Costume Shop Technician
Cat Alesio is delighted to be invited back for her second season at the Mac- Hayden Theatre! She graduated in 25' from SUNY Albany with a double major in Art and Theatre. When she is not at the Mac, Cat has been working as a stitcher for the Rockefeller Studios making puppets for Disney's Frozen. She also enjoys spending time with her two dogs Daisy and Stella. Her favorite shows that she's worked on within the previous season was Jesus Christ Superstar and Guys and Dolls. Cat Is excited to be back and work on even more marvelous costumes! She wants to thank her family and lovely friends for always supporting her! Special thanks to Ren and Aaliyah!

Asst. Wardrobe Supervisor
This is August's first year with the Mac-Haydn. They are based in NYC and have been doing wardrobe work for the last 2 years. August has done day work for Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont, been a dresser for Gotta Dance! at York Theatre, and the substitute dresser at Irma Theatricals' Picnic at Hanging Rock the Musical. They have been wardrobe supervisor for New York Classical's All's Well That Ends Well, as well as PLS & CRRS's Creation of Cosmos/Fall of Lucifer and Doubting Thomas/Ascension. August has also done crafting work at costume shops such as John Kristiansen and Mio Design NYC. When not working on a show or in a costume shop August spends their time making upcycled pieces out of fabric waste and vending at different markets. They're passionate about reducing fabric waste, and enjoy helping to fundraise for mutual aid.

Wardrobe Supervisor
David Connel is thrilled to be working at The Mac-Haydn Theatre this season. They have worked in costumes at Riverside Theatre, ACT of CT, and at the PA Renaissance Faire. They love any big tap dance musical, but their favorite is 42nd street. David has a background both in theatrical costumes and dance. David would like to thank Kurt Alger for his beautiful mind and elaborate creativity in costumes and wigs. They would also like to thank Kathleen O’Neal and Eric Griffis for teaching them everything and preparing them for the professional world. And last, David wants to say to any theatre kid with a dream to never give up, work hard, and make those crazy dreams come true!

Production Supervisor
Eoghan Hartley  is back for his 7th season at the Mac! He has been with the Mac since 2019, putting on favorites like Jersey Boys, Something Rotten, The Sound of Music, A Chorus Line, Xanadu, Sunset Boulevard, Ragtime, and Oklahoma. Last year, he made his directing debut with A Grand Night for Singing. For the past three years, Eoghan has had the honor of working as an ASM on The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. Other NYC area credits: A Chorus Line, Rock of Ages, West Side Story (Argyle Theatre), Steel Magnolias (Gallery Players), and many shows with the Actors Studio Drama School (Pace University). Select regional credits: Fully Committed, The Book Club Play (Theatre SilCo); Mamma Mia, Matilda, Footloose, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Theatre Workshop of Nantucket). When not stage managing or production managing, Eoghan works as an event manager and leathercrafter in the NYC area. Eoghanhartley.com

Costume Shop Technician
Julia Hornsby is a recent graduate from the University of North Texas with a BFA in Fashion Design. A theatrical costumer with a passion for design, they served as costume designer for an independent sci-fi short film (yet to be released) and seven regional theatre productions, including works for theatre for young audiences. In 2025 the University of North Texas honored their fashion collection, which focused on adjustability and genderless silhouettes, with the award for Excellence in Textiles and Color. Julia was also invited to showcase two of their original designs, along with their respective artistic abstracts, in the International Textile and Apparel Association’s annual conference and magazine in 2024. Aside from their interests in costumes, fashion, and historical dress, Julia also enjoys reading sci-fi and fantasy novels, linocut block printing, designing cosplays, attending renaissance festivals with friends, and playing Stardew Valley and Helldivers 2.

Carpenter
Mike Joyce is thrilled to be joining the Mac-Haydn for the 2026 season! Mike got his start in theatre acting in high school, but has since moved to the technical side of things, beginning with his work on the fly rail at Theatre by the Sea in his hometown in Rhode Island. Most recently, Mike built sets and ran spotlights at the Post Playhouse for their 2025 season, as well as stepping into the role of Oscar Delancey in Newsies. He also helped build the sets for last year's world premiere of Beehive: The 70s Musical here at the Mac. Mike would like to thank his friends and family for continuing to support him in his artistic efforts.

Technical Director
Cody returns for an 8th Summer! When Cody isn't spending his summer in Chatham, he works at the University of Evansville in Indiana as their Scene Shop Manager and Assistant Technical Director, passing on his professional expertise to the next generations of Theatre Artists. Before Evansville, Cody was on the Jersey Boys 2nd National Tour, working as an Assistant Carpenter, running the Deck. He graduated from Murray State University with a B.S. in Theatre. No matter where he is, creating art in the Theatre is his life. Cody has built over 40 musicals at the Mac-Haydn Theatre for its community over the last 9 years (and counting!) He can't wait to spend another magical summer with the Mac-Haydn family!

Sound Engineer, Sound Designer (9 to 5, The Secret Garden, Beautiful, Daddy Long Legs)
George LaChance is a Sound Designer and Sound Mixer from Thomaston, CT who is returning for his second season at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. Last season, he had worked on productions such as A Bronx Tale (Sound Mixer), Jesus Christ Superstar (Sound Mixer), Last Five Years (Sound Design & Sound Mixer) and more. George is currently studying as a BFA Theatre Design/Technology major at Western Connecticut State University, where he focuses on Sound and Lighting Design. Credits include Machinal (Sound Designer & Sound Mixer), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Sound Designer & Sound Mixer), American Psycho (Master Electrician). This summer he hopes to work on more amazing productions with the cast and creatives of the Mac-Haydn Theatre!

Costume Shop Manager
Sam is thrilled to return to the Mac-Haydn for her third season, this time as the Costume Shop Manager and as a Costume Designer! Previous Costume design credits include In the Blood, Escape to Margaritaville, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Grand Night for Singing, and Lend Me a Tenor. Additional credits include The Rocky Horror Show (Associate), Mary Shelley Meets Frankenstein (Assistant), The Fantasticks (Assistant), and The Glass Menagerie (Assistant). Sam has also worked with designer Jen Caprio as a Costume Production Assistant on Spamalot (Broadway), Mystic Pizza (Papemill Playhouse), and the Phish New Year’s Eve 2024 concert at Maddison Square Garden. When not working in Chatham, she is a New York City–based designer and craftsperson.

Hair & Makeup Supervisor
Summer McCormack is thrilled to be designing her first production with the Mac-Haydn Theatre! Summer holds a BA in Theatre from Georgia College & State University and is an IATSE Local 154 Union member. Her hair and makeup skills range from theatrical, to drag and cosplay. Recent credits include "Starstruck" (Wig & Wardrobe) with Bucks County Playhouse, "Into the Woods" and "The Merry Wives of Windsor" (Hair & Makeup) with Oregon Shakespeare Festival, "Barbecue" (Wig Supervisor) with Kennesaw State University, and numerous productions including, "Mean Girls", "Frozen", and "Legally Blonde" (Wig & Makeup) with City Springs Theatre Company. Summer wants to thank her family and friends for showing up and supporting her journey. She would also like to thank her mentor, Alycia Berry, for encouraging and pushing her to places she thought she may never be. You can find her work on Instagram @holowigs

Stage Management
While she hails from Sioux Falls South Dakota, Sadie Mickelson is excited to spend her summer at the Mac-Haydn Theatre. She recently obtained her BFA in Stage Management from Ithaca College, and is incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported her so far in her journey. Sadie takes joy in creating theatre that is meaningful and stays with you far past the moment the curtain closes. She hopes everyone enjoys the wonderful theatre The Mac-Haydn creates this summer, and wants to thank everyone who has come to show their support. She also wants to give a special thanks to her parents, her friends Dena and Sawyer Sloane and most importantly, her guinea pig Posey. IG: sadie__mickelson

Costume Shop Technician
Angel is currently pursuing an MFA in Costume Design at Wayne State University. Recent credits include assistant costume designing Violet and Julius Caesar as well as pattern-making and stitching for August Wilson's Seven Guitars, Erin Shields' Paradise Lost, and constructing Squidward's legs for Spongebob The Musical. As well as theatrical involvement, Angel has had the opportunity to design and coordinate costumes for The December and Spring Dance Concerts. They are thankful to the Mac for welcoming them back with open arms! Cheers to a wonderful season.

Audio Asst./Deck Crew
Maxwell Mattie-Colleen Vann is thrilled to be joining the Mac-Haydn family! Maxwell is a theatrical technician and costume designer from Lakeland, Florida. Recently, they’ve teamed up with Spirits Go Blah as a stitcher, costume craftsman, and wardrobe head for their new musical, The Elementary Spacetime Show, which premiered at the Lincoln Center this Spring. They deeply enjoy working on musicals, with some highlights being Jesus Christ Superstar (ASM/Stitcher), Something Rotten (A2), and Collateral Beauty (ASM), another world premiere musical. Maxwell is also a student at Montclair State University in New Jersey, where they're studying for their BFA in Theatrical Technology, Management, and Design. When Max isn't in the theater, they enjoy roaming outdoors, practicing aerial arts, and cuddling up with their cat Seamus for a movie night. @max.theater.tech

Props Design
Chloe Wiederhorn is a Props, Scenic Art, and Design focused recent graduate from Ithaca College. She is originally from Brooklyn, and later moved to Montclair, New Jersey. She is very excited to spend her first summer stock out of college at the Mac-Haydn Theatre! She has spent many summers in the Berkshires and surrounding areas, and is happy to spend yet another summer in the area. Some previous shows she has recently worked on include: Witch, by Jen Silverman (Scenic Design), Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare (Scenic Charge Artist), and Turn of the Screw by Jeffery Hatcher (Scenic Design). Outside of theatre, Chloe enjoys art museums, hammocking near a body of water, and baking with friends. Thanksfor coming to the Mac-Haydn, and please enjoy the show!

Stage Management
Samantha is thrilled to return to the Mac-Haydn Theatre for a second season with the Stage Management Team. After a wonderful experience last summer, she is excited to be back working alongside this talented company. Since her previous season, Samantha has served as Production Stage Manager for the 1st National Tour of Dolly Parton’s: Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol and the children's show Lilly and the Pirates at Orlando Family Stage. She also worked as the advancing Stage Manager for the touring production of Psychology of Serial Killers. Samantha is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, where she earned a degree in Integrated Studies with a focus on Theatre and Business. They are passionate about creating supportive, organized environments that allow artists to do their best work. She is grateful to be back at Mac-Haydn and would like to thank her family and close friends for their continued support.

Carpenter
Dex Yamoah is a senior of Western Connecticut State University's Theatre Design/Tech program and comes from Poughkeepsie, New York, who is excited to be joining the Mac-Haydn Theatre for the Summer 2026 season. Notable credits include Big Love (Carpenter), Seasons Greetings Carpenter), Fairview (Carpenter), Angels in America Part One & Two (Carpenter), Three Sisters (Carpenter), The Donkey Show (Carpenter), The Crucible (Carpenter), Legally Blonde Carpenter), Curse of the Starving Class (Assistant Technical Director), Rock of Ages (Carpenter), The Prom (Carpenter), Steel Magnolias (Carpenter), POTUS (Assistant Technical Director). Dex is passionate about collaborative storytelling, innovative construction techniques, and supporting dynamic theatrical productions through detailed craftsmanship and teamwork. They value the collaborative spirit of theatre and appreciate every opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute alongside fellow artists and technicians.