Suellen and her husband Hank Dallam are members of CCR, where she is an active member of both the WGA 9 and 18-hole leagues. She is also a professional actor, and was last seen as Barbara, or Nana, in the movie, "Festival of Trees", co-written by Erin Bethea and directed by Drew Waters. Before moving to Roswell, she performed at several regional and local theatres in Chicago, including The Goodman Theatre, Northlight Theatre, Wisdom Bridge, and Chicago Dramatists, where she continues to serve as an Associate Artist. Her TV credits include Chicago P.D, Chicago Fire and Fargo. 

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

"Runnin' Down a Dream" by Tom Petty

Warren Levi Haney is humbled and honored to bring this play to such a welcoming space! Favorite theatre credits include Tomlin/US in BUST (Alliance Theatre) Little Charles in August: Osage County (Greenlight Acting Live!), Mercutio in Romeo & Juliet & Duke Orsino & Andrew Aguecheek in 12th Night (both at Seattle Shakespeare Company), Cloten in Cymbeline (Greenstage), and Frederic in Pirates of Penzance (The Core Ensemble). Favorite film credits include Francis in The Little Theatre Story, Kicks in KICKS, Paul in Love Vs. The Red Pill, and Cash Lucas in Chasing Fame. Warren received his B.F.A. from Cornish College of the Arts and moved to Atlanta to do high-caliber work with equally high-caliber people. You can find him most times at Greenlight Acting Studios where he is both student & coach, teaching Shakespeare for professional actors. Warren thanks his family near and far (especially his mother & father) for supporting this Idaho boy in all his crazy acting dreams. May we all rise together!

IG: warrenlevihaney

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The song you'll hear at his funeral:

"My Song" by Labi Siffre

JR Hartigan  is pleased to be back on stage with thanks to The Country Club of Roswell and his Greenlight family. In June, he completed a successful run as Professor Serebyakov in Uncle Vanya. His past theatre performances include  August: Osage County, Hands Across the Sea, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, The 1940’s Radio Hour and Angel Street. His film credits include Festival of Trees; Bye, Bye, Viet Nam; Blood Lust  and Eclipse on Blood Mountain along with many industrial films.  JR has also narrated several audiobooks and has appeared in several commercials. He hopes you enjoy the show.

 

The song you'll hear at his funeral:

"Time" by Tom Waits 

Sara Hayter is thrilled to join Greenlight Acting Live for the first official rendition of The Songs We Sing at Funerals. Her most recent credits include a lead role in the feature film "Festival of Trees" as well as two short films that will be hitting the festival circuit soon. In her free time, Sara loves to read, try new desserts, stare off into space, and contemplate life... or is she having an existential crisis? Who knows?? Not her!

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

"About Damn Time" by Lizzo

Savannah Hutson is so excited to be back on stage! After starting her career in theater with over 20 musicals and plays under her belt, Savannah moved from Florida to Atlanta to pursue film. Savannah currently guest stars as Young Angie on Hulu's "Will Trent" and couldn't be more grateful for all the opportunities Georgia has given her, including working with Greenlight. Some of her favorite theater roles include Sarah in "Children of a Lesser God", Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors", and Adelaide in "Guys and Dolls". 

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

"I Know the End" by Phoebe Bridgers

Julie Kashmanian is a recent transplant to Georgia. She got her start onstage as the shyest toddler in theater camp and has been acting since. Julie has starring in several award-winning independent feature films including the recently released grit-filled western "Was Once a Hero".

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

“The Rainbow Connection” as sung by Kermit the Frog.

Thanking Greenlight Studios and Erin and Michelle for including me as Violet when they mounted "August: Osage County" a few years back, Rebecca Koon is happy to return as Pauline in "SWSAF." Last seen at the cinema in the jury box of Clint Eastwood's perhaps final film, 'Juror #2," Rebecca's favorite role on stage has been "Shirley Valentine" and favorite recurring TV role, "I'll Fly Away."

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

​'Oh, Mary, Don't You Weep"

by Tennesee Ernie Ford

Michelle Neil began her career in the Sydney theatre scene, producing and performing in shows like Closer (Anna) and When the Rain Stops Falling (Older Gabrielle). In London, she starred in and produced Feathers by Eliza Power. Recent Atlanta credits include The Reservoir at The Alliance Theatre, August: Osage County (Producer/Actor) with Greenlight Acting Studios and roles in the TV movies Festival of Trees, The Happiness Playbook and Valentine’s Town.

Instagram: @michneil

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

"Amazing Grace"

Amey Richards is a native Houstonian who moved to Woodstock with her family in 2018.  Besides acting, she enjoys writing, reading , chilling with her four cats , and feeding the groundhog that lives in her yard, Woodchuck Norris. Some of her favorite theatre roles include Renfield in "Dracula", Johnna in "August :Osage County" and Rita in "Prelude to a Kiss". Amey is represented by Baron Entertainment.

 

The song you'll hear at her funeral:

"Come What May" from Moulin Rouge

Luke Pierre Roness is grateful to be a part of this story with such amazing people! Outside of acting, Luke loves to work out (recently made his debut as a natural bodybuilder), play basketball, swim, go to the movies, play drums, build LEGOs, and loves anything nature related. Regional: Rocky Horror Picture Show (Rocky) Other Theatre credits: Leading Ladies (Butch), Tuck Everlasting (Jesse), Beauty and the Beast (Lumière) TV/Film credits: The Idea of You (Amazon Prime), Regretting You (Paramount Pictures), “Homicide Hunter: American Detective” (MAX)

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The song you'll hear at his funeral:

“Every Breath You Take” by The Police

Charlie Scaglione played Aiden in last year’s workshop of The Songs We Sing at Funerals and is thrilled to be returning. He recently originated the role of Sebastian in the world premiere of After/Before: A New Musical. Select stage credits include James in Time Stands Still, Miles in Tuck Everlasting, Moritz in Spring Awakening, and Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages. He can be seen as “Blake” in the upcoming short The Little Theatre Story alongside many of his castmates.

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The song you'll hear at his funeral:

"Don't Fear the Reaper"

Jonathan Lee Taylor is excited to be working with this talented cast! He is a proud coach at Greenlight Studios. He received his BFA from the Hartt School. Theatre Credits include: Shear Madness - Kennedy Center (Nick/Eddie/Mikey), Henry V (King Henry V), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), Much Ado (Bassanio), Tartuffe (Valere), Crimes of the Heart (Barnett Lloyd), Stop Kiss (Peter), Harvey (Elwood P. Dowd), The Farnsworth Invention (Sarnoff). TV Credits include: VEEP, The Other Black Girl, House of Cards. Film Credits include: The Whyte Album, Terminal Behavior, Sally Pacholok, Redemption as well as being a part of the Lifetime-Cinematic-Universe in Nightmare Pageant Moms, Nightmare School Moms, & Deadly Doubles. He is a Voice Actor and an Audiobook Narrator with titles in the Library of Congress and on Audible. Jonathan lives in Marietta with his wonderful wife Megan and two amazing daughters Lila and Brielle (and cute Pups - Leopold and Adelade).

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The song you'll hear at his funeral:

"Drop Kick Me, Jesus Through the Goal Post of Life" by Bobby Bare

Drew Waters is an actor, director, and producer known for his versatile roles in television and film. Television credits include NBC’s Emmy-winning series Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad, True Detective, Hysteria, The Resident and The Ms. Pat Show. Film credits include Mad Money, The Warrant, and The Redemption of Henry Myers . His made his stage debut as Bill Fordham in Greenlight's 2022 production of August: Osage County. Beyond acting, Waters co-founded Argentum Entertainment and has made a name for himself as a producer and director with films including New Life and Festival of Trees.

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The song you'll hear at his funeral:

"Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks

John David Brown writes sad little comedies and funny little tragedies. His work has been produced in NYC and the UK, across the United States, and as audio drama. He is a winner of the Florida Playwrights Competition, a finalist for the Nectar New Works Competition, and a semi-finalist at the Queens Short Play Festival. Other staged works include Power Plays and SWEET/TART, as well as many ten-minute plays. Now based outside of Atlanta, he is a native Florida Panhandler, which explains a lot.

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The song you'll hear at his funeral:

"So Long, Farewell" from The Sound of Music

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Erin Bethea is a Georgia-born actress, producer, and director who’s been in the business long enough to know where the coffee is on every set. She has starred in, written and produced dozens of film, television and theatre projects and coached actors at all levels of their careers. Recent acting credits include Barbara Fordam in August: Osage County and Cindy Shepherd in Festival of Trees. As founder of Greenlight Acting Studios, Erin is thrilled about this opportunity to showcase the hard work of her studio actors, staff and industry partners. Thankful for every act of generosity that led to this show's opening!

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The song you'll hear at her funeral:

"Circle of Life" from The Lion King