KEITH COUGHLIN
Executive Artistic Director

Keith Coughlin is proud to be a part of another wonderful season, celebrating his 16th summer here at the Barn Playhouse. He has worked as a performer, director, choreographer, and master class teacher across the country. Directing/Choreography: West Side Story (2017 NH Theatre Award, Best Professional Musical), Crazy for You (2016 Moss Hart Award for Excellence in Professional Theater), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (NH Theatre Award nomination, Best Musical, 2015), Kiss Me Kate (NH Theatre Award nomination, Best Musical, 2014), Into The Woods (Dartmouth College), The Drowsy Chaperone (Cape Repertory Theatre), Click Clack Moo! (Theatreworks, U.S. National Tour). Choreography: 5-time NH Theatre Award winner for Best Choreography, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Singin’ In The Rain, Ragtime, The Drowsy Chaperone, Pirates of Penzance, Clifford the Big Red Dog Live (U.S. National Tour), Mary Poppins, White Christmas (Northern Stage), Rent, Cabaret, Urinetown, Chicago, Spring Awakening, Hairspray (Dartmouth College). Associate Choreography/Dance Captain: The Toxic Avenger (Outer Critics Circle Best Off-Broadway Musical, 2009), Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Detroit Company). He also serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Theater at Dartmouth College. Special thanks to my family and friends for their unending support. Sarah, Samuel, Oliver, and Luna, our black Lab, I couldn’t do it without you.

Contact Keith: keith@nlbarn.org

ELLIOTT CUNNINGHAM
Managing Director

Elliott Cunningham is elated to be bringing live theater back to New London! This is his 9th consecutive year and he is elated to serve as the Managing Director. He is honored to be on this journey with Executive Artistic Director Keith Coughlin along with the other members of the Barn company. Elliott has served as the Company Manager and Artistic Associate as well as a Guest Artist in various seasons at the Barn Playhouse. Elliott also works as the Company Manager in New York City for the Off-Broadway theatre company Transport Group and most recently managed the revival of The Unsinkable Molly Brown starring Beth Malone. He has previously served in management positions with Cunard Line and Cumberland County Playhouse. As performer, Elliott’s Barn credits include: Little Women, Crazy for You, Shrek, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Souvenir (now that’s a true Barn story) and All Shook Up. Other favorite performance credits: Lead Production Singer, Cunard Line Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, Altar Boyz, Urinetown, The Secret Garden, Addams Family, Hairspray, My Fair Lady, She Loves Me, The Shadowbox and Brigadoon among others and is a part of the group Four Guys Who Sing. BFA, Musical Theatre, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Elliott is thrilled to have a home in New Hampshire with his favorite Maestro Robbie, wacky dog Niko, and at the Barn Playhouse.

Contact Elliott: elliott@nlbarn.org

JODY COOPER
Director of Development

After coming on-board as Interim Managing Director/Director of Development in 2018, Jody was honored and thrilled to be asked to stay on as the full-time Director of Development in 2019. Her love affair with the Barn Playhouse began in 1964 when she appeared on the Barn stage as Gretl in The Sound of Music, reprising the role in 1965 and also appearing in the 2011 production of The Man Who Came To Dinner. She has also appeared in numerous other productions at the Newport and Lebanon Opera Houses, Franklin Footlights Theater and Colby-Sawyer College. Much of her time is now spent performing with the Kearsarge Chorale, Kearsarge Community Band, New London Bell Choir Ensemble and the Sunapee Singers. Jody holds a B.S. degree from Colby-Sawyer College and after having worked for 25 years in corporate America in various account and proposal management positions, received her M.Ed. from Plymouth State University. In addition being a part of the wonderful Sr. Staff team at the Barn, Jody spends much of her time as a professional organizer, rentals manager at the New London Historical Society, customer service/service advisor at Marshall’s Garage and in various fund-raising and volunteer activities in the community. She was raised in Bedford, NY, spent all of her summers on the shores of Little Lake Sunapee and has been a full-time resident of New London since 1978. She looks forward to another wonderful summer working with such an amazing group of people and reconnecting with our wonderful family of patrons!

Contact Jody: jody@nlbarn.org

ABBY PEEL
Director of Sales and Marketing

Abby is thrilled to be in her 5th year at The Barn as the Director of Sales and marketing! This New London gem holds a very special place in her heart, having been an usher for several seasons starting at age 10 as well as performing in the 2002 children’s production of Tom Sawyer. Now, this role takes her behind the scenes where she’ll put the expertise of her company, Strategic Social Media, to work handling all sales and marketing efforts for the Barn. Abby is a 2013 graduate of Emerson College in Boston where she majored in Broadcast Journalism. In 2014, she founded Strategic Social Media where she loves helping businesses large and small successfully utilize all aspects of marketing and social media. Abby grew up in the Lake Sunapee region and looks forward to seeing lots of familiar faces this summer along with connecting with many new friends. She currently resides in Sunapee with her dog Goose. As always, “I’ll see you on the porch!”

Contact Abby: abby@nlbarn.org

Sage Tokach
Director of Education

Sage Tokach is incredibly excited to be the year-round education director at The Barn! She grew up on a farm in small-town Kansas, earned her BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University, and recently finished her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida. Sage has worked as a teaching artist and director across the country at organizations including Orlando Repertory Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and the Florida State Parks. Some of her favorite directing credits include Jason and the Argonauts (Maples Repertory Theatre), Pickle Chiffon Pie (Orlando Repertory Theatre), and The Grumpiest Boy in the World (University of Central Florida). Sage’s teaching specialties include acting, directing, puppetry, improvisation, script analysis, story drama, and outdoor storytelling. In any project, she is interested in creating a learning space that fosters creativity, exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration, where young people are encouraged to share their ideas and ask challenging questions.

Contact Sage: sage@nlbarn.org

BETH ADELE PERREGAUX
Director of Facilities & Business Manager

Beth is a graduate of Colby-Sawyer College...and never left town! She's very happy to be celebrating her 17th season at the Barn as the Business Manager! She joined the staff in 2006. Since childhood, Beth has been coming to the Playhouse where she cherishes the history of the Barn and is very proud to be a part of the current Senior Staff team. She is the proud mother of two wonderful sons, Timothy and Paul, who she also works for as the bookkeeper and administrator for their business, Millennial Moving Solutions. Beth looks forward to seeing everyone on the Porch this summer. With love and thanks to all my friends and family.

Contact Beth: beth@nlbarn.org

LILY E. VETTER
Production Manager

Lily E. Vetter is excited to be joining the Barn PlayhouseFamily! Currently Lily is a Ph.D. student at Texas Tech University studying Theatre History/Theory/Criticism and Design. Recent Credits Include: Assistant Production Manager and Co-Stage Manager for Frontier Festival at Texas Tech University, Production Stage Manager On Golden Pond with Vegas Theatre Company, Ring Round the Moon, The Human Comedy (World Premiere), and Orpheus in the Underworld with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Lily has worked in many different roles in areas such as Stage Management, Lighting Design, Light Programming Electrician, Deck Crew, Props Master, Props Assistants, and Wardrobe Crew. Lily holds an M.F.A in Stage Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and B.A. in Theatre Design and Technology from Northern Arizona University.

Contact Lily: production@nlbarn.org

Sarah Case
Alumni Coordinator

Sarah Case is an arts educator, choreographer and arts manager. She is a graduate of Columbia University (B.A.) and Harvard University (M.Ed. Arts in Education). She has taught with the National Dance Institute, Columbia University and Boston Ballet. She has performed and choreographed for regional theaters around the country (including here at the Barn Playhouse). Sarah was awarded the Institute of Arts Management Fellowship at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Dance USA Leadership Fellowship, and served as Managing Director of Dance Exchange, Washington, DC. She celebrates the hundreds of extraordinary “Barnie” alumni and their achievements in the arts and beyond.

Contact Sarah: sarah@nlbarn.org