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Johnson County Park and Recreation District has set its sights on making sure visitors and residents have plenty of opportunities to engage in FIFA World Cup™ fever. From June 16 to July 19, JCPRD’s Theatre in the Park will transform into an international soccer celebration, presented in partnership with Johnson County Government. This is a FREE family-friendly watch party event for all residents and visitors.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• World Cup action on a 20’ x 30’ LED screen
• Local food trucks & vendors
• Live entertainment
• Soccer play spaces
• Hands-on art experiences
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RODGERS
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
Music by Richard Rodgers
Music by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
Original Choreography by Agnes de MIlle
starring
Anna Avery • Erica Baruth • Jerry Birts • Elise Bowles
Laurie Box • Dalton Devoe • Johnny Dinh Phan • Chris Halford
Rachel Honckensmith • Breezy Hoppenrath • Ani Jaccarino • Joshua Johnson
Haley Knudsen • Scott Kruse • Don Leonard • Holly Lichtenauer
Jordan Luty • Josie O’Keefe • McKenzie Parks • Patrick Peters
Katherine Petersma • Raleigh Peterson • Starr Peterson • Gavin Ruder
Megan Ruf • Paul Ruf • Scott Salem • Bo Schueller
Nora Schueller • Mishi Schueller • Cayden Shelly • Liam Smith
Elizabeth Tarvin • Maddie Taylor • Clara Thompson
Trevor Toms • Emily Vargo • Kenyon White
Scenic Designer Tim Bair
Music Director/Conductor Langston Hemenway
Sound Designer Brady Rose
Co-Costume Designers/Coordinators Cody Kreutzer Sarah Martin
Co-Choreographer Allison Duncan
Hair & Makeup Designer John Hollan
Assistant Stage Managers
Isobel Fasulo
Kennedy Pence
Associate Artistic Director Guy Gardner
Props Designer/Coordinator Frank Gentile
Show Photographer Lou Ann Balderston
Production Manager Sarah Saugier
Costumes Designed By: Robert Fletcher & Vincent Scassellati
Lighting Designer Zach Dulny
Accompanist Jack Renfrow
Production Stage Manager Catherine Lewis
Show Videographer Connor Dudzik-Smalley
Technical Director David Powell
Costumes Provided By: The Kansas City Costume Company
Directed & Co-Choreographed by Kacy Christensen
CAST
Curly ...................................................................................................................................... Jordan Luty
Laurey ............................................................................................................................ Haley Knudsen
Aunt Eller .......................................................................................................................... Erica Baruth
Ado Annie Carnes ...........................................................................................................Emily Vargo
Will Parker ......................................................................................................................... Scott Salem
Jud Fry ..................................................................................................................................Scott Kruse
Ali Hakim .................................................................................................................... Mishi Schueller
Andrew Carnes ............................................................................................................. Chris Halford
Gertie & Ensemble ......................................................................................................... Anna Avery
Ike Skidmore & Ensemble ........................................................................................Patrick Peters
Cord Elam & Ensemble.........................................................................................................Paul Ruf
Fred & Ensemble ......................................................................................................... Dalton Devoe
Slim & Ensemble .........................................................................................................Cayden Shelly
Mike & Ensemble .......................................................................................................... Gavin Ruder
Joe & Ensemble ............................................................................................................. Don Leonard
Sam & Ensemble ..................................................................................................... Joshua Johnson
Ellen & Ensemble Ani Jaccarino
Kate & Ensemble ............................................................................................................. Elise Bowles
Virginia & Ensemble ...................................................................................... Katherine Petersma
Sylvie & Ensemble ................................................................................................ Raleigh Peterson
Armina & Ensemble .................................................................................... Rachel Hockensmith
Aggie & Ensemble..................................................................................................Clara Thompson
Ensemble .......................Jerry Birts, Laurie Box, Johnny Dinh Phan, Breezy Hoppenrath, Holly Lichtenauer, Josie O’Keefe, McKenzie Parks, Starr Peterson, Megan Ruf, Bo Schueller, Nora Schueller, Liam Smith, Elizabeth Tarvin, Maddie Taylor, Trevor Toms, Kenyon White
SCENES
Musical Numbers
ACT I
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ ............................................................................................... Curly
Laurey’s Entrance ...................................................................................................................... Laurey
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top ................................................. Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller
Kansas City ................................................................................ Will, Aunt Eller, Male Ensemble
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top (Reprise) .................................................................. Curly I Cain’t Say No .................................................................................................................. Ado Annie
Entrance of Ensemble ..................................................................... Will, Ado Annie, Ensemble
Many a New Day ................................................................................. Laurey, Female Ensemble
Dance & Many a New Day (Reprise) ............................................... Larey, Female Ensemble
It’s a Scandal! It’s a Outrage! ......................................................... Ali Hakim, Male Ensemble
People Will Say We’re in Love ................................................................................. Curly, Laurey
Pore Jud is Daid .................................................................................................................... Curly, Jud
Lonely Room ...................................................................................................................................... Jud
Dream Sequence ........................................................................... Laurey, Curly, Jud, Ensemble
ACT 2
The Farmer and the Cowman ................................................. Carnes, Aunt Eller, Ensemble
All Er Nuthin’ ............................................................................................................ Will, Ado Annie
People Will Say We’re in Love ........................................................... Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller
Oklahoma ............................................................................ Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller, Ensemble
Oklahoma (Encore) .......................................................... Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller, Ensemble
Finale Ultimo ........................................................................................................................ Company
There will be one 15 minute intermission.
Orchestra
Conductor - Langston Hemenway
Keyboard I/Accompanist • Jack Renfrow | Flute • Kaytee Dietrich
Oboe • Anne Sneller | Bassoon • Liliana Marie Jackson
Clarinet I • Amy Jantz | Clarinet II • Angela Roath
Horn I • Emily Carney | Horn II • Daniel Graham
Trumpet I • Erik Hulse | Trumpet II • Cynthia Szczesny
Trumpet III • Kegan Rascoe | Trumpet III • Lee Hake
Trombone I • Kristen Adams | Trombone II • Ryan Beck
Guitar/Banjo • Colvin Hooser | Harp • Edwin Fukanaga
Violin I • Can Moretti | Violin I • Skyler Kesler
Violin II • Snow Zhang | Viola • Amelia Beck | Viola • Kristen Bright
Viola • Helena Hurd | Cello • Laura Hoesly
Bass • Rawlan Cave | Percussion • Luke Buchanan
Who’s Who in the Cast
Anna Avery (Gertie & Ensemble) (she/ her) is thrilled to laugh and hoedown this summer! Recent credits: TIP (Catch Me If You Can, Mamma Mia, Zombie Prom, Hello Dolly), MTKC Pro (Hollywood Live: Holiday Edition), KU (Cabaret), Smet Theatrics (Spring Awakening). She sends love to family and friends. Support the arts & RCJH! @theannaavery Erica Baruth (Aunt Eller) was last seen on the TIP stage as Frau Blucher in YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. Recent TIP roles include The Dowager in ANASTASIA and Mrs. Higgins in MY FAIR LADY. OKLAHOMA was her first-ever musical (40 years ago!) Full circle moment! YEEHAW!
Elise Bowles (Kate & Ensemble) is excited to be in her FIRST outdoor show with TIP! She graduated from Dobbins Conservatory at SEMO with a BFA in Musical Theatre and works as a performer and teaching artist at TIP and
The Coterie. Recent Credits: Maria in West Side Story and Rafaela in Just Ask! Laurie Box (Ensemble) First Theatre in the Park show! Recently Sally Bowles in New Hampshire and soon to be seen in AZ in Ave Q. She has been performing across the US/overseas since 2005. CCM grad! Formally a New Yorker and back in her hometown of Kansas City for the best role yet–mama.
Dalton Devoe (Fred & Ensemble) is thrilled to be doing this classic piece of theatre with TIP! Previous credits include The Fantasticks (Music Theatre Heritage), Bare, Reefer Madness (Arts Asylum), and Dogfight (OCTA). Much love to their friends and family, and thanks to this cast and crew. Enjoy the show!
Johnny Dihn Phan (Ensemble) is excited for his 5th TIP season! He received his Dance BFA from KU. He is a company member with City In Motion Dance Theater and a medical student at the KUSOM. Credits: Newsies (NTR),
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A Chorus Line (MTH), Conjure the Night (Worlds of Fun), Underground (Starling Dance) IG:@johnnydinhphan
Chris Halford (Andrew Carnes) This is the 15th show for Chris out at TIP and his third working with Kacy as his director. I’m loving the opportunity to be involved with this classic! Thank you to Terry and Courtney for your love, support and allowing me to play!
Rachel Hockensmith (Armina & Ensemble) Graduated from Lindenwood University with a Dance/Theatre degree. Previously - 10 years doing shows in Chicago, St. Louis, and Branson. Favorite - Irish dancer in Dublin Worldwide Entertainments Irish Tenors & Celtic Ladies. Rachel is excited for her TIP debut in Oklahoma! Much love to Will, Casey, Sister, and of course, Mom :)
Breezy Hoppenrath (Ensemble) is so excited to join Theatre in the Park this summer! She has performed and directed in a variety of choral and theatrical settings and is thrilled to be part of Oklahoma! this season. Outside of theatre, she enjoys teaching and spending time with her family.
Ani Jaccarino (Ellen & Ensemble) is thrilled to be in her first TIP production! Growing up dancing and performing, she now teaches dance and remains passionate about the performing arts. She is a freshman at the University of Central Missouri, majoring in Speech Pathology and serving as VP of Education in her sorority.
Haley Knudsen (Laurey) Thrilled to be returning to her favorite stage in her favorite park! Growing up in shows here, this feels extra special. When not performing, you can find Haley teaching theatre, in a Pilates class, or walking her cat, Bob Ross. Special thanks to the creative team, her family, friends, and partner.
Scott Kruse (Jud Fry) is excited to be returning to TIP with this crazy talented
cast! He was seen most recently as Gleb in the TCH production of Anastasia at the Kauffman last summer. Scott would like to thank his amazing wife and two wonderful kids for their never-ending support. Enjoy the show!
Don Leonard (Joe & Ensemble) This is Don’s fourth time being in Oklahoma! First time performing the show at the park. Last seen as Colonel Pickering in My Fair Lady, and Grandpa Smith in Meet Me in St. Louis in 2023. Oklahoma! is a musical full of fun/ familiar songs, and one of his absolute favorites to perform.
Holly Lichtenauer (Ensemble) is thrilled to be apart of Oklahoma! Favorite TIP credits include Annie (2019) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2025). She trains with Ashely Pankow and will be a senior at Olathe East High School.
Jordan Luty (Curly) is ecstatic to be making his TIP debut. He has performed around KC, notably at Starlight, The Unicorn, MTH, and The Coterie. During the day, Jordan is a theatre teacher in the Olathe school district, and he’d like to shout out his parents, Gustavo, and his students. Yee-Haw.
Josie O’Keefe (Ensemble) is very excited for her second season at TIP! She would like to thank her parents and sisters for always supporting her and pushing her to be her best!
McKenzie Parks (Ensemble) is excited to be back for her second summer show at TIP. She just finished her second year as a 4th-grade teacher, and is very glad it is summer time! She hopes you enjoy the show.
Patrick Peters (Ike Skidmore & Ensemble) Excited to break away from his hiatus and get back on the stage! This is Patricks third show at Theatre in the Park, most recent Cinderella at TIP! Pat would like to thank his family/ friends for their love/unconditional support, and to thank his wonderful
partner for helping ignite his passion for performing again!
Katherine Petersma (Virginia & Ensemble) is thrilled to be performing at TIP this summer with the amazing cast of Oklahoma! Previous credits include: Charlie & the Choc.. (TIP), Hello Dolly! (TIP), Beautiful (MTKCPro), and others. Love and gratitude to her family, friends, teachers, fellow artists, and the entire creative team. IG: @katherinepetersma Raleigh Peterson (Sylvie & Ensemble) Howdy! Raleigh is thrilled to be back at TIP. You might’ve seen her last summer in James and The Giant Peach or Catch Me if You Can! Her most recent shows include The Wild Party as Queenie (OCTA) and Silent Sky as Henrietta Leavitt (The MET). Have a dandy time!
Starr Peterson (Ensemble) is a theatre educator who loves helping students build confidence and creativity! This is her third TIP show, and she’s thrilled to be performing in another show with her sister! TIP in the summer is her favorite place to be and she’s grateful for every moment here!
Gavin Ruder (Mike & Ensemble) is excited once again to be back at TIP! He currently works at Ryan Lawn & Tree in the turf department. Gavin enjoy being with friends and family and of course playing golf. Thanks to friends and family for all the support.
Megan Ruf (Ensemble) is an incoming junior at the University of Kansas, majoring in Nursing and Childhood Development with a minor in Dance. This is her first TIP show! Previous credits include Legally Blonde and Footloose (SRPA). She would like to thank her family and friends for their ongoing support!
Paul Ruf (Cord Elam & Ensemble) is an incoming senior at KU, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Dance. Previous TIP credits include: Catch Me If You Can, James and the Giant Peach, Hello Dolly!, and Meet Me in St. Louis.
He wants to thank his friends and family for their continued support!
Scott Salem (Will Parker) is ecstatic to join this fantastic cast and crew for Oklahoma! He would like to thank his parents and family for their undying support, and to the TIP staff and technical crews without which the theatre magic would be much less magical. Enjoy the show!
Bo Schueller (Ensemble) can’t wait to be a part of the Okies and be on stage with his Papa once again, last seen in his first show ever, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory last summer. He loves soccer, dance, and piano, and wants to play for the 49ers when he grows up.
Nora Schueller (Ensemble) has officially been bitten by the performing bug and can’t get enough after her first show last summer, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with her Papa and brother Bo. She dances nonstop with Miller Marley TiniTainers and CompTeam and wants to be an artist who also saves animals when she grows up.
Mishi Schueller (Ali Hakim) is so thankful and excited to be a part of his fifth show with TIP! Especially grateful to share the stage with his kids and pass on a love of the arts and this wonderful venue and team. Favorite roles include Don Lockwood, Willy Wonka, Bobby Childs, and Frank in Merrily.
Cayden Shelly (Slim & Ensemble) is thrilled to return to TIP with the Cast of Oklahoma! Recently, part of the Ensemble of White Christmas at TIP. Other credits include Action in West Side at The White Theater. As always, Cayden would like to thank Center Stage Academy for everything they have taught him throughout his years.
Liam Smith (Ensemble) is so excited for another summer at TIP after previously appearing in Wizard of Oz, Newsies, and Charlie & Chocolate Factory. Liam has also performed with New Theater
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& Restaurant, KCREP, The Coterie, SRPA, and enjoys dancing with the Miller Marley Entertainers. He hopes you enjoy the show! YEEHAW!
Elizabeth Tarvin (Ensemble) is ecstatic to be making her TIP debut. Past credits include Dance/Stunt Swing (Universal Orlando), Ensemble in Hello Dolly! (The White Theatre) and Ensemble/Swan in Anastasia (TCH). She would like to thank her family for always supporting and encouraging her.
Maddie Taylor (Ensemble) is so excited to participate in her first TIP show! She’s grown up performing at Center Stage Academy, and is continuing to inspire by teaching young dancers. She is so excited to perform again, and share her passion of dance.
Clara Thompson (Aggie & Ensemble) is thrilled to be part of Oklahoma! at Theatre in the Park. Past credits include All Shook Up at Music Theater Kansas City and Hello, Dolly! at Theatre in the
Park. She would like to thank her family for always being so supportive! Trevor Toms (Ensemble) is pumped for his first show here! He plans to attend The University of Kansas next year and is also in our Hunchback of Notre Dame production.
Emily Vargo (Ado Annie Carnes) is thrilled to be back at her favorite place to play! Last seen as Spiker in JATGP last summer. Some other TIP roles include Portia in Something Rotten, Sally in Charlie Brown, and director of Zombie Prom, Bye Bye Birdie, and How to Succeed coming to TIP later this summer!
Kenyon White (Ensemble) is thrilled to return to the TIP stage! Recently, he’s performed in Big Fish (The Barn), Hello Dolly (The White Theatre), and Billy Elliot (MTKC). Kenyon will be attending OU for his BFA in Musical Theatre! He’d like to thank his cast, crew, family, and of course, his dog, Shiloh!!
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Who’s Who in the Orchestra
Steve Adams (Trombone I) Happy to be playing in Theatre in the Park again! I’ve been doing it since I was in high school and now I’m a grandpa! Met my wife at TIP! I teach the band at SM South.
Amelia Beck (Viola) is a violin and viola player from Wichita, KS. She recently graduated from William Jewell College and has already started her Masters program. She is excited to play in the pit for her 1st TIP show.
Ryan Beck (Trombone II) Graduate from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and William Jewell College with a major in music. Now a real estate agent with Keller Williams Diamond Partners in Olathe.
Kristen Bright (Viola) has been playing the viola since 2005 and holds a B.A. in Music from Rhodes College.
Luke Buchanan (Percussion) is a Pittsburg State University graduate, receiving his B.A. in Percussion Performance. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching in K-12 Instrumental Education at William Jewell
College. Luke currently plays in the Kansas City Wind Symphony and Overland Park Civic Band.
Emily Carney (Horn I) Excited to be back at TIP, previously played in Meet Me in St. Louis.
Rawlan Cave (Bass) is currently a sophomore at Kansas State University studying Music Education. He has played in many pits in the KC area and is delighted to play at TIP for his fifth time, enjoy!
Kaytee Dietrich (Flute) has played in over 220 musicals and almost 60 at Theatre in the Park. This is what she loves to do. Kaytee earned a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts Degree in Flute Performance from The University of Kansas. In her spare time, Kaytee likes to read and play computer games.
Edwin Fukanaga (Harp) is in his fourth show at TIP after Into the Woods, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Little Shop of Horrors. He has played for several school productions and performs in community and church ensembles including the KC Wind Symphony and Overland Park Orchestra. Have a great show everyone!
Daniel Graham (Horn II) had been waiting for this classic of Rodgers and Hammerstein for some time. He enjoys the light hearted moments. This is the fifth of this famous duos shows he’s been fortunate to play, and his twelfth overall at TIP. He finds musicals are exciting challenges to prepare and play!
Laura Hoesly (Cello) is thrilled to be back at TIP for 3 of their 4 summer shows! In addition to studying cello at the UMKC Conservatory, Laura loves singing in UMKC choirs, teaching private cello lessons, performing at weddings with the Harmonia String Quartet, and especially loves playing in musical theatre pits.
Colvin Hooser (Guitar/Banjo) My musical journey has taken me from garage bands to Grammy award winners, to American Idol Top Ten Finalists. I am currently a college instructor teaching things like the History of Rock & Roll and fundamentals of music.
Helena Hurd (Viola) This is Helenas first TIP production. She is a sophomore at William Jewell College and has played the viola for almost ten years. She is excited to try something new and be part of such a fun and talented cast.
Liliana Marie Jackson (Bassoon) recently graduated with a B.S. in Music Performance at William Jewell College, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching in K-12 Instrumental Education. Liliana is an avid saxophone player, and plays in ensembles in the area such as the Kansas City Wind Symphony.
Amy Jantz (Clarinet I) is excited to be playing clarinet in the Oklahoma! orchestra for her third TIP production. Thanks for supporting local theater, and enjoy the music!
Skyler Kesler (Violin I) As a violinist, I’m passionate about bringing stories to life through music. Playing in this pit orchestra allows me to contribute to the magic of live theater!
Can Moretti (Violin I) Turkish/Uruguayan violinist, Can Balcik Moretti, currently serves as Adjunct Professor at William Jewell College. He is also pursuing his Doctoral Degree in Violin Performance at UMKC, studying under Prof. Joseph Genualdi.
Angela Roath (Clarinet II) I perform in various groups throughout Kansas City. I have played with Gladstone TIP for 12 shows and am conducting my third this summer. I have attended TIP all my life, but this is my first show to play in. I am looking forward to the SM TIP experience!
Anne Sneller (Oboe) is a retired hair stylist that loves to play music and do puzzles. She plays in KCWS, ALB, Pinnacle Winds, KC Civic Orchestra, Olathe Orchestra and shows and area churches. this is her 30th show at TIP and 70th show in area theaters.
Cynthia Szczesny (Trumpet II) A Spanish teacher by school-year and a pit musician by summer, this is Cynthia’s thirteenth (ish?) show at TIP. Much love to her husband and two kids!
Who’s Who on the Production Team
Kacy Christensen (Director/CoChoreographer) has thoroughly enjoyed directing and co-choreographing Oklahoma! Kacy holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from the University of Central Missouri and has been working in the theatre world for over 25 years. Directing credits: Catch Me If You Can, Into the Woods, White Christmas, School of Rock, Curtains. Choreography credits: Annie, Anything Goes, Cabaret, Catch Me If You Can, Mary Poppins, The Music Man, The Prom, Shrek, The Wiz, Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Many of these productions right here at TIP. Welcome to Oklahoma, yeow!
Zach Dulny (Lighting Designer) is a NYC based lighting designer. He loves collaborating on new work, having designed many new plays and musicals. He works most frequently on Off and Off-Off Broadway, along with regional works. He thanks his friends, family, and teachers for helping him along his way.
Allison Duncan (Co-Choreographer) is thrilled to be joining the team of Oklahoma for her very first season at TIP! Allison is the Academy Dance Director at Center Stage Academy of the Performing Arts in Warrensburg, MO where she teaches and choreographs for a wide variety of styles and students. Love to all of her CSA family!
Isobel Fasulo (Asst. Stage Manager) is a sophomore in high school. Oklahoma! is her first show at TIP and she is extremely excited to be one of the Assistant Stage Managers! At Olathe North High School, Isobel part of the Distinguished Scholars Academy (Language Arts), as well as an inducted member of Thespian Troupe #3310, where she has done eight shows. Isobel is also the secretary of Troupe #3310. Isobel hopes you enjoy the show!
Frank Gentile (Props Desinger/ Coordinator) He regularly does Scenic Design / Construction and assists local theatrical productions and schools. Frank loves the challenge of creating illusions and special effects for people. When not in local theater he is on staff full time as a Churchwide Production Manager for all location, in Tech Arts for Church of the Resurrection serving over 100 volunteers and a small staff.
Langston Hemenway (Music Director/ Conductor) This is Langston’s 4th show as music director and conductor at TIP. Previous shows at TIP include Meet Me in St. Louis, The Music Man, and Into the Woods. Around town he has directed Seussical (Leawood Stage), Carrie, 9 to 5, and Godspell (Jewell Theatre Company). By day, he works as Director of Instrumental Studies at William Jewell College, and conducts the Liberty Symphony and the KC Wind Symphony.
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
Cody Kreutzer (Co-Costume Designer/ Coordinator) is thrilled to be co-costuming his first TIP Outdoor show! He has a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and a master’s degree in Music from Fort Hays State University and a master’s degree in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management from
Colorado State University. Recent credits: Nunsense (Costumer, TIP), She Persisted (Costumer, BCP), RENT (Costume Assistant, TWT), Sam (Rudolph ... Reindeer, TIP), Cornelius Hackl (Hello, Dolly!, TWT). Cody would like to thank his friends and family for their continued support.
Catherine Lewis (Stage Manager) is always glad to return to TIP for the summer. Recent shows include Catch Me if You Can and Bye, Bye Birdie. During the school year, Catherine teaches English at Olathe North High School.
Sarah Martin (Co-Costume Designer/ Coordinator) is back for another fun season at TIP! You might have caught her work with TIP last year for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or Young Frankenstein. Other notable local design credits include Hello Dolly!, The Music Man, Addams Family, at The White Theatre. Her next upcoming TIP design will be Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors and she hopes to see you all there!
Kennedy Pence (Asst. Stage Manager) is so exicted to Assistant Stage Manager for her forth show at TIP! She would like to thank her family for their support. Kennedy can’t wait to grow her career in theatre and is thankful that TIP can be apart of her story. Enjoy the show!
Brady Rose (Sound Designer) has been the resident Sound Designer for TIP 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.
Costumes Designed By: Robert Fletcher & Vincent Scassellati
Costumes Provided By: The Kansas City Costume Company
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA - OPENING NIGHT JUNE 5, 2026
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 Gary Ristow
Vice Chair ......................................................... Erik Hage
Secretary .........................................Robert J. Carlson
Treasurer Jared Coleman
Assistant Secretary ............... Marielena Marroquin
Assistant Treasurer............................. Leslee Rivarola
Board Member............................................Mark Wiley
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
Scene Shop Foreman .................................Tyler Lang
Media Relations .............................. Ruth Baum Bigus
Graphic Designer ....................................Justin Border
Theatre in the Park Advisory Council
Chair ...........................................Inga Nordstrom-Kelly
Vice Chair ................................................ Donna Knoell
Past Chair Meredith Neill
JCPRD Board Representative.......... Jared Coleman
Sertoma Club Representative ................. Jim Royer
Council Member Brian Brewer
Council Member ...................................... Kelstan Ellis
Council Member ...................................Melissa Evans
Council Member Courtney Harrison
Council Member ..................................... Tom Nelson
Ex Officio ............................................................ Tim Bair
Ex Officio .................................................... Susan Mong
Ex Officio ...................................................Guy Gardner
Staff for
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA
Harvest Production Manager ................ Brady Rose
Lighting Designer ...................................... Zach Dulny
Sound Designer........................................... Brady Rose
FOH Audio Engineer ................................. Brady Rose
Master Electrician ................................ Madie Richter
Light Board Operator ...........................Andro Miller
Audio Technicians Issac Kelly, Mason Sears
Spotlight Operators..........................Chase Marshall, Liz Wyle
Assistant Props...........................................Chris Casey
Hair & Makeup Supervisor........................Keri Baggs
Scenic Charge Artist............................ Angel Malone
Master Carpenter David Munzell-Johnson
Special Guest Scenic Artist ............ Jana Danzeisen
Lead Scenic Carpenters .......................... Jess Cutter, Samuel White
Scenic Carpenters ............................ Conner Booton, Logan Fixsen, Corwin Magee Bower, Dylan Reeves, Nash Swinson
Scenic Painters ..... Roux Harper, Kristine Johnson, Lulu Nevis
Scenic Crew .............................................. Mercury Bell, Christian Sorto-Salinas
Over-hire & Strike Supervisors Mel Pearce, Robert Sutherlin, Eric Van Horn
House Managers.....................Joe Arri, Barry Myers, Jeremy Taylor
Concession Managers...................Joann Aubuchon, Rhonda Krawiec
Box Office Manager ..............................Alex Council
Staff Photographer .................Lou Ann Balderston
Staff Videographer .........Connor Dudzik-Smalley
Front of House Staff:
Sami Aceto, Moira Aubuchon, Emery Bailey, Desiree Bauer, Zach Connett, Tony Crawford, Chacey Dollins, Arabella Flanagan, Ethan Fox, Cerys Griffith, Olivia Hamer, Alaina Hamons, Noah Hastings, Kamryn Haun, Matt Hermann, Raegan Irwin, Delaney Jasper, Becky Johnson, Eli Johnson, Norah Kelly, Natalie Long, Cain Melius, Caleb Mitchell, Nathan Neal, Taylor Parks, Macie Phillips, Austin Pixton, Zachary Quick, Zoe Quick, Lucas Riekeman, Teresa Rock, Danny Rutherford, Cal Sanders, Hannah Stephensen, Morgan Tate, Jeremy Taylor, M Taylor, Evelyn Theiss
