to manage the Box Office, Michael joined the Marketing team armed with 20 years of experience as a marketing executive, entertainment journalist, and media analyst working with Hollywood studios, distributors, and press agencies.

Michael holds an MBA in Business Strategy and an undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. When not in the office or on stage, Michael is an athlete, yoga instructor, Reiki master teacher, and a beach lover.

Hannah is a lifelong theatre lover and performer with experience in directing, tech, and acting. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre, and an Associate’s Degree in Communication from Dean College in Franklin, MA. While in school, Hannah participated in many theatrical productions and served as a Newscaster on Dean College’s radio station, Power 88. Hannah is thrilled to have joined the Ogunquit Playhouse family!

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Erica has spent nearly 30 years in the non-profit sector, primarily in arts and culture. She recently finished her time as the Chief Operating Officer, in charge of advancement at the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston.

Prior to that, Erica was Executive Director at Victory Gardens Theater (VGT) in Chicago, IL where she was also the Chief Development Officer.

From 2001-15, Erica was the Casting Director at Steppenwolf Theatre Company where she did the original casting for Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway production of Airline Highway, and the Broadway production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? In addition, she cast the original production of August, Osage County (also for Broadway, The National Theatre of London, and Sydney Theatre Company), and the Broadway production of Superior Donuts, both by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts.

Erica served on the board of the League of Chicago Theatres for nine years and was board chair at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, a company devoted to cultivating women’s work in theatre.

Along with her husband Charlie, Erica returned East in 2020 with their tuxedo cats, George and Martha. She is incredibly honored to join the team at The Playhouse in a community that is so meaningful to her and her family.

She has been a proud BIG with Big Brothers Big Sisters for over 12 years.

Brian began working with the Playhouse in early 2016, bringing with him 10 years of experience in the digital music technology industry. Brian’s role focuses on developing strong and lasting relationships with the area’s business community. 

After taking up residence in Atlanta, San Francisco, and Boston, Brian settled in Wells, Maine. When away from the office, he enjoys seeing and playing live music, and enjoying all the outdoor activities Maine has to offer.

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