Disney's Beauty and the Beast

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WELCOME

TO THE SHOW

Welcome to the 2023 Season! It is a bridge to 2024 where all five shows will be INDOORS! But I am very thankful that we get to bring these five shows to you this year. Two new shows never before seen on the MTWichita stage, Rock of Ages at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater and a new version of Red, White and Broadway at Botanica as well as three audience favorites, Beauty and the Beast, Ragtime and Cats are sure to entertain, inspire and awe! I would like to say “Thank You” to the wonderful casts, crews and orchestra, the creative teams and designers, the spectacular MTW staff and especially you - our patrons - for continuing to support live theatre. There have been years and months of singing, dancing, designing, auditioning, building and planning by many, many people that has culminated in the show you are about to see but if you didn't show up it would all be for naught. So, again, we thank you and we hope you enjoy the show!

We invite you to experience our service-focused approach to helping you achieve your financial goals.

BRIAN J. MARCUM Artistic Director ANGELA CASSETTE Managing Director

The 2023 season has arrived! We are in the midst of some uniquely challenging years for funding and pandemic recovery - which makes the return of the season exponentially more joyful. This is the time when the hard work behind-thescenes is seen on the stage, when supporters and staff and ticket holders realize that while we can't all get up on stage to sing and dance, we do all have a role to play! Thank you for being part of our productions this year. We couldn't do it without you.

A MESSAGE

FROM BOARD PRESIDENT ANDREW KOVAR

Welcome back to MTWichita!

To all of our long-time patrons and new friends, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your tremendous support. The staff, performers, and artists of MTWichita have put all of their creativity and imagination into producing Broadway shows that are sure to delight!

This year’s season will take us on an emotional journey from the fun of Rock of Ages and Red, White, & Broadway, to the fantasy and beauty of Beauty and the Beast and Cats, to the social commentary of Ragtime. Yet, each show contains undeniable truths of human nature. I am constantly amazed by the theatre’s ability to be joyful, sad, inspiring, challenging, complex, and thought-provoking, while allowing us to reflect upon our own lives.

For over 50 years, Music Theatre Wichita has been a cultural anchor for the City of Wichita. This amazing 2023 season is a tribute to the commitment and passion of MTWichita staff, artists, and volunteers. Like many other arts organizations, the aftermath of the pandemic continues to take its toll on MTWichita. But, as we focus on rebuilding, MTWichita will continue to do what it does best – entertain and educate.

I am extraordinarily grateful for the unparalleled honor to serve as Board President for Music Theatre Wichita these two past years and grateful for everyone who has stepped up to help us meet this moment. Under the guidance of Managing Director, Angela Cassette, Artistic Director, Brian J. Marcum, and our extremely talented and dedicated staff, MTWichita will remain a national artistic treasure in 2023 and beyond.

MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA

Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director Angela Cassette, Managing Director

Presents

RANEASE BROWN LEO ROBERTS in

Music by Lyrics by ALAN MENKEN HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE

Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON

Directed on Broadway by Robert Jess Roth

Originally Produced by DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS

Also starring KEVIN HACK

KOLBY KINDLE DAVID LOWENSTEIN KATIE BANKS-TODD

ANNA RYAN HAILEY HYDE BEAU BAXTER FELIX MARCUM

TIMOTHY W. ROBU LEVON MATHIS DANIEL GONZALEZ

Scenic Designer Projections Designer Lighting Designer Hair and Wig Designer J BRANSON MICHAEL COMMENDATORE AARON MOONEY JOSHUA HARRIS

Sound Designer Costume Designer/Coordinator Head of Properties Head of Costumes

DAVID MUEHL JOSEPH SIBLEY ALEXANDRIA FLYNN MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA

Head of Scenic Art Head of Set Construction Head of Electrics Head of Wardrobe Head of Sound KYLA MANSFIELD LARRY HUFFMAN RILEY ALLSOP JACOB KRAMER RYAN MORROW

Head of Hair & Makeup Rentals Director Company Manager Director of Production

KATIE CRANDALL MARY SUE DYMAK AMANDA BOWMAN MICHAEL COLE

Technical Director Production Stage Manager Stage Manager Associate Musical Director JEREMY LITTLEFIELD JENNY LANG ALLY HASSELBACK CHUCK KOSLOWSKE

Musical Director / Conductor Assistant Choreographer

JESSE WARKENTIN STEVIE ANN MACK

Director/Choreographer

BRIAN J. MARCUM

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Music Theatre Wichita is a proud member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

Narrator Voice..................................................................................Charles Parker

Enchantress.....................................................................................Kacy Meinecke

Young Prince....................................................................................Jackson Wood

Belle................................................................................................Ranease Brown

Bookseller......................................................................................Daniel Gonzalez

LeFou.................................................................................................Levon Mathis

Gaston...................................................................................................Kevin Hack

Les Filles de la Ville..........................Jenna Bienvenue, Cara Torchia, Miya Heulitt

Maurice........................................................................................Timothy W. Robu

Wolves...............................................Jordan Tremaine DeLeon, Charles Antenen, Rodney Thompson, Kabir Gandhi

Cogsworth..................................................................................David Lowenstein

Lumiere...............................................................................................Kolby Kindle

Babette................................................................................................Hailey Hyde

Mrs. Potts....................................................................................Katie Banks-Todd

Chip..............................................................................Beau Baxter, Felix Marcum

The Beast.............................................................................................Leo Roberts

Madame de la Grande Bouche..............................................................Anna Ryan

Salt and Pepper......................................................Duncan Smith, Blaise Rossman

Doormat........................................................................................Andrew Fleming

Monsieur D’Arque.........................................................................Daniel Gonzalez

Townspeople, Enchanted Objects

Olivia Lacie Andrews, Charles Antenen, Jenna Bievenue, Ricki Dallam, Jordan Tremaine DeLeon, Andrew Fleming, Kabir Gandhi, Daniel Gonzalez, Miya Heulitt, Sophia Hillman, Catie Leonard, Sydni Moon, Emma Ogea, Carson Hampton Palmer, Maggie Mae Roach, Blaise Rossmann, Duncan Smith, Rodney Thompson,Timmy Thompson, Cara Torchia, Regine Torres, Jackson Wood

Teenaged Villagers

Cami Abraham, Violet Baker, Hadasa Barmor, Maisy Blanton, Kellen Clinton, Lexye Collins, Topher Cundith, Gina Difede, Lucas Grief, Olivia Hill, Izel Franco-Mathur, Keaton Mohr, Montana Roberts, Noah Sickman, Eliza Sweet, Isabelle Todd, Aailyah Williams

Children

Blair Baeza, Thomas Bartkoski, Cole Broddle, Kyndall Carson, Gracie Cooper, Barron Dyer, Remmy Goheen, Kylie Hoang, Brielle Ives, Leea Meuten, Piper Pirtle, Ivy Sailing

Dance Captains

Duncan Smith and Catie Leonard

Understudies

Jackson Wood (Beast), Carson Palmer (Gaston), Sydni Moon (Belle), Kabir Gandhi (LeFou), Charles Antenen (Cogsworth), Blaise Rossmann (Lumiere), Regine Torres (Babette), Jenna Bienvenue (Mrs. Potts), Sophia Hillman (Madame de la Grande Bouche), Jordan DeLeon (Maurice)

Leo Roberts, Kevin Hack, Kolby Kindle, David Lowenstein, Katie Banks-Todd, and Stage Managers Jenny Lang and Ally Hasselback appear with Music Theatre Wichita through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional stage actors. Music Theatre Wichita operates under a U/RTA agreement with Actors’ Equity Association. Director/Choreographer Brian J. Marcum appears through the courtesy of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SDC).

DISNEY’S

Overture / Prologue

MUSICAL NUMBERS ADDITIONAL STAFF

ACT ONE

Belle .......................................................................Belle, Gaston, LeFou, Villagers

No Matter What ...............................................................................Maurice, Belle

Maurice Travels...........................................................................................Maurice

Me* ....................................................................................................Gaston, Belle Belle (reprise)...................................................................................................Belle

Home* .............................................................................................................Belle

Home* (reprise) ...................................Mrs. Potts, Madame de la Grande Bouche

Gaston..............................................................................LeFou, Gaston, Villagers

Gaston (reprise) ...............................................................................Gaston, LeFou

How Long Must This Go On?* .......................................................................Beast

Be Our Guest ............................................Lumiere, Belle, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, Madame de la Grande Bouche, Chip, Babette, Enchanted Objects

If I Can’t Love Her*.........................................................................................Beast

THERE WILL BE ONE FIFTEEN-MINUTE INTERMISSION ACT TWO

Entr’acte / Wolf Chase

Something There ............................Belle, Beast, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth

Human Again..........................................Lumiere, Madame de la Grande Bouche, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Babette, Chip, Enchanted Objects

Maison des Lunes*...........................................Gaston, LeFou, Monsieur D’Arque

Beauty and the Beast..............................................................................Mrs. Potts

If I Can’t Love Her* (reprise) ..........................................................................Beast

A Change in Me* .............................................................................................Belle

The Mob Song..................................LeFou, Gaston, Monsieur D’Arque, Villagers

Home (reprise).................................................................................................Belle

Transformation*....................................................................................Belle, Beast

Beauty and the Beast (reprise)..........................................................The Company

The MTWichita Orchestra

Violins...............................................................Tim Jones, Cynthia Dantic-Watson

Cello................................................................................................Camille Burrow

Flute, Piccolo.....................................................................................Amy Hoffman

Oboe, English Horn...........................................................................Lindsay Wiley

Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute..................................................................Jim Pisano

Trumpet.................................................................Michael Raehpour, Gray Bishop

Trombone .............................................................................................Matt Blauer

Horn ............................................................Jeb Wallace, Jake Rensink, Ben Bacni

Bass ...................................................................................................Eric Crawford

Harp.......................................................................................................Ann Reddy

Percussion.............................................................Steve Hatfield, Trevor Landreth

Keyboards / Associate Musical Director.....................................Chuck Koslowske

Keyboards / Rehearsal Pianists.........................Garrett Welch, JuleAnn Troutman

Additional Production Staff:

Michael Cole, Director of Production

April Burnett, Production Assistant

Mary Sue Dymak, Rentals & Inventory Director / Archivist

Jeremy Littlefield, Technical Director

Bryan Hitchcock, Assistant Technical Director

Jenny Lang, Production Stage Manager

Ally Hasselback, Stage Manager

Erin Mittman, Assistant Stage Manager

Keen M, Assistant Stage Manager

Blake Grimsley, Stage Management Intern

Molly Tully, Intimacy Coordinator

Eliza Sweet, Child Facilitator/Performing Intern

Tiia Torchia, Costume Designer (for 2016 production)

Melissa Penkava Koza, Head of Costumes

Liesl Ragner, Assistant Head of Costumes

Amira Rowe, Cutter/Draper

Parker Adams, First Hand

Adia Tolbert, First Hand

Ava-Elise Bachert, Stitcher

Madison Roths, Stitcher

Kimberly Loya-Enriquez, Stitcher

Megan Reed, Costume Craftsperson

Astrid Smaglik, Costume Shop Intern

Jacob Kramer, Head of Wardrobe

Jylian Humber, Wardrobe Crew

Katie Crandall, Head of Hair & Makeup

Dex O’Neal, Hair & Makeup Artist/SETC

Wig Fellow

Renae Richmond, Hair & Makeup Artist

Morgan Holcomb, Hair & Makeup Artist

Jessica Hudson, Hair & Makeup Intern

Riley Allsop, Head of Electrics

Graham Darnell, Asst. Head of Electrics

Noah Jittawait, Electrician

William Launsby, Electrician

Landon Swindle, Electrics Intern

Larry Huffman, Head of Set Construction

Jonathan Lane, Lead Carpenter

Tyler Lang, Lead Fabricator

Heath Hubler, Fabricator

Mae Mironer, Carpenter

Keegan Johnston, Carpenter

Brandon Lawhorn, Carpenter

Leopold Porcaro, Carpenter

Kyla Mansfield, Head of Scenic Art

Sydney Hagen, Asst. Head of Scenic Art

Laney Smith, Scenic Artist

Abby Knauber, Scenic Artist

Rachel Downs, Scenic Artist

Parker Langvardt, Projections Programmer

Alexandria Flynn, Head of Properties

Sarah Artman, Assistant Head of Properties

Ben Bolinger, Properties Artisan

August Smaglik, Properties Artisan

David Muehl, Sound Designer

Ryan Morrow, Head of Audio

Trey Wilson, Audio Assistant

Steve Landes, Hospitality Assistant

Ben Juhnke, IATSE Business Agent

In addition, Music Theatre Wichita proudly employs members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 190.

Front of House and Box Office Staff:

Cheyenne Queen, Patron Services Manager

Tyler Kueser, Assistant Box Office Manager

Kinsey Emery, Box Office Associate

Cole Wagner, Box Office Associate

Mason McClellan, Box Office Associate

Administrative Support Team:

Kacy Meinecke, Photographer

Jerry Fritchman, Rehearsal Photographer

Danielle Quint, Graphic Designer

Grace Quayle, Administrative Intern

Maria Rupp, Marketing Intern

Jaden Kindle, Education Intern

Matt Blauer, Orchestra Contractor

Special Thanks to:

• Kent Audio Visual

• Event Systems

• American Caster

• ASM staff, especially John Hale, Angela Daniels, and Kristi Jones

• Dex O’Neal, for creation of the Beast mask

• Thom Miller, Dialect Coach

• Kate Busselle, Violence Designer

We respectfully acknowledge that Music Theatre Wichita creates and performs on the ancestral lands of the Wichita, Kiowa, and Osage peoples. We honor the many Indigenous people who were on this land before us and who are still here.

*Music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. All other lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken.

Aailyah Williams

Abigail Skubitz

Addi Rains

Adyson Cooper

Alise Heilman

Allyn Clark

Alyera Koehn

Alyssa Green

Ava Graves

Ava Wiechman

Breanna Ballard

Brock Saner

Brooklyn Bobetsky

Cami Abraham

Cassidy Martin

Christopher Kortje Trotter

Clara Stover-Brown

Clare Fiebach

Cyrus Morris

Daniel Kinnane

Drake Broadrick

Eavan McLeroth

Elliot Dyer

Eliza Sweet

Emma Dugan

Emma Hodges

Emma Rose Stuhlsatz

Enzo Tsen

Erin Rolfe

Gabrielle Walker

Gianna Fiebach

Gina Difede

Grace Jerke

Hannah Bullok

Isabella Haude

Isabelle Todd

Izel Franco-Mathur

Izzy Lehman

Juliette Falo

Kate Kelly

Keaton Mohr

Kellen Clinton

Kristen Ross

Lawson Karber

Lexye Collins

Liam Biggs

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Sophie Achey

Sophie Marcum

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Whitney Carmichael

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

RANEASE BROWN (Belle) is grateful to be making her MTWichita debut! She’s a rising junior at CCM studying musical theatre, originally from Connecticut! Recently: Rent (Mimi) The Carnegie Theater; Princess & Frog (Princess Acrimonia) The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Special thank you to her family, friends, and MTW family for their love! IG: @ranease

LEO ROBERTS (Beast) is a West End leading man and British baritone. His career spans across West End musicals, national tours and iconic concerts. Currently based in New York City, he continues to amaze audiences with his 2023 show Baritone on Broadway Leo’s classical roots have led him to some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including the “All Star Concert” run of Les Misérables at the Gielgud Theatre, performing alongside Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. He was recently seen recording Carousel and Oklahoma with John Wilson’s new orchestra “The Sinfonia of London” alongside Sierra Boggess, with the first recording planned for release in September 2023. Leo recently worked alongside multiple Tony Award-winning composer Michael John LaChuisa’s new production, An American Eclipse. Leo’s impressive theatre credits include the role of Riff in West Side Story at the Royal Albert Hall, BBC PROMS, Steve Baker in the West End production of Show Boat, and the title role in Shrek the Musical. Additionally, he has appeared as Javert and The Bishop of Digne in Les Misérables.

KEVIN HACK (Gaston) is revisiting Gaston for a third time! Touring: West Side Story (Tony) over 500 performances; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Favorite Regional: Miss Saigon (Chris); Romeo & Juliet (Romeo); South Pacific (Lt. Cable). Here by the grace of God. Love to Jenna, RPI, and everyone here at MTW. @kevinjhack

KOLBY KINDLE (Lumière) is thrilled to be returning to MTW. OffBroadway: The Play That Goes Wrong and Harmony. Kolby was an original member of the Australian cast of Come from Away (Bob and others). National Tours: Waitress, The Book of Mormon, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Old Globe, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Love and thanks to Brian and the MTW family, CTG, and his beautiful family.

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

KATIE BANKS-TODD (Mrs. Potts) is thrilled to be playing Mrs. Potts again at her favorite place: MTWichita! You’ve seen her on the MTWichita stage as Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins; Portia, the stepsister in Cinderella (Mary Jane Teall Award); and Smitty in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Katie is a proud graduate of Wichita State University. She has been in both the National Tour and Broadway companies of The Phantom of the Opera as the cover for the role of Carlotta. Katie has also performed at Carnegie Hall in Jerry Springer: The Opera and in many Off-Broadway musical revues. She has been a guest soloist with the Wichita Symphony for the Spirit of Christmas Concert and has performed in various concerts around the United States and Canada. Katie is the vocal music teacher and director of drama for USD 490. Katie and her students were the recipients of a grant awarded by Reba McEntire and One Country. Thank you, Brian, for the opportunity to play this role again! Thank you, Patrick and family, for all your love and support – and to Izzy and Ben, thanks for the pointers!

DAVID LOWENSTEIN (Cogsworth) is thrilled to return to

MTWichita after playing George in last summer’s Kinky Boots. Broadway: The Frogs, Seussical, On the Town, 1776 (Joseph Hewes), King David, A Christmas Carol, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. OffBroadway: Howard Crabtree’s Whoop-Dee-Doo!, The Truth about Ruth, Anything Cole, Lady Be Good (Birdie). National Tours: Company (Paul), 42nd Street (Andy Lee), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, On Your Toes. David’s voice is featured in the animated film Anastasia.

BEAU BAXTER (Chip) is age 9, and a soon-to-be fourth grader at Robert Martin Elementary in Andover, KS. Credits include: WSU Pippin, 2022 (Theo); MTWichita’s Live Holiday Special, 2022; and MTWichita’s Kinky Boots, 2022 (Young Charlie). Big brother to Millie, avid reader, Dr. Meg Gray’s piano student, Amy Menas’s vocal student, and wrestler.

FELIX MARCUM (Chip) enjoys art, playing violin, and tap dancing. He has been on stage in Frozen Jr., The Wizard of Oz and MTWichita’s Live Holiday Special. This summer he is taking hip hop dance, riding his bike, and swimming with his sister.

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

LEVON MATHIS (LeFou) is thrilled to be performing in his hometown with Music Theatre Wichita! Local productions include: Carrie, The Color Purple, Once on This Island and The Wedding Singer. Levon would like to thank his friends, teachers, and most importantly his family for their unconditional love and support.

@levonmathis

TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Maurice) thanks Wichita for MTWichita, and all the patrons that make it happen. This year and for many in the past, his summers have been made special with the talented professional talent as well as the upcoming talent from all across the country just beginning their own professional careers. Thanks, Brian, for another great summer, and Timothy hopes it’s great for patrons as well.

ANNA RYAN (Madame de la Grande Bouche) is thrilled to be making her MTWichita debut as “The Lady with the Big Mouth” in Beauty and the Beast. Recent roles include: Flo in Picnic at Great Plains Theatre and Sr. Berthe in The Sound of Music at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Anna would like to thank her family, friends, and coworkers for their support!

HAILEY HYDE (Babette) is from Highland, Utah and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University. Her favorite credits include Nicola in MTWichita’s Kinky Boots and Ariel in Sundance’s Footloose. This is her second season at MTWichita and she has loved every second! @haileyhyde @hailey.rose.sings

CHARLES ANTENEN is thrilled to return to MTWichita this summer after graduating from Florida State University with a BFA in Music Theatre. Recent Credits: Something Rotten (Nigel), Kinky Boots (Angel), 42nd Street (Ensemble) and Jersey Boys (Joey). Thanks to Brian, MTWichita, and his family. @charles_antenen/ charlesantenen.com

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

JORDAN TREMAINE DELEON is from Olathe, KS and is thrilled to be back in his home state! Recent credits: John Truitt, Meet Me in St. Louis (Theatre Aspen); Dance Captain, Chicago (Lexington Theatre Co.); Ensemble, The Little Mermaid (Lexington Theatre Co.); Ensemble, Grease (Starlight Theatre). Recent graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Love to Mom and Dad!

ANDREW FLEMING (he/him) is so excited to make his regional debut at MTWichita this summer! Andrew is a rising senior BFA Musical Theatre major at Texas State University. Endless love and gratitude to Mom, Dad, Meg, Em, Khop, and everyone at TXST. Enjoy the show! @andrew_flem

KABIR GANDHI is thrilled to be at MTWichita! Kabir is a proud IUMT alum. Select credits: Urinetown (Bobby) - Okoboji Summer Theatre, The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), Sh-boom! (Denny) - Sierra Repertory Theatre, and A … Frog and Toad (Snail) - Cardinal Stage. He is thankful for his family! @kabir.gandhi // thekabirgandhi.com

DANIEL GONZALEZ hails from South Florida and is excited to make his debut here at MTWichita for their summer season. Previous credits include Angel in Rent, Gomez Addams in The Addams Family. He wants to thank his fiancé Gavin and his family for all his love and support. Enjoy the show! Check out his Instagram @dapperdannyboy

CARSON HAMPTON PALMER is thrilled to be returning to MTWichita this summer! He was last seen this winter in the Live Holiday Special, as well as Jersey Boys, 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, and The Wizard of Oz last summer. He will be a senior this fall at Texas State University, BFA Musical Theatre. Much gratitude to Brian, the MTW Creative Teams & Staff, family, and friends for their unconditional support! @carsonhamptonpalmer

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

BLAISE ROSSMANN is thrilled to be spending his summer at MTWichita! Blaise is a rising senior musical theatre major at Syracuse University. Recent credits include Cinderella, Footloose, Kinky Boots (Theatre By the Sea) and Matilda (Syracuse Stage). Much love to his family in both Syracuse and New Jersey! @alexiosblaise

DUNCAN SMITH is thrilled to be making his MTWichita debut! He is a rising senior at The University of Oklahoma. His past roles include Carnival Boy/Ensemble (Carousel), Angel (Kinky Boots) at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; Jackie (The Wild Party), Ensemble (Pippin), Dance Captain (Great Comet) at The University of Oklahoma.

RODNEY THOMPSON is honored to be returning to MTWichita this summer! Regional: The Color Purple (The Muny), Kinky Boots, 42nd Street and Jersey Boys (MTWichita), Grease (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). He recently received his BPA in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University. Huge thanks to Brian Marcum! @itzlilrodney TIMMY THOMPSON is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan. Theatre: Angel Dumott Schunard (Rent), and Quintet (Sophisticated Ladies) at the University of Michigan.

JACKSON WOOD is thrilled to make their MTWichita debut. Recent credits include: Pippin (Manson Trio), Into the Woods (Stepmother), Sweeney Todd (Tobias), Seussical (Swing/Hunch). All love to the entire team at MTWichita, their friends, and their family for all their love and support. BFA MT TXST ‘25.

OLIVIA LACIE ANDREWS is so thrilled to be working at MTWichita this season! Recent graduate from Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theater. Credits: Theater Aspen, Bucks County Playhouse, Syracuse Stage. Special thank you to MTWichita, friends, and family for the immense support! Endless gratitude. @livdrews

JENNA BIENVENUE couldn’t be more thrilled to return to Music Theatre Wichita! Jenna is a recent graduate from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Some past regional credits include 42nd Street, The Wizard of Oz, and Kinky Boots at MTWichita, and Beauty and the Beast, Grease, and The Secret Garden at the Palace Theatre. Jenna is forever thankful to her family and friends for their endless support!

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

SYDNI MOON is a rising senior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in Musical Theatre. Regional: Chicago (Dance Captain/ Ensemble), The Little Mermaid (Arista) at The Lexington Theatre Co. University: Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), …The Great Comet of 1812 (Opera Dancer/Ensemble/Sonya u.s.), Pippin (Ensemble). @sydni.moon

RICKI DALLAM is thrilled to return to Music Theatre Wichita for her second season in the resident ensemble. In May 2023, Ricki received her Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma City University with a BFA in dance. Ricki would like to thank her mom, sisters, and the rest of her family for their support.

EMMA OGEA is excited to be back in Wichita this summer for her second season! Last year you might’ve seen her in 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, or The Wizard of Oz, or in 2023’s Rock of Ages as Sherrie. She’s a Nebraska native and a rising junior studying Musical Theatre Dance at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. @emma.ogea

MIYA HEULITT (she/her) is so excited to be back at MTWichita this summer! She is a recent graduate of the Hartt School with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Recent credits: Little Miss Perfect (Goodspeed Musicals), Ilona in She Loves Me (Hartt), and Lorraine in 42nd Street (MTWichita). Love to mom and dad. @miyaheulitt

MAGGIE MAE ROACH is a New York native and recent graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory (BFA Musical Theatre). She is grateful to be back in Wichita for her second summer! Recent credits: Kitty in The Drowsy Chaperone (MTWichita), MTWichita’s Live Holiday Special, Tuck Everlasting (ShenCo), Sweet Charity (ShenCo). Love to her family always.

SOPHIA HILLMAN is overjoyed to be back on the MTWichita stage. She is currently studying musical theatre and dance at Wichita State University. She has been seen recently in Twelfth Night (MTWichita), The Color Purple (Roxy’s), and The Rocky Horror Show (Crown Uptown). To keep up with Sophia, follow her Instagram: @sophiahillman7725

CARA TORCHIA is a recent graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Cara is thrilled to be back with the amazing people of MTWichita this summer. Previous MTWichita credits: 42nd Street (Phyllis), Kinky Boots, The Wizard of Oz, and The Drowsy Chaperone. Proudly represented by Hudson Artists Agency NYC. Endless love to Brian J. Marcum, mom, family and friends! @caratorchia

REGINE TORRES is an incoming third-year BFA Musical Theatre student at Pennsylvania State University. Her previous theatre credits include Brigadoon (Jean MacLaren), and Into the Woods (Lucinda/Cinderella u/s/Dance Captain). She is incredibly excited to be making her MTWichita debut with such an incredible team, cast, and crew.

CATIE LEONARD is a rising junior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Michigan where she has most recently been in A Chorus Line (Cassie Ferguson) and Sophisticated Ladies (Ensemble). Regionally, she has performed at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Catie is so thankful for this wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the show!

KACY MEINECKE (Enchantress/Bar Wench) is delighted to be making her debut with Music Theatre Wichita! When she’s not being an Enchantress/Bar Wench, she also plays a commercial photographer in real life. A recent role includes being misconstrued as a SWING by patrons while watching Moulin Rouge on Broadway.

MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA THANKS THE SPONSORS OF

DISNEY’S

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SHOW SPONSOR

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MEDIA SPONSOR

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HOSPITALITY SPONSOR

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TRAVEL SPONSOR

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ARTISTIC SPONSORS

Jesse Warkentin (Music Director)

Don & Lora Barry

Ranease Brown (Belle)

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Hailey Hyde (Babette)

Pam Postier

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Martin & Natasha Park

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John Stuhlsatz

Rodney Thompson

Mike Owings & Brian Johns

Jenna Bienvenue

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Wondering how you can show your support by becoming an Artistic Sponsor? Contact MTWichita Development Manager

Carter Tholl at carter@mtwichita.org for more information.

The DeVore FOUNDATION

The DeVore Foundation is a proud supporter of Music Theatre Wichita and this summer's production of Red, White, and Broadway, celebrating America, the American art form of musical theatre, and those who have shaped the history of both.

The tradition continues.

We’ve learned over 145 years that shared experiences strengthen our community. It’s why we value hallmarks like Music Theatre Wichita and why we’re honored to help its legacy endure. As a proud Show Sponsor, we’re excited to support another extraordinary season and look forward to many more.

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WALLACE

LEGACY SOCIETY

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Music Theatre Wichita’s planned giving society is named in honor of well-known Wichita philanthropist Velma Wallace, whose generous Endowment bequest and kind spirit left a lasting impact on Music Theatre Wichita. The Wallace Legacy Society is comprised of donors and friends who guarantee that Music Theatre Wichita will continue to touch thousands of lives each summer.

We’d like to extend our gratitude to the members of the Wallace Legacy Society, listed below, along with their families for their thoughtful commitment to the future of Music Theatre Wichita. To receive further information on the Wallace Legacy Society, or to inform us of a planned gift, please contact Angela Cassette at the MTWichita office (316.265.3253).

MEMBERS

Bob & Sue Boewe

Deb Brinegar

Louise F. Brinegar

Ron & Marcia Brown

Wayne Bryan

Vera M. Challis*

Charlene Crane*

Bob Curtright*

Darthea S. DiZerega*

Robert Eberly

Jeff Emmot

Durwood D* & Jean M. Frey*

Judy & Hew Goodpasture

Jordan Haines*

Philip E.* & Glorene* Haney

Carrie Hendrickson

Harriet Hickman

Olga Esquivel-Holman & William Holman

Nicole Howerton

Laura Ice

Michael James*

Lucia & Chuck Jenney

Tom & Terry Johnson

Dr. Robert L. Kasha*

Josef* & Marian Klebanoff*

Delmar & Mary Klocke

Philip* & Laura Knight

Charles* & Susan* Koehn

Joshua Larson

Martha & Jeff Linsner

Hazel Lister*

Dale & Jerry* Marcus

Belden* & Anna Mills

Ronald E. Ott

Betty Plotner*

Pam Postier

Ami Schlader

Shoko Sevart

Judy Slawson*

Elwayne* & Carol Lee Smith*

Leon* Greene & Kay Sommerfeld

Randall & Jan Steinert

Bob Steyaert

Tim* & Beth Sturm

Tony & Denise Veith

Velma L. Wallace*

Kathy Webb

Some members of the society have chosen to remain anonymous.

The Wayne Bryan Endowment Fund provides interest earnings each year, which fund annual expenses such as support for the company members, directors, and technicians employed by MTWichita each year.

*Indicates the donor is deceased.

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2023 GUILD

The Music Theatre Wichita Guild is a membership group of dedicated volunteers. It supports MTWichita financially and through a variety of volunteer projects. Those interested in joining for an exciting 2024 season can contact Music Theatre Wichita Guild Membership Chair Diana Dobbins (dianadobbins@cox.net).

ELECTED OFFICERS

President: Jennifer Campbell

Vice President: Linda Kirby

Recording Secretary: Sally Chesser

Corresponding Secretary: Carole Jones

Treasurer: Jeanne McMillen

Asst. Treasurer: Dwyn Thudium

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Jennifer Campbell

Sally Chesser

Diana Dobbins

Sherry Elder

Karen Gale

Larry Heck

Sandy Hysom

Carole & Gary Jones

Linda Kirby

Marilyn Milhon

Pam Postier

Liz Wine

Carol Womack

Kathy Woodward

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WHERE LIFE ABOUNDS

Amy Antenen

Linda Marshall

Belden Mills

MEMORIAL GIFTS

May 2022 - June 2023

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IN MEMORY OF ENDOWED SPONSORSHIP

Stephanie Witsman Simon

Tim Sturm

Verla Swindler

with condolences to their loved ones. In loving memory of these friends

Robbi C. Heck held a great appreciation for music theatre. More than that, she was exceptional in her encouragement of the performers. Young performers of Music Theatre for Young People, company members of MTWichita, and even seasoned actors were recipients of her words of appreciation for their efforts as she urged them to continue to hone their skills. In acknowledgment of Robbi, this sponsorship is given to the company member who inspires the work of others and encourages them to be the best they can be in the practice of their art.

arson Hampton Palmer is the 2023 Robbi Heck Encourager onsorship designee. Joining us for his second consecutive ummer, Carson exhibits leadership onstage and in rehearsal, ilding up those around him along the way.

Destinations worthy of a standing ovation.

WAYNE BRYAN ENDOWMENT

FUND

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED

The listing below reflects all gifts made prior to May 15, 2023

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Elwayne Smith* & Carol Lee Kratzert Smith*

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Music Theatre Wichita Guild

William* & Mary Lynn Oliver

Luther Ottaway

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Susan Pechanec

 Pamela Postier

$5,000 - $14,999 (CONTINUED)

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 Eric Engstrom & Robert Bell

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ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

BRIAN J. MARCUM (Director/Choreographer) is honored to lead MTWichita alongside Managing Director Angela Cassette. Originally from Tennessee, Brian spent his early years tap dancing, singing in the church choir, and performing whenever he could. After graduating from Oklahoma City University with a degree in dance performance, Brian spent two summers as an MTW resident ensemble member learning from the master himself, Wayne Bryan. With that arsenal of knowledge under his belt, Brian was able to make a life for himself as a working actor in New York City. Brian was in the original Broadway companies of The Gershwins’ Fascinating Rhythm, Saturday Night Fever, the 2001 TONY winning revival of 42nd Street, and The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman. Brian also appeared on Broadway as a replacement in The Drowsy Chaperone and Spamalot. Brian, along with his wife Jennifer, toured the country with State Fair and Annie Get Your Gun. Brian was the Associate Choreographer of Elf-The Musical on Broadway. He has been seen on television on the TONY awards (twice) and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (thrice). After Broadway, Brian turned his attention to education and became an Associate Professor of Dance in the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment at Oklahoma City University (his alma mater) for 7 years and an Assistant Professor of Musical Theater at Syracuse University for 4 years. In 2015 during his time at OCU he was invited back to MTW to choreograph Hello, Dolly! and has been back every season since. In 2020, Brian wrote, directed and choreographed MTW’s Holiday Special for the local PBS station, KPTS, and was nominated for an EMMY. He is ecstatic to be in this new role of artistic director. Honoring what came before him, Brian is immensely grateful to be able to share his love, excitement and knowledge with MTW audiences. Brian and Jennifer and their children Sophie and Felix love calling Wichita home!

STEVIE ANN MACK (Assistant Choreographer) is thrilled to be back in her hometown with MTWichita this year! A proud graduate of Pace University’s BFA Commercial Dance program, some of her favorite credits include: Radio City Rockette, MTWichita, Fulton Theatre, Maine State Music Theatre, Laguna Playhouse, and Princess Cruise Lines. In addition to performing, Stevie enjoys giving back to the dance community by judging for different national talent competitions across the nation. Many thanks to Brian, Angela, and the rest of the MTWichita team. www.stevieannmack.com

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

JESSE WARKENTIN (Music Director) served as musical director and conductor for the international Broadway tour of An American in Paris, traveling to China, Taiwan, and Paris. He has also toured with Wicked and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. He has performed in The Radio City Christmas Spectacular orchestra, music directed at regional theatres such as MTWichita (The Wizard of Oz), North Shore (Spamalot), Casa Mañana (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical), and enjoys working on new theatre projects when home in NYC. Thank you, Brian and MTWichita team, for the chance to hold the music of this Disney classic in my hands.

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 love to the many wonderful people who have touched my life here at MTW!

AARON MOONEY (Lighting Designer) is a Professor of Lighting Design at Oklahoma City University. Resident Lighting Designer for OKC Ballet. MFA: NYU Tisch School of the Arts. BA: University of Tulsa. Previously with MTWichita – An American in Paris (2019); Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma – Pageant; Montana Shakespeare in the Parks –Death of a Salesman, Noises Off.

JENNIFER FISHER (Sign Language Interpreter) is honored to return for her 15th season with MTW, having translated and performed over 60 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.

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

MICHAEL SALVATORE COMMENDATORE (Projections

Designer) is originally from Rhode Island, and currently lives in Chicago, IL with his amazing wife, Katie, and their lovable cats, Sebastian and JJ. Past MTWichita productions include The Wizard of Oz, Grease, An American in Paris, and Freaky Friday. Michael works all over the country as an independent designer at places like Arizona Opera, The Great Northern Festival, Spoleto Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Public Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, Portland Stage, Yale Repertory Theatre, DePaul University, Colgate University, Williams College, SUNY Stonybrook, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Emerald City Theatre, Vancouver Fringe Festival, and more. He has also had the opportunity to work on shows at Julliard, Carnegie Hall, Miami Ballet, Houston Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, and the Lincoln Center Theater. Michael holds an MFA in Design from Yale School of Drama. Please visit his website to see more. michaelcommendatore.com

JOSEPH SIBLEY (Costume Designer/Coordinator) (he/him) is excited to be returning once again to Wichita. Design credits include Jersey Boys (MTWichita), Les Misérables (‘17 National Tour), Tap Dogs (International Tour), Mary Poppins, The Music Man, Legally Blonde, 42nd Street (The Lex), Newsies (Maltz Jupiter), The Producers, Evita (The Engeman). Joseph is currently the Wardrobe Supervisor of Grey House on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include Into the Woods, Bad Cinderella, Hangmen, Tootsie, On Your Feet!, Frozen, and Aladdin.

JOSHUA HARRIS (Hair & Makeup Designer) is excited to be returning home to Music Theatre Wichita! Josh has been involved in many ways throughout the years at MTW starting way back as a member of the teen choir! Josh is currently living in NYC swinging on multiple Broadway shows including Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Almost Famous and A Beautiful Noise. Most recently Josh has been the interim Hair and Makeup Supervisor for MJ: The Musical on Broadway. Josh has also enjoyed his involvement in several touring productions including the National Tours of Hairspray and A Bronx Tale as well as the international tour of The Sound of Music. Joshua would like to thank his Wichita friends and family for their endless support.

DAVID MUEHL (Sound Designer) is 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.

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

MICHAEL COLE (Director of Production) is pleased to join the year-round staff, after working as Lighting Director and a Lighting Designer in 2021 and 2022. He relocated from New York City, and has worked internationally on dance, opera, musical theatre, corporate events and more. His credits include productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, international tours, and regional theatre across the USA.

JEREMY LITTLEFIELD (Technical Director) started working professionally behind the scenes in 2006. He has his MFA from Carnegie Mellon University and BFA from Oklahoma City University. Jeremy started with MTWichita in 2016 and has enjoyed advancing the technical level of its productions and educating future generations of workers behind the curtain. He has worked across the country on many tours and is always in search of a new challenge to overcome. In his free time, Jeremy likes to adventure with his camera and take photos of the uncommon perspective. A firm believer that learning never stops, he loves to both teach and learn and is dedicated to improving the industry.

JENNY LANG (Production Stage Manager) Music Theatre Wichita, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre Under the Stars, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Park Square Theatre, Jungle Theater, LA Opera, San Fransisco Opera, Florida Grand Opera, New Orleans Opera, Utah Symphony and Opera Tulsa Opera, Omaha Symphony, Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Television: Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards. Member of AEA and AGMA.

ALLY HASSELBACK (Stage Manager) is thrilled to return to Music Theatre Wichita for her 5th season with this spectacular company. All love and credit always to the entire Stage Management team, the MTW production team, and her incredibly supportive family at home in Buffalo. Ally is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association.

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

AMANDA BOWMAN (Company Manager) joined the Music Theatre Wichita team full-time as development and marketing coordinator in 2019 and transitioned to Company Manager/Office Manager in 2022. She started her career with MTWichita as an apprentice in 2005 and has had numerous titles in the years since, most recently as production stage manager. Amanda is a Wichita native and Wichita State alum, with a bachelor’s in theatre and a master’s in human resource management. She has worked all over the country as a stage manager and is thrilled to be back home.

ALEXANDRIA FLYNN (Head of Properties) is ecstatic to be joining MTW this summer. Her 20-year theatre career has led her on adventures from coast to coast, just recently finishing her 220th production. When she is not traveling she enjoys working as the Props Coordinator at the Sarasota Opera, yoga, as well as long walks on the beach. She has worked in a wide range of disciplines from dance and puppet shows to film and everything in between. Some of her favorite credits include: Pride and Prejudice (Santa Cruz Shakespeare), Beauty and the Beast (Fulton Theatre), Turandot (Sarasota Opera). She would like to thank her parents for the gift of a joyous life, her friends and colleagues, and all of life’s little moments for creating stories that are worth sharing.

MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA (Head of Costumes) 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

JACOB KRAMER (Head of Wardrobe) is thrilled to return for their 6th season backstage at MTW! Jacob saw their first show ever here at 5 years old, and now getting to Wardrobe Supervise is a dream come true. Now based in NYC, they are a member of the wardrobe team at Playwrights Horizons.

KATIE CRANDALL (Head of Hair and Makeup) is celebrating her tenth season at MTW! A Wichitan now based in NYC, she works as the wardrobe supervisor at Playwrights Horizons. Katie is also an opera singer, receiving her MM from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. Recent engagements include Bronx Opera, Utah Valley Opera Festival and Chicago Summer Opera.

RILEY ALLSOP (Head of Electrics) just completed his 4th year of his BFA in Theatre Design and Technology for Lighting and Technical Direction at Penn State University. This is his second year working for MTW and he is so glad to be back. He would like to thank his parents and the rest of the team at MTW for giving him the opportunity to do what he loves this summer.

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

LARRY HUFFMAN (Head of Set Construction) is a scenic technician originally from Kansas. He has been working professionally as an educator and theatrical technician since 1999. Notable companies that Larry has worked for include Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Larry is also a trained pyrotechnician.

KYLA MANSFIELD (Head of Scenic Art) (she/her) has been painting, collaborating, and creating in Wichita for nearly ten years! She has had the pleasure of working with many local theatres including Roxy’s Downtown, Field of Screams, and Shocker Studios. In the off season, you can find her at PAINTology working with the wonderful Rachel Downs where she gets to work on projects that range from art walls to haunted houses and everything in between. She would like to thank her family on and off stage, with special thanks to her ever-patient partner.

RYAN MORROW (Head of Audio) is back for his 9th season at MTWichita. Not only has he worked in the Wichita area but the Chicago, St. Louis, and Ft. Worth areas as well. When not spending time in a cold, dark theater, you can catch him soaking up the warm rays of the sun. He currently resides in Wichita with his loving family.

MARY SUE DYMAK (Rentals & Inventory Director / Drop Fabricator / Orchestra Pit Manager / Archivist) [whew!] WOW! So many seasons (even with the cancellation of 2020), this officially marks my 48th summer season with the company. Who would have thought that back in 1976, a summer job would turn into such a career!! Being one of the oldest members of the production staff, this will mark stage productions numbering well over 245. In keeping our ever-growing rental business running, I oversee the management of our two warehouse facilities. My life remains happily engaged in larger and more complex tasks working for this fabulous company. I offer my deepest love and respect to all who work in this building and for our organization. Cheers to another fantastic season!

Ragtime is a sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America, telling the story of three families in pursuit of the American Dream.

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Rated PG for intense themes and language including racial slurs.

Shawn Bowers as Coalhouse Walker, Jr.

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Word & Note: Feb. 23-25, 2024

Speaker: Bart D. Ehrman | Musical Guest: John Mccutcheon

When Rev. Dr. Karen Robu is not busy onstage playing Emma Goldman in Ragtime with MTW you can find her in the role of Associate Minister at Plymouth Congregational Church.

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PRESIDENT ELECT

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Kristin Bogner (National Association of Secondary Schools Principals)

Maddie Butler (Kent AV)

Jennifer Campbell (MTWichita Guild President)

Suzy Finn (USD 259)

Gloria Farha Flentje (Community Volunteer)

Ken Gale (Community Volunteer)

Nicole Howerton (Howerton+White)

Terry Johnson (Johnson Media Services)

Sheila Kinnard (Community Volunteer)

Delmar Klocke (Community Volunteer)

Jessica Rosell (Lathrop and Gage, LLC)

Ami Schlader (Commerce Trust Company)

Shoko Sevart (Sevart & Sevart)

Jordan Sickman (Government Attorney)

Randy Steinert (Emprise Financial Corporation)

Beth Sturm (Kansas Health Science Center)

Sharon Van Horn (VPM, Inc)

Tony Veith (Community Volunteer)

Monte Vines (Adams Jones Law Firm PA)

Kathy Webb (Attorney)

Linda Weir-Enegren (LS Industries)

Kendall Wendt (Schammerhorn Inc.)

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