2004 Member of the Year Sharon Charette
Simply stated, Theatre Works is a non-profit volunteer organization. But what that truly means is anyone who participates in a non-profit volunteer organization is asked to give up many hours of their own time to serve that organization. Once in a while someone comes along who performs above and beyond the word “volunteerism.” In 2004, our Member of the Year Award went to Sharon Charette of North Smithfield.
Sharon has, over the last several years, taken on the role of Costume Designer. Her natural talent and love of clothing design has been displayed on our stage in many forms. Some of the shows she has dressed include: The King and I, Annie, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Angel Street, Cheaper By The Dozen and God’s Favorite to name a few. Most recently her gifted hands undertook the amazing task of clothing 37 cast members for The Music Man! By opening night, over 200 pieces of wardrobe were created, modified, bought, altered, cleaned, pressed and hung on the racks by opening night! She spent many, many nights up until 3 and 4 in the morning to complete this project. In addition to costume design, Sharon, also volunteers with The NRI Council on the Arts, as well as serves on the Board of Directors for Tech Access, while maintaining a full time job at New England Institute of Technology in the Library Department. Whew! Theatre Works is very proud to have Sharon on our team. Congratulations! Well done! See related article: ‘The Music Man’s’ Woman by Frank O’Donnell (The Valley Breeze, May 13, 2004)
