Frank Britton* he/him (Letter Writer #1) is thrilled to make his NC Stage and Asheville theatre debut. A native of Washington DC, he has appeared on many stages in the DMV and regionally for the past 24 years, and even off-off Broadway in NYC (Shape, La MaMa, ETC). Most recent credits include the regional / DC premiere of Primary Trust Signature Theatre; Our Town Baltimore Center Stage; Frontieres Sans Frontieres Spooky Action Theater; Two Trains Running Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park/Milwaukee Repertory Theater); Major Barbara Washington Stage Guild; and Angels In America, Part One Arena Stage. Other credits include productions at Arena Stage, Round House Theatre, Studio Theatre, Imagination Stage, and 1st Stage. He is a four-time Helen Hayes Award nominee, and earned the Helen Hayes Award (the 2018 Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play-Helen) for his performance in Jesus Hopped The ‘A’ Train at 1st Stage, and as part of the ensemble (Outstanding Ensemble – Hayes), for Angels in America, Part One (2024). All gratitude to Angie, Charlie, Lindsey, Mia, the Cast and Crew, and everyone at NC Stage.
Sarah Clements* (Letter Writer #2) is thrilled to be making her NC Stage debut! Favorite theatrical roles: Digby in Clean at Urban Stages and Ophelia in Hamlet and Shostakovich with the NC Symphony. Film/TV: Evening, The Good Fight, Master of None, Law and Order: SVU, The Late Show With David Letterman. BFA, Drama, UNCSA. Thank you and love, love, love, love, love to Brad and Hudson!
Daniel Henry (Letter Writer #3) As a local Asheville actor, Daniel is excited to return to NC Stage for the production of Tiny Beautiful Things! Armed with a BA in Theatre Arts from Mars Hill University and further training at the New York Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, Daniel returned to Asheville in 2017, immersing himself in diverse theatre and film ventures across the Southeast. Notable roles include Con in DPH Productions Stupid F*cking Bird, Cuddy in NC Stage’s Witch, Colin in Different Strokes PAC’s Blood At The Root and Tybalt in American Myth Center’s The Ballad of Romeo and Juliet, alongside memorable film appearances in Hickory Dickory Dock and Lovestruck, and you can catch him on an upcoming Lifetime Network movie, Deadly Sign-In. Grateful for unwavering support, Daniel extends heartfelt thanks to his partner, agents, family, and friends. With enthusiasm and dedication, he continues to embrace the art of storytelling, anticipating many more captivating performances ahead. Instagram: @danielhenry427
Hanley Smith* (Sugar) is honored to return to NCSC with this incredible piece having previously appeared in What the Constitution Means to Me. Other favorite credits include: The Last 5 Years (Syracuse Stage, dir. by Jason Alexander); Venus in Fur, Les Misérables (Fulton Theatre); The Sound of Music (Pittsburgh CLO, Maine State, Fulton); The Importance of Being Earnest, In the Next Room (Gulfshore Playhouse); The Glass Menagerie (Pioneer); She Loves Me, The 39 Steps (Gretna); and A Christmas Carol (Denver Center). BA: Davidson College. So much love and gratitude to Angie, Charlie, husband William, Baby R, and everyone at NCSC, including YOU!
