Becky BunnellDirector and Actor! She helped lead the plays "Boeing Boeing" and "Barefoot in the Park." She majored in Dramatic Arts in college and was Stage Manager for Chekov's play "Three Sisters." Becky had appeared in supporting roles for An Evening of Tennessee Wiliams, "Steel Magnolias," "Killjoy," the female version of "The Odd Couple," a dinner theater production of "The Accusing Parlor," and "Our Town."
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Steve BunnellSteve Bunnell is a founder of the Carriage Lane Players and debuted as an actor in "Barefoot in the Park" in 2014. He directed the all-girl production of "Steel Magnolias," assisted by his lovely wife, Becky Bunnell. Steve performed the lead role in February 2016 in "DeathTrap." Steve is the magnificent creator of stage sets for the Carriage Lane Players productions. He and Becky live in Bloomfield, Vt.
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Laurie DaleyLaurie Cotnoir has served as both Actor and Stage Manager for the Carriage Lane Players. She is a dedicated mother of two wonderful, beautiful girls and is Director of Nursing at Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook. Laurie played the role of Ethel in "Barefoot in the Park" for the Carriage Lane Players, and also starred as M'Lynn in "Steel Magnolias." She was an emergency substitute for Colleen Clogston in the encore production of "Boeing Boeing," and served as Stage Manager for "Boeing Boeing" and Director's Assistant for "DeathTrap."
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John QuigleyJohn is a Server/Bartender Extraordinaire at the Inn at Whitefield. You may have seen him as an ensemble member in the Colonel Town Players (of Lancaster, N.H.) version of "Our Town" or as Paul Bratter in "Barefoot in the Park." He has also been in other productions, including "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Ten Little Indians," "Lovers in Midsummer," "and Crazy For You!"
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Tom JordanTom is a native of northern New Hampshire--he was born in Colebrook and lives in Clarksville. He attended Pittsburg School, were he participated in several plays throughout elementary and high school. He is a local musician who performs with the Islay Mist Ceilidh, a Celtic band, and with the classic rock group Rock On. Tom is a member of the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts and has been a part of bringing international performers to the North Country. He has done a lot of sound and music work for dozens of groups, including the Carriage Lane Players debut production of "Barefoot in the Park." He made the leap into acting with "Boeing Boeing." His second play for the Carriage Lane Players was "DeathTrap."
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Naomi GoingNaomi joined the Carriage Lane Players in all four of their productions thus far: "Barefoot in the Park," "Boeing Boeing," "Steel Magnolias" and "DeathTrap." She has been a member of the Colonel Town Players in Lancaster, N.H., for several years where she was nominated for a best actress in a musical award for her role in "Young Frankenstein." Other roles include "Our Town," "Spamalot," "It's a Wonderful Life," "The Glass Menagerie," Rodger's and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," and "Little Shop of Horrors." She also received a best director nomination for the New Hampshire Theater awards for Death of a Salesman. She recently joined the Upstage Players in Littleton for their production of "Little Shop of Horrors."
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Donna JordanDonna lives in Clarksville in an old school house with her husband, Charles, and son Tom. She is the publisher of the Colebrook Chronicle by day and loves working with the Carriage Lane Players in her spare time! She performed first in "Steele Magnolias" in 2015 as Clairee and then in 2016 in "DeathTrap"--her first dying scene--as Myra. Donna also plays bodhran and guitar for the Islay Mist Ceilidh. She and her son Tom enjoyed working together in "DeathTrap."
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Colleen ClogstonAfter a decade away from the theater, Colleen was excited to return to the stage with the play "Boeing Boeing" in February 2015. She then portrayed the meek and mild Annelle in "Steele Magnolias" in 2015. A Vermont transient most of her life, she and her family reside in Lemington, Vt. Colleen is known as mommy to two energetic little ones and has a wonderfully supportive and loving husband who deserves applause for all the evening hours he spent with the kids while she was out for theater rehearsals. Colleen works as a Guidance Counselor at Groveton High School in Northumberlnd, N.H.
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Tanya YoungTanya is from Pittsburg, N.H., and her first role with the Carriage Lane Players was as Truvy in "Steel Magnolias." She was a hit! Tanya assisted in the 2016 play "DeathTrap" and works with students with their plays at Pittsburg School. Her full time job is at the Indian Stream Health Center in Colebrook.
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Catherine CarterCatherine joined the Carriage Lane Players for the February 2015 production of "Boeing Boeing" when she portrayed the hilarious role of a French maid. She was born and raised in Lancaster, N.H. Cat is known as Miss Carter in most parts of the North Country--she teaches music for SAU 58, based in Northumberland, N.H., and she has been a part of the Weathervane Theatre in Whitefield, N.H., for many years.
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Rebecca LarsonRebecca has been a part of the Carriage Lane Players since their first play in 2014. She played a telephone repair person in "Barefoot in the Park," and then worked as a stage assistant for "Boeing Boeing." She then played the irritable "Ouiser" in Steele Magnolias. Rebecca is a Congregational Church minister--serving the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook for many years. She and her husband, Jerry, moved near Plymouth, N.H., shortly after "Steele Magnolias" was completed and she is greatly missed by the Carriage Lane Players.
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Nora GairNora Gair is from Lancaster, N.H., and was elated to join the Carriage Lane Players in "Boeing Boeing." She has been involved in forty plays since getting hooked on theater when she sang "The Good Ship Lollipop" in a cabaret at age four.
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Michelle LassondeBetter known as our local Postmaster, Michelle joined the Carriage Lane Players to portray "Vera" in The Odd Couple-Female Version. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, and quiet walks with her husband Peter. She has worked as a drama coach for children at the Canaan Recreational Center and was active in drama club in high school.
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Kathy SmithKathy is a teacher in Canaan, VT. She's acted in plays as a high school student and an adult. She co-directed for the Canaan school's drama club, several years ago, putting on a number of plays including "Fiddler on the Roof" with a cast of more than sixty students and community members. Kathy is thrilled to be back on the stage and thanks Donna Jordan for encouraging her to audition. She would also like to thank her family for their love and support throughout this endeavor.
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Steve Ross
A Berlin native, Steve spent six years in the U.S. Marine Corps and is a Desert Storm veteran. Steve has a love of music and was in a local band called "Carlton Hill" playing the rhythm guitar. His love of music continues working as a D.J. and providing music entertainment for many. Steve has stepped out of his safety zone, joining the Carriage Lane Players onstage for this production and is quickly becoming a star performer.
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