Adventuring Party
Lena Frances
Adventurer
In the forests of the isolationist village of Ba'r Ington, an ancient evil once slumbered. The feline wraith Lena formed a pact with the wide-eyed young adventurer Tony: In exchange for their knowledge in social interaction, moral virtue, and the countless ways you can lose at Magic: The Gathering, she gifted - or perhaps cursed - Tony with great and terrible knowledge. Countless film, graphic novel, anime, and cartoon facts & recommendations plagued the periphery of their thoughts. To Lena's frustration, Tony rarely explored any of those suggestions, and instead simply nodded with a smile. In time, Tony might call the spirit a strong friend, comrade, even sister... but at what cost? Upon Tony's marriage, this cursed sisterhood passes to the resilient & inspiring battle-mage Sarah, who Lena considers Pretty Cool™.
Sophia Graubard
Adventurer
Sophia has proudly served as Sarah’s best friend for 22 years, beginning with their enlistment in the Oak Hill Middle School. Together, they survived the battlefield of theater-kid politics, very questionable fashion choices, Dance Dance Revolution tantrums, and the emotional combat of group projects. Forged in the trenches of 7th grade Spanish, their friendship was built on loyalty, resilience, and the shared trauma of blooming late. After two decades of dedicated service, Sophia now stands as Sarah's strong right hand (and silly left elbow), battle-tested and ready to support the sister-in-arms in her greatest campaign yet: Happily Ever After.
Kristen Sehn
Adventurer
Kristen met Sarah (known to her only as Sassy or Sassafras) in college, where they survived Muhlenberg’s theater department together. Their friendship blossomed post-college, and reached its final and eternal form when they moved in together in 2020 and survived the pandemic together. What a way to forge a lifelong friendship; a friendship fueled by musical theater, tea, TEA, Animal Crossing, BTS, and their mutual love of each others’ cats. After being roommates for over 4 years, Kristen let Sassy (or Sarah to most of you) go her own way only because she was moving in with the love of her life, Tony (but lowkey still resents that she can no longer live with Herschel). Kristen is so excited to further evolve the journey that is their friendship by being there for Sassy and Tony as they embark on this adventure to celebrate their love!!!
Kimberly Merck
Adventurer
Kim met Sassy at Muhlenberg College where they made so many amazing memories together. From cake decorating classes to Stonewall nights and theatre department shenanigans, they formed a bond that would later blossom after school into a life-long friendship. After some travels to Boston and touching and memorable hand written letters from Sassy (that I still have!), they eventually moved in together in Philadelphia, where they were later quarantined together during the pandemic. Hundreds of hours of Animal Crossing, washing fruit in the front hallway, forming a household routine to keep Sassy safe while she worked at CHOP, learning to sew and handmaking masks together, homemade theme dinners, and being each other’s shoulders to cry on or direction to vent in made us family. She cherishes every minute of their time spent supporting each other’s shows, taking quarterly food tours of Boston, watching Run BTS, quoting How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the Jim Carrey version, duh), and now spending quality time together with Sassy and her amazing partner, Tony. Seeing their relationship grow and being a witness to their love, support, and partnership over the years has been an absolute privilege and Kim feels so honored to know them both and to watch them celebrate their love this fall at the wedding of the year!!
Mac Hall
Adventurer
Mac met Tony around 2015, just before their tenure at Double Midnight Comics began. Drawn to their infectious and generous personality, the two bonded over nerdy shows, music, and late night card games at McDonald's. Fast forward over a decade and he has lived with Tony, enjoyed many concerts together, and even remembers one of Tony and Sarah's first big moments together. He wishes the couple and their cats a wonderful life.
Noah Allain
Adventurer
Noah first met Tony while playing games at Double Midnight -- later becoming coworkers! They have gone through several adventures living together in various places around Manchester, from late night pondering life's mysteries, to exploring new music together, to overcoming the baseline guilt instilled by being raised Catholic. Noah wishes the best to the happy couple, and their wonderful cats, especially Bubby (the nickname I gave Sergei when we lived together)!
Jessica Ayer
Adventurer
Jessica is so happy to be a part of this beautiful day for Sarah and Tony after originally becoming friends with Sarah during their time in the show Cinderella together. Over 20 years prior to this blossoming of friendship, baby Jessica watched in awe as Sarah dazzled audiences in the leading role in Annie. In fact, Jessica and her family were so impressed that they became members of Temple Beth Avodah—and still are to this day. Jessica feels incredibly lucky to stand by Sarah’s side as she marries Tony, who is a truly wonderful human. Not only do they give the best hugs, but they also offer top-tier dating advice (which Jessica may or may not have taken advantage of). She is beyond excited to celebrate this next chapter with them, and wishes Sarah and Tony a lifetime of love, laughter, and many happy years together.
Trent Wilson
Adventurer
Trent first met Tony as a patron of DMC, and the two built a foundation of respect working in similar fields. Upon being hired as Assistant Manager at DMC, Trent and Tony's friendship bloomed: from PreRelease weekends to work trips to 16 hour round trip road trips in Sarah's car. As Tony's Work Wife™ at DMC, Trent and Tony's friendship has stayed solid despite the trials and tribulations of retail work, and have become trusted confidantes. Upon getting to know each other at DMC, Trent and Sarah realized that they had met years prior through a mutual friend. Their love of Disney and musicals will make for some great karaoke. ;)