Officers of the Board
President & Principal Director ~ Brad D. Fowler
Brad has been with Camelot Theatre for twenty-four years with well over fifty productions under his belt. His credits include –
- Acting: a Hoovervillian, Bert Healy and as Franklin D. Roosevelt in Camelot’s 2002 production of Annie; Commander Harbison in South Pacific (2003); the school teacher in School House Rock (2004, 2006 & 2007); the lawyer in Haints in Huntington Hall (2005); Mr. Cocker in Back to the 80’s; Harvey in The Papers (2010); Jim in All Shook Up (2012); the father in Meet Me in St. Louis (2013); Sponge Bob in School Hose Rock Live! (2017); Brian in How to Have the Best Christmas Ever (2017); Corey Sr. in Back to the 80’s (2018); Papa Bear and the Dragon in Shrek the Musical (2022); and most recently as Mr. Oleson in Little House on the Prairie the Musical (2024).
- Producing: Nunsense (2005); Back to the 80’s (2009); Disney’s High School Musical (2010), and Tombstone (2025).
- Assistant Directing: Hansel & Gretel (2014); The Outsiders (2016); Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids (2017) and Godspell (2019).
- Directing: School House Rock (2004 ~ co-director); School House Rock (2006, 2007, & 2009); School House Rock Too (2008); Willy Wonka, Junior (2008); The Wizard of Oz (2010); The Papers (2010); Disney’s Camp Rock (2011); Snow White Goes West (2011); All Shook Up (2012); Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Junior (2012); Meet Me in St. Louis (2013); Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Junior (2013); Disney’s My Son Pinocchio, Junior (2014); The Adventures of Robin Hood (2015); Disney’s Peter Pan, Junior (2015); Disney’s The Lion King, Junior (2016); The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2017); School House Rock Live! (2017); How to Have the Best Christmas Ever (2017); Back to the 80’s (2018); Junie B. Jones, Junior (2018); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Junior (2019); Gilligan’s Island the Musical (2019); Beauty and the Beast (2021); Clue – On Stage (2021); Moana Jr. (2021); Frozen Jr (2022); Zelma’s Adventure (2022); Shrek the Musical (2022); Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (2022); Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2023), Finding Nemo Jr (2023), Little House on the Prairie the Musical (2024), Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical (2024), Trap (2025), Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School Jr (2025), and most recently Beetlejuice Jr. (2025).
- Brad also directed some of Camelot’s young actors in a nationwide competition at the 2011-2018, and 2020 Junior Theatre Festivals.
- Brad’s wife, Colleen, and two daughters, Whitley and Lindsey, are also very active with Camelot in various roles. Brad was an IT Project Manager for the Georgia Department of Labor in Atlanta for 27 years. He is currently employed as the Systems Administrator at Gordon State College.
Vice President of Operations ~ Logan Chase Fagin
Logan is an alumnus of the University of West Georgia. He is very active in his local community theater program, Camelot Theatre, having performed in and assisted with various productions over the last seven years. In addition to being involved with local theatre, Logan is also a third year drama instructor for an after school program in Henry County. He recently portrayed Cogsworth in Beauty and the Beast (2021); Mr. Boddy in Clue – On Stage (2021); Thelonious in Shrek the Musical (2022); Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd (2023), Greg’s Dad in Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical (2024), and most recently as Menachap Herald & Sgt. Brock in Trap (2025).
Vice President of Communications ~ William Samples
William Samples is the Theatre Teacher at Orrs Elementary School and is currently enrolled at Columbus State University pursuing his Masters of Art in Teaching (Theatre Education). He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre from Clayton State University. He has loved every second spent with Camelot Theatre. Will has been involved with Camelot Theatre since 2010 at the young age of 7. Will’s acting credits include roles in Trap (2025), Little House on the Prairie the Musical (2024), Much Ado About Nothing (2023), Sweeney Todd (2023), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. (2019), Back to the 80s (2018), Junie B. Jones Jr. (2018), The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2017), Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids (2017), Disney’s The Lion King Jr. (2016), The Outsider’s (2016), Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. (2015), The Adventures of Robin Hood (2015), Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr. (2014), Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids (2013), Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. (2013), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. (2012), Snow White Goes West (2011), Disney’s Camp Rock (2011), and The Wizard of Oz (2010). His recent credits have been focused on backstage efforts starting with School House Rock Live! (2017). He was the Stage Manager for Gilligan’s Island (2019), Beauty and the Beast (2021), Clue- On Stage (2021), Moana Jr. (2021), Frozen Jr. (2022), Shrek the Musical (2022), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (2022), Sweeney Todd (2023), Finding Nemo Jr. (2023), Much Ado About Nothing (2023), Little House on the Prairie the Musical (2024), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical (2024), Trap (2025), Junie B.’s Essential Survival Guide to School Jr (2025), and Beetlejuice Jr. (2025). Will was also the Student Director for Camelot’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr. (2019). Will has also amassed other opportunities with other local groups that grew from his experiences at Camelot. Outside of Camelot, Will has gained numerous credits, most notable including being the Student Director for Into the Woods Jr. (2021) with Spalding High School, Mrs. White in Clue – The Musical (2021) with Studio D, and other numerous roles with Spalding High School. Will loves the theatre and hopes to share that love with the world around him.
Treasurer ~ Preston Sharpe
Preston brings a mix of financial and teaching experience to the board of Camelot Theatre. He’s currently a Wealth Advisor with Waverly Advisors, where he helps individuals and business owners navigate the complexities of financial planning and reach their financial goals.
He also spent several years as an elementary school teacher and two years as a trainer with Chick-fil-A. These roles sparked his passion for education and leadership, skills he is eager to apply to support the theatre’s mission and community involvement.
Preston and his family discovered their love for theatre when his daughters, Scarlet and Reagan, found a passion for performing at this very community theatre. The warm, creative environment inspired Preston to get involved and help the theatre continue to thrive.
He lives in Williamson, GA, with his wife, Jessica, and their three children- Scarlet, Reagan, and Wesley. Preston is excited to support the arts and give back to the local community.
Secretary ~ Allison Smyly
Allison Smyly fell in love with theatre early, participating in church productions as a child and duet acting competitions in junior high. She studied speech and drama throughout high school under Mrs. Pat Lee and was chosen to participate in the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program in Drama.
After graduating from the University of Georgia, she worked in human resources, served as editor of a regional magazine, and is
now Marketing Director for an architecture firm. She has three daughters who have participated in various Camelot productions and is glad to be part of Camelot Theatre Company’s Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
Dee Coombs
Dee was born and lives in Griffin. She is married to Greg and they have a Son, Kyle.
Dee has worked in healthcare for over 35 years. She has volunteered her time working with costumes, and enjoys being involved in theater.
Dee was recently quoted saying, “Kyle has performed in several productions, and I fell in love with theater”. And, “I’m amazed watching the cast bring the costumes to life”. She looks forward to working with cast members & crew, sharing in the theatrical development of everyone involved. Dee was the official costumer for Disney’s The Lion King Jr, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, School House Rock Live!, Back to the 80’s, Junie B. Jones Jr; Godspell; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Gilligan’s Island the Musical; Clue – On Stage and most recently Moana Jr.
Jeff Hoffman, Jr.
Jeff is married to Jennifer Hoffman and has a daughter, LilyGrace. Jeff has 28 years of woodworking background. The last 7 years he has been building sets in movies and television through the IATSE union. Jeff was introduced to Camelot through Marlena Bell and was asked to help build the sets for Shrek the Musical (2022). While helping build the sets his daughter found a love of theater and has performed in Rudolph Jr and the upcoming Finding Nemo Jr. Jeff developed a love for helping to build theater sets and has helped with Rudolph Jr (2022), Sweeney Todd (2023) and Finding Nemo Jr (2023). He also helped backstage as a stage hand with most of the shows since Sweeney Todd.
Jacob Ethan Sapp
Jacob Ethan Sapp is thrilled to re-join Camelot’s Board of Directors. Jake is a veteran Community Theatre actor, Director, and Theatre Educator who served as Secretary on Camelot’s Board of Directors from 2014-2022 before briefly leaving the board to focus on his new marriage and establishing his career as the Theatre Teacher at Upson-Lee High School in Thomaston, GA. Jake has appeared on stage in numerous shows with Camelot over the last two decades, highlights include: The Wizard of Oz (as the Cowardly Lion), Meet Me in St. Louis, Adventures of Robin Hood, The Outsiders, School House Rock Live, Back to the 80’s, Gilligan’s Island (As Skipper), Beauty & The Beast (as Beast), Shrek (as Shrek), Sweeney Todd, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Trap, and Tombstone (as Wyatt Earp). In addition to his time on stage performing, he has also directed 101 Dalmatians – Kids, Hansel & Gretel, The Outsiders, Sleeping Beauty – Kids, and Godspell and the 2020 JTF Performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for Camelot. Jake is incredibly excited to return to the Board and help Camelot continue to innovate, grow, and provide exceptional family entertainment and opportunities for a whole new generation of talented performers.
Jesica Hall
Jesica Hall has been a dedicated member of Camelot Theatre for nearly a decade, performing in Back to the 80s (Laura Wilde, 2018), All Together Now (The Meadowlark, 2021), Sweeney Todd (Ensemble, 2023), Much Ado About Nothing (Ursula, 2023), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Susan Hefley, 2024), Trap (Various Characters, 2025), and Tombstone (Johnny Behan, 2025). After years of involvement onstage, she is thrilled to join Camelot’s Board of Directors and looks forward to helping the company grow through advertising, social media, and creative outreach ideas.
Jesica brings over 20 years of theatre experience, both onstage and behind the scenes. Her performance credits at Clayton State University include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (Lucy, 2012), Ruddigore (Dame Hannah, 2014), H.M.S. Pinafore (Cousin Hebe, 2014), The Boys from Syracuse (The Courtesan, 2014), Dido and Aeneas (The Sorceress, 2015), and The Prairie Dog that Met the President (Magpie, 2015). Her earlier work at Stilwell School of the Arts includes Seussical (Whovian, 2007), The Wiz (Flying Monkey, 2008), Once on This Island (Ensemble, 2008), Annie (NYC Girl/Boylen Sister, 2009), Footloose (Eleanor Dunbar, 2010), and Willy Wonka (Mr. Salt, 2011).
In addition to performing, Jesica spent six years working backstage at Spivey Hall and was a music educator for seven years. Currently a Media Specialist with Henry County Public Schools, she combines her passion for theatre and education with skills in communication and outreach, helping connect Camelot to the wider community.
Amy Brown
Amy Brown has been an elementary school educator since 1999 and currently teaches at the Program Challenge Enrichment Center, where she has worked since 2018. Through her role in education, she has developed a deep appreciation for the confidence, creativity, and community that the performing arts foster in young people. Since the Enrichment Center is also home to Camelot Theatre’s rehearsals and select performances, this allows Amy to see firsthand the positive impact the theatre has on students and families throughout Griffin and the surrounding area.
Amy’s connection to Camelot Theatre is both personal and professional. Her daughter, Kylie, discovered a love for theatre in middle school and has supported several Camelot productions as a member of the tech crew. Amy also enjoys watching many of her own students shine on stage in Camelot performances. She lives in Pike County with her husband, Stephen, and their two children, Caleb and Kylie, and is honored to support Camelot Theatre’s mission.
Leila Wells Rogers
Bio forthcoming…