The Summer Theatre of New Canaan

Meet our College Interns

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2024 Interns

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Nathan Ayotte

Acting Intern
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Jack Ferreira

Admin Intern
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Lauren Fitzgerald

Acting Intern
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Shea Frimmer

Music Directing Intern
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Gavin Golisano

Technical Theater Intern

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Max Guttman

Acting Intern
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Meredith Heller

Acting Intern

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Ali Leff

Admin/ Theater Education Intern
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Sadie Leopold

Technical Theater Intern

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Andrew Martin

Technical Theater Intern
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Ava Moye

Stage Management Intern
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Eliza Porsella

Costume Intern

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Giovanni Rosario

Stage Management Intern
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Myles Sead

Admin Intern

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Payge Shaw

Acting Intern
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Nicole Talamo

Acting Intern

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Alexis Taylor

Admin Intern
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Sadie Walker

Technical Theater Intern
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Summer Wilmot

Stage Management Intern

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Nathan Ayotte
Acting Intern

Nathan Ayotte (he/him): Nathan is currently a sophomore at Syracuse University studying musical theatre. Previous credits include The Droll (Syracuse University Department of Drama), A Christmas Carol (Syracuse Stage), and Anything Goes (Black Rock Theater). He would like to thank his family, friends, instructors, and mentors for their endless love and support. Instagram: @nathan.aron.ayotte

Piper Birney
Assistant Directing/ Education Intern

Piper Birney(she/her): Piper is thrilled to be part of the directing internship at STONC! Currently a rising junior at The Hartt School, pursuing a BFA in Music Theatre, Piper is excited and so grateful to have this amazing opportunity to experience theatre from a different perspective. Previous theatre credits include Chasing Rainbows, the Road to Oz – Goodspeed Musicals, Annie and Billy Elliot – North Shore Music Theatre, and the national tour of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cindy Lou Who). IG: @piper.birney

Jack Ferreira
Admin Intern

Jack Ferreira (he/him): Jack is excited to be back for his second year with Summer Theatre Of New Canaan. He was previously an intern last year. In addition, he’s also worked on stage crew, production, and administration for various regional and professional theater companies. He’d like to thank his family, friends, as well as Ed & Melody!

Shea Frimmer
Music Directing Intern

Shea Frimmer (they/them): Shea is thrilled to be a part of the STONC team after being an audience member for many years. Shea is a director and music director, and the artistic director of The Youth Artists Project—an artists’ collective producing new works by young creatives. Recent Credits: Dare to Dream (Disney Theatrical Group), Trans Am (Joe’s Pub), An Evening With Justin Paul... (Westport Country Playhouse), 9:47 (The Youth Artists Project). Northwestern University class of 2028.

Gavin Golisano
Technical Theater Intern

Gavin Golisano: Gavin is a senior at Western Connecticut State University, studying both Illustration and Theatre Set Design. His list of stage successes includes Bat Boy, The Crucible, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Allegro, Something Rotten and Metamorphoses. Gavin is delighted to be a part of the Summer Theatre of New Canaan team for 2024.

Max Guttman
Acting Intern

Max Guttman (he/they): Max is a sophomore musical theater major at The Boston Conservatory where he just appeared in the ensemble of their mainstage production, Something Rotten! In 2023 Max was awarded the CT HALO Award for his performance as Barry Glickman in The Prom. Max performed as a soloist in 2022 with members of the New York Pops, conducted by Jason Robert Brown. Max would like to thank everyone at STONC and his family for their constant support.

Meredith Heller
Acting Intern

Meredith Heller (she/her):Meredith is from Pelham, NY and just graduated from Manhattan School of Music for Musical Theatre. Some of her favorite credits include Paperboy (Carrier 1), Into the Woods (Baker’s Wife) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Mille). When she’s not performing, Meredith loves working with children and has been lucky enough to have many opportunities teaching children in theatre specifically. She is ecstatic to intern and perform at the Summer Theatre of New Canaan this summer and can’t wait to get started!

Ali Leff
Admin/ Theater Education Intern

Ali Leff (she/her): Ali is super excited to join the team at STONC as a Theater Education/ Administration intern! Ali is a rising junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Special Education and minoring in Musical Theater. In recent summers, Ali worked at Northeast Westchester Special Recreation Day Camp and at Villa Maria School. She has been an assistant director for several children’s musical productions. Some of her favorite roles onstage include Heather McNamara (Heathers) and Belle (Beauty and the Beast).

Sadie Leopold
Technical Theater Intern

Sadie Leopold(she/they): Sadie is a rising sophomore in college, joining the Summer Theatre of New Canaan for the first time as a part of the technical crew. She is studying design and technical theatre at the University of Connecticut with the goal of eventually becoming a lighting designer. She is very excited to be joining the crew of STONC as her first summer internship in her theatre career.

Katherine Lynch
Costume Intern

Katherine “Kat” Lynch(she/her): Kat is a recent graduate from Sarah Lawrence College. She studied music and theater with a focus in costume design. She is very excited to be back at the Summer Theatre of New Canaan for a second time. She interned last summer and helped with the costumes for Beauty and the Beast. Thank you to everyone who supported her!

Andrew Martin
Technical Theater Intern

Andrew Martin (he/him): Andrew is currently a rising sophomore enrolled at Ithaca College studying Theatre Production and Design. He’s worked on many productions throughout high school and during his first year of college. He strives to improve his knowledge for theatre and work towards being a professional in the industry. He’s grateful for the opportunity to learn more about theatre as well as his interests for carpentry and design.

Ava Moye
Stage Management Intern

Ava Moye(she/her): Ava is a rising senior at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance pursuing a Bachelor of Theatre Arts in Stage Management and a minor in Performing Arts Management. She could not be more excited to be joining the STONC team this summer as a Stage Management Intern! Past Stage Management credits at U-M: Stop Kiss, Pippin: Her Life and Times (New Work), Marian: The Marian Anderson Musical (New Work), and Intimate Apparel.

Eliza Porsella
Costume Intern

Eliza Porsella(she/her): Eliza is a costume and lighting design student at Purchase College with a comprehensive background in theater production. She has worked on performances such as Socrates, Titus Andronicus, and Intimate Apparel in the costume and lighting departments. With experience in various theatrical roles, including spotlight operator and carpenter, Eliza has cultivated a well-rounded understanding of the intricacies of theater. Passionate about bringing characters to life through costume, Eliza continually strives to merge creativity with technical expertise in her work.

Giovanni Colon
Stage Management Intern

Giovanni Colon(he/him/his): Giovanni is a New England College Theater graduate specializing in Stage Management. His recent credits include serving as Stage Manager for a DGSD Yale Cabaret production and as Assistant Stage Manager for Jersey Boys and Clybourne Park at Music Theater of CT. Excited to bring my passion for theater to STONC this summer!

Cooper Sadler
Acting Intern

Cooper Sadler (he/him/his): Cooper is a recent graduate of Staples High School and an alumni of its robust theater program, Staples Players. He’ll be attending NYU Tisch School of Drama in the fall. Some of his recent roles include Sonny in Grease, Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls, Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night, and Warren in This Is Our Youth. He’s thrilled to be a part of the STONC community! Much love to Mom, Dad, and Kirby.

Myles Sead
Admin Intern

Myles Sead (he/him): Myles is a rising second-year at Oberlin College, planning to major in cinema studies with a minor in creative writing and theater. His interests include writing, acting, laughing, and learning about the communities around him. In Oberlin, Myles involves himself in the Oberlin community as a Bonner Scholar and the school community as a concert promoter. He is excited for this summer and cannot wait to be in this community!

Payge Shaw
Acting Intern

Payge Shaw (she/her): Payge is thrilled to be joining the STONC family this summer. This is her first time working here and she couldn’t be any more ecstatic and grateful. Thank you STONC for this wonderful opportunity and experience!

Elisabet Sigurdsson
Costume Intern

Elisabet Sigurdsson(she/her): Elisabet is excited as this is her first production with the Summer Theater of New Canaan Program. She cannot wait to work on the costumes and experience working in a professional environment as an intern. Her previous work on shows include: Little Women, The Play That Goes Wrong, Into The Woods, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Bald Soprano, All in the Timing… Finally she would like to thank the program for this opportunity.

Nicole Talamo
Acting Intern

Nicole Talamo (she/her): Nicole is a rising Sophomore at New York University studying drama at the New Studio on Broadway. Nicole is so excited to spend her summer in her hometown working at STONC in her first professional production! This past year Nicole has participated in her schools premier all treble accapella group and dance company! She wants to thank her family, friends and educators for their endless support in her pursuing her passion.

Oliver Tam
Acting Intern

Oliver Tam (he/him): Oliver is a student at Northwestern University pursuing a BA in Theatre and English. Born and raised in New York, Oliver is excited to be back on the east coast and be part of the Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s 2024 season. Favorite roles include The Mason in Working: The Musical, Jimmy Ray Dobbs in Bright Star, William Barfee in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and most recently, Jimmy in the Julia Cho play Durango.

Alexis Taylor
Admin Intern

Alexis Taylor (she/her): Alexis is excited to be a part of this season’s production of Mary Poppins. This is Alexis’s second year with the Summer Theatre of New Canaan. Alexis graduated from SUNY Purchase College this spring with a B.A in Theatre and Performance and a B.S in Communications. Alexis hopes everyone will come and enjoy the show.

Sadie Walker
Technical Theater Intern

Sadie Walker(she/they): Sadie is beyond excited to work for STONC as one of their Technical Theatre interns! Sadie is a senior at Ursinus College majoring in Theatre and Performing Visual Arts Design & Technology. When at school, she is seen on and off the stage. She can be found working in the scene shop on campus. Sadie has been in love with theatre since a young age and is very excited to work with others to create an amazing show.

Summer Wilmot
Stage Management Intern

Summer Wilmot(she/her): Summer is excited to be with the Summer Theatre this season. She is currently a junior at Western Connecticut State University majoring in Stage Management. She has been an assistant stage manager for Next to Normal at WCSU. At Bryant University she directed The Man in Seat 24, costume designed for Into the Woods, played Carrie in the musical Carrie.

The Summer Theatre of New Canaan

Meet our College Interns

2024 Interns

Nathan Ayotte

Piper Birney

Jack Ferreira

Lauren Fitzgerald

Shea Frimmer

Gavin Golisano

Max Guttman

Meredith Heller

Ali Leff

Sadie Leopold

Katherine Lynch

Andrew Martin

Ava Moye

Eliza Porsella

Giovanni Rosario

Cooper Sadler

Myles Sead

Payge Shaw

Elisabet Sigurdsson

Nicole Talamo

Oliver Tam

Alexis Taylor

Sadie Walker

Summer Wilmot

Nathan AyotteActing Intern

Piper BirneyAssistant Directing/ Education Intern

Jack FerreiraAdmin Intern

Shea Frimmer Music Directing Intern

Gavin GolisanoTechnical Theater Intern

Max GuttmanActing Intern

Meredith HellerActing Intern

Ali LeffAdmin/ Theater Education Intern

Sadie Leopold Technical Theater Intern

Katherine LynchCostume Intern

Andrew MartinTechnical Theater Intern

Ava MoyeStage Management Intern

Eliza PorsellaCostume Intern

Giovanni ColonStage Management Intern

Cooper SadlerActing Intern

Myles Sead Admin Intern

Payge ShawActing Intern

Elisabet SigurdssonCostume Intern

Nicole TalamoActing Intern

Oliver TamActing Intern

Alexis TaylorAdmin Intern

Sadie WalkerTechnical Theater Intern

Summer WilmotStage Management Intern

Nathan Ayotte
Acting Intern

Piper Birney
Assistant Directing/ Education Intern

Jack Ferreira
Admin Intern

Shea Frimmer
Music Directing Intern

Gavin Golisano
Technical Theater Intern

Max Guttman
Acting Intern

Meredith Heller
Acting Intern

Ali Leff
Admin/ Theater Education Intern

Sadie Leopold
Technical Theater Intern

Katherine Lynch
Costume Intern

Andrew Martin
Technical Theater Intern

Ava Moye
Stage Management Intern

Eliza Porsella
Costume Intern

Giovanni Colon
Stage Management Intern

Cooper Sadler
Acting Intern

Myles Sead
Admin Intern

Payge Shaw
Acting Intern

Elisabet Sigurdsson
Costume Intern

Nicole Talamo
Acting Intern

Oliver Tam
Acting Intern

Alexis Taylor
Admin Intern

Sadie Walker
Technical Theater Intern

Summer Wilmot
Stage Management Intern