1776 - May 29 - June 07, 2026

City of Dublin - Abbey Theater of Dublin

 Production Who's Who  

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    Joe Bishara

    Producer/Director

    Joe has collaborated on over 300 theatrical productions as an award-winning Actor, Consultant, Director, Educator and Producer. He has served as the Theater Supervisor for the City of Dublin/Abbey Theater of Dublin since 2019. Joe is a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), and an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographer Society (SDC). Love to Liz, Maddie, and Vivie.

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    Emma Winder

    Assistant Director

    Emma is excited to return for her 10th production with the Abbey after graduating from the University of Texas in Playwriting/Directing. Recent credits include Pretend it’s Pretend, UT New Theater (Assistant Director); Cohen New Works Festival, University of Texas (Chair of Communications); Small Plates Austin Dance Festival (Stage Manager).

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    Lila Alix

    Stage Manager

    Lila is delighted to return to the Abbey Theater. She is a junior studying English education at Ohio University. She is also the Producer of Fridays Live, a sketch comedy show on campus. Favorite credits include Hadestown: Teen Edition (Stage Manager), Fun Home (Stage Manager), and American Idiot (Stage Manager). Much love to the creative team, her friends, and her family.

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    Claire Richey

    Assistant Stage Manager

    Claire is an incoming senior at UAHS and is very excited to be back on the technical side of things for 1776! Recent Abbey credits include: Anna of Cleves U/S (SIX: Teen Edition), Isabella et al. (A Christmas Carol), and Deck Hand (Fun Home). Claire would like to thank her family, friends, Joe Bishara, and Kate Merryman for all their support and mentorship. Enjoy the show!

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