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About Director

Other Casting Directors at the Wayne Theatre

Lesley Larsen

Lesley Larsen has a BFA in Acting from Brigham Young University and her MLITT and MFA in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance from Mary Baldwin College. Lesley teaches acting and theatre at James Madison University and works professionally as a voice actor.  Lesley has performed with the American Shakespeare Center, the Actor’s Repertory Theatre Ensemble, 540, and exit, pursued, among others. Favorite roles include Ophelia from Hamlet, Benvolio from Romeo and Juliet, and Gower from Pericles.  She has directed productions such as Deep Into the Darkness: An Adaptation of Poe’s Works, Deathtrap, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Into the Woods, and The History Boys, as well as various children’s productions. Currently, she is directing The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Wayne Theatre.  Lesley lives in Waynesboro with her husband and ridiculously creative girls.

Sarah Nielsen Cramer

Sarah has bachelor's degrees in Theatre Arts and Vocal Music from BYU, and institute training from American Musical Theatre of San Jose. She has worked as an actor, music director and choreographer with multiple theatre companies in Virginia, California and Utah. Most recent acting credits include Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), Hairspray (Prison Matron), Sweeney  Todd, and Secret Garden at the Wayne Theatre. She  is also an experienced vocal soloist, vocal coach, choral conductor, and theatrical makeup designer. Sarah is the co-Education Director and resident music director for the Wayne Theatre. She lives in Waynesboro, VA with her husband and 5 children.

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Wayne Theatre Standards of Practice
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The Wayne Theatre is dedicated to supporting, fostering, and encouraging a collaborative, inclusive, consent-based theatre community.

★ We will provide a safe space filled with respect and mindful attention to all creators and audience members. We will attempt to make any changes necessary to ensure they feel safe.

★ We will create a consent-based space. We will not engage physically with a creative collaborator without verbal consent.

★ We will break down the power dynamics often found in the rehearsal room, encouraging actors to advocate for their own mental and physical well-being.

★ We will not use harassing language that is cruel or that creates discomfort.

★ We will provide a safe space for creators and audience members to tell their stories.

★ We will listen and provide a safe space for others to tell us if they feel uncomfortable in any way.

★ We will create inclusive and accessible environments for all creatives and audience members.

★ We will engage in thoughtful conversation that pushes our work forward.

★ We will suspend the need for recognition for the benefit of the ensemble.

★ We will not suffer for our art.


Questions? Feel free to send an email to auditions@waynetheatre.org.
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About Director

Other Casting Directors at the Wayne Theatre

Lesley Larsen

Lesley Larsen has a BFA in Acting from Brigham Young University and her MLITT and MFA in Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance from Mary Baldwin College. Lesley teaches acting and theatre at James Madison University and works professionally as a voice actor.  Lesley has performed with the American Shakespeare Center, the Actor’s Repertory Theatre Ensemble, 540, and exit, pursued, among others. Favorite roles include Ophelia from Hamlet, Benvolio from Romeo and Juliet, and Gower from Pericles.  She has directed productions such as Deep Into the Darkness: An Adaptation of Poe’s Works, Deathtrap, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Into the Woods, and The History Boys, as well as various children’s productions. Currently, she is directing The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Wayne Theatre.  Lesley lives in Waynesboro with her husband and ridiculously creative girls.

Sarah Nielsen Cramer

Sarah has bachelor's degrees in Theatre Arts and Vocal Music from BYU, and institute training from American Musical Theatre of San Jose. She has worked as an actor, music director and choreographer with multiple theatre companies in Virginia, California and Utah. Most recent acting credits include Beauty and the Beast (Mrs. Potts), Hairspray (Prison Matron), Sweeney  Todd, and Secret Garden at the Wayne Theatre. She  is also an experienced vocal soloist, vocal coach, choral conductor, and theatrical makeup designer. Sarah is the co-Education Director and resident music director for the Wayne Theatre. She lives in Waynesboro, VA with her husband and 5 children.