JUNE 27 - JULY 5, 2025
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Theatre in the Park is a proud program of Johnson County Park & Recreation District
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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
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Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Original Production Directed by Moss Hart My
Music by Frederick Loewe
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Play and Gabriel Pascal’s Motion Picture “PYGMALION”
starring
Katherine Allison • Erica Baruth • Matthew Briggs • Olivia Canovi
Lacey Connell • Nicholas Crawford • Hannah Duff • Ellie Eisele
Julie Fox • Jenna Gaston • Ashley Rachel Grace • Chris Hager
Jonah Kahn • Brian Larios • Mia LeFevre • Don Leonard
Alexandra Lopez • Corey Mann • Kathleen Marx • Curran Mock
Zach Newkirk • Fran Opheim • Ben Samuelson • Karen Seaton
Charlotte Sipple • Zak Smith • David Thompson • Charlie Tietjen
Gillian Todd • Olivia Weber
Scenic Designer Ali Breckinridge
Sound Designer Brady Rose
Costume Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor Libby Bradley
Hair & Makeup Designer John Hollan
Production Stage Manager
Chuck Harper
Associate Artistic Director Guy Gardner
Music Director & Conductor
Matt Richardson
Props Designer Frank Gentile
Assistant Stage Managers
Gregory Jackson Garrett Wainscott
Production Manager Sarah Saugier
Choreographer Valerie Martin
Directed by Kevin Bogan
Lighting Designer Josh Taylor
Accompanist Sarah Noé
Hair & Makeup Supervisor Liv Hollan
Technical Director David Powell
Props Assistant Chris Casey
CAST
Eliza Doolittle............................................................................................................... Lacey Connell
Professor Henry Higgins ............................................................................................... Brian Larios
Alfred P. Doolittle .............................................................................................................. Zak Smith
Colonel Pickering ......................................................................................................... Don Leonard
Freddy Eynsford-Hill.............................................................................................. Matthew Briggs
Mrs. Pearce ................................................................................................................................Julie Fox
Professor Zoltan Karpathy ........................................................................................... Chris Hager
Mrs. Higgins ....................................................................................................................... Erica Baruth
Higgins’ Maids/Ensemble .................................. Hannah Duff, Jenna Gaston, Mia LeFevre
Queen of Transylvania/Ensemble .......................................................... Ashley Rachel Grace
Lady Boxington/Ensemble ...................................................................................... Karen Seaton
Mrs. Eynsford-Hill/Ensemble ................................................................................ Kathleen Marx
Dr. Themistocles Stephanos/Higgins’ Servant/Ensemble ................. David Thompson
The “Loverly” Quartet/Higgins’ Servant/Ensemble ...................................... Curran Mock
The “Loverly” Quartet/Ensemble .......... Corey Mann, Zach Newkirk, Ben Samuelson
Harry/Ensemble ................................................................................................ Nicholas Crawford
Jamie/Ensemble ............................................................................................................... Jonah Kahn
Dance Captain/Ensemble ................................................................................ Katherine Allison
Ensemble
Olivia Canovi Ellie Eisele Alexandra Lopez Fran Opheim Charlotte Sipple Charlie Tietjen Gillian Todd Olivia Weber
SCENES
Musical Numbers
ACT I
Overture ................................................................................................................................. Orchestra
Why Can’t the English? ......................................................................................................... Higgins
Wouldn’t it Be Loverly? ..................................................................................... Eliza & Ensemble
With a Little Bit of Luck .................................................................... Doolittle, Harry & James
I’m an Ordinary Man .............................................................................................................. Higgins
With a Little Bit of Luck (reprise)......................................................... Doolittle & Ensemble
Just You Wait................................................................................................................................... Eliza
The Servants’ Chorus ........................................................................................................... Servants
The Rain in Spain .................................................................................. Higgins, Eliza & Pickering I Could Have Danced All Night.................................................... Eliza, Mrs. Pearce & Maids
Ascot Gavotte ..................................................................................................................... Ensemble
On the Street Where You Live ........................................................................................... Freddy
ACT 2
Entr’acte Orchestra
You Did It .............................................................. Higgins, PIckering, Mrs. Pearce & Servants
Just You Wait (reprise) ................................................................................................................. Eliza
On the Street Where You Live (reprise) ......................................................................... Freddy
Show Me ....................................................................................................................... Eliza & Freddy
The Flower Market...................................................................................... Eliza & Cockney Men
Get Me to the Church on Time ........................................................... Doolittle & Ensemble
A Hymn to Him Higgins Without You ...............................................................................................................Higgins & Eliza
I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face .............................................................................. Higgins
There will be one 15 minute intermission.
Orchestra
Conductor - Matt Richardson
Piano: Sarah Noé | Flute: Deana Wagoner | Clarinet: Cameron Lynn
Clarinet: Brianna Morris | Oboe: Anne Sneller | Bassoon: Ron Mundt
Horn: Paul Thomas Jolley | Horn: Linda Finch
Trumpet: Lee Hake | Trumpet: Noah Moore | Trumpet: Scott Stevens
Trombone: Mike Burger | Bass Trombone: Lee Finch | Percussion: Caitlyn Koebbe
Violin: Sophia Hance | Violin: Isabel Santiago | Violin: Elly Terrell
Violin: Tosh Watanabe | Viola: Emily Winterberg
Cello: Lane Coukoulis | Bass: Rawlan Cave
Who’s Who in the Cast
Katherine Allison (Dance Captain/ Ensemble) is so excited to return back to TIP. She is normally on the other side of theatre choreographing shows around the KC Area. Thanks to her family, friends, and Brian & Harley for their love and support.
Erica Baruth (Mrs. Higgins) was seen last summer on the Theatre in the Park stage as “The Dowager” in ANASTASIA. Other 2024 shows: THE PROM and A GENTLEMAN’s GUIDE to LOVE and MURDER, both at The White Theatre. The freedom to perform has been a joy!
Matthew Briggs (Freddy Eynsford-Hill) TIP debut! Favorite credits include Novel (Arts Asylum), Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Joseph...Dreamcoat (The White Theatre), The Toxic Avenger (University of Central Missouri). Education: BSE Speech and Theatre Education from UCM. Be bold. Love others.
Olivia Canovi (Ensemble) Hello!! I’m Olivia Canovi and I am beyond excited for my first show at Theatre in the Park!! I am an incoming freshman pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Websters Sargent Conservatory!! I am so pumped for you to see all of our hard work!!
Lacey Connell (Eliza Doolittle) a Kansas native and Manhattan School of Music graduate, is excited to debut at Theatr ein the Park. Favorite roles include Marian, Dorothy, Louise, and Peter. She thanks her family and friends and cherishes every opportunity to return to the stage.
Nicholas Crawford (Harry/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back at Theatre in the Park for his 2nd summer in My Fair Lady! Credits include: Newsies (Davey), Cinderella (Prince Topher), Wizard of Oz (Hickory/TinMan), Xanadu (Thalia). He recently graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre at UCM.
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Hannah Duff (Higgins’ Maid/Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her TIP debut. Growing up she performed in numerous community theatre productions. Hannah is a singersongwriter and a physics teacher. Hannah thanks her family for their support!
Ellie Eisele (Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first parks how! She currently is studying Musical Theater at CCM! She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her, and her nieces for being the lights of her life. <3
Julie Fox (Mrs. Pearce) Excited to be back! Favorite TIP roles- Mrs Potts (Beauty & Beast), Sarah Brown (Guys & Dolls), Madam (Cinderella), Katie (Meet Me in St Louis), Elsa Schraeder (Sound of Music), Ethel McKormick (Footloose). Love to Kevin Bogan and this cast!
Jenna Gaston (Higgins’ Maid/Ensemble) is a musical theatre alum from the University of Central Oklahoma originally from Lawrence, KS. Some of her favorite credits have been White Christmas (TIP), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Hello, Dolly!
Ashley Rachel Grace (Queen of Transylvania/Ensemble) is delighted to make her TIP debut! Her first high school musical was My Fair Lady and dedicates her performance to Syd Riggs. Other beloved roles include Yente the Matchmaker in Fiddler on the Roof and Mrs. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Chris Hager (Professor Zoltan Karpathy) is excited to make his TIP debut! Recent appearances include Much Ado About Nothing, Assassins, and How I Learned to Drive. Off-stage, Chris is a screenwriter and technology whisperer. He’s so grateful for his loved ones’ support!
Jonah Kahn (Jamie/Ensemble) is thrilled to be back for his fifth season at TIP. Previous: Bye Bye Birdie, The Prom, Meet Me in St. Louis, Zombie Prom, Cinderella. Jonah graduates from KU in December and interns at KCTV5 News. Love and thanks to mom, dad, family and friends! @jonah_kahn
Brian Larios (Professor Henry Higgins) Credits: Barry - The Prom, Hercule PoirotMurder on the Orient Express, Man in Chair -
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Gillian Todd (Ensemble) is a longtime JOCO resident and a graduate of Olathe East. She is a Modern Dance Performance major at the University of Oklahoma, where she performed in OU Opera and Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. This is her TIP debut.
Olivia Weber (Ensemble) has been singing for 15 years. She has sung the national anthem at Royals games, KU basketball games, and other events since she was 13. Olivia is a student at KU studying Global and International Studies and Political Science.
Who’s Who in the Orchestra
Mike Burger (Trombone) is a musician based out of north Kansas City with years of experience playing in a variety of bands and education.
Rawlan Cave (Bass) is doing his fourth production at TIP this summer and is a music education student education major involved in many different ensembles at Kansas State University.
Lee Finch (Bass Trombone) Performing for life and family.
Lee Hake (Trumpet Veteran of 18 TIP & 109 musical productions, is proud to be Your Trumpeter. Highlights are trumpeter for 3X Emmy Award Winning Steve & Kathy Show & 2024 Bronze Medal winner at North America Brass Band Association Soloist Competition.
Paul Thomas Jolley (Horn) Professional performer and instructor for 59 years.
Cameron Lynn (Clarinet) is entering his junior year at the University of Kansas, where he is pursuing a degree in Music Education. At KU, he actively participates in various ensembles and activities as he prepares for a future career as a music educator.
Noah Moore (Trumpet) is a current student at Missouri state University studying Music education. This is his 2nd show at TIP. Noah has played in many pit orchestras in the Kansas City area.
Brianna Morris (Clarinet) grew up in Lansing, KS and have been playing clarinet for 17 years. I have played in a handful of orchestras for musicals throughout high school and college. After college, my first show was SpongeBob with TIP.
Ron Mundt (Bassoon) is thrilled to be rejoining the pit orchestra for another season at TIP! It’s been over 40 years since he last played for My Fair Lady back in Nebraska and is looking forward to helping present this classic show to you!
Isabel Santiago (Violin) is grateful for the learning experience and memories I get through TIP. I look forward to performing for My Fair Lady. I hope you all are as excited to watch it as I am to play it!
Anne Sneller (Oboe) is excited to play My Fair Lady! She plays in several bands, orchestras, musicals, schools and churches in the area and loves to play.
Scott Stevens (Trumpet) is a small business owner that plays on the side. I retired from Army NG as a member of the 43rd Army Band in 2018.
Deana Wagoner (Flute) is looking forward to another fun summer at TIP. She can be found in pit orchestras around the city playing woodwinds and keyboards. In addition to musical theater, she is an arranger and keyboardist with Canto Chorale and is Principal Flutist with the Medical Arts Symphony.
Emily Winterberg (Viola) is excited to join this year’s production of My Fair Lady, especially since she can now check this show off her bucket list. Outside of TIP, Emily is a violist for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, and performs in other local ensembles.
Who’s Who on the Production Team
Kevin Bogan (Director) is thrilled to be directing again at TIP having directed Children of Eden, Pirates of Penzance, Crazy for You and Cinderella. Kevin has been the musical director for White Christmas, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Beauty and the Beast and 25th ... Spelling also at TIP. Kevin has appeared as Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden and Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie at TIP. Kevin has been the Director of Traditional Music at Resurrection, A United Methodist Church in Leawood for the past 21 years.
Libby Bradley (Costume Designer) is back at the park for a second time costuming My
Fair Lady (2003). Last year she costumed Hello, Dolly! at TIP and is excited to work with Kevin Bogan for the first time. She is resident costumer for Olathe East High School and MidAmerica Nazarene University, and has costumed for Leawood Stage Company, The White Theatre, MTKC and many others. Much love to my hubby, Jim.
Ali Breckinridge (Scenic Designer) is excited to return to TIP for her second summer, following designs for Steel Magnolias and Sister Act. An Experiential Designer designing playgrounds by day with ABcreative Inc., she continues to design for theatre across the United States in her free time. Recent design credits include Festival 56, Providence College, and Maples Repertory Theatre. She thanks her family and friends for their support as she pursues new opportunities in the arts.
Frank Gentile (Props Designer) works in Props / Scenic Design / Construction and Gun wrangler (armorer) and regularly assists local theatrical productions in community theater
and in schools. Frank loves the challenge of creating illusions and special effects for people and has fun along the way. When not in local theater he is on staff full time as a Churchwide Production Manager, in Tech Arts for Church of the Resurrection guiding and serving over 100 volunteers and a handful of staff. Favorite artist: Michelangelo.
Chuck Harper (Stage Manager) This is Chuck’s fourth time back stage at TIP and couldn’t be more thrilled to be the Stage Manager for My Fair Lady. Past productions include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 2019 (remote-control car operator), Newsies 2021 (ASM), and White Christmas 2024 (ASM). What makes this production special is working with his husband, Brian Larios (Henry Higgins). LNS and break a leg, Brian!
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
Gregory Jackson (Asst. Stage Manager) is excited to be working on their third show for TIP. They helped last season with Bye Bye Birdie and Hello Dolly. They would love to thank the cast, crew and production team for all their work on a wonderful show!
Valerie Martin (Choreographer) is happy to be back working with the Dream Team. This is her 5th TIP show (Crazy For You, The Sparkletones, Cinderella, and 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). She is the resident choreographer for The Heartland Men’s Chorus. Previous credits include choreography and/or direction for BVW, JCCC, The White Theatre, The Barn Players, OCTA, COR, and Sharp Women. Next up is directing and choreographing The Wild Party at OCTA.
Sarah Noé (Accompanist) is thrilled to be back for her 2nd TIP show! She is the staff accompanist at MidAmerica Nazarene University and a freelance musician in the Greater KC Area. Big thanks & love to her family for their support!
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.
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.
Garrett Wainscott (Asst. Stage Manager) is thrilled for my 3rd go at TIP! I cant wait to Stage Manage!
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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
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
LERNER AND LOEWE’S MY FAIR LADY
Harvest Production Manager ................ Brady Rose
Lighting Designer Joshua Taylor
Sound Designer........................................... Brady Rose
Asst. Lighting Designer.............................. B Marutco
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
Run Crew ................. Aly Boehm, Amelia Clements, Lucy Giem, Grant Martin, Blaine McCarthy, Abigail Millbyer, MJ Patel, Alex Smith, Brooklyn Stock
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
