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MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director
Angela Cassette, Managing Director
Presents
By With Music and Lyrics by
L. Frank Baum
Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Background Music by
Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros. starring
CAMI ABRAHAM KAREN L. ROBU TIMOTHY W. ROBU
ALAN ARIANO
STEVE HITCHCOCK Scenic Designer
J BRANSON
JENNIFER MARCUM
BRETT COLE YOUNG
NATHANIEL MAHONE
MARY SUE DYMAK
Original Costume Designs
Costume Designer
PEGGY J. KELLNER
Lighting Designer
SHANNON SMITH-REGNIER
DRISCOLL OTTO
Video Designer
Sound Designer
Hair/Makeup Designer
MICHAEL COMMENDATORE
DAVID MUEHL
JOSHUA HARRIS
Director of Production
MITCHELL SOUTHERLAND
Costume Shop Manager
Technical Director
MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA
JEREMY LITTLEFIELD
Hair/Makeup Supervisor
Lighting Director
Properties Supervisor
Rentals & Inventory Director
SARAH BUSSARD
MICHAEL COLE
BRADY FLOCK
MARY SUE DYMAK
Wardrobe Supervisor
Scenic Charge Artist
Scene Shop Supervisor
Company Manager
JACOB KRAMER
KYLA MANSFIELD
JONATHAN LANE
AMANDA BOWMAN
Flying Illusions Provided by ZFX, Inc. Stage Manager
Production Stage Manager
Associate Music Director
ERIN MITTMAN
ALLY HASSELBACK
CHUCK KOSLOWSKE
Music Director
Choreographer
JESSE WARKENTIN
ERIC SCIOTTO
Director
DEBRA WALTON THE WIZARD OF OZ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com Sets, props, and costumes were designed and created at Music Theatre Wichita
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CAST
Dorothy Gale........................................................................................................... Cami Abraham Aunt Em............................................................................................................Jennifer K. Marcum Uncle Henry........................................................................................................... Steve Hitchcock Hunk.................................................................................................................... Brett Cole Young Hickory................................................................................................................Nathaniel Mahone Zeke..................................................................................................................... Timothy W. Robu Miss Gultch............................................................................................................... Karen L. Robu Professor Marvel........................................................................................................... Alan Ariano Toto...................................................................................................................... Boe Berry Butler
Munchkinland
Mayor ...................................................................................................................Mary Sue Dymak Coroner .....................................................................................................................Logan Becker Barrister ......................................................................................................................Miya Heulitt Braggart ...........................................................................................................Maggie Mae Roach City Fathers ............................................................................................Alex Aponte, Ben Butters Teachers ...............................................................................................Kristin Tagg, John Viggiano Lullaby League .......................................Blair Baeza, Jillian Hale, Roosevelt Hardy, Ellie Juhnke, Tessa Martin, Piper Pirtle, Lyric Rolfe, Alexa Souraty, Violet Witte Lollipop Guild .....................................Tommy Byrnes, Ryan Cochran, Felix Marcum, Michael Prelle Munchkins.................................................................Ellie Jervis, Isabella Lehman, Raelynn Russell, Thomas Bartkoski, Adi Benton, Greyson Brown, Charlotte Bryant, Edith Bryant, Mattie Byrnes, Ava Davis, Olive Farha, Peyton Flores, Johnny Ray Gilmore, Evan Holloway, Brielle Ives, Payton Koziol, Anna Marler, Catherine Mayans, Clara Mayans, Hollie Nagel, Elizabeth Stahl, Heidi Tallman
Elsewhere in Oz
Glinda, the Witch of the North ............................................................................. Jennifer Marcum The Wicked Witch of the West ................................................................................. Karen L. Robu The Scarecrow ..................................................................................................... Brett Cole Young The Tinman ........................................................................................................ Nathaniel Mahone The Cowardly Lion ...............................................................................................Timothy W. Robu The Wizard of Oz ......................................................................................................... Alan Ariano Crows ......................................................... Charles Antenen, Anthony Giandiletti, Albert Sterner Apple Trees ............................................................... Hailey Hyde, Emily Anne Nester, Liza Piccoli Poppies ............................................ Ricki Dallam, Hailey Hyde, Emily Anne Nester, Holly O’Neal, Liza Piccoli, Maggie Mae Roach, Kristin Tagg, Cara Torchia, Jess Zylstra Emerald City Gatekeeper ...................................................................................... Steve Hitchcock Winkie General ................................................................................................ Anthony Giandiletti Winkies .................................................................................. Charles Antenen, Joshua Messmore, Stone Mountain, Albert Sterner, John Viggiano, Hailey Hyde, Emily Anne Nester, Liza Piccoli Nikko, Leader of the Flying Monkeys ....................................................................... Preston Perez Monkeys ................................................................. Miya Heulitt, Maggie Mae Roach, Jess Zylstra Jitterbugs .............................................................. Alex Aponte, Logan Becker, Jenna Bienvenue, Ben Butters, Ricki Dallam, Emma Ogea, Holly O’Neal, Carson Palmer, Luke Rands, Sammy Schechter, Kristin Tagg, Cara Torchia Citizens of Oz..............Lily Foster, Izel Franco-Mathur, Cole Gnapp, Jocelyn Jullie, Reagan Lopez, Cassidy Martin, Camden McQuilliam, Taylin Novotny, Montana Roberts, Lea Sackett, Abigail Skubitz, Chloe Souraty, Thea Souraty, Sofia Wentzel Dance Captains.......................................................................................Ben Butters, Holly O’Neal Signing Interpreter (at select performances)............................................................Jennifer Fisher
Understudies
Dorothy: Kaitlyn Lemon, Emma Ogea; Professor Marvel/Wizard: Steve Hitchcock; Aunt Em/Glinda: Kristin Tagg; Uncle Henry/Guard: Anthony Giandiletti; Hunk/Scarecrow: Carson Palmer; Hickory/Tinman: John Viggiano; Zeke/Cowardly Lion: Stone Mountain; Gulch/Wicked Witch: Jenna Bienvenue.
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MUSICAL NUMBERS As in the original book by L. Frank Baum, All the action takes place in two magical locations: The State of Kansas and the Land of Oz!
ACT ONE “Overture”.....................................................................................................Orchestra “Over the Rainbow”..........................................................................................Dorothy “The Cyclone”................................................................................................Orchestra “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead”.................................Glinda, Dorothy, and Munchkins “Yellow Brick Road”.......................................................................................Munchkins “If I Only Had a Brain”...................................................Scarecrow, Dorothy, and Crows “We’re Off to See the Wizard”...................................................Dorothy and Scarecrow “If I Only Had a Heart”........................................................Tinman, Dorothy, and Trees “We’re Off to See the Wizard” (Reprise).....................Dorothy, Tinman, and Scarecrow “If I Only Had a Nerve”.......................................Lion, Dorothy, Tinman, and Scarecrow “We’re Off to See the Wizard” (Reprise)............Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, and Lion “Poppies”......................................................................................Glinda and Company THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION
ACT TWO “Entr’acte”......................................................................................................Orchestra “The Merry Old Land of Oz”.....Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, Guard, and Company “If I Were King of the Forest”.............................Lion, Dorothy, Tinman, and Scarecrow “March of the Winkies”......................................................................................Winkies “Jitterbug”........................................Jitterbugs, Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion “Over the Rainbow” (Reprise).................Dorothy, Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion, and Winkies “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead”.......................................................................Winkies “Finale”..........................................................................................................Orchestra
ORCHESTRA
Violin...............................................................Tim Jones, Cindy Watson, Joan Griffing, Laura Black, Ingri Fowler Viola.............................................................................................................Cindy Cook Cello.......................................................................................................Camille Burrow Bass..........................................................................................................Eric Crawford Flute.........................................................................................................Amy Hoffman Oboe.........................................................................................................Lindsay Wiley Reeds.................................................Joel Boettger, Jason Whitmore, Merrilee Tuinstra Horns.....................................................................................Jeb Wallace, Jake Rensink Trumpet................................................................... Michael Raehpour, Nick Schroeder Trombone....................................................................................................Matt Blauer Harp..............................................................................................................Ann Reddy Percussion.............................................................................................Trevor Landreth Drums......................................................................................................Steve Hatfield Keyboards...........................................................................................Chuck Koslowske Contractor....................................................................................................Matt Blauer 12
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MEET THE CAST CAMI ABRAHAM (Dorothy Gale) is thrilled to be working with MTWichita! She is a Wichita native and will begin her senior year of high school this fall at Wichita East High. She was recently invited to perform in Los Angeles in a cabaret directed by Bruce Kimmel, Grammy-nominated CD producer. Previous credits include East High’s Mamma Mia! (Donna), and MTKC’s Camp Rock (Mitchie). All my love and gratitude to my family, friends and teachers who have supported me every step of this incredible journey! ALAN ARIANO (Professor Marvel/Wizard) MTWichita: The King and I 2013. Broadway: M. Butterfly, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Shogun, Miss Saigon (1991 Original), The King and I (LCT-Revival), Flower Drum Song (Tour). Off Broadway: Title role in Felix Starro (Ma-Yi), Letters of Suresh (2nd Stage), Greater Clements (LCT). TV: L&O: SVU (recurring), FBI: Most Wanted and more. www.AlanAriano.com KAREN L. ROBU (Miss Gultch/Wicked Witch) The Rev. Dr. Karen L. Robu recently completed her Doctor of Ministry degree. As part of her degree she wrote the play Suffering Church based on interviews with people who have left the church. The play has been performed in Wichita, at Bethel College in North Newton, and in Tulsa, OK. Karen is a regular with MTWichita having performed most summers since 1995. Her favorite role is still Mama Rose in Gypsy opposite husband Tim. JENNIFER MARCUM (Aunt Em/Glinda) Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast (Silly Girl). Tours: Annie Get Your Gun, State Fair. Other: Hair (Crissy), A Grand Night for Singing, Grease (Frenchy), A Funny Thing Happened... (Vibrata). NY: Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies. MTW: Red, White and Broadway, MTW Holiday Special. Favorite role: Mom of Sophie and Felix and wife of Brian. TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Zeke/Cowardly Lion) It’s good to think that
life and MTW have rounded the COVID corner, and are as first rate as ever. I’m delighted to be a part of the 2022 season, and look forward to working with the fine talent an MTW season provides. Thanks to Wayne for past opportunities, and Brian for the present ones. Enjoy! 15
MEET THE CAST NATHANIEL MAHONE (Hickory/Tinman), a rising sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, ecstatically makes his MTWichita debut! Regional: Nathan in Fire Shut Up In My Bones (OTSL), Daniel Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (STL Rep), Young Terk in Tarzan and Camelot (The Muny). Thankful for his mentors, OU faculty, and loving family! BRETT COLE YOUNG (Hunk/Scarecrow) is elated to be making
his professional debut this summer at MTWichita in the ensemble of 42nd Street and Kinky Boots, as Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, and Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone. He just received his BFA in Musical Theatre from OU in May. Forever thanks to Syd, Mom, Dad, Jake, and Nikki.
STEVE HITCHCOCK (Uncle Henry/Guard) most recently appeared as Vince Fonatine in MTWichita’s production of Grease last summer. Some favorites roles include: Lumiere (Disney’s Beauty & the Beast) and Cornelius Hackl (Hello, Dolly!) with MTWichita, Dr. Frankenfurter (The Rocky Horror Show) with CAC Theatre, and Clyde Barrow (Bonnie & Clyde) with Forum Theatre. During the day he is the Associate Artistic Director and General Manager for Mosley Street Melodrama where he also performs, writes, and directs. Many thanks to Brian and Angela for inviting him to participate this season. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Josh, his family, and his friends for all of their continued support. Lights, please. MARY SUE DYMAK (Mayor of Munchkinland) Greetings Munchkin Citizens! (And all the residents of the land of OZ) I welcome you back to these vistas over the rainbow. With this my fourth term of office as your Mayor, I hope you enjoy this year’s journey of adventure and song. Thanks to my dearest friend WB..............
PRESTON PEREZ (Nikko) is a recent graduate of Texas State Musical Theatre. Preston is thrilled to be back with the amazing people at MTW this summer. Previous MTW credits: A Chorus Line (Paul), In the Heights, An American in Paris, Grease, and Chicago. @prestonperezz / prestonperez.com 16
MEET THE CAST ANTHONY GIANDILETTI JR. (Winkie General) received his BPA from Oklahoma City University. Credits include: MTWichita: Twelfth Night (Dance Captain), Grease (Sonny), In the Heights (Graffiti Pete), Chicago (Fred Casely/Dance Captain), A Chorus Line (Mike Costa), An American in Paris, Pippin, Freaky Friday, Guys and Dolls (Dance Captain), Newsies (Morris Delancey) and others; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: West Side Story. Anthony would love to recognize his family, fiancée, and God for their continued love and support! CHARLES ANTENEN is a rising senior pursuing a BFA in music
theatre at Florida State University. Previous credits include Chicago (Policeman), The Queen of Nori (Engineer), Newsies (Finch/Dance Captain), and Cinderella (Ensemble). He would like to thank his family for all their love and support.
ALEX APONTE is excited to be returning to Wichita after
graduating this spring from Texas State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. His previous MTW credits include In the Heights (Sonny), Grease (Ensemble), and Twelfth Night (Ensemble). He is thankful to Brian and the kind MTW family he has met along the way. @alexxaponte
LOGAN BECKER (he/him) is making his Music Theatre Wichita
debut. Other recent credits include Pajama Game (Ensemble) and Head Over Heels (Dametas) at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. From Omaha, Nebraska, Logan is now a Junior at CCPA studying musical theater with a dance concentration.
JENNA BIENVENUE is beyond excited to be making her debut on the MTWichita stage!! From Manchester, NH & a rising senior at CCM! Recent credits include Player in Pippin & Feat. Skater/Dance Captain in Xanadu at CCM. She wants to thank her friends & family for their endless love and support!! 17
MEET THE CAST BEN BUTTERS is thrilled to be making his MTWichita debut! Select Credits: The Secret Garden (Dickon), Mary Poppins (Bert), Seussical (Ens. u/s Mr. Mayor), An American in Paris (Ensemble). Training: BFA in Music Dance Theatre, Brigham Young University. Thanks to Brian and MTWichita team, Mom and Dad! @benbutters
RICKI DALLAM is a senior dance performance major at Oklahoma City University. Ricki began dancing at the age of three, and has loved tap dancing ever since. This is her first season with MTW, and she is excited to perform this summer!
MIYA HEULITT is so excited to be performing at MTWichita this
summer! Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, she is currently a rising senior at The Hartt School studying musical theatre. Recent credits include: Bebe (A Chorus Line), Nadine (The Wild Party), and Charity/ Angel (Anything Goes). Love to mom and dad.
HAILEY HYDE is a senior studying music, dance, and theatre at
Brigham Young University. Her favorite credits include Cinderella in Cinderella and Ariel in Sundance’s Footloose. She enjoyed touring with the BYU Young Ambassadors to South Korea and the US. She is thrilled to be joining MTW this summer season! @haileyhyde @hailey.rose.sings
KAITLYN LEMON (Dorothy u/s) is grateful to spend another
Summer with MTWichita. Kaitlyn was previously seen playing the title role in MTW’s Mirette, Tuck Everlasting (Winnie), Frozen (Middle Elsa), Fiddler on the Roof (Young Chava), & Matilda (school child). Kaitlyn is active in Teen Choir, Studio Singers, 316 Competitive Gymnastics, & private dance lessons. Loving thanks to everyone at MTW, Amy Menas, & her family for their endless love & support! 18
MEET THE CAST JOSHUA MESSMORE grew up seeing Music Theatre Wichita
shows, and is overjoyed to be making his MTW debut! Joshua currently studies Music Theater at Northwestern University. He has performed at North Carolina Theatre in West Side Story (Baby John) and Newsies (Buttons), and was recently a Jimmy Awards nominee. @joshua.messmore
STONE MOUNTAIN is so grateful to make his Music Theatre Wichita debut this season! Stone has worked regionally with The Lexington Theatre Company in their productions of Newsies and Sondheim on Sondheim. Stone would like to thank his family and friends for all their love and support! @stone_cold_mountain
EMILY ANNE NESTER is thrilled to make her debut at MTWichita! She is a rising MT Dance junior at CCPA at Roosevelt University. She is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. Emily would like to thank her family, friends, and mentors for supporting her every step of the way!
EMMA OGEA is so excited to be spending her first summer in Wichita! She is a current Musical Theatre: Dance Emphasis major at CCPA Roosevelt University c/o 25. She would like to thank her family and friends for their unconditional support. Enjoy the show!
HOLLY O’NEAL is thrilled to be returning to Music Theatre Wichita! Holly received her Bachelor of Performing Arts in dance at Oklahoma City University. She would love to thank her family and fiancé for their continued love and support. Her past credits include: Music Theatre Wichita Grease, Twelfth Night; Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Grease (dance captain). 19
MEET THE CAST CARSON PALMER will be a junior this fall at Texas State
University, BFA Musical Theatre. His most recent credits include: Seussical (General Schmitz – TXST), A Chorus Line (Mike/Dance Captain), Footloose (Teen Ensemble – MUNY). He is extremely excited to be at MTWichita this summer. Many thanks to the creative teams!
LIZA PICCOLI is thrilled to be back for a fourth summer with
Music Theatre Wichita! This spring, she graduated with her BFA in Dance from Point Park University. Liza has performed in 13 MTW productions and some of her favorites include A Chorus Line (Kristine), Chicago (Hunyak), and Pippin (Player). She would like to thank her friends and family for being the best and most supportive people in the world!
LUKE RANDS is delighted to return to MTW, five years after
he appeared in Newsies, Hairspray, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He recently graduated from Brigham Young University and plans to move to NYC in the fall.
MAGGIE MAE ROACH (she/her) is a New York native and could not be more thrilled to be joining MTWichita this summer! Recent credits: Bright Star (Lucy), Heathers (u/s McNamara, swing, dance captain). Shenandoah Conservatory (current BFA). Love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Haley, ATDW and her friends! @swaggiemaeroach
SAMMY SCHECHTER (he/him/his) was born in Miami Florida. He is a recent graduate of the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. Favorite credits include Pippin (Pippin), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince), and Newsies (Finch). @sammyschechter 20
MEET THE CAST ALBERT STERNER is super excited to be a part of his first
professional production with MTWichita! Other credits include Head Over Heels at Illinois Wesleyan University and Small Town Production’s RENT. He would like to thank his family for their support and MTW for giving him this incredible opportunity! Instagram: Albert.Sterner
KRISTIN TAGG is excited to be making her MTW debut this summer! Kristin is a recent graduate of Oklahoma City University, where she received a BPA in Dance Performance from the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment. @kriistiintagg
CARA TORCHIA is thrilled to be making her MTWichita debut! A senior in the BFA Musical Theatre Dance emphasis program at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Cara is grateful for this amazing opportunity and to be performing in her home state! Favorite credits include Cabaret, Freaky Friday, and The Pajama Game. So much love and thanks to her wonderful family!
JOHN VIGGIANO is a recent graduate of Rider University’s BFA Musical Theatre program and is excited to join MTWichita for the 2022 season! Recent credits: Pete(Her)Pan (Peter Pan), Elegies (Keith). New works/developmental: Hide and Seek (Charles), A Girl and a Boy Dance (Mikey/Storyteller). jviggiano.com / @johnviggiano_ JESS ZYLSTRA is from Sydney, Australia. She is a rising senior
at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM). Jess has recently appeared in CCM’s productions of Pippin (Player, Dance Captain and Assistant Choreographer), 42nd Street (Ensemble), and Bright Star (Swing). She was also seen in The Carnegie’s production of The Sound of Music (Sister Margaretta). Jess is very excited to be working in Wichita this summer and would like to thank her family and friends for their continued support. 21
MEET THE CAST BOE BERRY BUTLER (Toto) is making his stage debut in The
Wizard of Oz! When not performing, Berry can be found at home with his brothers Mr. Bananas and Willis (also miniature schnauzers). Berry is a big fan of eating broccoli, playing with toys, and taking long naps in the sunshine. His parents, Maddie and Matt Butler, are longtime friends of MTWichita.
Alan Ariano, Jennifer K. Marcum, Liza Piccoli, and Stage Manager Ally Hasselback appear with Music Theatre Wichita through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Music Theatre Wichita operates under a U/RTA agreement with Actors’ Equity Association. Lighting Designer Driscoll Otto appears courtesy of the United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE; the union representing Scenic, Costume, Lighting, Sound and Projection Designers in Live Performance.
Actors’ Equity Association (“Equity”), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors’ Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks
Special Thanks to: • Event Systems for rigging and sound equipment • ASM/Century II Staff, especially Chris Whitney, John Hale, Jason Ybarra, Angela Daniels, and Kristi Jones • Jennifer Thompson and Shad Ramsey of ZFX for flying effects • Katie Crandall for the construction of Dorothy’s wigs • Katie Buhler for Special Needs Matinee coordination • Maddie and Matt Butler for the involvement of Boe Berry • John Fricke, for sharing his Wizard of Oz and Judy Garland expertise • Wayne Bryan, for leading pre-show conversations
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SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS: Dance Musical Theatre Theatre Dance Design & Technical Theatre Musical Theatre Theatre Performance The School of Performing Arts at Wichita State University educates and trains students for a career in the arts and entertainment industry. With multiple performance venues, dance studios, and technical workshops, students can turn their passion into a profession.
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2022 JESTER AWARD RECIPIENTS The Jester Awards celebrate excellence in high school musical theatre, showcasing the next generation of musical theatre talent in Kansas. Ten years ago the Lois Kay Walls Foundation helped to endow the Jester Awards in order to ensure that the program has success well into the future. If you would like to contribute to this endowment, or learn more about the Jester Awards, please contact Joshua Larson at Music Theatre Wichita, 316.265.3253 or josh@mtwichita.org.
OUTSTANDING STAGE CREW
OUTSTANDING SMALL ENSEMBLE
Mamma Mia!
Disney’s High School Musical Maize South High School
Wichita High School East
OUTSTANDING LOBBY DISPLAY
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Sterling High School
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OUTSTANDING PROGRAM DESIGN
Garden City High School
Dames at Sea
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Mamma Mia!, Andale High School
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
OUTSTANDING CAMEO PERFORMER McKenna Brown (Snow)
The Wizard of Oz, Newton High School
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Legally Blonde, Arkansas City High School
Jarod Hudson
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OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN
Disney’s Mary Poppins Sunrise Christian Academy
Seussical, Andover High School
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Seussical, Southeast of Saline High School
Mamma Mia!, Wichita High School East
Elise Soto
Julia DeVries
Cyleigh Lindsted (Jane Banks)
Olivia Swenson (Jojo)
Seussical, Andover High School
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OUTSTANDING SMALL ENSEMBLE
Anastasia, Salina Central High School
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid Goddard High School
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OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC GUEST
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMER
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Jackson Horning (Cookie McGee)
Urinetown, Hays High School
Nice Work If You Can Get It Independence High School
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION NUMBER
Song of the King, Joseph…Dreamcoat
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The Spongebob Musical Labette County High School
Anastasia, Salina Central High School
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The Spongebob Musical
Molly Gray (Technical Director)
Garden City High School
Lindsay Modin
Labette County High School
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MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF DEBRA WALTON (Director) is honored to be joining this season of
MTW as the Director of The Wizard of Oz! Her journey to Kansas started over 25 years ago performing as Anita in West Side Story and as Minnie Fae in Hello Dolly! It was that summer she met and became friends with Brian J. Marcum, a friendship that would continue to grow as they traveled the country in the National tour of Annie get your Gun. Debra recently made her directorial debut on Broadway as the associate director for the new play Thoughts of a Colored Man! Crediting MTWichita as a big part of her career success, Debra says “MTW is the place where Dreams Come True!” Her Broadway and National Tours include The Pajama Game, Chicago, The Bubbly Black Girl …, and Cookin’ at the Cookery, in which Debra created award-winning roles that earned her a Drama Desk nomination and a Barrymore Award.
ERIC SCIOTTO (Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions & concerts, 2 tours, 12 Broadway Shows, directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. He’s THRILLED to return to Oz 25 years later! JESSE WARKENTIN (Music Director) “Coming home to conduct this Kansas classic, at the theatre that grew me up and sent me out... it’s a dream come true! To my Kansas family and to my MTWichita family: thank you for all that you have poured into my life.” In New York, Jesse has played in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular orchestra, conducted the international tour of An American in Paris, toured with Wicked and Cinderella, and frequently enjoys work on new musicals in the city and productions in regional theatres on the east coast. CHUCK KOSLOWSKE (Associate Music Director) is thrilled to
return to MTWichita this summer! He has been music director/ keyboardist for many productions in Oklahoma City, Boulder, and elsewhere. He made his New York debut in 2002 at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Charles earned degrees in collaborative piano and vocal performance and pedagogy from the University of ColoradoBoulder and is currently faculty at Oklahoma City University.
J BRANSON (Scenic Designer) is proud to have begun his theatrical career as an Apprentice at Music Theatre Wichita over 40 years ago. J’s national tour credits include The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Brigadoon. J’s many designs at MTWichita have included Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, The Drowsy Chaperone, 1776, Sunset Boulevard, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Many thanks and much much love to the many wonderful people who have touched my life here at MTW! 54
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF SHANNON SMITH-REGNIER (Costume Designer) is thrilled
to be back at MTW. She is a Kansas City costume designer, and currently teaching and designing at Avila University. Design credits include: MTH, Music Theatre Wichita, Spinning Tree Theater, Theatre in the Park, Kansas City Regional Theatre, KCAT, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Quality Hill, and the American Heartland Theater. She has also guest designed at Kansas University and Wichita State University. She has also worked in the costume shops of Music Theatre Wichita and Glimmerglass Opera. She received her BFA from Wichita State University, and MFA in costume design from Ohio University.
DRISCOLL OTTO (Lighting Designer) Recently, Lighting for The
Life for New York City Center’s Encores! Lighting and Projections for Houston Grand Opera’s Marian’s Song, Lighting for The Huntington Theatre Company’s production of The Purists, Projection Design for Maggio Musicale Fiorentino’s The Flying Dutchman, Lighting and Projections for Becoming Santa Claus at Chicago Opera Theatre. Other credits include Utah Opera, The Old Globe, Drury Lane Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Trinity Repertory Company, Hangar Theatre, Lyric Opera Kansas City, and for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Highlights include projection design for Santa Fe Opera’s production of The Golden Cockerel and The Metropolitan Opera’s production of La Donna Del Lago. Upcoming: Trouble in Mind for Dallas Theatre Center & Wagner’s Ring Cycle for Virginia Opera. MFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. www.DriscollOtto.com
MICHAEL COMMENDATORE (Projection Designer) is excited to
be designing his fourth show at Music Theatre Wichita. Past MTW productions include designing Grease, An American in Paris and Freaky Friday. He also programmed Hunchback of Notre Dame. Michael lives in Chicago, IL with his amazing wife, Katie, and cat Sebastian. Michael travels around the country designing projections at places like Chicago Shakespeare, The Public Theatre, Portland Stage, Boston Lyric Opera, DePaul University, Colgate University, Williams College, SUNY Stonybrook, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Emerald City Theatre, Vancouver Fringe Festival, and more. Michael holds an MFA in Design from Yale School of Drama. To see some of his work, visit his website at michaelcommendatore.com 55
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF DAVE MUEHL (Sound Designer) MTWichita’s primary sound designer. During MTWichita’s “off season,” David works for Wichita State, where he is the Performance Facilities Audio Producer and advises technical theater student sound designers. Some of his favorite sound designs have been for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, and The Wizard of Oz. JOSHUA HARRIS (Hair/Makeup Designer) is excited to be back for his 6th summer season with MTWichita. Most recently Josh was the Head of Hair and Makeup on the 21-22 National Tour of Hairspray. Additionally he was the Head of Hair and Makeup on the National Tour of a Bronx Tale, has worked with KCFashion week, and has worked on multiple commercials locally. Some favorite projects from his past 5 seasons include In the Heights, Chicago, and the MTWichita Holiday Special. BRADY FLOCK (Property Master) is thrilled to be back with MTW for his 4th season. A graduate of WSU, Brady has been building props professionally for over a decade for live theatre, film, escape rooms, and even renaissance festivals. Currently, Brady is pursuing his master’s degree at North Carolina School of the Arts. AMANDA BOWMAN (Company Manager) started her career
with MTWichita as an apprentice in 2005 and has had numerous titles since then. She joined the Music Theatre Wichita team fulltime as development & marketing coordinator in 2019, and began her current role in 2022. Amanda is a Wichita native and Wichita State alum. She has worked all over the country as a stage manager and is thrilled to be back home working with the best teams in the business.
MITCHELL SOUTHERLAND (Director of Production) is excited
to be part of the 2022 season, his ninth and final! Mitch graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in scenic technology and will return to school this fall to earn a JD from Washburn University School of Law. He looks forward to serving the industry in this new capacity in the years to come. Special thanks to the rest of the MTWichita staff and to our dedicated designers and technicians. The people I’ve come to know during my time here are the best and most important part of the work! 56
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA (Costume Shop Manager) is an Ohio native and the Costume Shop Manager and Production Coordinator for the School of Performing Arts at WSU. Recent design credits include Mirette (MTWichita 2021). MFA in Theatre Design/ Production, University of Memphis, 2014. Love and gratitude to her husband Jesse for many years of patience and support. www. mapkoza.com
JEREMY LITTLEFIELD (Technical Director) was thrilled to join the
MTWichita staff in a year-round capacity in 2021. Jeremy has his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and his BFA from Oklahoma City University. He has worked places from Texas all the way to New York. Special thanks to this summer’s staff and the 190 Local.
SARAH E. BUSSARD (Hair/Makeup Supervisor) Her work
includes Raisin in the Sun (Indiana Repertory), Promises, Promises (Merry Go Round), The Imaginary Invalid (Notre Dame), Love’s Labor’s Lost (Wichita State), Metamorphoses (Taylor University), The American Experience, Sarasota Opera, Virginia Opera, Chautauqua Opera. Sarah is Costume Faculty at Wichita State, MFA University of Cincinnati.
JACOB KRAMER (Wardrobe Supervisor) has spent summers
with Music Theatre Wichita since 2014, as a teen choir member, an apprentice, an intern, a performer, a crew member, and now couldn’t be more delighted to serve as a supervisor! All love and gratitude to family and friends for their love and support.
KYLA MANSFIELD (Paint Shop Charge) has been painting, collaborating, and creating in Wichita for near ten years. She has had several painting credits around town at MTYP, Wichita Children’s Theatre, Roxy’s Downtown and MTWichita. She would like to thank her family on and off stage. And thank you for supporting local theatre! 57
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF JONATHAN LANE (Scene Shop Supervisor) is in his 3rd summer with MTW. He has just finished his master’s degree in teaching and hopes to begin his teaching adventure this fall!
ALLY HASSELBACK (Production Stage Manager) hails from
Buffalo, NY and has worked as a Stage Manager in the professional theatre scenes of Buffalo, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Omaha. Ally is absolutely thrilled to be back at MTWichita for her 4th season with this wonderful company and its incredible people. Enjoy the show!
ERIN MITTMAN (Stage Manager) (she/her) is grateful to be at home with the Stage Management team at MTWichita since beginning as an apprentice in 2016. Working extensively in Wichita after graduating from Wichita State in 2021, she recently served as the Production Assistant for the National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof.
JENNIFER FISHER (Sign Language Interpreter) is ecstatic to
return to live theatre. This will be my 14th season with MTW, having translated and performed over 50 shows. Grateful to all at MTW for the opportunity to create a meaningful performance for the Deaf community. Love to my family Grant, Kara and Stephanie.
EDWARD STURM (Assistant to the Artistic Director/Dramaturg) is always thrilled to “come home” to MTWichita, where he has spent a part of every summer since 2011. Edward currently studies at the Boston University School of Theatre, where he collaborates widely as both an actor and a dramaturg. Gratitude to his family and to the wonderful people at MTW. 58
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF KRISTA MILLER (Covid Safety Manager) has been a Registered Nurse for 16 years, a Wichita resident for 15 years, and a music theater fan for most of her life. She is excited to have this unique opportunity to work with MTW using her nursing skills and experience this summer.
RODNEY THOMPSON (Creative Assistant) (he/him) is overjoyed to be making his Music Theatre Wichita Debut. He is a dance performance major at Oklahoma City University. Regional: Grease (ensemble) Titanic (Choir ensemble) at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Educational: In the Heights (Graffiti Pete/ Assistant Choreographer), The Music Man (ensemble), Spamalot (ensemble). IG: @itzlilrodney
PHIL TAYLOR (Munchkin Camp Music Director) holds a dual
bachelor’s in Vocal Music and Speech/Theatre Education from Wichita State University. Favorite music direction credits include West Side Story, Little Women, Next to Normal, title of show, Into the Woods, Aida, She Loves Me, and Guys & Dolls. Awards include Outstanding Music Direction for 6 productions by the American College Theatre Festival. He teaches music and theatre at Northeast Magnet High School, Philip was a semi-finalist for Distinguished Classroom Teacher for secondary schools in USD 259. He is a member of NAfME, ACDA and the Educational Theatre Association. Besides work in the theatre, Philip serves as music director for the Young Spirit Choir at East Heights United Methodist Church.
GABRIELLE EJIBE (Munchkin Camp Director/Choreographer)
started her career early on in Wichita, KS performing as a teen at Music Theatre Wichita. She earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from Wichita State University. Currently, Gabrielle choreographs for children’s theatres across the country. Some of her credits include: The world premiere of Disney’s Descendants and Wichita State University’s stage production of I Love Because. Gabrielle is thrilled to be returning home to her roots and very grateful for this opportunity. 59
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2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS
Mark Eaton (Envision)
PRESIDENT Andrew Kovar (Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC)
David Hawkins (IMA, Inc.)
Gloria Farha Flentje (Community Volunteer) Larry Heck (Community Volunteer)
PAST PRESIDENT Lora Barry (Emprise Bank)
Nicole Howerton (Howerton+White) Terry Johnson (Johnson Media Services)
TREASURER Jim Knight (Pella Windows & Doors)
Tom Kennalley (Bonavia Properties) Sheila Kinnard (Community Volunteer)
SECRETARY Martha Linsner (Trust Company of Kansas)
Delmar Klocke (Community Volunteer) Dr. Rodney Miller* (Fine Arts, Wichita
GOVERNANCE
State University)
Darcee Datteri (Cargill)
Belden Mills** (Wilko Paint)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Pam Postier (MTWichita Guild President)
Jeff Emmot (INTRUST Bank)
Jessica Rosell (Lathrop and Gage, LLC) Ami Schlader (Commerce Trust Company)
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Amy Williams (Spirit AeroSystems)
Shoko Sevart (Sevart & Sevart) Jordan Sickman (Government Attorney)
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Steve Sharp (Spirit AeroSystems)
Randy Steinert (Emprise Financial Corporation)
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Stephanie Golden (Textron Aviation)
Sharon Van Horn (VPM, Inc)
DIRECTORS
Gidget Watson (The Independent School)
Tony Veith (Community Volunteer) Monte Vines (Adams Jones Law Firm PA) Linda Weir-Enegren (LS Industries)
Keith Asplund (Koch Industries)
Kendall Wendt (Schammerhorn Inc.)
Joyce Bachus (Community Volunteer)
Paul Witte (Maximum Outdoor Equipment)
Bonnie Bing Honeyman (Community Volunteer) Kristin Bogner (National Association of
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Laurie Briggs (Community Volunteer) Maddie Butler (Kent AV) Mark Day (Community Volunteer)
MISSION STATEMENT MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA ADVANCES THE MUSICAL THEATRE ART FORM BY
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