Sarah Quintiliani (Lenny Magrath) - Sarah lives in Cranston, RI, but grew up right here in West Warwick. This is her second production at The Arctic Playhouse; a few years ago, she played Shelby in “Steel Magnolias.” Some other previous roles include Megan in “Puffs” (Little Theatre of Fall River); Cassie in “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” and Susie in “The Country House” (The Players at the Barker Playhouse); and Roz in “Moon Over Buffalo” and Rhonda in “Almost, Maine” (The Community Players).

Sarah Elizabeth Taylor (Meg Magrath) - Sarah (she/her), is excited to be making her Arctic Playhouse debut. She is a recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island (Class of 2023). While there she earned two degrees in Theatre (Acting and Directing) as well as a degree in Film. She was also chosen to direct a Main Stage show for the university during her senior year; Or, by Liz Duffy Adams. She currently works as a theatre educator both at URI and East End Theatre and Performing Arts (previously JDP). Theatre: Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet (Burbage Theatre Co.), Princess of France in Love’s Labour’s Lost (CCRI), Agrippa in Antony and Cleopatra (CCRI), Narrator/Milky White/ Cinderella’s Mother in Into the Woods (URI), Valentine in Twelfth Night (URI), Williamina Flemming in Silent Sky (URI), Coppélia (SBRI), Midsummer Night’s Dream (SBRI). Film: The Last Tenant (2024), A Witness to Murder (2024). She would like to thank her family, Mom and Dad, Ma, and Ernie. 

Emma Dunlop (Babe Magrath) - Emma is beyond excited for the chance to perform here at The Arctic Playhouse. Since graduating from Kenyon College in 2018, she has been pursuing her teaching career, so this is just her second show in the Rhode Island theatre scene. You may have seen her this past fall at the Barker Playhouse in Into the Breeches. She wants to thank the cast and crew, as well as the many people in her support network.

Kathleen Seagriff-Chapman (Chick Boyle) - Kathleen is excited to be returning to The Arctic Playhouse. She was previously seen as Deborah in "There's a Burglar in My Bed." Since then, she has been too busy to perform - she visited Paris (twice!) and earned her 500-hour yoga teacher certification. In 2023, she also designed the costumes for Head Trick Theatre's "Incident at Vichy" and Reverie Theatre's production of "The Tempest." Some of her favorite past roles include Evelyn in Your Theatre's "The Shape of Things", Lucy in "Dracula" at Your Theatre, and Margaret Dumont in "The Brothers Marx" with Daydream Theatre. 

Ben Davis (Doc Porter) - Ben Davis is a recent graduate from The University of Rhode Island Theatre Department. He is proud to make his Arctic Playhouse debut! His love for theatre started in high school when he was in a production of Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and has not stopped since. Previous work includes The Granite Theatre: The Elephant Man, The Boys Next Door, and California Suite.

Kevin Thibault (Barnette) - Kevin is happy to be back at The Arctic Playhouse, having previously played Simon in last year's The Game's Afoot. Other acting roles include Mike in Lovers and Other Strangers, Juror #6 in Twelve Angry Jurors, King Herod in The Butterfingers Angel and Scotty in Ripcord. He has also directed Moon Over Buffalo for The Community Players in Pawtucket and Avenue Q for The Players at Barker Playhouse in Providence, where he also serves as the production committee co-chair. He will also be directing One Slight Hitch for The Arctic Playhouse in September 2024.

Karen Besson (Director) - Karen is grateful to return to directing with the amazing theatre family that is TAP! When not directing, Karen can be found singing jazz around RI and Boston, and with the Eden Casteel Music Studio, performing her original one woman show “Other Dreams” at various venues, and searching for that perfect part for the “older woman” - *see supplement “Why I Stopped Coloring my Hair and Became a Director”. Her last foray into directing was here at TAP last season with Bedroom Farce. Other directorial feats include “Ripcord” and an original cabaret “If There is No Wind, Row”, both at The Barker Playhouse. She would like to thank her insightful, smart, talented cast and crew for being on point from the first night of rehearsals, and her husband Leigh for never asking what is for dinner on said rehearsal nights. Follow Karen’s escapades on YouTube @karenbessonRI.

Mark E. Lima (Assistant Director/Accent Coach) - Mark has worked with various theater troupes throughout New England for over 25 years, performing in both plays and musicals of Broadway distinction! A former student of the New England Conservatory of Music and Oscar Peterson’s School of Jazz in Toronto, Mark is a professional pianist, vocalist (Adam Ferguelli) and dancer (Jeremy Andersen-Carnegie, NYC). For many years Mark had also been the Assistant Director of the Providence Gay Men’s Chorus in the city where he resides with his husband Paul. To this entire ensemble (with whom he is honored to provide Assistant Direction and Accent Coaching) -- Break a leg!

Vicki Yates (Stage Manager) - Vicki is excited to be starting her 18th production as a Stage Manager for The Arctic Playhouse. Recent Credits Include: And Then There Were None, Miracle on the 34th Street, The Games Afoot, 39 Steps, Bedroom Farce, Noises Off, and Exit Laughing. Vicki also assists with event production and stage management for many community organizations and events. At times, Vicki puts her creative skills to the test by designing props and helping our set team with painting and detail work. Ms. Yates also serves as the House Stage Manager and the Assistant Technical Director to The Arctic Playhouse. In this role, Vicki assists with ensuring the success of all productions put on by The Arctic Playhouse. In her “daytime” job, Vicki is a MET Team Supervisor at The Home Depot. Vicki is delighted to be a part of this amazing production of Crimes of the Heart. She is grateful to Karen for trusting and supporting her for a second time. Vicki would also like to thank her husband Michael and daughter Makayla for their continued support.