Cast Profile: Abby McGough

Actor Abby McGough is dazzling audiences as she joins the cast of “The Stephen Foster Story” and “The Little Mermaid” with the Stephen Foster Drama Association.

Making her debut with the Stephen Foster Drama Association, McGough is playing the starring role of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” and Lucy LeMoyne in “The Stephen Foster Story.”

“I am honored to be joining The Stephen Foster Drama Association for their 65th season and I am beyond excited to be sharing the importance and joy of theater with audiences near and far,” McGough said. “I am grateful for my family, friends and teachers for their support.”

McGough holds a BA in Musical Theatre with a minor in Dance from Rhode Island College. She recently performed in Priscilla Beach Theatre’s production of “Escape to Margaritaville” and has portrayed Wendla in “Spring Awakening,” Sally Bowles in “Cabaret,” and Abigail Adams in “1776.”

Catch “The Stephen Foster Story” on select Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. from June 15 through August 10. “The Little Mermaid” is performed on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. from July 10 to August 2. To purchase tickets, visit stephenfoster.com/tickets.