CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY AT THEATRE IN THE PARK

JUNE 13-21, 2025

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CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - OPENING NIGHT JUNE 13, 2025 Theatre in the Park OUTDOOR 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219 A proud program of Johnson County Park & Recreation District Tim Bair, Producing Artistic Director | Guy Gardner, Associate Artistic Director

Book by

Music by

David Greig

Marc Shaiman Based on the novel by

Lyrics by

Scott Wittman Marc Shaiman

Roald Dahl

Songs from the Motion Picture by

Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley starring

Abel Affleck • Annabelle Bartlett • Louisa Bartlett • Andie Bradley Lorien C Colluci • Katie Coughlin • Betsy Dandurand • Lucy Dandurand Mandy Dulny Dowd • Colin Gardner • Rebekah Grieb • Harrison Guest Sutton Hamm • Rachel Hendrickson • Jenny Hines • Drake Honn Phil Howard • Kyle Hyde • Lou King • Holly Lichtenauer • Melissa Lounes Dave McIntire • Lainey McManamy • Delainey Mock • Sophia Mullinax Katherine Petersma • Elizabeth Phillips • Markus Darnell Raines • Katy Rempel Lynnette Valencia Rempel • Meredith Renay • Bo Schueller • Mishi Schueller Nora Schueller • Simon Schupp • Charlie Senuta • Nolan Shannon Sadie Shannon • Liam Smith • Linda Marie Williams Taylor Parker Teevan • Reed Uthe • Dawson Welde Scenic Designer

Co-Costume Designers

Bradley Meyer Sound Designer

Hair & Makeup Designer

Brady Rose Production Stage Manager

Ryann Hill

Jennifer Ward

Assistant Stage Managers

Hair & Makeup Supervisor

Blake Legens Sagie Snir

Choreographer

Hew McKoy Production Assistant

Chloe Hatton

Production Manager

Stacey Stofferahn Uthe

Josh Taylor

Props Designer

John Hollan

Rebekah Grieb

Technical Director

Sarah Saugier Vocal Director

Lighting Designer

Sarah Martin Knox McClendon

David Powell Conductor

Blake Vignery

Accompanist

Edward Poston

Directed by

Guy Gardner Orchestrations by Doug Besterman. | Incidental music by Marc Shaiman.

Produced in the West End and on Broadway by Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions, Neal Street Productions

CAST in order of appearance

Willy Wonka............................................................................................................... Mishi Schueller Charlie Bucket....................................................................................................................Liam Smith Grandpa Joe......................................................................................................................... Reed Uthe Mrs. Bucket........................................................................................................Rachel Hendrickson Augustus Gloop..............................................................................................................Abel Affleck Mrs. Gloop.................................................................................................................Meredith Renay Violet Beauregarde.................................................................................................. Melissa Lounes Mr. Beauregarde...........................................................................................................Colin Gardner Veruca Salt...................................................................................................................Delainey Mock Mr. Salt............................................................................................................................Simon Schupp Mike Teavee................................................................................................................. Charlie Senuta Mrs. Teavee.................................................................................................................. Sadie Shannon Grandma Josephine/Ensemble..................................................Linda Marie Williams Taylor Grandma Georgina/Ensemble................................................................................... Jenny Hines Grandpa George/Ensemble........................................................................................Phil Howard Jerry/Ensemble.................................................................................................................Drake Honn Cherry/Ensemble............................................................................................ Katherine Petersma Mrs. Green....................................................................................................................Rebekah Grieb

Ensemble Annabelle Bartlett Louisa Bartlett Andie Bradley Lorien C Colucci Katie Coughlin Betsy Dandurand Lucy Dandurand Mandy Dulny Dowd Harrison Guest Sutton Hamm Kyle Hyde Lou King Holly Lichtenauer Dave McIntire Lainey McManamy Sophia Mullinax Elizabeth Phillips Markus Darnell Raines Katy Rempel Lynnette Valencia Rempel Bo Schueller Nora Schueller Nolan Shannon Parker Teevan Dawson Welde The ensemble plays a cacophony of characters including Townspeople, Bavarian Citizens, Gum Chompin’ Divas, Ballet Class Members, Housewives, Oompa Loompas, and Squirrels.

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Any video and/or audio recording of this production is strictly prohibited.

SCENES Musical Numbers ACT I

The Candy Man............................................................................... Willy Wonka, Full Company Willy Wonka! Willy Wonka!.................................................................................. Charlie Bucket Candy Man (Reprise)................................................................................................ Charlie Bucket Charlie, You & I............................................................................... Grandpa Joe, Charlie Bucket A Letter from Charlie Bucket............................................................................... Charlie Bucket More of Him to Love............................. Augustus Gloop, Mrs. Gloop, Bavarian Citizens When Veruca Says................................................................Veruca Salt, Mr. Salt, Ballet Class The Queen of Pop..........Violet Beauregarde, Mr. Beauregarde, Gum Chompin’ Divas That Little Man of Mine........................................ Mike Teavee, Mrs. Teavee, Housewives If You’re Father Were Here..........................................................................................Mrs. Bucket I’ve Got a Golden Ticket/Grandpa Joe..............................Charlie Bucket, Full Company It Must Be Believed to Be Seen................................................ Willy Wonka, Full Company ACT 2 Strike That, Reverse It............................................................... Willy Wonka, Ticket Winners Pure Imagination/Grandpa Joe................................................Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket Auf Wiedersehen Augustus....................................................................................Full Company You Got Watcha Want.............................................................................................Full Company Veruca’s Nutcracker: Sweet!...................................................................................Full Company Vidiots..............................................................................................................................Full Company That Little Man of Mine (Reprise)............................................................................Mrs. Teavee The View From Here....................................................................Willy Wonka, Charlie Bucket

There will be one 15 minute intermission.

Orchestra Conductor - Blake Vignery Keys I: Jonnie Brice | Keys II: Matt Baumler | Keys III: Edward Poston Violin: Kim Ico | Cello: Kieran Ojakangas Reed I: Jennifer Whyte | Reed II: Joe Gall Trumpet: Dan Doolittle | Trombone: Lee Finch Guitar: Jordan Gravel | Bass: Frank Annecchini | Drums: Patrick McCarty

Who’s Who in the Cast Abel Affleck (Augustus Gloop) is thrilled

to debut at TIP! He’s performed at The White Theatre and The Barn, and returns to Gladstone TIP in August for Elf. Grateful to the team, his loved ones, Delano, and to Godmay He receive all glory!

Annabelle Bartlett (Ensemble) is excited

to be in her second show at TIP! She will be a third grader this fall and loves dancing at Miller Marley and singing with Ashley Pankow.

She played ‘Sad Girl’ in Bye Bye Birdie last summer at TIP!

Louisa Bartlett (Ensemble) is so excited

to be back on the TIP stage! Past TIP credits include Summer in School of Rock, Mayor in SpongeBob, and Wizard of Oz! She is a Junior at SMNW and she loves performing around the Kansas City area! @louisagracebartlett

Andie Bradley (Ensemble) is thrilled to be

part of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at TIP! Favorite roles she’s played include Regina (Mean Girls), Dragon (Shrek), and Sharpay (High School Musical). She thanks her friends and family for their endless support!

Lorien C Colucci (Ensemble) is thrilled to

make her TIP debut! In fact, one of her first

roles was Charlie Buckett at TIP Academy. She dances at Miller Marley and performs with Stage Right. She thanks her parents, friends, Donna West, and Ashley Pankow!

Katie Coughlin (Ensemble) is so excited to be a part of her first TIP show! She recently graduated from BVW, and will be attending OSU in the fall. She would like to thank her family, friends, teachers, and Jesus! :)

Betsy Dandurand (Ensemble) (9) is over

the moon to perform at Theatre in the Park!

She dances at Miller Marley, takes aerial silks at Trilogy, and was bitten by the theatre bug playing Molly in Annie! Hugs to Guy, MM, parents and big sisters!

Lucy Dandurand (Ensemble) is thrilled for this opportunity! She dances at Miller Marley where she performs around KC and trains with Youth Ballet 2. Favorite roles: Clara (Clara’s Dream), Serena (Legally Blonde), Amanda (Matilda). Big thanks to Guy, MM, HTS and fam!

Markus Darnell Raines (Ensemble) is a man

of many talents. Whether he’s singing, acting, or rapping, he puts his all into whatever he does! Some credits include hip hop Cinderella with BRTKC and Billy Elliot with MTKC PRO. Markus is excited for his debut show with TIP!

Mandy Dulny Dowd (Ensemble) is thrilled

Sutton Hamm (Ensemble) is thrilled to be

Colin Gardner (Mr. Beauregarde) is excited

Rachel Hendrickson (Mrs. Bucket) is

Rebekah Grieb (Mrs. Green) Always happy

Jenny Hines (Grandma Georgina/Ensemble) is

to be back at TIP! Mandy has performed all over KC at Starlight, New Theatre, The J and MTKC. She loves choreographing and teaching all ages! She thanks the team, her parents, Zach and her HUSBAND Sam! to be apart of CICF and to do another TIP show after 17 years! The best part is being around great people. You can catch him hopping around town at his favorite karaoke bars or designing someone’s house!

to be out at TIP, Rebekah is excited to be playing again in the world of imagination and make believe alongside friends. Love and appreciation to Guy, the chauffeurs, and the rest of the team for making it possible for this blind girl to keep playing.

Harrison Guest (Ensemble) Theatre is one

of my biggest passions so I am ecstatic to not only share that passion in my first show at TIP but develop it through this experience!

performing in her first production at TIP! Past productions include The Addams Family, and Matilda. Sutton will be a 7th grader at ABMS. Sutton would like to thank her friends and family! thrilled to be back at the park this summer.

She’s especially excited to be performing in a show that her two young children can see!

Favorites: Audrey (Little Shop), Eliza (My Fair Lady), Mrs. Smith (Meet Me in St. Louis). thrilled to be back at TIP for her 5th outdoor show. She’s performed at MTKC Pro, The Black Repertory Theater, Roxy’s Downtown, and at OCTA. She would like to thank her family for all the love and encouragement.

Drake Honn (Jerry/Ensemble) wants to

thank his friends and family, and most of all, his amazing wife for always being there and supporting him!

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Phil Howard (Grandpa George/Ensemble)

is excited to return to the TIP stage this summer! Previouly: Patchy/Mr. Krabs in Spongebob, The Cat in Seussical, Houdini in Ragtime, and Elijah Whitney in Anything Goes! He would like to give a special shout out to his family and friends for their everlasting support!

Kyle Hyde (Ensemble) is excited to return to

the Theatre in the Park stage! It’s been seven years since his last show, which is seven too many. He just moved back to KC after several years in Virginia and he couldn’t be happier to be back!

Lou King (Ensemble) is beyond ecstatic to

be a part of TIP! Lou was last seen in Sister Act last summer with TIP and also performed in The Full Monty in 2021. Lou is a recent graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Musical Theatre Major.

Holly Lichtenauer (Ensemble) is excited to

be returning to the TIP stage! She dances at Miller Marley and loves doing commercials/ voiceovers in KC. Key credits: Helen in Bye Bye Birdie (TIP), Jadzia in Surviving Hitler (White

Theatre), Ensemble in 13 (TIP), Annie in Annie (TIP).

Melissa Lounes (Violet Beauregarde)

is excited to make her TIP debut. She has previously performed in productions at school and The Culture House. She enjoys singing, dancing, and traveling, and thanks her family for supporting her theater journey.

Dave McIntire (Ensemble) is excited to

be in his third TIP show and most recently was seen as Big Davey in MTKCPro’s Billy Elliot. Dave thanks his wife, Maggie, children, and colleagues for their support and encouragement.

Lainey McManamy (Ensemble) is thrilled

to be in her third TIP show!! Lainey has performed professionally around KC and trains at Miller Marley! Some favorite roles & shows include: Mary Lennox in Secret Garden & Veruca Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!! She hopes you enjoy the show!!

Delainey Mock (Veruca Salt) is completely

overjoyed to be in this show. Recently, she performed as Fate 1 (Hadestown) and Regina George (Mean Girls) at OE. She also played

Sandra (All Shook Up) at MTKC. She thanks her loving family, friends and mentors!

Sophia Mullinax (Ensemble) is thrilled to

be in her first ever TIP show! She is a recent graduate and plans to attend Webster University next year! On the stage Sophia has notably been Audrey in LSOH and Lily in Anastasia. Enjoy the show!

Katherine Petersma (Cherry/Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing at TIP this summer with the amazing cast of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Previous credits include: Hello Dolly! (TIP), Rocky (MTKC Pro). Love and gratitude to her family, friends, teachers, fellow artists, and the entire creative team.

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Elizabeth Phillips (Ensemble) is thrilled to

be making her Theatre in the Park debut!

Some of Elizabeth’s favorite roles include Band of Players in Pippin (OCTA), Lulu in Cabaret (JCCC). She would like to thank the entire cast and crew for making this show possible!

Katy Rempel (Ensemble) is excited to be

on the Theatre in the Park stage once again with her mom, Lynnette! She is an incoming junior at the University of San Diego and just completed a year in the Disney College Program in Orlando.

Meredith Renay (Mrs. Gloop) is overjoyed

to be back at Theatre in the Park for the 2025 season! Many thanks to her family and her better half for their support. Enjoy the show and get ready for pure imagination!

Bo Schueller (Ensemble) is so excited to be

in his first production ever and to be onstage with his dad (aka Papa)! He takes dance at Miller Marley and plays soccer for Guardians FC. He loves reading, cars, and his dog Ziggy.

Mishi Schueller (Willy Wonka) is so grateful for TIP and excited to perform for the first time with his kids Bo and Nora! Favorite roles: Frank in Merrily, Phil in White Christmas, Don in Singin’ in the Rain. Thanks for supporting live theatre!

Nora Schueller (Ensemble) is so happy to be in her first show ever and to be onstage with her dad (aka Papa)! She takes dance at Miller Marley, loves playing on the swings, with her dolls, and most of all, doing art.

Simon Schupp (Mr. Salt) is thrilled to be

back on the outdoor park stage, as he was last seen performing in Tom Sawyer in 2014. He has worked with The Coterie, MTH, Spinning Tree, among many others. Love to Anne, Isaac, and Ivy!

Charlie Senuta (Mike Teavee) is thrilled to

be in his first show at TIP! You can usually see him on stage at Olathe North where he will be a senior this year. Charlie would like to thank his family and voice teacher Callie!

Nolan Shannon (Ensemble) is excited for his debut at TIP. Recent roles; Nemo in Finding Nemo Jr. at PRT and Ralphie in A Christmas Story at Theatre Lawrence. Eat candy, laugh loud and enjoy the show!

Sadie Shannon (Mrs. Teavee) is an actor,

director, and theatre educator. Recent roles; June in Exit 16 at Hypothesis Theatre Lab and Little Mermaid in Disenchanted at TIP. She’s excited to share the stage with this wonderful cast, especially her son, Nolan.

Liam Smith (Charlie Bucket) is 13 and

honored to be performing in his 3rd TIP show.

Credits include: Wizard of Oz and Newsies (TIP), Freaky Friday and Newsies (New Theater & Restaurant), and Dr. Dolittle (Coterie).

He loves dancing at Miller Marley, playing saxophone, and of course... chocolate!

Parker Teevan (Ensemble) is so excited

to be doing his first TIP show! He attends Oberlin College and Conservatory where he just finished playing Warner in Legally Blonde.

Parker hopes to inspire others through storytelling and he’s so grateful for this opportunity to continue that dream.

Reed Uthe (Grandpa Joe) Is Director of

Theatre at BVWHS and has taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels for 36 years. Favorite TIP roles: Narrator (INTO THE WOODS), Nathan Detroit (GUYS AND DOLLS), Augie (THE SPARKLETONES). Many thanks to Guy, Stacey, and the cats.

Lynnette Valencia Rempel (Ensemble)

is excited for her second show at TIP. She played Sr. Mary Martin of Tours in Sister Act last year. Performed with Music Theatre Wichita. Lynnette is the Preschool Director at Ascension Catholic School. Love to Dave and Katy!

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Dawson Welde (Ensemble) This is Dawson’s 1st show with TIP! He is grateful to join this cast and face his fear of Oompa Loompas.

Enjoy the show!

Linda Marie Williams Taylor (Grandma Josephine/Ensemble) is thrilled to return

to TIP for her second season after last summer as Mrs. Mae Peterson and Sister Mary Lazarus. She dedicates this performance to the memory of her own Grandmas both of whom encouraged her in the arts.

Who’s Who in the Orchestra Frank Annecchini (Bass) is pleased to

join TIP for “Charlie”. He has played bass guitar and guitar for musical productions throughout the metro area for the last 26 years. He sends love and thanks to his family for their support.

Matt Baumler (Keys II) graduated from UMKC with a bachelors in piano performance and a master’s in accounting. He works as

an operations director at a Catholic High School and is a church pianist/organist on the weekends.

Dan Doolittle (Trumpet) Recently retired from 40 years spent teaching in classrooms full of 4th-8th graders, more recently middle school history and geography, Dan has always relished his role as the oldest band geek in the school. Dan is looking forward to the next phase of his life, centering it, with his wife Carolyn, around their two grandsons, who, will most definitely will be playing brass horns some day!

Lee Finch (Trombone) Playing for family and life!

Joe Gall (Reed II) is a MU School of Music graduate, musical instrument repairman, and a fan of all things Jazz. Joe is happy to return to TIP and would like to thank his family for their continued love and support.

Jordan Gravel (Guitar) As a newcomer to the Kansas City area, Jordan fell right into the vibrant local community music scene.

Being a multi-instrumentalist, he enjoys

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lugging copious amounts of gear to various ensembles covering genres ranging from ragtime to classical to musicals!

Kim Ico (Violin) is thrilled to play for two TIP shows this year! All love to my partner Shelby, and our pets: Kevin, Gordy, and Baboo.

Patrick McCarty (Drums) currently serves as the Director of Bands at Blue Valley North High School. He has been a freelance percussionist and drum set player for 30 years, performing in groups from Emporia, Lawrence, Omaha, and the Kansas City areas.

Kieran Ojakangas (Cello) is a programmer and cellist that has had a rich background in orchestra pit and ensemble experience.

He also enjoys occasionally innovating and composing.

Jennifer Whyte (Reed I) earned a BS in Music Education and a MM in Instrumental Conducting. Currently, she teaches band at Mill Valley High School and is an active performer with the Four States Symphonic Winds.

Who’s Who on the Production Team Guy Gardner (TIP Associate Artistic Director, Director of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) Having grown up

believing Theatre in the Park WAS Broadway, Guy is elated to get to serve as the Associate Artistic Director of the organization. Creating programs like the Theatre Academy, Blue Curtain Project, and Emerging Theatre Professional Initiative, Guy continues his efforts to make Theatre in the Park a place for everyone. This season, another dream comes true as Guy gets to revisit the story of Willy Wonka, which was his first ‘acting gig’ in third grade when he played “Angry Willy Wonka”. Outside of TIP, Guy gets to continue using his imagination working on events like the Symphony in the Flint Hills, the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, and so many more. Join us at Theatre in the Park for a show, grab some popcorn, and enjoy life for awhile!

Rebekah Grieb (Production Assistant)

Always happy to be out at TIP, Rebekah is excited to be playing again in the world of imagination and make believe alongside

friends. Love and appreciation to Guy, the chauffeurs,and the rest of the team for making it possible for this blind girl to keep playing.

Ryann Hill (Stage Manager) is thrilled to join this team as the Production Stage Manager!

This is Ryann’s first TIP show. Ryann is a Stage Manager, Lighting Designer, Sound Technician, and theatre generalist operating in the Kansas City area. Recent Credits include Curious Incident (The White Theatre), Hairspray (The White Theater), and The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals (Fabled Fox Theatrics). Much love to family and her fiancé, Seth.

John Hollan (Hair & Makeup Designer)

While formal training has placed him on stages as an actor, singer, or conductor, John’s guilty pleasure for more than a decade happens backstage, styling productions for live theatre. A self-taught designer, he finds particular joy in wig design/construction. He’s designed shows in KC venues including TIP, New Theatre & Restaurant, the White Theatre, H&R Block City Stage/Union Station, Just Off Broadway, and Unicorn Theatre. He’s been joyfully married to Melinda since 1990. www.stagefaceandhair.com Blake Legens (Asst. Stage Manager) is a real cutie pie.

Grant Martin (Wardrobe Supervisor) is thrilled to be back outdoors at Theatre in the Park! He has costumed several shows throughout the area his most recents were Bell Road Barn players production of Spitfire Grill or, TIP’s productions of Bye Bye Birdie, Seussical, and Disenchanted. Grant has also recently stage managed productions of Steel Magnolias (TIP), Assassins (OCTA), and Shout!

The Mod Musical (TIP). Grant would like to thank his friends, family, cast, crew, and production team for everything.

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Sarah Martin (Co-Costume Designer/ Coordinator) is debuting her first Theatre

in the Park design! Recently, she designed productions such as Music Man, Addams Family Musical, and Best Hanukkah Show Ever, locally at the J KC! She also designed The Magical Piñata for TIP’s educational program, Blue Curtain Project.

Knox McClendon (Co-Costume Designer/ Coordinator) is a costume designer based

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in Kansas City. They hold a Theatre Design BFA from the University of Kansas and are currently the Costume Shop Manager at Washburn University. They have worked at many theaters around Kansas, and are especially passionate about inclusive costume design. This is their first show at TIP, and it has been such a fun process. They hope you enjoy the show!

Hew McKoy (Choreographer) is so excited to be back at their happy place! Wow, while Hew has performed on the Theatre in the Park Stage before, this is the first time they have the opportunity to help tell the story through choreography at TIP! You might have seen them as Patrick in SpongeBob the Musical or Willard in Footloose the musical!

Hew would like to thank all the amazing people in their life who has supported their art over the years! They hope you enjoy this sweet show!

Bradley Meyer (Scenic Designer) is a freelance theatre designer, director, and professional educator originally from Des Moines, IA. A lifelong learner, Bradley holds several degrees in education and studied scenic design in the graduate program at UMKC. Recent Scenic & Props Design Credits; LOVES LABOURS LOST (HASF), FAT HAM (Unicorn Theatre), IDIOT’S DELIGHT (JCCC), THE HEART SELLERS (Unicorn Theater), MISERY (PADGETT PRODUCTIONS). See full portfolio and contact information at: bradleymeyerdesigns.com Edward Poston (Accompanist) is a native of Clearfield, Utah, and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Organ Performance and Organ & Church Music, respectively. Edward has served in many religious denominations as organist and music director in several US states. He is finishing up a Doctorate of Musical Arts at the University of Kansas in Organ & Church Music. Mr. Poston is a burgeoning hymnologist. He previously performed at TIP in 2021 & 2022. He’s glad to be back!

Brady Rose (Sound Designer) has been the resident Sound Designer for Theatre in the Park since 2021, designing all indoor shows and designing and mixing all outdoor shows. Some highlights of his TIP career include Footloose, The SpongeBob Musical, Newsies, and many others. While not working for TIP, Brady is an

Audio Engineer and Production Manager for HMXLive, a unit of Harvest Productions.

Sagie Snir (Asst. Stage Manager) is so thrilled to be working on their second production at TIP. Sagie has previously been seen working on productions such as Curious Incident and Hairspray at The White theater at The J as a sound mixer. You might have also seen them at the J backstage swimming around running crew for Little Mermaid.

They would also like to thank their biggest supporters their parents and best friend Syd!

Stacey Stofferahn Uthe (Vocal Director)

Thrilled to return to TIP on the “other side” as Vocal Music Director for CATCF. Stacey’s first TIP role was Marian in Music Man in 2002, and her first experience as a villain was Velma in Hairspray in 2013! Stacey’s career as a professional opera singer spans 25 years and counting, and is now an Assistant Professor of Voice at MWSU. She lives in KC with husband, Reed Uthe, and 4 cuddly cats.

Enjoy!

Josh Taylor (Lighting Designer) moved to Kansas City last summer to join UMKC Conservatory as Lighting Design Faculty. His TIP debut was Steel Magnolias in February.

Career highlights include lighting jazz concerts at the Kennedy Center, programming Halloween at the White House, and serving as Production Electrician for the MLB Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony at Glimmerglass Opera each summer.

Blake Vignery (Conductor) is excited to be back at the Park!

Jenn Ward (Props Designer) Hailing from a long line of kleptomaniacs, Jennifer has a knack for procuring anything anyone needs for a show. Renowned for crafting “chocolate” that tastes like absolute denial, she’s perfected the art of making epoxy resin lollipops that are sure to crack a tooth. When not knee deep in hot glue and glitter, she is at home with her partner-in-crime Scott, and her bandits Niko and Isaiah, planning their next crime spree.

SPECIAL THANKS Theatre Lawrence TIP Mainstage Intermediate Tech Theatre Camp Sydney Cheek Washburn University Theatre New Theatre & Restaurant The White Theatre at the J Seth Sneary

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - OPENING NIGHT JUNE 13, 2025 Theatre in the Park OUTDOOR 7919 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219 A proud program of Johnson County Park & Recreation District Tim Bair, Producing Artistic Director | Guy Gardner, Associate Artistic Director

Who’s Who at TIP & JCPRD JCPRD Board of Commissioners Chair.........................................................Leslee Rivarola Vice Chair.................................................... Gary Ristow Secretary .........................................................Erik Hage Treasurer.............................................Robert J. Carlson Assistant Secretary............................. Jared Coleman Assistant Treasurer...........................George Schlagel Board Member.........................Marielena Marroquin BOCC Ex Officio.........................................Jeff Meyers

JCPRD Executive Director....................................Jeff Stewart Superintendent of Culture...................Susan Mong

Theatre in the Park Producing Artistic Director.......................... Tim Bair Associate Artistic Director..................Guy Gardner TIP Administrative Assistant...................Rachel Lee Production Manager.............................Sarah Saugier Technical Director...................................David Powell Meida Relations...............................Ruth Baum Bigus Graphic Designer.....................................Justin Border

Theatre in the Park Advisory Council Chair......................................................... Meredith Neill Past Chair............................................... Melissa Dwyer Past Chair..........................................Jonathan Thomas JCPRD Board Representative.....................Eric Hage Sertoma Club Representative.................. Jim Royer Council Member..................................... Brian Brewer Council Member....................................... Kelstan Ellis Council Member................................ Jackie Hancock Council Member......................... Courtney Harrison Council Member...................................... Tom Nelson Council Member ...................Inga Nordstrom-Kelly Ex Officio............................................................. Tim Bair Ex Officio.....................................................Susan Mong Ex Officio....................................................Guy Gardner

Staff for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Harvest Production Manager.................Brady Rose Lighting Designer................................... Joshua Taylor Sound Designer............................................Brady Rose Mix Engineer.......................................Caitlyn Marshall Audio Techs....................Issac Kelly, Hannah Willard Master Electrician.................................Andrew Savoy Lighting Techs................Sean Ingram, Madi Richter, Scotty Smeltzer Scene Shop Foreman.....................Chase Ainsworth Master Carpenter......................................Day Zamora Lead Carpenters.................... Corwin Magee Bower, David Munzell-Johnson Scenic Carpenters....................................Jesse Cutter, Prudence Dwyer, Ben Low, Haley McKeehan, Madeline Raines, Dylan Reeves, Jay Santee, Robert Sutherlin, Eric Van Horn, Samuel White Scenic Charge Artist............................. Angel Malone Scenic Welder .........................................Will Stolberg Lead Painter......................................Aether Schneider Scenic Painters..............Drue Bowen, Roux Harper, Kristine Johnson, Mel Pearce Backstage Child Coordinator............. Kristine Luthi Stage Technician.................................Brittany Becker House Managers..............Trevor Frets, Barry Myers Concession Managers ..................Joann Aubuchon, Rhonda Krawiec Box Office Manager................................Alex Council Asst. House Manager............................Jeremy Taylor Asst. Concession Managers...................Norah Kelly, Caleb Mitchell, Mason Schultz Asst. Box Office Manager ............................M Taylor Information Booth...............................Becky Johnson Parking Supervisor ..............................Caden Moffitt Front of House Staff..................... Moira Aubuchon, Zach Connett, Tony Crawford, Chacey Dollins, Alexandra Dollman, Arabella Flanagan, Matt Hermann, Cain Melius, Andro Miller, Emily Mlodzik, Nathan Neal, Macie Phillips, Austin Pixton, Zachary Quick, Arann Raven, Lucas Riekeman, Teresa Rock, Danny Rutherford, Peter Sindt, Rowan Tate, Linden Tuttle, Kaylan Ulmer, Cole Witt