David and Sarah
We first met in an acting workshop in New York City in 2024 where we had the chance to work together on a scene from Oleanna. Immediately drawn in by the play’s striking dialogue and intricate interplay of its themes, rehearsals often turned to thoughtful, and sometimes lively, debates over the text. Even after the class ended, our interest in Oleanna continued, ultimately inspiring our first production.
David
David Roth has performed for audiences around the world. Along with Sarah, David studied with Patrick Page at the Patrick Page Studio in New York as well as with the late, very great John Ingle in Los Angeles. David is a magician, a drummer, a sugarmaker and a proud Vermonter living in Fairlee and St Johnsbury with his beautiful family.
Sarah
Sarah Mercer, actor, singer, director and structural engineer has performed on stage in major cities like NYC, Boston, Charleston, Charlottesville, and Memphis and made her Lincoln Center debut in Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower opera adapted by Toshi Reagon. She has previously studied under the tutelage of Patrick Page and the Patrick Page Studio as well as Eric Paeper and Sidse Ploug Soerensen at The Barrow Group. Sarah currently lives, works and hustles in New York City.
Voices Heard
What audiences say about our work
"I very much enjoyed Green Chip - it was one of the most compelling and interesting pieces of theatre I have seen in quite a while of any kind. The acting, writing, and staging were excellent."
- Green Chip audience member, New York City, NY
"It left the audience on edge, hoping for different behaviors and better outcomes. It made us uneasy in all the best ways... A powerful, unforgettable piece of theater."
- Oleanna audience member, Charleston, SC
