Margaret Harrison
Founder/Director
Education
Florida State University- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Burt Reynold’s Institute for Theatre Training- Apprenticeship
Margaret Harrison has been in the performing arts for over 50 years. She is a Member in Good Standing with Actor’s Equity and SAG- AFTRA. She earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Acting from Florida State University and completed an apprenticeship with Burt Reynold’s Institute for Theatre Training where she was cast in her first Broadway show directed by Charles Nelson Reilly.
Margaret’s resume includes numerous national commercials for products such as Snickers, Ikea, Toys-R-Us, Nissan, and also was the voice of American Express. Margaret has also made multiple appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Margaret has many years of experience in theatre as well as movies and television. Margaret also used her skills in stand up comedy to put herself through college. Margaret is passionate about her career in performing arts and felt the desire to share this passion with young performers, which is where the WRC Theatre Company began.
Margaret began teaching young performers in 2008 with the original “Black Dog Acting Company” which was hosted in a small dojo in Pine Island New York. The company began with a scene study and monologue class for a small group of children. Margaret then decided that she felt this program could become a performing theatre company. As a member of the Warwick Reformed Church, Margaret brought the idea of children using their gifts and talents to serve others to the consistory, and they welcomed us to use their space. The WRC Theatre company was founded by Margaret Harrison in 2013 and has grown each year in both company size and the number of performances. Margaret has continued to grow this company while currently auditioning and performing in her own professional career.
Meaghan Ryan
Choreographer/Producer
Education
The American Academy of Dramatic Arts- Associates of Occupational Study
Ramapo College of New Jersey- Masters of Social Work
Meaghan Ryan was introduced to the world of performing as a child and her passion for theatre and film brought her to New York City. Meaghan studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, which is the first established acting conservatory in America. Meaghan graduated in 2017 and began auditioning and was a supporting role in a feature length film. During the Covid-19 pandemic Meaghan was relocated back to Orange County New York where she rediscovered her desire to help others. Meaghan then began studying Social Work and graduated in 2025 with her Masters from the Ramapo College of New Jersey. During her time at school, Meaghan interned with a children’s counseling agency, and took courses that focused on childhood development. Meaghan is a licensed master social worker in the state of New York and has experience working with children ages two to eighteen, as well as, college students.
Meaghan was an original company member of the Black Dog Acting Company where she studied under Margaret Harrison for seven years. Meaghan debuted as a children’s choreographer with Minisink Valley Elementary School’s 2015 production of Aladdin Jr. Margaret then asked Meaghan if she would join the company as the choreographer for the summer of 2015. Through her work with the company, Meaghan has had the opportunity to choreograph over twenty shows for the WRC Theatre Company. Meaghan has continued to grow her position with the company by helping with fundraising, administrative tasks, and supporting other production needs.
Kaitlyn Ryan
Administrative Coordinator
Education
Orange County Community College- Associates in Applied Science
Kaitlyn Ryan is a licensed physical therapist assistant with experience working in a skilled nursing facility. Kaitlyn began working with the WRC Theatre Company in 2022 with the production of A Christmas Carol. Kaitlyn’s role began as choreographer assistant and has since grown to coordinating fundraising, communicating with families, organizing administrative tasks, and supporting production needs. Kaitlyn has now supported the WRC with over ten shows, and continues to help our team grow.
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