Staff

In 1978, Zoe Bradford and Jordie Saucerman created The Company Theatre (TCT) in a church basement with a budget of $50 upon the request of a group of arts-starved students from Weymouth. TCT rapidly grew into a full-fledged non-profit organization with a mission of entertaining and educating thousands of enthusiasts from the Greater Boston area.
Originally from Chicago, Zoe actively pursued film making, photography, and fine art at the Art Institute of Chicago’s teen program. Her paintings and photography were exhibited in Chicago and the Atlanta Museum of Art. Zoe continued her education at Webster College and The Kansas City Art Institute, where she won the prestigious Kansas City Film Festival two times.
In 1987, Zoe and Jordie founded the Academy of the Company Theatre (A.C.T.) which provides unique arts training through theater classes, apprentice programs, and internships. They purchased the theater complex and adjoining buildings located on 3 acres in Norwell in 1992. This allowed them to fully realize their mission of producing high quality theatre while creating a diverse and welcoming arts environment. Zoe and her staff take pride in encouraging people from all races, ethnicities, and folks from the LGBTQ+ community. Zoe specializes in period architecture and costumes, play analysis, incorporation of symbolism, dramaturgy, photography, and videography.
Zoe has directed nearly two hundred plays, musicals, and workshops of original performance art, most of them alongside Jordie. She has been recognized by the city of Quincy for arts education, the Independent Reviewers of New England, and the New England Theatre Conference with a Life-time Achievement Award for excellence in American Theatre. She is a five-time award winner of the prestigious Moss Hart Award for Best Production in New England. Her original works include Gloryland the America Show (1990; Moss Hart Award), and the historical musical, Paragon Park (2012; Moss Hart Award). Currently, Zoe is collaborating on another original work, Born to Do This, The Joan of Arc Rock Opera, which will premiere in July of 2023.
Zoe remains President and Artistic Director of TCT as she continues to pursue and share her passions in the performing and visual arts.

(In Memorium: 1953-2020)
Jordie Saucerman was active in theater from age seven in her hometown of Rockport, Indiana. She honed her theatrical pursuits in Atlanta where, in 1974, she met Zoe Bradford. Together they created independent films and documentaries. The unstoppable duo moved to Boston, where Jordie’s interests turned towards dramatic coaching and playwriting. As assistant director for The Freelance Players of Jamaica Plain, Jordie authored her first adaptation of a children’s musical, Great Expectations, which was performed for sold-out houses at The Boston Public Library and Wheelock College.
In 1978, at the request of Weymouth students, she and Zoe formed The Company Theatre (TCT), and her lifelong dream of providing education and entertainment through the performing arts came to life. Jordie has over 200 directing credits and countless student projects and workshops, and was honored by The New England Theatre Conference five times. Along with Zoe Bradford, she co-authored over six original theatrical works and adaptations, including A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, Rascals, and the Moss Hart award-winning Gloryland the America Show. She was recognized for arts education by the city of Quincy and was honored for her theatrical work in 1987 by the state of Indiana.
Jordie and Zoe co-founded The Academy of the Company Theatre (A.C.T.), which provides classes and theatrical productions for students ages five to adult. The program grew due to Jordie’s creative planning and communication with students. As Camp Director for the Summer Workshops, she managed the counselors-in-training and created a unique, exciting, and energy-charged atmosphere that continues to this day.
Jordie specialized in providing support, guidance, and structure for those students who face emotional or physical challenges. She managed the scene shop, encouraged volunteerism, oversaw the technical aspects, and was a mentor. As a director she specialized in character discovery with actors, dramatic coaching, historical research/dramaturgy, and special effects. Today, Jordie’s legacy is as palpable as ever; her influence continues to guide TCT towards the fulfillment of its mission of theatrical and educational greatness. She was loved by all who were touched by her enthusiasm and encouraged by her mentorship. She leaves behind an incredibly memorable legacy.

Sally Ashton Forrest was raised in Weymouth and started her relationship with The Company Theatre at age fifteen. As a teenager, she performed in many of The Company shows at The First Church in Weymouth and at Weymouth South Junior High School. She is a Notre Dame Academy (1982) and Emerson College graduate (1986) with a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre. Sally performed professionally in the New England Area with The Zeiterion Summer Theatre, Turtle Lane Playhouse, and Act One Arena Theater. She started her choreographic career in 1986 when she first co-choreographed The King & I for TCT. Sally has choreographed for many local companies including Weymouth High School, New Bedford High School, Turtle Lane Playhouse, Abington High School, New Bedford High Marching Band, and even a few wedding dances! In 1999, Sally pursued a different knowledge of movement by attaining her black belt at The Martial Arts Center in Braintree. In addition to being TCT’s resident choreographer, Sally is the sound operator for most productions. She was most recently awarded Best Choreography Of A Play or Musical by Broadway World for her choreography for Something Rotten. Sally is so grateful to be able to work at such a wonderful theater where she is always challenged and inspired.

Michael Hammond has a broad background in theatrical teaching, directing, acting, choreography, and writing. He has performed as the leading actor in countless community and regional shows. Company Theatre audiences may remember him as Harold Hill in The Music Man, Tateh in Ragtime (IRNE Nomination for Best Supporting Actor), Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Will Rogers in Will Rogers Follies. Michael garnered acclaim in the Moss Hart Award winning Singing in the Rain as Cosmo Brown. In his directing endeavors, Michael enjoyed success directing Bridges of Madison County, Clue, and Fantasticks to name a few. Broadening his creativity, Michael ventured as a playwright alongside Company Theatre co-founder, Zoe Bradford. Together they wrote and produced Paragon Park the Musical which won the Moss Hart Award. Michael’s current project is a collaboration on Born to Do This, The Joan of Arc Rock Opera with Zoe Bradford and Mel Carubia. If you ever find yourself wishing you were on stage or a part of the theatre community, it is never too soon or too late.TCT will find an opportunity that suits your interests. Make art and make a difference.

Robert McDonough joined the amazing team at The Company Theatre in August 2022. He formerly worked as the Choral Director at Coakley Middle School in Norwood, MA. Before that, he studied Music Education at UMass Amherst with a focus in classical voice and piano. Robert’s love for music and theatre began when he was just a little kid performing in plays and musicals at school. He began music directing shows at age 17 and has worked on multiple productions at The Company Theatre, including HAIR, for which he received the 2022 Broadway World Boston award for Best Musical Direction and Orchestra Performance. In his spare time Robert enjoys baking goodies, reading books, practicing piano, and spending time with his puppy-niece, Dora!