DIRECTING TEAM

Derek Craddock, Music Director

Derek Craddock currently serves at Northgate Pentecostals in North Richland Hills, Texas, as the Music Pastor. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University where he majored in music. Derek is married to the love of his life Le’Anna, and have a daughter Banks Noelle. In his spare time, he loves to eat Korean food and watch Star Trek!

Rebekah Williford, Director

Rebekah Williford is a Dallas native whose early love for the stage brought her to the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in New York City where she graduated as the valedictorian for the class of 2019 with a degree in Film & Television Performance. She began performing from a young age, dancing from age 5 to 18 in a variety of styles: ballet, tap, jazz, modern, & contemporary. In 2016, she attended an acting workshop that lit a match to pursue theatre. By 2017, Rebekah had earned a scholarship to attend the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Since then, she has worked on both film and stage projects. Short films include: “Mr. String”, “The Door”, “Dream Catcher” and “Eve Was Star”. Stage credits include “Towards Zero” with Richardson Theatre Center. When she isn’t spending time on her own projects, Rebekah is leading and teaching others how to take ownership of the stage. When Rebekah has time off, she can be found next to a pool with a good book or spending time with her husband, son, and puppy.

Standing O Members

Christian Youth Theater is a community that champions and advocates for youth discovering their Identity in Christ. Standing O Members are supporters that have committed to giving to CYT Dallas on an ongoing basis helping guarantee our expenses are met.

We would love for you to join us in supporting CYT Dallas. Thank you to our current Standing O Members:

Jeff & Laura Aleander, Byron & Christina Alft, Randy & Ann Beck, Leeta Bigbee, Kimberly Buchanan, John & Heather Brock, The Cantrell Family, Bob Clemmer, Susan Dolan, David & Rhonda Dunning, The Ebensberger Family, Sarah Edwards, Dustin & Shannon Gaines, Diane Gaske, Kim & Kate Gesch, Joseph & Elizabeth

Goodwin, Luke & Rebekah Guidroz, Diane Happel, Lee & Karen Harmon, Luis & Diana Henao, David & Amber Holden, Tyler Hutchinson, Chris & Susan Johnson, The Johnson Family, Gui & Denise Koga, Jim & Stephanie Long, Dr. J & Shannon Mahoney, Jack & Alicia Maxwell, Bruce & Teresa McGaha , Sybil

Mulokwa, Dorothy Oliver, The Pfeil Family, Kristen Patterson, Ben & Candace

Randolph, Aimee Reeves, Laura Schadle, The Sims Family, Robert & Rochelle

Smouse, Tone & Shannon Stakes, Lynn Stanphill, Brady & Jamie Smith, Bo & Tiffany

Smith, Wade & Ashley Stephans, Jared & Bethany Thornton, Wes & Natalia Wilke, Brian & Laura Weaver, Branden & Christine Williams

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Standing O Members

Please join us in the Standing O Reception Lounge during intermission of the shows.

Board of Directors

2022-2023

Board Chair: Sybil Mulaka

Treasurer: Dave Holden

Secretary: Diana Henoa

Member: Camey Armstrong

Member: Bruce McGaha

Member: Mike Reisinger

Artistic Director/Member: Tyler Hutchinson

Managing Director/Member: Shannon Mahoney

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