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Grace Cashman
Grace is a senior at SLS and is excited to be directing on the Hilltop. Previous acting credits include RENT (Maureen), THE 39 STEPS (Pamela/Margaret/Annabella), ALL MY SONS (Kate), AVENUE Q (Kate Monster), INTO THE WOODS (Baker’s Wife), LEGALLY BLONDE (Elle), ALMOST MAINE (Glory), DISTRACTED (Mama, HALO AWARD). She is co-president of the Drama Club with her bestie Zoë Smith. Outside of school,Grace is co-president of the SYT Youth Board of Directors at Curtain Call where she has also been in many productions. Grace is a student at the New Haven Academy of Performing Arts where she studies voice, and has sung the national anthem at many venues including Yankee Stadium, MetLife Stadium for the NY Giants and Michie Stadium for West Point Football. Grace would like to thank her friends and family (especially her parents, Aunt Maureen, Uncle Mike, Teddy, the Normile Family, and Brian) for their constant love and support and she hopes you enjoy the show!
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Michael Crispi
Michael is a sophomore at SLS. SLS acting credits include: RENT (Mark), INTO THE WOODS (Jack, HALO AWARD nomination), AVENUE Q (Brian) ALL MY SONS (Frank), and OUR TOWN (Dr. Gibbs). He played the role of Flick in the BROADWAY production of A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL for which he won an IRNE AWARD. Michael has performed at 54 Below, Joe’s Pub and other storied NYC venues. Michael is honored to represent SLS in the 2016 & 2017 Western Region Honor Choirs and the Connecticut All State Choir. Michael is also a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. He thanks all the family and friends who come out to support the cast and crew and hopes you enjoy the show.
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Susan Doran
Susan Doran has been teaching English and American Literature at SLS since 1999, as well as a senior honors seminar on Shakespeare. She has acted in New Canaan, Darien, and Westport theatre in plays from George Bernard Shaw to Neil Simon, and was a longtime board member of The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park. Currently, she serves on the award-winning and innovative Red Bull Theatre in New York City. In 2003, Susan was named Teacher of the Year, and the School’s yearbook, the Caduceus, was dedicated to her in 2004.