KEITH COUGHLIN
Executive Artistic Director

Keith Coughlin is proud to be a part of another wonderful season, celebrating his 17th summer and his 10th year as Executive Artistic Director here at the Barn Playhouse. He has worked as a performer, director, choreographer, and master class teacher across the country. Directing: Guys and Dolls, Footloose, Newsies, 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), Pippin, 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 Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theater at Dartmouth College. Special thanks to my family and friends for their unending support. Sarah, Samuel, and Oliver, I couldn’t do it without you.

Contact Keith: keith@nlbarn.org

ELLIOTT CUNNINGHAM
Managing Director

Elliott Cunningham is elated to be in his 10th consecutive year at the Barn Playhouse where he was named Managing Director in 2020. Elliott has previously served as Company Manager, Artistic Associate and Guest Artist. He is also a busy Company Manager in New York City for various Off-Broadway theater companies including Transport Group, Visceral Entertainment, and Mike and Carlee Productions for shows including Make Me Gorgeous, Stranger Sings (Playhouse 46), The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Renascence, The Patsy (Abrons Arts Center), Broadbend, Arkansas (The Duke at New 42) and Colin Quinn: Small Talk (Lucille Lortel Theatre). He has served in management positions with Cunard Line and Cumberland County Playhouse. As a performer, Elliott’s Barn Playhouse credits include Little Women, Crazy for You, Shrek, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, All Shook Up, and Souvenir (a real Barn story…). Other favorite performance credits include Lead Production Singer for Cunard Line aboard 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. 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 and wacky dog Niko.

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 Playhouse 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, the Franklin Footlights Theater and at Colby-Sawyer College. 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 Playhouse, Jody spends much of her time as a professional organizer, rentals manager at the New London Historical Society, performing with the Kearsarge Chorale, the First Baptist Church Bell Choir Ensemble, the Sunapee Singers, and in various fund-raising and volunteer activities in the community.  Her favorite “role” is “Jojo” to her granddaughter Rlley and step-grandsons Tyler and Colton. Jody was raised in Bedford Village, 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 Peel is thrilled to be in her 6th year at The Barn Playhouse 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 Playhouse. 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 joined the Barn Playhouse in 2022 to start up year-round education programming, and she’d like to thank the community for being so supportive as we grow and expand! Sage grew up on a farm in small-town Kansas, earned her BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University, and received her MFA in Theatre for Young Audiences from the University of Central Florida. Before coming to the Barn Playhouse, she worked as a teaching artist and director at organizations across the country, including Orlando Repertory Theatre, Maples Repertory Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, and the Florida State Parks. In any project, Sage is interested in creating a learning space where young people are encouraged to explore, share their ideas, and ask 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 19th season at the Barn Playhouse as the Business Manager and Director of Facilities! She joined the staff in 2006. Since childhood, Beth has been coming to the Playhouse where she cherishes the history of the Barn Playhouse 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 in her 2nd year at the Barn Playhouse as the Production Manager! Currently Lily is a Ph.D. student at Texas Tech University studying Theatre History/Theory/Criticism and Design. At this moment Lily is currently working on her dissertation which covers American and German Propaganda during World War II. Recent Credits Include: Associate Production Manager for Frontier Fest 2024, Dramaturg for Threepenny Opera, Assistant Production Manager and Co-Stage Manager for Frontier Festival 2023 at Texas Tech University, Production Stage Manager Dance Tech 2024 with Texas Tech University, 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 Dramaturg, Stage Manager, 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. Special thanks to my Mother, Cathleen, and my four younger siblings, Ezra, Gracie, Avery and Payton, who continue to support my passion for theater and my Dad, Michael, who passed too young but remains forever in my heart.

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

Gavin King
Education Associate

Last seen directing Hamlet for Northern Stage’s BridgeUp program, Gavin King is thrilled to get the chance to return to The Barn Playhouse and get to work with the Education Department. Originally from Kansas City Missouri, Gavin has been seen performing on and offstage at various theatres throughout the country. Recent Credits include Rasin in the Sun at Clearspace Theatre, 42nd Street, South Pacific and Dream Girls at Venice Theatre, Something Rotten at Theatre 7 and The Wiz at Just-Off Broadway Theatre. Gavin is honored he is getting the chance to be part of the cast of Little Shop of Horrors and Joesph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat this summer while also choreographing Tuck Everlasting and School of Rock for JI program. He would like to thank his family and Sage Tokach for all their support and guidance! You can catch Gavin in the upcoming NLBP tour of Snow Day and choreographing the holiday production of Seussical Jr.