HPCT Board of Directors
- Courtney Lowe, President
- Mike Lasley, Vice President
- Therese Armbrust, Treasurer
- Maria Schnaith-Ivan, Secretary
- Sarah Carter
- Linnea Bethany Coon
- Eric Gagliardo
- Sue Haselsberger
- Oliver Helsabeck
- Matt Lowe
- Kristina Railsback
- Ryan Schnaith-Ivan
- Ally Shelton
- Ryan Thompson
- Kristi Wirth
FRIENDS OF HPCT
We love our friends and sponsors! They are making this and future seasons even better!
Composer ($1,000+)
- Crescent Ford
- The Hayden-Harman Foundation
- High Point Arts Council
- High Point University
- Jim Morgan
- Steve Morris
- River Landing (Kintura)
- Social Indoor
- Martha Yarborough
- YES! Weekly
Playwright ($750-$999)
Librettist ($500-$749)
Orchestrator ($250-$499)
- Archdale Drug
- High Point Elks #1155
- High Point Museum
Patron ($100-$249)
- Therese Armbrust
- Sarah Carter
- Linnea Bethany Coon
- Eric Gagliardo
- Oliver Helsabeck
- Mike Lasley
- Courtney Lowe
- Matt Lowe
- Kristina Railsback
- Maria Schnaith-Ivan
- Ryan Schnaith-Ivan
- Kristi Wirth
Friend ($5-$99)
THE WRITER
Michael Frayn was born in London in 1933. He began his career as a reporter for the Guardian and later the Observer. After leaving the Observer he continued to write as a columnist as well as publishing novels and plays for television and stage. His plays for stage include Copenhagen, After Life, The Two of Us, Alphabetical Order, Donkeys’ Years, Clouds, Balmoral (Liberty Hall), Make and Break, Noises Off, Benefactors, Alarms and Excursions, Look Look, Here and Make and Break. Other translations include four full-length Chekhov plays (The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull and Uncle Vanya) and four one-act plays (The Evils of Tobacco, Swan Song, The Bear and The Proposal). Mr. Frayn is married to the biographer and critic Claire Tomalin.
THE Production Team
Hope Camron-Smith (Director) received her BFA in Theatre Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has served as a theatre director and educator, as well as a coordinator of non-profit arts education, all in the Triad area! Additionally, she spent time in the entertainment department for The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Florida. Her great love for all things theatre has helped her to develop a diverse pool of skills in directing, acting, vocal performance, choreography, stage management, costume and set design. Hope currently teaches theatre at Weaver Academy in Greensboro. Directing this bucket-list show has been a dream come true and she is so grateful to all involved!
Kristi Wirth (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part of this zany show. Kristi first saw this show when her mother stage managed it and is so excited keep the streak going. Noises Off!! has been a fun filled process full of laughter friendship and entirely too many sardines. Kristi looks forward to continuing to be a part of the HPCT family, as an actor, choreographer and stage manager as well as board member.
Heather Davis (Assistant Stage Manager) is pleased to serve as Assistant Stage Manager for this production. Previous work with HPCT includes Assistant Stage Manager for "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and Stage Hand for "A Christmas Carol" and "Newsies". Heather began volunteering with HPCT and quickly developed a deep appreciation for the creativity, collaboration, and dedication of its casts, crews, and volunteers. She has a particular interest in designing and crafting scenery and props, with a focus on resourceful and budget-conscious solutions.
THE CAST
Jackson Cameron-Smith (Tim) Jackson is so thrilled to be back on the High Point Theatre stage with friends old and new! Most recent credits include: Pierre (Murdered to Death), Mr. Bingley (Pride and Prejudice: A New Musical!), Noah (Children of Eden), and Sir Robin (Spamalot). He would like to thank his brilliant wife Hope, and his cats Pippin, Scooter, and Leo (RIP).
Melissa (Poppy) is so grateful to be a part of this production. She has had a blast with this cast and wishes for everyone to break a leg!
Alison Freeman (Dotty/Mrs. Clackett) is glad she is finally old enough to play this part! Many, many years ago she did this show in college, where she was NOT old enough to play this part, but had a great time playing it. She lives in Greensboro with her husband Jim, grandson Noah and Prince the Cocker Spaniel. Some of her favorite roles include Audrey "Little Shop of Horrors", Marmee "Little Women: The Musical", 6 years playing The Ghost of Christmas Present "A Christmas Carol: The Musical", Mrs Gibbs "Our Town", Gwedolyn Pigeon "The Odd Couple", and Adelaide "Guys and Dolls". Ali is forever grateful to her Jim for his constant love and support and for encouraging her to audition. 3!!!
Graham Hardy (Garry/Roger) is so excited and grateful for another show with HPCT. Favorite roles include Tommy (Um Dilly), Mark (A Chorus Line), Levi (Joseph) and The Ghost of Christmas Present (A Christmas Carol: The Musical).
Oliver Helsabeck (Selsdon Mowbray) is excited to play this “veteran” character actor in this fun show within a show! Some of his other favorite roles are: Bob Cratchit (“A Christmas Carol: the Musical”), Ned Ryerson (“Groundhog Day: the Musical”), Sir Bedevere (“Monty Python’s Spamalot”), Henry Higgins (“My Fair Lady”), Colonel Charles Craddock (“Murdered to Death”) and Linus (“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”) with HPCT, and Archie Craven (“The Secret Garden”) and Noah (“Children of Eden”) with Spring Theatre. By day, Oliver is Associate Minister for Congregational Care at Centenary UMC in Winston-Salem, and he serves on HPCT’s Board of Directors. Much love to his awesome and encouraging daughter, Elizabeth!
Mike Lasley (Lloyd) has a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in music from UNCG and teaches at NC A&T State University. He currently serves as Vice President on the HPCT Board of Directors. He has served on production teams for over 50 productions in the Triad. Favorite roles include Dr. Armstrong (And Then There Were None), Earl "Brother Boy" Ingram (Sordid Lives), Sylvia St. Croix (Ruthless), Shrek (Shrek the Musical), Lawrence Jameson (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), and Bud (Bridges of Madison County). All the love to WM!
Courtney Lowe (Belinda/Flavia) has loved every minute of being a part of this hilarious show! Other favorite roles include Violet in “9 to 5”, Mrs. Wormwood in “Matilda”, Diana in “Next to Normal”, Tanya in “Mamma Mia”, and The Ghost of Christmas Past (x11) in “A Christmas Carol: The Musical”. When she’s not on stage you can find her wearing a variety of other fun hats including; Executive Director of Communities in Schools of High Point, President of HPCT, Private Music Instructor, Director, Music Director, and mom to Christian (18) and Dylan (21). She would like to thank this incredible cast and crew for a ridiculously fun 8 weeks!
Wilson Mericle (Frederick) is excited to be back on the HPCT stage in this hilarious show! Favorite roles include Emmett (“Legally Blonde: The Musical”), Cliff (“Cabaret”), Lita Encore (“Ruthless”), Charlie Brown (“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown”), Henry Blore (“And Then There Were None”) and Seymour (“Little Shop of Horrors”). All my love to ML!!
Haley Rorrer (Brooke) is thrilled to be part of this production. She has been involved in theatre for over 10 years, with favorite roles including Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors," Shelby in "Steel Magnolias," and Glinda in "The Wizard of Oz." Haley is grateful for every opportunity to grow as a performer and share her love of theatre with the community.
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SEASON 51! 2026-2027
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