Sherry J. Ingbritsen, President / Artistic Director:
Sherry’s love for theater began at a very early age when she was able to participate in church
Christmas Pageants and school plays. She was hooked when she was given the role of Cassandra in
a HS production of “Trojan Women”. After a long break of career and raising her family, she became
involved with theater again. For the last 13 years, Sherry has been consistently involved in the theater.
From working with another group, and then to forming New Dawn. She has been seen in roles such as
Ouiser in “Steel Magnolias”, Chick in “Crimes of the Heart”, Veta Simmons in “Harvey”, Martha Brewster
in “Arsenic and Old Lace”, and Blanche in “Streetcar Named Desire”. (Yes a definite pattern of psycho
roles). Sherry has also enjoyed directing several shows, such as “Seven Year Itch”, “A Few Good Men,
“A Little Princess”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and The Three
Musketeers”. She has also directed the last several Christmas productions (“Yes, Virginia”, “It’s a
Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story” and “Miracle on 34th Street”). Sherry is a founding member of the
New Dawn Theater Company and currently serves as its President / Artistic Director. This last year with
New Dawn has been very special to her, when we were able to obtain and refurbish our new theater
home in Duluth. When Sherry is not doing theater she enjoys spending time with her loving husband
Paul of 25 years, and 3 beautiful children: Ronnie, age 31, Jacob age 24, and Amanda, age 23, along
with her grandchildren: Colton age 5, Leann age 2 and Emily age 1. She wishes to thank them all for all
the years of love and support during show times, and everyday life. She hopes you will continue to
support the theater and will come and enjoy our many planned future productions.
Sherry’s love for theater began at a very early age when she was able to participate in church
Christmas Pageants and school plays. She was hooked when she was given the role of Cassandra in
a HS production of “Trojan Women”. After a long break of career and raising her family, she became
involved with theater again. For the last 13 years, Sherry has been consistently involved in the theater.
From working with another group, and then to forming New Dawn. She has been seen in roles such as
Ouiser in “Steel Magnolias”, Chick in “Crimes of the Heart”, Veta Simmons in “Harvey”, Martha Brewster
in “Arsenic and Old Lace”, and Blanche in “Streetcar Named Desire”. (Yes a definite pattern of psycho
roles). Sherry has also enjoyed directing several shows, such as “Seven Year Itch”, “A Few Good Men,
“A Little Princess”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and The Three
Musketeers”. She has also directed the last several Christmas productions (“Yes, Virginia”, “It’s a
Wonderful Life”, “A Christmas Story” and “Miracle on 34th Street”). Sherry is a founding member of the
New Dawn Theater Company and currently serves as its President / Artistic Director. This last year with
New Dawn has been very special to her, when we were able to obtain and refurbish our new theater
home in Duluth. When Sherry is not doing theater she enjoys spending time with her loving husband
Paul of 25 years, and 3 beautiful children: Ronnie, age 31, Jacob age 24, and Amanda, age 23, along
with her grandchildren: Colton age 5, Leann age 2 and Emily age 1. She wishes to thank them all for all
the years of love and support during show times, and everyday life. She hopes you will continue to
support the theater and will come and enjoy our many planned future productions.
Beth Peters, Associate Board Member:
Beth is a busy mother of five children, Katie (17), Kari (15), Kali (13), Abby (7) and Alex (6), not to
mention her foreign exchange student from Thailand, Chalie (15). She works as the Administrative
Assistant at Brookwood Elementary. Beth participates on a competitive adult dance team, a student
artist at Spruill Art Center in Dunwoody, and continues to work with community theater. Beth has
always said you are never too old to learn something new. She has made it her personal mission to
encourage her children to continue to learn, experience and thrive on their talents throughout their life.
Beth was last seen in “Steel Magnolias” as Annelle, directed by Bill Miller. Growing up in Gwinnett and
being raised in both community and professional theater, she is proud to serve as an elected board
member of New Dawn Theater Company.
Beth is a busy mother of five children, Katie (17), Kari (15), Kali (13), Abby (7) and Alex (6), not to
mention her foreign exchange student from Thailand, Chalie (15). She works as the Administrative
Assistant at Brookwood Elementary. Beth participates on a competitive adult dance team, a student
artist at Spruill Art Center in Dunwoody, and continues to work with community theater. Beth has
always said you are never too old to learn something new. She has made it her personal mission to
encourage her children to continue to learn, experience and thrive on their talents throughout their life.
Beth was last seen in “Steel Magnolias” as Annelle, directed by Bill Miller. Growing up in Gwinnett and
being raised in both community and professional theater, she is proud to serve as an elected board
member of New Dawn Theater Company.
Board of Directors
Tim Link, Associate Board Member:
Tim came to Atlanta in 1978 from Santa Barbara, CA and never looked back. Tim has 3 daughters:
Carrie Underwood lives in Chicago with her husband Ben; Kelsey teaches middle school for Fulton
County, and Jamie is a student at UGA. In 2005 Jamie, Tim's youngest daughter, told him at dinner,
"Dad, we open Footloose in two week, and we need a coach". The director checked Tim's pulse and
said, "Stand over there." That was the start of it. Since then, Tim has been in a dozen plays, designed
and built sets, and has even tried a little directing. Tim has found some very special friendships in
the theater community, and is fond of telling his old friends that Acting is the new Tennis.
Tim came to Atlanta in 1978 from Santa Barbara, CA and never looked back. Tim has 3 daughters:
Carrie Underwood lives in Chicago with her husband Ben; Kelsey teaches middle school for Fulton
County, and Jamie is a student at UGA. In 2005 Jamie, Tim's youngest daughter, told him at dinner,
"Dad, we open Footloose in two week, and we need a coach". The director checked Tim's pulse and
said, "Stand over there." That was the start of it. Since then, Tim has been in a dozen plays, designed
and built sets, and has even tried a little directing. Tim has found some very special friendships in
the theater community, and is fond of telling his old friends that Acting is the new Tennis.
Chuck Mason, Pubic Relations Liaison:
Chuck got into acting strictly by accident two Christmases ago, when Sherry needed someone to play
Father Michael in “Yes, Alice there is a Santa Claus”. Shelly Howard at Red Clay did not hesitate to
call Chuck and as they say, the rest is history. Chuck has also portrayed Capt. Issac Whitaker in “A
Few Good Men”, wheelchair bound Tom Carrisford in “A Little Princess”, shared the roll of Sir Francis
in “Charley’s Aunt”, Henry Potter in “It's A Wonderful Life”, one of his favorites, Teddy Brewster in
“Arsenic and Old Lace”. This past Summer he played the Sherriff in “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” at the
Aurora at the Festival with County Seat Players, and the King of Hearts in “Alice in Wonderland”, and
appeared in “The Dining Room” with County Seat Players. Chuck has also done a video for Georgia
Gwinnett College and two radio Bible shows for children. Chuck also serves on the Mayor of Duluth's
Big Mac Advisory Council.
Chuck got into acting strictly by accident two Christmases ago, when Sherry needed someone to play
Father Michael in “Yes, Alice there is a Santa Claus”. Shelly Howard at Red Clay did not hesitate to
call Chuck and as they say, the rest is history. Chuck has also portrayed Capt. Issac Whitaker in “A
Few Good Men”, wheelchair bound Tom Carrisford in “A Little Princess”, shared the roll of Sir Francis
in “Charley’s Aunt”, Henry Potter in “It's A Wonderful Life”, one of his favorites, Teddy Brewster in
“Arsenic and Old Lace”. This past Summer he played the Sherriff in “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” at the
Aurora at the Festival with County Seat Players, and the King of Hearts in “Alice in Wonderland”, and
appeared in “The Dining Room” with County Seat Players. Chuck has also done a video for Georgia
Gwinnett College and two radio Bible shows for children. Chuck also serves on the Mayor of Duluth's
Big Mac Advisory Council.
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Kellie Brody, Treasurer/Fundraising Chair:
Kellie is Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Vendor Management for Fiserv Incorporated, a
Fortune 500 company providing information management and electronic commerce systems and
services to the financial services industry. In her spare time, Kellie immerses herself in the lives of
her family, whether it is school, music, sports, theater or just hanging out at Club Brody with the rest
of the Brody Bunch. Both theater and ice hockey were a new frontier for this very southern belle.
While her handsome husband, Robyn, tends the hockey front, Kellie has jumped into the theater
soiree with both feet. Starting with Lionheart Theater Company and traipsing over to New Dawn
Theater Company in 2008, Kellie has enjoyed assisting back stage, costuming, hosting cast/crew
parties at Club Brody and most recently, painting the storefront with Sherry, Paul, Chuck and my
niece and nephew, Skyler and Camryn Brody. She has loved sharing countless theater hours with
her wonderful children, Natalia and Pierce, as well as her energizer bunny husband, Robyn. “What a
delight to be asked to join the board where I can leverage business experience to ensure New Dawn
Theater Company’s longevity in Duluth arts society”. A shout of heartfelt thanks to my daughter,
Natalia, for introducing our family to behind the scenes community theater.
Kellie is Vice President of Enterprise Risk and Vendor Management for Fiserv Incorporated, a
Fortune 500 company providing information management and electronic commerce systems and
services to the financial services industry. In her spare time, Kellie immerses herself in the lives of
her family, whether it is school, music, sports, theater or just hanging out at Club Brody with the rest
of the Brody Bunch. Both theater and ice hockey were a new frontier for this very southern belle.
While her handsome husband, Robyn, tends the hockey front, Kellie has jumped into the theater
soiree with both feet. Starting with Lionheart Theater Company and traipsing over to New Dawn
Theater Company in 2008, Kellie has enjoyed assisting back stage, costuming, hosting cast/crew
parties at Club Brody and most recently, painting the storefront with Sherry, Paul, Chuck and my
niece and nephew, Skyler and Camryn Brody. She has loved sharing countless theater hours with
her wonderful children, Natalia and Pierce, as well as her energizer bunny husband, Robyn. “What a
delight to be asked to join the board where I can leverage business experience to ensure New Dawn
Theater Company’s longevity in Duluth arts society”. A shout of heartfelt thanks to my daughter,
Natalia, for introducing our family to behind the scenes community theater.
Karyn West, Recorder
Karyn, born and raised here in Atlanta, became involved with New Dawn when her daughter was cast
in Alice In Wonderland. She became part of that backstage crew and has appeared on stage in A
Coarse Acting Show and The Three Musketeers. Karyn's first experience with acting began during
her high school years, with her church's drama group. She continued in church drama productions
until she took a break to get married and start a family. Being a wife to Randall and Mama to Hannah
& Steffan, any spare time *smile* she can find is spent enjoying photography, scrapbooking and
gardening. Karyn is honored to be part of this wonderful group of people and would like to encourage
you to join us. We are always looking for new talent and help with the productions.
Karyn, born and raised here in Atlanta, became involved with New Dawn when her daughter was cast
in Alice In Wonderland. She became part of that backstage crew and has appeared on stage in A
Coarse Acting Show and The Three Musketeers. Karyn's first experience with acting began during
her high school years, with her church's drama group. She continued in church drama productions
until she took a break to get married and start a family. Being a wife to Randall and Mama to Hannah
& Steffan, any spare time *smile* she can find is spent enjoying photography, scrapbooking and
gardening. Karyn is honored to be part of this wonderful group of people and would like to encourage
you to join us. We are always looking for new talent and help with the productions.
Dawn Petty, Vice President:
Dawn is proud to be a part of the New Dawn family. Originally from California, Dawn was
transplanted here in 2007 after serving in Afghanistan as a Combat Medic for the US Army. Dawn
made her local acting and stage managing debut in the New Dawn production of 12 Angry Jurors.
An actor, dancer, choreographer and singer Dawn cut her teeth on theatre in high school where she
appeared in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and was a part of the drama choir. Her passion
for the stage carried over into college with performances and choreography credits in Dark of the
Moon and Beauty and the Beast. She also performed in numerous Shakespearean Festivals and
Actors Showcases. Dawn holds a degree in Psychology and Theatre Arts and is still trying to figure
out exactly what to do with them.
Dawn is proud to be a part of the New Dawn family. Originally from California, Dawn was
transplanted here in 2007 after serving in Afghanistan as a Combat Medic for the US Army. Dawn
made her local acting and stage managing debut in the New Dawn production of 12 Angry Jurors.
An actor, dancer, choreographer and singer Dawn cut her teeth on theatre in high school where she
appeared in The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and was a part of the drama choir. Her passion
for the stage carried over into college with performances and choreography credits in Dark of the
Moon and Beauty and the Beast. She also performed in numerous Shakespearean Festivals and
Actors Showcases. Dawn holds a degree in Psychology and Theatre Arts and is still trying to figure
out exactly what to do with them.
Brandi Kilgore, Press Corp:
Brandi was first bitten by the acting bug at age six, when she performed in Beaver Ridge Elementary’
s production of “Reading Rainbow Review” as the Narrator. Despite this early love of performing,
Brandi did not return to acting until age sixteen, when she was cast in a community theatre
production of “Anne of Green Gables” with New London Theatre. Since 2001, Brandi’s love for the
theatre grew while she was a student at Shiloh High School. As a member of Shiloh Onstage, Brandi
enjoyed both acting and working backstage with the stage crew in various productions. While she
was a senior in high school, Brandi even tried her hand at writing plays. One of her most cherished
theatrical accomplishments occurred in 2003, when her one-act play Forgiveness was performed by
Shiloh Onstage. After high school, Brandi took five years off from performing to focus on her
education. She is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where she earned an A.B.J. in
Telecommunication Arts and an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. After college, Brandi
returned to the stage in the spring of 2009 when she appeared in New Dawn Theater Company’s
production of “A Coarse Acting Show.” Since then, she has appeared in New Dawn’s productions of
“The Three Musketeers,” “Twelve Angry Jurors,” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” Brandi is excited to have
the opportunity to use her communication skills and her love of writing to support New Dawn.
Brandi was first bitten by the acting bug at age six, when she performed in Beaver Ridge Elementary’
s production of “Reading Rainbow Review” as the Narrator. Despite this early love of performing,
Brandi did not return to acting until age sixteen, when she was cast in a community theatre
production of “Anne of Green Gables” with New London Theatre. Since 2001, Brandi’s love for the
theatre grew while she was a student at Shiloh High School. As a member of Shiloh Onstage, Brandi
enjoyed both acting and working backstage with the stage crew in various productions. While she
was a senior in high school, Brandi even tried her hand at writing plays. One of her most cherished
theatrical accomplishments occurred in 2003, when her one-act play Forgiveness was performed by
Shiloh Onstage. After high school, Brandi took five years off from performing to focus on her
education. She is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where she earned an A.B.J. in
Telecommunication Arts and an M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication. After college, Brandi
returned to the stage in the spring of 2009 when she appeared in New Dawn Theater Company’s
production of “A Coarse Acting Show.” Since then, she has appeared in New Dawn’s productions of
“The Three Musketeers,” “Twelve Angry Jurors,” and “Miracle on 34th Street.” Brandi is excited to have
the opportunity to use her communication skills and her love of writing to support New Dawn.
Cathy Seith, Press Corp:
Cathy has been a photojournalist for over 20 years, most recently full time for the Atlanta Journal &
Constitution. She started her photography career in Denver, Co. working for UPI, shooting
pro-sports and news. She did internships with The Rocky Mountain News, The Colorado Springs
Gazette Telegraph, The Grand Rapids Press and Muskegon Chronicle in Michigan, before
working full time for the The Center Daily Times in State College, PA, then the Herald Sun in
Durham, N.C. Now she is a stay at home mom, but she does do some freelance photography.
Cathy has been a photojournalist for over 20 years, most recently full time for the Atlanta Journal &
Constitution. She started her photography career in Denver, Co. working for UPI, shooting
pro-sports and news. She did internships with The Rocky Mountain News, The Colorado Springs
Gazette Telegraph, The Grand Rapids Press and Muskegon Chronicle in Michigan, before
working full time for the The Center Daily Times in State College, PA, then the Herald Sun in
Durham, N.C. Now she is a stay at home mom, but she does do some freelance photography.
Contact Information:
New Dawn Theater Company
Sherry Ingbritsen
(678) 887-5015
(404) 625-0361
admin@newdawntheatercompany.com
singbritsen@yahoo.com
New Dawn Theater Company
Sherry Ingbritsen
(678) 887-5015
(404) 625-0361
admin@newdawntheatercompany.com
singbritsen@yahoo.com
| Theater Location: New Dawn Theater 3087 Main St. Duluth GA, 30096 |