Tyler MacSweeney Associate Director & Stage Manager
Madison Phipps Choreographer
Catie Taussig Show Coordinator
Ellie Parks Lighting Designer
Halle Gray & Mary Rosa Director Apprentices
Eli Whitaker Sound Designer
Harper Hoge Choreography Apprentice
Joy Dee Stage Management Apprentice
from the director
Welcome to Urinetown—a musical that’s as bold, bizarre, and bitingly funny today as it was when it first hit the stage. On the surface, it’s a satirical comedy about a dystopian city where a water shortage has led to a ban on private toilets. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that Urinetown is a razor-sharp commentary on power, privilege, capitalism, and the cost of revolution.
What makes Urinetown so compelling and so fun is that it refuses to take itself too seriously while tackling very serious issues. It’s a show that constantly winks at the audience, reminding us that we are watching a musical, complete with toetapping numbers, romantic subplots, and over-the-top melodrama. But it also challenges us to think about our systems, our leaders, and even our own roles in society.
Ultimately, Urinetown is a celebration of theater’s power to provoke, entertain, and unsettle—all at the same time. We’ve embraced the absurdity, leaned into the irony, and, above all, tried to honor the spirit of a show that dares to ask: What if the world really did run out of something as simple—and essential— as a place to pee?
Thank you to the cast and crew for their incredible work to bring this production to life! Andrew would like to thank his beautiful wife, Jana, and amazing son, Arlo, for their love and support. Now sit back, relax, hold your pee, and enjoy Urinetown!
“It’s a Privilege to Pee” ........................................Penny, The Poor, Old Man Strong “It’s a Privilege to Pee (Lockstock’s Reprise)” Lockstock, The Poor “Mr. Cladwell”……....................Cladwell, UGC Staff, McQueen, Dr. Billeaux, Hope “Cop Song”..................................................................................Lockstock, Barrel, Cops “Follow Your Heart”......................................................................................Hope, Bobby “Look at the Sky”……................................................................Bobby, The Poor, Penny “Don’t Be the Bunny”……....................Cladwell, UGC Staff, Hope, McQueen, Fipp “Act 1 Finale”…….....................................................................................................Full
Musical Numbers
ACT TWO
“What is Urinetown?”………..................................................................................Full Cast
“Snuff That Girl”...............................................................................The Poor, Little Sally “Run, Freedom, Run” The Poor, Bobby
“Follow Your Heart (Reprise)”……............................................................................Hope
“Why Did I Listen to that Man”.......................................Fipp, Hope, Penny, Bobby, Lockstock, Barrel
“Tell Her I Love Her”........................................................Little Sally, Bobby, The Poor
“We’re Not Sorry”..................................................................................................Full Cast
“I’m Not Sorry (Reprise)”.......................................................................Cladwell, Penny
Ava is 13 years old and an eighth grader at Woodlawn Spring Middle School. This is her 5th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Ava’s favorite show she’s performed in is Newsies Off stage, Ava enjoys playing guitar, singing, writing music, playing soccer and crafting. Ava would like to thank her parents and all her friends who have supported and encouraged her throughout this entire process.
Lizzie Cure as Little Becky Two Shoes
Lizzie is 15 years old and a freshman at St. James Academy This is her 18th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Lizzie’s favorite show she’s performed in is Bye Bye Birdie Jr. Off stage, Lizzie enjoys playing with her dog, listening to and telling everyone how cool Audrey is. Lizzie would like to thank her family, friends, dog, teachers, and God without whom none of this would be possible
Meet the Cast
Olivia Hyer as Hope Cladwell
Olivia is 17 years old and a senior at Olathe East. This is her 3rd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Olivia’s favorite show she’s performed in is Mean Girls. Off stage, Olivia enjoys hanging out with Helton Quefaz and her dog, Valentina. Olivia would like to thank her directors and family for all their support and fun!
Dylan Johnson as Fipp, UGC, Cop
Dylan is 17 years old and a junior at Blue Valley North West High School. This is his 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Dylan’s favorite show he’s performed in is Urinetown. Off stage, Dylan enjoys dancing at Miller Marley. Dylan would like to thank his friends and family.
Meet the Cast
Wesley Kratochvil as Caldwell B. Cladwell
Wes is 17 years old and a senior at Blue Valley West High School. This is his 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Wes’s favorite show he’s performed in is Into the Woods Off stage, Wes enjoys drawing, gaming, lifting, and reading manga. Wes would like to thank his family and the amazing guys who are doing this show as well.
Luke is 14 years old and a freshman at Blue Valley North West This is his 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Luke’s favorite show he’s performed in is Urinetown. Off stage, Luke enjoys playing golf, lifting, and playing the piano and guitar. Luke would like to thank the amazing Urinetown directing team, and God for blessing him with this incredible opportunity
Luke Meehan as Bobby Strong
Meet the Cast
Audrey Poling as Soupy Sue
Audrey is 16 years old and a Junior at JCCC and Christ Prep Academy. This is her 26th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Audrey’s favorite show she’s performed in is Curtains. Off stage, Audrey enjoys dancing, singing, watching Downtown Abbey, and shopping Audrey would like to thank her family, friends, and God.
Wyatt Ricker as Officer Lockstock
Wyatt is 16 years old and a junior at Blue Valley North West. This is his 2nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Wyatt’s favorite show he’s performed in is All Shook Up. Off stage, Wyatt enjoys watching tv shows and hanging out with friends! Wyatt would like to thank his parents for giving him so many amazing opportunities, Teresa Watson and Miller Marley for his training, and his friends for being goated with the mild Bobby sauce.
Kaitlyn Talken as Hot Blades Harriet
Kaitlyn is 17 years old and homeschooled as a senior. This is her 33rd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Kaitlyn’s favorite shows she’s performed in are And The World Goes Round and Hello, Dolly! Off stage, Kaitlyn enjoys participating in whimsy and going on adventures with her friends and sisters. Kaitlyn would like to thank her sisters and parents.
Meet the Cast
Jolee Tindle as Penelope Pennywise
Jolee is 16 years old and a junior at Blue Valley West High School. This is her 23rd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Jolee’s favorite shows she’s performed in are Newsies and Bright Star. Off stage, Jolee enjoys playing soccer, going to dance, and hanging out with friends and family. Jolee would like to thank her friends, family, and the directors.
Jadyn Valentine as Josephine Strong
Jadyn is 18 years old and a senior at Kansas City Christian School. This is her 24th show with First Act Theatre Arts. Jadyn’s favorite show she’s performed in is And The World Goes Round. Off stage, Jadyn enjoys making ceramics, drawing, reading, making coffee and matcha, spending all of her money on coffee and matcha, and watching volleyball and movies. Jadyn would like to thank her mom, dad, and sister.
Meet the Cast
Boston Woodward as Officer Barrel
Boston is 16 years old and a sophomore at Lee’s Summit West High School This is his 22nd show with First Act Theatre Arts. Boston’s favorite shows he’s performed in are Beauty and the Beast, And the World Goes Round, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Off stage, Boston enjoys hanging out with friends, being a part of his school’s council, driving because he can do that now, and taking pictures for his school’s theatre department. Boston would like to thank his family for supporting his passion, his acting coach Jana Latchaw Milbourn, and his vocal coach Hillary Talken for helping him improve, and Mr. Rackers for showing him hard work is worth it
Avery, Nothing is more exciting than seeing you on stage! Best of luck, believe in yourself and your abilities, trust in your skills and shine bright! You’ve got this! We love you! Grandma Roy and Grandpa Bill
Aves, we love to see you shine. Be bright, little star! Love, Mom, Dad, Owen and Hammy
Maggie Falco
Maggie, We are so proud of you! Keep doing what you love and shining! Dad, Mom, Jack, and Rogers
Kate Gawer
Kate, you ’ re number one in a show about number one! �� Couldn’t be prouder! Love, Mom & Dad.
Amelia Hooper
Amelia - Your ability to take any role and "shine" on stage is incredible! Go get 'em, McQueen! Love, your family
Congratulations!
Farrah Meyer
Farrah, It’s a “Privilege to BE” your parents! We are very proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
Wyatt Ricker
Break a leg, Wyatt! You’ve worked so hard at this role. Let yourself shine! Love you, Mom and Michael
Juliet Schneider
Juliet, congratulations on your very first First Act show! We are so proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad
parent committees
Backstage
Evans*
Longstreet
Poling
Schneider
Costumes
Copeland
Kratochvil
Meyer
Ricker
Ward*
Green Room
Blobaum*
Johnson
Richerson
Roach
House
Compagnone
Falco*
Hooper
Hyer
Lambert
Makeup
LaBarge
Tindle*
Wade
Opportunity Baskets
Churchill
Valentine*
Williams
PR/Hospitality
Krumsick*
Production Support
Cure*
Props/Souvenirs
Ehler*
Walters
Refreshments
Albrecht
Banman
Holk*
Meehan
Woodward Sets
Doyle
Hancock
Marsh
Smith
Talken*
Thompson
Tech
Gawer
*Committee
Head
Special Thanks
First Act Theatre Arts would like to extend special thanks to the following organizations and individuals for their generous contributions to this show. Casey McDormand and the Bell Center Staff for hosting this production
Josie Strickler for her dedicated service to our HEART program
Melissa Sellers & Steve Kleinschmidt for their excellent show photos
Dennis Ryan for the terrific show recordings
Rick Aldrich & Totally His Graphics for our awesome show shirts
Mikey Fletcher for his help with all things warehouse
Ginger Burns for her assistance with makeup
Jackie Ehler for her help with props
Pam Bray, Sharon Kleinschmidt & Gina Milbourn for their assistance with the organization of our costumes
John Burns, Matt Edwards, Cole Edwards, and Damon LaCour for their assistance with the Tech Committee
The First Act Board and Staff for all of their support
Catie Taussig for making our production run smoothly
Our wonderful Artistic Team for putting this show together
And most importantly, our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ through whom all things are possible!
