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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER - OPENING NIGHT DECEMBER 6, 2025
Theatre in the Park INDOOR
8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
A proud program of Johnson County Park & Recreation District Tim Bair, Producing Artistic Director | Guy Gardner, Associate Artistic Director
Theatre in the Park’s production of
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” adapted from the story by Robert L. May and the song by Johnny Marks
Music & Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Script Adaptation by Robert Penola
Developed by Character Arts Creations, LLC
Originally produced, directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage Arrangements by Timothy Splain Orchestrations by William C. White
starring Theresa Chambers • Thomas Clark • Amelie Dennis
Gabriel Exantus • Phil Howard • Cody Kreutzer Logan McNay • Luke Pyron • Chloe Roth Scott Salem • AJ Valle • Emily Vargo • Ruthie Wu
Scenic Designer Tim Bair
Sound Designer Brady Rose
Projection & Special Effects Maddie Lugenbeel
Costume Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor Grant Martin
Hair & Makeup Designer John Hollan
Associate Sound Designer Henry Cahoone
Assistant Stage Managers Daniel G Vazquez Logan Wandling
Associate Artistic Director Guy Gardner
Music Director James Levy
Props Designer Jenn Ward
Lighting Designer Rachael Honnold (Carney)
Puppet Trainer/Engineer Shawn Patrick Murphy
Production Stage Manager Marlee Bell
Original Costume Designer Georgianna Londré
Hair & Makeup Supervisor Liv Hollan
Production Manager Sarah Saugier
Directed by Lacey Connell Choreographer Hew McKoy
Technical Director David Powell
CAST
Rudolph ......................................................................................................................
Gabriel Exantus
Hermey ................................................................................................................................. Luke Pyron
Sam .................................................................................................................................Cody Kreutzer
Santa .................................................................................................................................... Scott Salem
Mrs. Claus/Mrs. Donner................................................................................. Theresa Chambers
Yukon Cornelius/Coach Comet ............................................................................... Phil Howard
Boss Elf/Charlie in the Box ..........................................................................................Emily Vargo
Clarice .................................................................................................................................. Chloe Roth
Donner/Moonracer/Others................................................................................... Thomas Clark
Fireball/Featured Toy/Elf ..................................................................................................... AJ Valle
Reindeer/Elf/Misfit Toy ................................... Amelie Dennis, Logan McNay, Ruthie Wu
SCENES Musical Numbers
ACT I
Overture ........................................................................................................................ All Characters
A Holly Jolly Christmas ........................................................................................... All Characters
Jingle, Jingle, Jingle ......................................................................... Santa, Donner, Mrs. Donner
When Santa Claus Gets Your Letter .................................................................................... Elves
We’re a Couple of Misfits (Intro) Hermey
We’re a Couple of Misfits (Continued) ......................................................................... Rudolph
There’s Always Tomorrow ............................................................. Clarice, Woodland Friends
We Are Santa’s Elves .................................................................................................................... Elves
We’re a Couple of Misfits ............................................................................... Rudolph, Hermey
Fame and Fortune ............................................................................... Yukon, Hermey, Rudolph
ACT 2
Silver and Gold ......................................................................................................... Sam, Ensemble
The Most Wonderful Day of the Year (the Island of Misfit Toys) ............... Misfit Toys
There’s Always Tomorrow (Reprise) ............................................................................... Rudolph
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree ................................................. Elves, Santa, Mrs. Claus
We Are Santa’s Elves (Reprise) ........................................................................... Elves, Ensemble
Holly Jolly (Reprise) ................................................................................................... All Characters
A Merry, Merry Christmas to You ............................................Santa, Rudolph, Misfit Toys
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer .................................................................... All Characters
There will be one 15 minute intermission.
Who’s Who in the Cast
Theresa Chambers (Mrs. Claus/Mrs. Donner) is excited to be back at TIP for the holidays! She obtained her Bachelors in Theatre Studies from NWU, and has enjoyed pursuing a career in performance, directing, and teaching. Theresa would like to thank her family for their unwavering support!
Thomas Clark (Donner/Moonracer/Others) is beyond excited to be in his 1st TIP show! Not to mention it’s a Christmas classic that everyone loves. He would like to thank his friends and family for all their support, especially his parents Matt and Megan!
Amelie Dennis (Reindeer/Elf/Misfit Toy) is thrilled to be part of this production! Previously: TIP’s Winter Academy Mean Girls (Karen), and appeared in Kansas City’s Theater at VIS as Annie in Annie, Flounder in The Little Mermaid, Gingy in Shrek. When not on stage, Amelie enjoys singing, playing with animals, and hanging out with friends.
Gabriel Exantus (Rudolph) is thrilled to perform in this production! A student at MTKC, he’s passionate about theatre and storytelling onstage. He thanks TIP for this wonderful opportunity and his friends and family for their support. IG: @gabrielexantus
Phil Howard (Yukon Cornelius/Coach Comet) is excited to be returning to the TIP stage as Yukon! Phil has 30+ years of theatre experience and was last seen in bed as Grandpa George! He couldn’t do this without the love of his friends and family!
Cody Kreutzer (Sam) is thrilled to be back for his 4th TIP Winter show in a row! Recent credits: Cornelius Hackl (Hello, Dolly! TWT) Centipede (James & Peach, TIP) Marcellus Washburn (The Music Man, TWT), Mr. Mayor (Seussical, TIP). Cody wants to thank his loved ones for their support.
Logan McNay (Reindeer/Elf/Misfit Toy) is thrilled to be in his second show at TIP. He was recently seen in the Pinocchio ensemble for A Disney Double Feature! Logan dances at
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Luke Pyron (Hermey) is thrilled to return to TIP for his 7th production, bringing laughs as the lovable Hermey. Luke is a seventh grader who has a passion for all things theatre. Luke is grateful to God, his family and friends, and the KC theatre community for their endless support. Instagram: @lukepyron_official
Chloe Roth (Clarice) is excited to be back at TIP! You might’ve seen her at TIP in Seussical as JoJo or Aristocats as Duchess. With love and thanks to God, my family, and friends for always being there for me.
Scott Salem (Santa) A local web developer, actor, and music director, Scott is excited to be back with TIP for this holiday show! He would like to thank his family for their undying support and love. Enjoy!
AJ Valle (Fireball/Featured Toy/Elf) is excited to be back at TIP! She was last seen as the “Earthworm” in JATP, and the Cat in the Hat at TIP. She would like to thank all the people she’s met doing theatre in KC and her wife for always loving and supporting her.
Emily Vargo (Boss Elf/Charlie in the Box) You may recognize Emily from her other TIP holiday shows, Happy Elf (Gilda) and Seussical (Gertrude)! She has also directed Zombie Prom and Bye Bye Birdie Outdoor. You can catch her next work with TIP summer of 2026 where she will be directing How to Succeed... Happy Holidays!
Ruthie Wu (Reindeer/Elf/Misfit Toy) is a multidisciplinary storyteller, singersongwriter, dancer, actress, and artist. She has written a play, published a children’s book, and enjoys teaching piano and voice in her free time. Ruthie is excited to perform her first show with TIP.
Who’s Who on the Production Team
Marlee Bell (Stage Manager) (she/her) is absolutely thrilled to be celebrating her 10th TIP show with some holiday cheer! Previous TIP credits include: Spamalot and Beauty & the Beast (2017), Descendants (2022), Anastasia, Sister Act, and Disenchanted (2024), and Steel Magnolias, James & the Giant Peach, and Disney Double Feature (2025). Marlee could not be more grateful or excited for this opportunity. Much love and thanks to family and friends!
Lacey Connell (Director) serves as the Performing Arts Coordinator for JCPRD and directs the annual musical at SMSD Indian Woods Middle School. The recipient of the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Award for Emerging Arts Leader of the Year, Lacey also serves on the Kansas City Metro Arts Education Network and the Midwest Trust Center Education Advisory Committee. Extra thanks to her favorite cast and crewher family!
Rachael Honnold (Carney) (Lighting Designer) Assistant lighting designer: A Christmas Carol (KC Rep), The Brightness of Light (Lyric Opera KC). Lighting Designer: Annie (Variety KC at The Kauffman), Machinal (JCCC), Shout, Little Shop of Horrors, and Seussical (TIP), Jesus Christ Superstar (The Barn), Chicago and more (Stageright Performing Arts), Ride the Cyclone and Once On This Island (Spinning Tree Theatre), Catch Me If You Can (Bluevalley Northwest). Other: Harvest Productions, The Pulse PAC. More at rachaelhonnold.com
James Levy (Music Director) is excited to be back at TIP! TIP Music Directing Credits: Catch Me, Anastasia, Footloose, Descendants, Half-Time, Frozen Jr., The Wizard of OZ , In The Heights , HSM 1&2 , Avenue Q , The Happy Elf, Joseph...Dreamcoat. James teaches in the BVSD and serves as the Artistic Director of the non-profit organization KC A Cappella. Thank you to the amazing cast and crew for their hard work as well as his family and friends for their support.
Grant Martin (Costume Coordinator/ Wardrobe Supervisor) is thrilled to be back indoors at TIP. Grant has done many shows
throughout the area having done shows With OCTA, Theatre in the Park, summit theatre group, and The White Theatre. With some of his recent favorites being Bye Bye Birdie (TIP), Assassins (OCTA), The Wild Party (OCTA), and Seussical (TIP). Grant would like to thank his Friends, Family, cast, crew, and production team for their support and collaboration! insta: @musicalgrant88
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.
Daniel G Vazquez (Asst. Stage Manager) [they/them] is a director, intimacy choreographer, and stage manager based in KC. They have worked with TIP, OCTA, STG, The Unicorn, The White Theatre, and sit on the Board of Directors of The Barn Players. They are incredibly excited to bring the magic of Rudolph to life and bring smiles to all who
attend the show. Daniel would like to thank their friends, family, and incredible partner, by Logan for all the love.
Logan Wandling (Asst. Stage Manager) is excited to be working on their first show at Theater in the Park! Most recently they have been seen on stage as Elma in Bus Stop (OCTA) and Simon and Others in Best Hanukkah Show Ever (The White Theater at the J). Logan would like to thank their partner Daniel for supporting them through everything, and this cast and crew for being so wonderful! Happy Holidays!
Jenn Ward (Props Designer/Coordinator)
Bringing theatre magic to the stage in the form of props is a specialty of Jenn’s. She is excited to be able to work with the crew at TIP again and can’t wait for audiences to experience the fun. Huge thank you to her family for supporting her never ending gig life.
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER - OPENING NIGHT DECEMBER 6, 2025
Theatre in the Park INDOOR
8788 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212
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
Media 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
RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Harvest Production Manager ................ Brady Rose
Lighting Designer Rachel Honnold (Carney)
Sound Designer........................................... Brady Rose
Mix Engineer ...................................... Henry Cahoone
Master Electrician Maddie Lugenbeel
Asst. Technical Director ......................... Jesse Cutter
Master Carpenter............................... Griffin Rodgers
Lead Carpenters ................... Corwin Magee Bower, Madeline Raines
Scenic Carpenters .......... Jay Santee, Will Stollberg
Haley “Oak” McKeehan
Scenic Charge Artist.................................. Mel Pearce
Lead Scenic Painter Angel Malone
Scenic Painter ................................... Kristine Johnson Aether Schneider
Effects Coord. ............................Maddie Lugenbeel
Run Crew ........... Gregory Jackson, Michael Muller, Piper Tipton, Lauren Ware
House/Concession Mgrs........................Barry Myers, Rhonda Krawiec, Trevor Frets, Joann Aubuchon, Meredith Hollan
Box Office Manager ..............................Alex Council
Show Photographer ...................................Jenn Ward
Show Videographer .................... ..Connor Smalley
