A MESSAGE

from Ragtime - 2023

TO THE SHOW

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

SHAWN BOWERS BEN LIEBERT MARISSA MCGOWAN

ERIN ELIZABETH CLEMONS ERIC VAN TIELEN in

Book by Music by Lyrics by TERRENCE MCNALLY STEPHEN FLAHERTY LINDA WOOLVERTON

Based on the novel by E.L. DOCTOROW featuring

DUNCAN SMITH CHRISTOPHER MCCREWELL

CARSON HAMPTON PALMER ANNA GASSETT KAREN L. ROBU with

OLIVER ANDERSON COLE BRODDLE KYNDALL CARSON

IVY SAILING JOSHUA LARSON ANJELICA MCRAE-BREATHETT

JORDAN TREMAINE DELEON DAVID STONE TIMOTHY W. ROBU

Scenic Designer Original Costume Designer Projection Designer Lighting Designer

KEVIN DEPINET SANTO LOQUASTO KEVAN LONEY MARANDA DEBUSK

Hair & Makeup Designer Sound Designer Costume Coordinator Violence Designer

JOSHUA HARRIS DAVID MUEHL SHANNON SMITH-REGNIER KATE BUSSELLE

Scenic Coordinator Head of Costumes Head of Set Construction Head of Electrics

JORDAN SLUSHER MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA LARRY HUFFMAN GRAHAM DARNELL

Head of Wardrobe Head of Sound Head of Hair & Makeup Head of Properties

JACOB KRAMER RYAN MORROW KATIE CRANDALL ALEXANDRIA FLYNN

Head of Scenic Art Rentals Director Company Manager Director of Production

KYLA MANSFIELD MARY SUE DYMAK AMANDA BOWMAN MICHAEL COLE

Technical Director Associate Director/Choreographer Stage Manager Associate Musical Director

JEREMY LITTLEFIELD ALYSHA MORGAN ERIN MITTMAN CHUCK KOSLOWSKE

Musical Director / Conductor Choreographer Production Stage Manager

THOMAS W. DOUGLAS MICHELLE POTTERF ALLY HASSELBACK Director

DEIDRE GOODWIN

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

The Little Boy....................................Oliver Anderson, Cole Broddle (alternating performances)

Father......................................................................................................................Eric Van Tielen

Mother..............................................................................................................Marissa McGowan

Mother’s Younger Brother......................................................................Carson Hampton Palmer

Grandfather............................................................................................................David N. Stone

Coalhouse Walker Jr. ..............................................................................................Shawn Bowers

Sarah .........................................................................................................Erin Elizabeth Clemons

Booker T. Washington...............................................................................Christopher McCrewell

Tateh ............................................................................................................................Ben Liebert

The Little Girl...........................................Kyndall Carson, Ivy Sailing (alternating performances)

Harry Houdini...........................................................................................................Duncan Smith

J.P. Morgan ............................................................................................Jordan Tremaine DeLeon

Henry Ford ..............................................................................................................Joshua Larson

Emma Goldman.......................................................................................................Karen L. Robu

Evelyn Nesbit............................................................................................................Anna Gassett

Stanford White ....................................................................................................Blaise Rossmann

Harry K. Thaw....................................................................................................Joshua Messmore

Admiral Peary.....................................................................................................Timothy W. Robu

Matthew Henson.......................................................................................................Jaden Kindle

Jury Foreman.......................................................................................................Charles Antenen

Judge.......................................................................................................................Joshua Larson

Doctor.....................................................................................................................Jackson Wood

Kathleen..............................................................................................................Jenna Bienvenue

Policeman................................................................................................................Joshua Larson

Sarah’s Friend........................................................................................Anjelica McRae-Breathett

Trolley Conductor................................................................................................Charles Antenen

Willie Conklin .....................................................................................................Timothy W. Robu

Firemen ....................................................................Jordan Tremaine DeLeon, Andrew Fleming, Blaise Rossmann, Jackson Wood

Brigit ....................................................................................................................... Catie Leonard

Conductor..........................................................................................................Joshua Messmore

Town Hall Bureaucrat ..............................................................................................Joshua Larson

Second Bureaucrat..............................................................................................Charles Antenen Clerk.....................................................................................................................Blaise Rossmann

Black Lawyer............................................................................................................Keith Johnson

Newsboys................................................................Charles Antenen, Miya Heulitt, Emma Ogea

Reporters...................................................................................Kabir Gandhi, Joshua Messmore

Welfare Official...........................................................................................................Hailey Hyde

Baron’s Assistant.........................................................................................................Miya Heulitt Coalhouse Followers ........................................................................Keith Johnson, Jaden Kindle Pas de Deux.........................................................................Olivia Lacie Andrews, Keith Johnson Charles S. Whitman .............................................................................................Blaise Rossmann Little Coalhouse..................................................................................................Kamea Breathett

The Ensemble

Charles Antenen, Olivia Lacie Andrews, Jonathan Banks, Jenna Bienvenue, Jordan Tremaine DeLeon, Ranease Brown, Andrew Fleming, Ricki Dallam, Kabir Gandhi, Injoy Fountain, Keith Johnson, Miya Heulitt, Jaden Kindle, Sophia Hillman, Joshua Messmore, Hailey Hyde, Blaise Rossmann, Claire Kennard, Duncan Smith, Sheila Kinnard, Rodney Thompson, Catie Leonard, Timmy Thompson, Issa McKnight, Jackson Wood, Sydni Moon, Emma Ogea, Maggie Mae Roach, Ami Schlader (walk-on)

Dance Captains

Rodney Thompson, Ricki Dallam

Understudies

Christopher McCrewell (Coalhouse Walker Jr.), Olivia Lacie Andrews (Sarah), Hailey Hyde (Mother), Jordan DeLeon (Father), Joshua Messmore (Younger Brother), Charles Antenen (Tateh), Jaden Kindle (Booker T. Washington), Maggie Mae Roach (Evelyn Nesbit), Jenna Bienvenue (Emma Goldman)

Shawn Bowers, Erin Elizabeth Clemons, Marissa McGowan, Eric Van Tielen, Ben Liebert, Christopher McCrewell, and Stage Managers Ally Hasselback and Erin Mittman 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.

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

Musical Numbers

Act One

Prologue: Ragtime...................................................................................................................................Company

Scene 1: Dock in the New York Harbor/At sea

Goodbye, My Love .........Mother

Journey On............................................................................................................................Father, Tateh, Mother

Scene 2: A vaudeville theatre, New York City

The Crime of the Century ...............................................Evelyn Nesbit, Mother’s Younger Brother, Ensemble

Scene 3: Mother’s garden, New Rochelle

What Kind of Woman ...................................................................................................................................Mother

Scene 4: Ellis Island/Lower East Side

A Shtetl Iz Amereke............................................................................................Tateh, The Little Girl, Immigrants Success...........................................................................................Tateh, J.P. Morgan, Harry Houdini, Ensemble

Scene 5: The Tempo Club, Harlem/Ford’s assembly line

Gettin’ Ready Rag ...................................................................................................Coalhouse Walker, Ensemble Henry Ford..........................................................................................Henry Ford, Coalhouse Walker, Ensemble

Scene 6: Railroad station, New Rochelle

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

Act Two

Entr’acte

Scene 1: Mother’s house /The streets of New Rochelle

Coalhouse’s Soliloquy..................................................................................................................Coalhouse Walker Coalhouse Demands...................................................................................................................................Company

Scene 2: The Polo Grounds

What a Game.........................................................................................................Father, The Little Boy, Ensemble

Scene 3: Mother’s house

Atlantic City.................................................................................................................Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Houdini New Music (reprise)..........................................................................................................................................Father

Scene 4: Atlantic City/Million Dollar Pier/ Boardwalk

Atlantic City, Part II .......Ensemble

The Crime of the Century / Harry Houdini, Master Escapist (reprise).................Evelyn Nesbit, Harry Houdini

Buffalo Nickel Photoplay, Inc........................................................................................................Baron Ashkenazy

Our Children.....................................................................................................................Mother, Baron Ashkenazy

Scene 5: Harlem/Coalhouse’s hideout

Sarah Brown Eyes..............................................................................................................Coalhouse Walker, Sarah He Wanted to Say..............................................................Emma Goldman, Younger Brother, Coalhouse’s Men

Scene 6: The beach, Atlantic City

Back to Before..................................................................................................................................................Mother

Scene 7: Emerald Isle Firehouse

Look What You’ve Done....................................................Booker T. Washington, Coalhouse, Coalhouse’s Men Make Them Hear You ...................................................................................................................Coalhouse Walker

Epilogue: Ragtime/Wheels of a Dream (reprise)...................................................................................Company

Additional Staff

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

Ally Hasselback, Production Stage Manager

Erin Mittman, Stage Manager

Kristina Lenkowsky, Assistant Stage Manager

Keen Ma, Assistant Stage Manager

Blake Grimsley, Stage Management Intern

Melissa Penkava Koza, Head of Costumes

Liesl Ragner, Assistant Head of Costumes

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

Graham Darnell, Head of Electrics

Riley Allsop, 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

Trevor Andreasen, 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

Alexandria Flynn, Head of Properties

Sarah Artman, Assistant Head of Properties

Ben Bolinger, Properties Artisan

August Smaglik, Properties Artisan

Ben Rogers, Properties Overhire

David Muehl, Sound Designer

Ryan Morrow, Head of Audio

Trey Wilson, Audio Assistant

Steve Landes, Hospitality Assistant

Ben Juhnke, IATSE Business Agent

Thom Miller, Dialect Coach

Garret Welch, Rehearsal Pianist

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

Bronwen Burch, Administrative Intern

Maria Rupp, Marketing Intern

Jaden Kindle, Education Intern

Matt Blauer, Orchestra Contractor

Special Thanks to:

• Kent Audio Visual

• Event Systems

• American Caster

• Theatre Under the Stars, for set rental

• NETworks, for costume rental

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

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.

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.

SHAWN BOWERS (Coalhouse Walker, Jr.) Broadway: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations. Off-Broadway: The Harder They Come. Select credits: After Midnight, Smokey Joe’s Café, The Little Mermaid, Rent, Parade. Film: Rio Uphill (musical adaptation). TV: Tony Awards, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Ain’t Too Proud).

ERIN ELIZABETH CLEMONS (Sarah) (she/her) Broadway/Tour: Hamilton (Eliza), Les Misérables (Éponine), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Janelle Woods), Prince of Broadway (Standby All Women). Regional: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeralda), Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), Smokey Joe’s Café (Brenda). TV/Film: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Dir./Assoc Dir.: The Revolutionists, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Notes from Now. Thanks to her family, husband Collin, and dog Harpo for their generous and loving support always. @ErinEClemons, Erin.News to connect.

MARISSA MCGOWAN (Mother) appeared on Broadway in the revival of Kiss Me, Kate, A Little Night Music, Les Misérables and Bonnie & Clyde. National tour: Les Misérables. Favorite regional: Robber Bridegroom (Roundabout), CHESS (Kennedy Center), Nutty Professor (TPAC) directed by Jerry Lewis, Heather in Human Error (Denver Center), Guinevere in Camelot (Goodspeed), Adelaide in Guys & Dolls (Weston Playhouse), Magnolia in Show Boat (Asolo Rep), Petra in A Little Night Music (A.C.T.). Extensive Symphony Concert work. BFA Syracuse University. Thanks to Mom & Dad, and my wonderful husband Michael. www.MarissaMcGowan.com

ERIC VAN TIELEN (Father) is a NYC-based actor and musician, thrilled to be making his MTW debut! He has been seen on Broadway in Les Misérables and A Tale of Two Cities. National tours: Fiddler on the Roof and Les Misérables. International engagements include Prince of Broadway, directed by Hal Prince, and soloing with the Tokyo Philharmonic. Regional: Syracuse Stage, Berkshire Theatre, Cincinnati Playhouse, Indiana Rep, Pioneer, Utah Shakespeare Festival, and many more. Special thanks to DGRW and MTW! Eric would like to dedicate this show to his immigrant parents. Insta: @muchydutchy

CARSON HAMPTON PALMER (Younger Brother) is thrilled to be returning to MTWichita this summer! He was 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

OLIVER ANDERSON (Little Boy) is an 11-year-old who loves to perform! He played Michael in Elf for two theatres and sang the National Anthem for Wichita’s indoor football league. Oliver won his school district’s talent show for 4th-8th graders and is excited to be performing for MTW!

COLE BRODDLE (Little Boy) from Wichita, is ecstatic to make his MTWichita debut. Previous credits include: CPTheatre’s productions of The Music Man (Winthrop) and Elf (Company), the Forum Theatre’s Elf (Boy on Santa’s Lap), and WCTDC’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Ollie Herdman). Thanks to my family for their support!

DAVID N. STONE (Grandfather) MTW debut. A WSU theatre grad from a previous century, he’s been seen locally at Roxy’s Downtown as Crumpet the Elf in David Sadaris’s Santaland Diaries, Gabriel in Act of God, and Normal in On Golden Pond. Thank you Brian and MTW! And as always thank you Marni.

BEN LIEBERT (Tateh) is a veteran of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (Motl, dir. Joel Grey) and Wicked (Boq, Broadway/Tour). Other credits include Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour), Chicago (Amos, Henry Award Nom.), Young Frankenstein (Igor), and Grease (Eugene, Int’l Tour). Thrilled to be at home with the Wichita Kadels. www.benliebert.com @glorious_idiot

KYNDALL CARSON (Little Girl) is eight years old and has found her love and passion for music theatre. She is so excited to be in the Music Theatre Wichita summer shows. Her favorite roles so far include Little Anna in MTYP’s production of Frozen and her role of Moana in Hutchinson’s Family Community Theatre’s production of Moana. She can also be seen as Tomika in Maize’s production of School of Rock this summer. She would like to thank all of those who have believed in her and helped achieve her goals.

IVY SAILING (Little Girl) is nine years old and in the third grade. She’s excited to be back on stage with MTWichita. She loves singing, dancing, tumbling, playing piano and being with friends. She is grateful for her family, friends, vocal coach, Injoy Fountain, and her piano teacher, Caroline Gilstrap. Enjoy the show!

CHRISTOPHER MCCREWELL (Booker T. Washington) is very excited to be making his MTWichita debut in one of his favorite shows! Favorite credits include The Prom, Children of Eden, and Sister Act. Forever grateful to his family, friends, and FSE for their continued love and support. For Dad. IG @chrismccrewell

KAREN L. ROBU (Emma Goldman) is thankful for the opportunity to reprise a role she first played 21 years ago. You may also remember her swinging from a chandelier, flying on a broomstick, hanging on a trapeze, and singing the iconic “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” Karen is Associate Minister for Plymouth Congregational church in Wichita. www.karenrobu.com

ANNA GASSETT (Evelyn Nesbit) is thrilled to be making her MTWichita debut! Favorite credits include; Chicago, Joseph... Dreamcoat, Mary Poppins, Seven Brides... Brothers (The Muny). Recent graduate of Texas State University, BFA in musical theatre. She would like to thank her family, friends, TXSTMT, and mentors who have supported her growth. www.annagassett.com, @annagassett.

TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Admiral Peary/Willie Conklin) 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.

JOSHUA LARSON (Henry Ford) is thrilled to be making a return to the MTWichita stage after an 18 year hiatus! He was part of the resident ensemble from 2003-2005 while attending OCU as a dance performance major. He is currently the Education Director, where he is creating a robust education program with MTWichita. Joshua is a real estate agent with BHHS PenFed Realty.

ANJELICA MCRAE BREATHETT (Sarah’s Friend) was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She became the winner of the 105 “The Voice” Competition in Washington DC, has debuted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, and Grand Ol’ Opry Stage in Nashville, where she competed against 105 African American Opera singers. Anjelica also featured on the PBS television show American Voices: Hosted by Renee Fleming, playing herself as one of the Young Upcoming Future Artists and was selected to perform for the renowned Gospel singer Kim Burrell’s masterclass. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Performance and Musical Theatre from North Carolina A&T State University.

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

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

JONATHAN BANKS is stoked to be on the MTW Stage again to perform Ragtime with this incredible cast. You may have seen him in the MTW Holiday Show 2022 or remember him as the first-ever Wayne Bryan Scholarship recipient! He is a sophomore at WSU pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre.

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

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!

RANEASE BROWN is grateful to be making her MTWichita debut! She’s a rising junior at CCM studying musical theatre, originally from Connecticut! Recently: Beauty and the Beast (Belle); 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

INJOY FOUNTAIN was born and raised in Wichita, attending Collegiate and graduating from East High. She moved to NYC and attended AMDA, then lived in the city for more than 10 years where she was in a band with four-time Tony nominee Condola Rashad and toured internationally in Rent directed by Anthony Rapp. She was on The Voice season 17 on team Kelly and toured with Postmodern Jukebox. Since being home, she’s been on every stage in town. Highlights include music directing Frozen Jr. For MTYP; The Color Purple (Celie) at Roxy’s Downtown; 42nd Street (Maggie Jones) and the Holiday Special with MTWichita; and Mosely Street debut! She is a vocal coach and loves all her students dearly. Thank you so much to Brian and the entire MTW, love you Odessa! Sit back, relax, and Injoy the show! Follow on Instagram @Injoy_Fountain

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

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.

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

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!

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

HAILEY HYDE 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

KEITH JOHNSON is excited to make his MTW debut! Credits: In the Heights (Mill Mountain), Dreamgirls (Arrow Rock), Bring It On (HSVPA), Cats (Plato/Macavity), A Chorus Line (Don - Rocky Mountain Rep), Grease (Kenickie - HSVPA). Keith attributes his success to the Holy Spirit’s guidance; God’s provision; and the unshakeable support from his family and Ms. McGraw! BBDD Phil 4:8

JADEN KINDLE (he/him) is THRILLED to return to the MTW stage! Previous credits include Rent and The Wedding Singer (CAC), The Color Purple (Roxy’s), Once on this Island (Forum), and Twelfth Night (MTW). He sends his love to the Kindle family, couldn’t do it without you! @jadenkindle / www.jadenkindle.com

CLAIRE KENNARD (she/her) is ecstatic to be making her MTWichita debut. She studies Music Theatre and Dance and has been seen in productions such as Ride the Cyclone (Roxy’s Downtown), The Rocky Horror Show (Crown Arts Collaborative), Pippin (WSU), and Guys and Dolls (Cowley Summer Theatre). www.clairekennard.com

SHEILA KINNARD is very excited to be back on the MTWichita stage after 20 years. A graduate of Howard University with advanced degree hours from Friends and WSU, she is an avid reader, writer, performer, and cultural arts supporter. She is a member of AKA, Links INC, WAM, MTW, and ARISE Board of Directors.

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!

ISSA McKNIGHT is from Billings, Montana and recently received her BFA in musical theater from BYU. Her favorite credits include Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, Ensemble in Hello, Dolly!, and 2 years with the Young Ambassadors at BYU. She would like to thank her family and teachers for getting her here!

JOSHUA MESSMORE is thrilled to return to MTW. Last summer he appeared in 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, and The Wizard of Oz. Other regional credits include Mary Poppins, West Side Story, and Newsies, all at NCTheatre. Joshua is a rising junior at Northwestern University, studying theatre and legal studies. @joshua.messmore

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

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

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.

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

AMI SCHLADER is so honored to be joining MTWichita’s Ragtime for a walk-on role. Ami has been a MTWichita Board Member since 2018. She is the Private Banking Manager for Commerce Trust here in Wichita, relocating to the area in late 2016. Before joining the Wichita office in 2016, she was a private banking relationship manager for 15 years in the Kansas City market. She attended the University of Iowa where she studied finance and economics. Ami has always admired music and theatre and was a part of many productions at a young age. Ami is active in a variety of charitable organizations: the Junior League of Wichita where she serves as the current President, Wichita’s Children’s Home, and the Salvation Army. She is a member of the choir at Saint Thomas Aquinas.

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’s BFA musical theatre department! He was most recently seen in Rent (Angel), Sophisticated Ladies (Quintet), and Hair (Stevie). Timmy is also a passionate filmmaker, having appeared in Mikey’s Army (dir. Andrew Keenan Bolger, Outfest) as well as created his own: Up on the Roof (Chicago Int. Film Fest), Undeclared (SeriesFest). Timmy is ecstatic for his first summer at MTWichita!

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.