Liz Fredette (Director in Residence, Director) has been involved in theatre, in some way or another, since 1986 when she had the leading role in her 1st grade play. Liz attended Sarah Lawrence College where she earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Science in Education, with a focus on theatre education and acting. She has worked in myriad capacities on more than 30 productions with MacGuffin – some of her favorite MTF directing credits include: Seussical the Musical, Romeo + Juliet (2022), Matilda, The Brutus Files, Much Ado About Nothing (2020), Hamlet, A Year with Frog and Toad, Metamorphoses, As You Like It, Honk!, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo + Juliet (2015), The Lion King (2014), Much Ado About Nothing (2011), and Twelfth Night. Liz is the Director in Residence at MacGuffin where she has functioned as: Associate Artistic Director; Director; Assistant Director; Choreographer; Stage Manager; Costume, Set, and Props Designer; Company Manager; and Instructor. Outside of her work at MacGuffin, Liz is also the Creator and Director of Poolside Players, a theatre group for kids ages 5-13 at Lombard Swim Club. She has taught and directed theatre at various schools in the Philadelphia area, including Friends Select, The Philadelphia School, Germantown Friends School, and Schwartz Preschool. Over the years, she has worked with several theatre companies and programs in Philadelphia and New York, including Arden Theatre Company and Lunchbox Theatre Outreach. A huge thanks to all her students, past and present, for their dedication and inspiration. This and everything is for Bex.
Meredith Drasnin (Stage Management & Original Music) is a recent MacGuffin alum and current freshman at Berklee College of Music. She is so excited to come back and work on this production! Past MacGuffin shows with her music include Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar: The Brutus Files, and Romeo + Juliet. Meredith has always loved teaching and songwriting, and is honored to be able to combine the two. She would like to thank Liz, Jen, her parents, and the wonderful cast for supporting her during this process, and creating a truly wonderful show.
Mwazhuwa Kuretu (Lighting Designer) A veteran of MacGuffin productions, Mwazhuwa has been working on lighting and film with the company for twelve years. Some of his favorites include: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Music Man and the Tale of Orpheus. He would like to thank John and Liz for the wonderful opportunity to work with MacGuffin and its extremely talented students.
