Who's Who - Staff
Bradford T. Kenney (Executive Artistic Director)
With a sincere sense of appreciation, Mr. Kenney continues his stewardship of “America’s Foremost Summer Theatre,” as this wonderful Playhouse, its staff, Board of Directors, Theatre Guild and audience celebrate the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. He is proud to include many wonderful theatrical productions and the guidance of some of the most significant theatre companies in New England as part of his career. Some highlights of Mr. Kenney’s first season here include Sally Struthers in Hello Dolly!, Andrea McArdle in Cabaret and Leslie Uggams in Cinderella.While at Foothills Theatre in Worcester, MA, he produced such highlights as: Miss Saigon, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast, Proof, Cabaret (National Regional Premiere), Smokey Joes Café, Dick and Jimmy Van Patten in The Sunshine Boys, Romeo & Juliet, Titanic the musical, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Regional Premiere), Macbeth, Ten Little Indians, Chicago, Gypsy, Our TownRagtime. He is also Co-founder of the Wachusett Theatre Company in Massachusetts with shows such as The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Disney/Elton John’s AIDA (Northeast Regional Premiere), Ted Lange from The Love Boat in Damn Yankees; and Eddie Mekka from Laverne & Shirley in Fiddler on the Roof, among others. Over the past 10 years, his children’s theatres have produced Disney’s Jungle Book Kids, Seussical TYA (Northeast premiere) and Disney’s 101 Dalmations Kids among others.
In addition to his producing credits, Brad has appeared on stage in the title role of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Sorcerer with Salisbury Lyric Opera, Strephon in Iolanthe with the Savoyard Light Opera, Billy Bigelow in Carousel, Barrett the Stoker in Titanic, Eric Burling in An Inspector Calls, Christopher Wren in The Mousetrap, Bobby in Company, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls, the King in The King and I, Cornelius in Hello Dolly! and Oberon in Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as many other roles in shows throughout New England. He is also a fourth generation artist, having studied at Rhode Island School of Design, Heartwood College of Art and Maine College of Art. Bradford dedicates this time in the theatre to the memory of Ryan Francis Curtis.
Fred Rubino (General Manager)
Fred Rubino joined the playhouse staff as the project manager in 2006 overseeing major renovations to the electrical and theater rigging systems. Fred is a member of the Playhouse Theatre Guild and has volunteered many hours working on the restoration of the Playhouse building as well as the Chekoway Pavilion and Children’s Theatre facilities. Fred was appointed General Manager in 2007. He is a graduate of the
Tammy J. Heon (Director of Marketing and Public Relations)
Grew up in Maine and has spent the last 25 years on the Seacoast. She graduated from Franklin Pierce College with degrees in both theatre and business. After many years in business and marketing, Tammy joined the Playhouse in the summer of 2003. She is delighted to be back in theatre and specifically at the Ogunquit Playhouse, "America's Foremost Summer Theatre." When not working at the Playhouse, Tammy enjoys traveling with her husband Richard, gardening and interior decorating.Jean Benda (Assistant to the Directors)
Jean joined the Playhouse in 1999. She is a former ballet dancer and model for petites. Jean is a member of the Playhouse Theatre Guild and serves as Recording Secretary for the Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation Board of Directors. In addition to her devotion to the Playhouse, Jean loves the ballet, yoga, and hiking and most importantly, time with her husband and family.
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