About me...
Brighton (they/them) is a multidisciplinary theatre artist based in Southern New England and NYC. Their work spans from stage management to direction to playwriting to prop and costume design. They are a recent graduate (℅ 2023) from Marymount Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts with dual concentrations of Directing and of Theatre & New Media.
They are a current Resident Artist with Showpeople Theatre Collective.
Photo: Jude Valentin (@divinebrujeria)
My Story
I like to credit my love for theatre, particularly musical theatre, to an early obsession with Disney's High School Musical. Yes. 1, 2, and 3.
Since 2006, I have been in probably 20-something shows as a performer and worked a solid 10-teen-something as a director, choreographer, writer, designer, producer, stage manager, moral support, et cetera.
You name it? I've probably done it. I am a veritable jack of all trades and I wear that badge proudly. Folks who know me also know that I'm good at the many things I do and always strive to improve.
Maybe it's the ADHD.
Photo: Jude Valentin (@divinebrujeria)
Resume
My credits in education and work are rather expansive, so I've created a condensed version of my resume for all to see. If you have any questions or are wondering if there's a skill I didn't list here (of which there are probably many), please feel free to contact me!
Just for funsies I've also made an interactive version of all my credits dating back to 2014.
Education
2013-2017
Musical Theatre
CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts
(High School)
Training in acting, voice, and dance over the span of four years in a magnet school setting. Graduated both academic and arts programs in 2017.
2018-2023
BA Theatre Arts
Marymount Manhattan College
Training in a wide variety of subjects under a liberal arts umbrella in NYC. Foundational acting and script analysis classes along with courses from puppetry to politics. Several project credits through 4.5-year stint at this school. Officially "walked" as of May 2023, diploma received prior.
Recent Credits
Showpeople’s First Drafts: An Evening of Unheard Musical Theatre. Singer (“Whatever It Takes” by Jeffery Chen)/Key Art. (October 2025)
Showpeople Songwriting Showdown: Season 2. Regular Panel Judge/Video Editor/Associate Producer. (May-July 2025) EP Amanda Lee Morrill.
A Chorus Line (February 2025) — Greg. Dir. Sarah Rose Stack. Opera House Players @operahouseplayers
Ride the Cyclone. Actor (Noel Gruber)/Choreographer/Projection Design/Prop & Costume Coordination. (August 2025) Dir. Connor Picard.
The 25th…Spelling Bee (June 2025) — Barfée. Dir. Joey Abate.. Golden Fox Theatre Co. @goldenfoxtheatreco
Shudder: A Chilling New Musical Comedy (NYTF Production, January 2025) — Choreographer/Stage Manager/Costume Design. Showpeople Theatre Collective Inc. @showpeopletheatrecollective
Looking for more?
ALLLLLL the skills
You very well may ask, "ok so it's cool that you do a lot but like, what exactly do you do??"
A lot. I do a lot. I will try to list as much as I can, though!
*cracks knuckles*
US drivers' license (Connecticut)
acrylic painting
art direction (film)
audio editing
basic language comprehension (some spanish, some french)
cosplay (including costuming, hair, and makeup)
costume design (theatrical)
digital art
direction (theatrical, film)
doll customization
drag makeup
drawing (graphite, colored pencil, pastel)
eva foam work
gouache painting
graphic design (novice/advanced beginner)
hand embroidery
lighting design (theatrical, film)
lyricism
marker drawing (water base ink)
mixed media art
music composition (novice)
musical theatre choreography
musical theatre performance (acting, singing, dance)
playwriting
prop design (theatrical)
puppet design (theatrical)
savvy with glue gun
screenplay writing
set design (theatrical)
sewing (advanced beginner/proficient)
teaching experience (ages 3+, some experience with developmental and
physical disabilities in all age groups)
theatrical makeup
video editing
watercolor painting
wig styling
Photo: Jude Valentin (@divinebrujeria)
Upcoming Works
DECEMBER 2025
The Showpeople Holiday Special. Singer. Showpeople Theatre Collective @ The Reverie Room NYC.
Showpeople Attempts: A Christmas Carol (Original Musical Workshop). Book Supervisor/Actor. Showpeople Theatre Collective. Reading premieres for FREE on DECEMBER 31st!
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.