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MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA
Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director Angela Cassette, Managing Director Presents KAREN L. ROBU in
A Musical Fable
Book by Music by Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS JULE STYNE STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Suggested by the memoirs of GYPSY ROSE LEE
Original Production by DAVID MERRICK and LELAND HAYWARD
Entire Production Originally Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS Also Starring
JOHN SCHERER DARIEN CRAGO STEPHANIE REUNING-SCHERER
RONALD SPOTO AVA RICHARDSON MYCHAL PHILLIPS
JENNIFER MARCUM MOLLY TULLY DAVID STONE
TIMOTHY W. ROBU DAVID RAEHPOUR LINDLEY BELLE DANIEL
Scenic Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer
MICHAEL ANANIA THOMAS G. MARQUEZ AARON MOONEY Hair & Makeup Designer Sound Designer
JOSHUA HARRIS DAVID MUEHL
Scenic Coordinator Costume Coordinator
J BRANSON MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA
Associate Director/Choreographer Stage Manager Associate Musical Director
ADOLPHO BLAIRE ERIN MITTMAN CHUCK KOSLOWSKE
Musical Director/Conductor Production Stage Manager THOMAS W. DOUGLAS JENNY LANG
Director/Choreographer RICHARD SABELLICO
GYPSY is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Music Theatre Wichita is a proud member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Uncle Jocko........................................................................................................Timothy W. Robu Georgie, stage manager..........................................................................................Caleb Sporrer Tommy, the Tuba Boy....................................................................................................Tommy Tra Balloon Girl...........................................................................................................Remmy Goheen
Baby June..............................................................................................................Ava Richardson
Young Louise...................................................................................................Lindley Belle Daniel
Rose.........................................................................................................................Karen L. Robu
Chowsie......................................................................................................Spencer Lang-Ramirez
Pop..............................................................................................................................David Stone Newsboys..................................Oliver Anderson, Ben Dakhil, Barron Dyer, Lindley Belle Daniel
Weber................................................................................................................... David Raehpour
Herbie........................................................................................................................John Scherer
Louise........................................................................................................................Darien Crago
June....................................................................................................Stephanie Reuning-Scherer
Tulsa..........................................................................................................................Ronald Spoto
Yonkers..........................................................................................................................Evan Tylka
L.A.................................................................................................................................Alex Iozzio
Cow Dancers....Kassi McMillan, Keeghan Lavery, Collin Matthew Flanagan, Nathaniel Mahone
Kringelein............................................................................................................Timothy W. Robu
Mr. Goldstone.............................................................................................................David Stone
Waitress....................................................................................................................Regine Torres
Miss Cratchitt......................................................................................................... Mychal Phillips
Showgirls.....................................Lacey Jack, Keeghan Lavery, Kassi McMillan, Hannah Remain, Myranda Sánchez, Regine Torres
Delores...............................................................................................................Myranda Sánchez
Thelma..................................................................................................................
Keeghan Lavery
Gail..........................................................................................................................Kassi McMillan
Sonya.....................................................................................................................Hannah Remian
Agnes.......................................................................................................................Regine Torres
Marjorie May.................................................................................................................Lacey Jack
Pastey................................................................................................................Nathaniel Mahone
Cigar....................................................................................................................Timothy W. Robu
Tessie Tura..............................................................................................................
Mychal Phillips
Mazeppa........................................................................................................................Molly Tully
Electra................................................................................................................. Jennifer Marcum
Minsky’s Showboys........................................................................Kevin Bowman, Caleb Sporrer
Renee, the maid......................................................................................................Kassi McMillan
Phil..............................................................................................................................David Stone
Bougeron-Cochon..................................................................................Collin Matthew Flanagan
The Ensemble
Kevin Bowman, Collin Matthew Flanagan, Lacey Jack, Keeghan Lavery, Alex Iozzio, Kassi McMillan, Nathaniel Mahone, Hannah Remian, Myranda Sánchez, Caleb Sporrer, Regine Torres, Evan Tylka Youth Ensemble
Oliver Anderson, Ben Dakhil, Barron Dyer, Remmy Goheen, Marlee Schmeidler, Mia Thompson, Tommy Tra
Dance Captains
Regine Torres, Ronald Spoto
Understudies
Jennifer Marcum (Rose), Regine Torres (Louise), Hannah Remian (June), Nathaniel Mahone (Tulsa), Kassi McMillan (Mazeppa), Keeghan Lavery (Electra), Lacey Jack (Tessie Tura / Miss Cratchitt), Amelia Thompson (Baby June), Marlee Schmeidler (Young Louise), Tommy Tra (Newsboys)
John Scherer, Darien Crago, Jennifer Marcum, and Stage Managers Jenny Lang and Erin Mittman appear with Music Theatre Wichita through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional stage actors and stage managers. Music Theatre Wichita operates under a U/RTA agreement with Actors’ Equity Association. Richard Sabellico appears through the courtesy of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Overture..........................................................................................................................................Orchestra
Scene 1: Vaudeville Theatre Stage, Seattle
Let Me Entertain You ......................................................................................Baby June and Young Louise
Scene 2: Kitchen of a Frame House, Seattle
Some People .............................................................................................................................................Rose
Scene 3: Road between Seattle and Los Angeles
Some People (reprise) .............................................................................................................................Rose
Scene 4: Backstage of a Vaudeville House, Los Angeles
Small World ..........................................................................................................................Rose and Herbie
Scene 5: Onstage of a Vaudeville Theatre, Los Angeles
Baby June and Her Newsboys ...........................................................................Baby June and Newsboys
Scene 6: Hotel Rooms, Akron
Mr. Goldstone...................................................................................................Rose, Herbie, and Company
Little Lamb ..............................................................................................................................................Louise
Scene 7: Chinese Restaurant, New York
You’ll Never Get Away from Me .........................................................................................Rose and Herbie
Scene 8: Stage of Grantziger’s Palace, New York
Dainty June and Her Farmboys..........................................................................June, Farmboys, and Cow
Scene 9: Mr. Grantziger’s Office
If Momma Was Married.......................................................................................................Louise and June
Scene 10: Theatre Alley, Buffalo
All I Need Is the Girl .................................................................................................................................Tulsa
Scene 11: Railroad Platform, Omaha
Everything’s Coming Up Roses...............................................................................................................Rose
There will be one fifteen-minute intermission
ACT TWO
Entr’acte Orchestra
Scene 1: Desert Country, Texas
Toreadorables ......................................................................................Louise and the Hollywood Blondes
Together Wherever We Go...................................................................................Rose, Herbie, and Louise
Scene 2: Backstage of a Burlesque House, Wichita
You Gotta Get a Gimmick..............................................................................Mazeppa, Electra, Tessie Tura
Scene 3: Backstage Corridor
Scene 4: Backstage and Onstage: Wichita, Philadelphia, Detroit, Minsky’s
The Strip........................................................................................................................Louise and Company
Scene 5: Louise’s Dressing Room
Scene 6: Bare stage after the show
Rose’s Turn ................................................................................................................................................ Rose
ORCHESTRA
Violins
Timothy Jones
Cindy Dantic-Watson
Joan Griffing
Laura Black
Joan Pfaff
Marta Prugar-James
Viola
Elizabeth Wallace
Kay Buskirk
Cello
Camille Burrow
Bass
Eric Crawford
Reeds
Jim Pisano
Joel Boettger
Randy Roach
Cole Ashcroft
Merrilee Tuinstra
Horn
Jeb Wallace
Trumpets
David Hunsicker
Michael Raehpour
Gray Bishop
Trombones
Matt Blauer
Tim Shade
Jeff Luttrell
Harp
Ann Reddy
Percussion
Kevin Findley
Drums
Steve Hatfield
Keyboard
Chuck Koslowske
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KAREN L. ROBU (Rose) 60+ shows with MTWichita. Favorite moments include Rose in Gypsy (2010), Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, the trapeze performing grandmother in Pippin, and swinging from the chandelier in Nice Work If You Can Get It. Thanks to all the folks at Plymouth Congregational Church and to her favorite partner onstage and off, husband Tim Robu.
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DARIEN CRAGO (Louise) is making her MTWichita debut with this dream role! What an honor to bring this story to life in the city where Gypsy Rose Lee started her burlesque career. NYC credits: Holiday Inn on Broadway, Cheek to Cheek at the York Theatre, Paint Your Wagon and Lady, Be Good (tap dancing with Tommy Tune!) at City Center Encores. Nat’l tour: White Christmas for many holiday seasons. Regional: Paper Mill, Goodspeed, Asolo Rep, The MUNY, Pioneer Theatre, and Cape Playhouse. TV: Fosse/Verdon and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as one of the burlesque features (her “gimmick” was an outfit made out of 1950s Tupperware!). Thank you to Brian, Richard, Thomas, Adolpho, and my agents at The Mine.
JOHN SCHERER (Herbie) Broadway: Lovemusik, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard. Off Broadway: Kinky Boots, Dames at Sea, Olympus on My Mind, Preppies. Tours: 42nd Street, Cats, Hello, Dolly!, Mame, White Christmas. Regional: Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Goodman Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, many others. Television and film: Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, That Damn Michael Che, The Shield, Crossing Jordan, Titus, Law and Order (SVU and CI), Cat Person, Spinning into Butter. Originally from Buffalo, NY, graduate of Carnegie Mellon University.
STEPHANIE REUNING-SCHERER (June), originally from Connecticut, is a rising senior studying musical theater at the University of Michigan. Recent credits include Rent (Farmers Alley Theatre), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A Little Night Music and Dogfight (University of Michigan). Love to mom, dad, and Joel! @stephreunsch
RONALD SPOTO (Tulsa) is so excited to be spending his summer at MTWichita! He is entering his senior year in Penn State’s BFA MT program and recently appeared there as Anatole in Natasha, Pierre… Comet of 1812 and Marvin in Falsettos. All the love and thanks to his amazing family! @ronaldspoto
AVA RICHARDSON (Baby June) can’t wait to entertain you in her debut show at MTWichita! She is 8 years old and in 2nd grade through Andover Public Schools. Special thanks to Sophia Hillman, her voice coach Jennifer Marcum, Miss Tammy with Andover Twirling Academy, and Miss Heidi Biever for all the pixie dust!
MYCHAL PHILLIPS (Tessie Tura/Miss Cratchitt) MTWichita Debut! Favorite credits: Erma in Anything Goes (National Tour/ Ogunquit Playhouse/ Westchester Broadway), Paulette in Legally Blonde (International Tour), Gabrielle in Cinderella (NSMT), Deb in Elf (Gateway Playhouse) and Lina Lamont in Singin’ in the Rain (TBTS). Love to Mario & family. Many thanks to Richard, Brian, and Mikey! @girlnamedmych
JENNIFER MARCUM (Electra/Rose u/s) Broadway: Beauty and the Beast. Tours: Annie Get Your Gun, State Fair. Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall. MTW: Wizard of Oz (Glinda), Cats (Grizabella), MTW’s Live Holiday Special, and Red, White and Broadway. Regional: Grease (Frenchy), A Funny Thing Happened… (Vibrata), A Grand Night for Singing, and Hair (Chrissie). Voice faculty at Oklahoma City University, Wichita State University, Friends University, and Lachey Arts. A vocal performance graduate from John Brown University, Actor’s Equity member for 28 years, and proud mom of Felix and Sophie.
MOLLY TULLY (Mazeppa) is new to the MTW stage, and a lifelong Wichita-based actor whose favorite credits include Yitzhak (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and Audrey (Little Shop). Molly is also a theatrical intimacy professional and melodrama writer. Special thanks to her family and theatre friends especially James, Adi, and Fiona.
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DAVID N. STONE (Pop/Mr. Goldstone/Phil) is thrilled to be back on the MTWichita stage, after debuting last year as the grumpy Grandfather in Ragtime. Previous Wichita roles include Crumpet in David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries and Norman in On Golden Pond. See him next month as one of The Sunshine Boys at Roxy’s Downtown! Thank you Brian & MTW… And as always thank you Marni Vliet Stone.
TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Uncle Jocko/Kringelein/Cigar) It’s summer, it’s Music Theatre Wichita time, it’s all good. Delighted again to be a part of the MTWichita season. So many shows, so many wonderful roles, and so many talented people to work with. Thanks to Brian for letting me continue to perform here, for my wife and girls’ support, and to all of you for making this a vital part of your summer and your city. Enjoy!
DAVID RAEHPOUR (Weber) has performed in numerous productions over the years, such as Sir Danvers Carew in Jekyll and Hyde, Daddy Cane in Bright Star, Inspector Kemp and the Blind Man in Young Frankenstein, the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol, the Preacher in Bonnie and Clyde, and others. David holds a bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Communications from Southwest Baptist University and a master’s degree in communications from WSU. David thanks his entire family for their support.
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KEVIN BOWMAN is thrilled to be making his resident ensemble debut here at Music Theatre Wichita! Kevin is originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and a current Musical Theatre major at Texas State University, entering his junior year in the fall! Recent credits include Rent (Waiter/Squeegie Man) Texas State University, Urinetown (Ensemble) Texas State University, Legally Blonde (Ensemble/Warner u/s) The Palace Theatre, and The Producers (Ensemble) The Palace Theatre. Kevin would like to thank his family, Texas State, and everyone involved here at Music Theatre Wichita for the incredible opportunity! @kevinbowman_
LINDLEY BELLE DANIEL (Young Louise) is a rising seventh grader at Trinity Academy. She was last seen in Trinity’s productions of Hello, Dolly!, Into the Woods, and Rags. Lindley Belle previously danced with Kansas Dance Academy, currently at Kelcy’s Dance Studio, and sings with Amy Menas Voice.
SPENCER LANG-RAMIREZ (Chowsie) is thrilled to make his stage debut with MTWichita! When not on stage, he enjoys eating treats, going for walks, napping, and playing with his favorite toys, Hedgehog and Piggy. Spencer wants to thank his fans for their love and support and remind them to Adopt, not Shop.
COLLIN MATTHEW FLANAGAN (he/him) is ecstatic to spend his first summer in Wichita. Previous credits include Maine State Music Theater - 9 to 5 (Josh) and Titanic (Frank Carlson). He is currently entering his senior year at Elon University’s BFA Music Theatre program in Elon, NC. Collin is a National YoungArts 2021 award winner in Theater, and a recent alum of the LINK Program. Many thanks to his family and friends for the constant support and laughs.
LACEY JACK is so excited and thankful to be in Wichita this summer! She is a rising senior at Chicago College of Performing Arts majoring in musical theatre with a dance emphasis. Credits: The 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre (Seattle); Music Theatre Works (Chicago). Enjoy the show! @laceymayjack
KEEGHAN LAVERY is a rising Senior Dance Performance major at Oklahoma City University. She is thrilled to be launching her performance career with Music Theatre Wichita. Keeghan would like to thank her family and friends for their support and love. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the best show(s) ever!
ALEX IOZZIO is a rising third-year BFA Musical Theatre student at Penn State University. Previous credits include Falsettos (Whizzer), Into the Woods (Jack), and Hit the Wall (Newbie). They are so excited to be making their MTWichita debut this summer! A huge thank you to their incredibly supportive family, the amazing faculty at PSU, and the stellar creative team for facilitating this dream come true! IG: @alexiozzio
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KASSI MCMILLAN is very grateful to be making her MTWichita debut! She is a recent graduate of CCM and is originally from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her favorite credits include Jo March in Little Women, Rusty in Footloose, and Lorraine in 42nd Street. She sends her love and thanks to her parents and sister!
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NATHANIEL MAHONE is overjoyed to return to MTWichita! MTWichita: Wizard of Oz (Tinman). Regional: Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Fire Shut Up in My Bones; The LEX, Memphis; The MUNY, Camelot, Joseph…Dreamcoat, Dreamgirls, The Little Mermaid, Anything Goes. Nathaniel, a senior at The University of Oklahoma, thanks the MTW team, his parents, and sister Ashley!
HANNAH REMIAN (she/her) is thrilled to join Music Theatre Wichita! She is currently a rising senior at Chicago College of Performing Arts majoring in Musical Theater. Credits: Anything Goes (Porchlight Music Theatre); Wonderful Town and The Theory of Relativity (CCPA). Lots of love to her family and friends! @hannahremian
MYRANDA SÁNCHEZ is thrilled to be making her MTWichita debut! She’s a rising sophomore Musical Theatre Major at the University of Oklahoma where she most recently was a swing in Crazy for You. She wants to thank her wonderful family and friends for all their constant support. Te quiero!
CALEB SPORRER is so excited to be a part of the resident ensemble this summer with MTWichita! He is a rising junior at Texas State University receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre. He would like to thank the entire team at MTWichita, as well as his amazing family and friends for their never-ending support.
REGINE TORRES is an incoming fourth-year BFA Musical Theatre student at Pennsylvania State University. Her previous theatre credits include Bernarda Alba (Adela) and Brigadoon (Jean MacLaren). This is her second summer in the Resident Ensemble, and she’s ecstatic to be back at Music Theatre Wichita once again!
EVAN TYLKA is so excited to be performing at MTWichita this summer!! He is currently a rising senior at the University of Michigan studying musical theatre. Many thanks to the incredible cast and creative team, as well as my loving family and friends who have supported me along the way!
TOMMY TRA (Tommy with Tuba) is ten years old and has loved musical theatre his whole life. Christian Performance Theatre: Elf (Boy with Rage Issues); Moana, Jr. (Hei Hei); Flat Stanley, Jr. (Arthur Lambchop); Peter Pan (Nibs); Junie B. Jones, Jr (José); Cinderella (White Mouse); The Music Man (Band Kid); Dr. Dolittle, Jr. (Chee-Chee).
OLIVER ANDERSON (Newsboy) is 12 years old and excited to be back at MTWichita! His credits include Michael in three productions of Elf with the Forum Wichita and CPT, Edgar/Little Boy in MTWichita’s Ragtime and he recently flew through the air as Michael Darling in Christian Performance Theatre’s production of Peter Pan.
BEN DAKHIL (Newsboy) is in fourth grade at Wichita Collegiate School and is very excited to have the opportunity to join Music Theatre Wichita for the first time this summer. Ben was most recently in his fourth-grade musical, Finding Nemo Jr. (Nemo). He enjoys theater, singing, playing the piano, and loves technology/ editing. He would like to thank Heidi Biever, Jennifer Marcum, and Kari Plagmann for all their support in his love for theater.
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BARRON DYER (Newsboy) is a rising seventh grader at St Mark’s School. Barron was last seen in MTWichita’s Beauty and the Beast as well as Andale High School’s productions of Shrek the Musical and Seussical. Barron dances and competes at Encore Dance Studios and sings with Amy Menas at The Studio.
REMMY GOHEEN (Balloon Girl) is excited to be returning to the stage in Gypsy with Music Theatre Wichita, having previously been in the ensemble of Beauty and the Beast and Seussical, Jr.! Remmy, a fourth grader, loves singing, acting, and gymnastics and is grateful for this wonderful opportunity.
AMELIA THOMPSON (Baby June u/s) is ten years old and a 4th grade student at Swaney Elementary. This is her first time performing with MTWichita. She cannot wait to entertain you! Amelia enjoys singing, dancing, and acting. Thank you to all of her family near and far for all their support!
MARLEE SCHMEIDLER (Young Louise u/s) is so excited to be in Gypsy! She is 12 years old and enjoys dancing at KDA where she has just earned her Pointe shoes, singing with the Studio Singers, and playing the violin. She is also very excited to be performing at Carnegie Hall next March in NYC!
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RICHARD SABELLICO (Director/Choreographer) Broadway: The Cocoanuts (American Place Theatre), Wonderful Town (New York State Theatre @ Lincoln Center), Gypsy w/Tyne Daly (Associate Director), Off-Broadway: A Majority of One (Drama Desk Nomination), Home of the Brave (Playhouse 91), I Can Get It for You Wholesale (Drama Desk Award); Rags, Milk and Honey (American Jewish Theatre). National Tours: State Fair w/ John Davidson, The Music Man (w/Jeff Goldblum and Ed Begley Jr.), Dial M for Murder w/ Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield, as well as many musicals at many reputable theatres, with many stars, across the nation. He is featured as himself in the nationally released film Pittsburgh. www.RichardSabellico.com
ADOLPHO BLAIRE (Associate Director/Choreographer) is an NYC based director/choreographer as well as performer. With Mr. Sabellico, he was the Associate Director on the Broadway Workshop of Sugar Babies, as well as projects at North Shore Music Theatre, Westchester Broadway, Theatre By the Sea, Gretna Theatre and the York. On his own, his work has been seen in NYC at Here Arts Center, P.S. 122 (NY Innovative Theatre Award), Ars Nova and the People’s Improv Theatre. Outside of NYC, venues have included Theatre Workshop of Nantucket, Palace Theatre in the Dells, Riverside Center, Naples Players, Celebrity Cruises, Mac-Haydn Theatre and the Grand Geneva Resort (RWS). He’s also choreographed numerous corporate industrial shows as well as national TV web spots for both Johnny Rockets restaurants and Blackberry. Adolpho started his creative career as Assistant Creative Director for Six Flags Parks writing, producing and directing shows for over 20 parks internationally. www.justdolphy.com
THOMAS W. DOUGLAS (Music Director) is a compelling and passionate conductor with a long history with MTWichita. He has performed hundreds of productions nationally and internationally. Highlights include conducting Webber’s Phantom of the Opera in Switzerland. Thomas is currently the Artistic Director of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and has conducted the symphony orchestras in San Diego, Pittsburgh, Des Moines, Wichita and Seattle; as well as at the Anchorage Opera and the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. He has done a number of premieres and debuts and is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. He has conducted Tony Winners Leslie Odom Jr and Kelli O’Hara. www.thomaswdouglas.com
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O T C E L E B R A T I N G 8 Y E A R S W I T H A N E W L O O K , S A M E G R E A T T A S T E ! S C A N F O R D I S C O U N T O N F I R S T O R D E R P R E - O R D E R O N L I N E , W I T H F R E S H D E L I V E R I E S E V E R Y T U E S D A Y & F R I D A Y !
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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.
AARON MOONEY (Lighting Designer) Education: MFA, NYU
Tisch; BA, University of Tulsa. Recent design credits (selected): Music Theatre Wichita - Beauty and the Beast, An American in Paris; OKC Ballet (Resident LD) - The Nutcracker, Giselle, La Sylphide, The Firebird, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Swan Lake, Exurgency; Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park - King Lear; Montana Shakespeare in the Parks - Noises Off, Death of a Salesman; OKCUCrazy for You, Susannah, Three Sisters, The Marriage of Figaro, Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play, RENT, The Grapes of Wrath, Bernstein’s Mass.
DAVID MUEHL (Sound Designer) MTWichita’s primary sound designer. During MTWichita’s “off season,” David works for Wichita State, where he is the Performance Facilities Audio Producer and advises technical theater student sound designers. Some of his favorite sound designs have been for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, and The Wizard of Oz
JOSHUA HARRIS (Hair & Makeup Designer) From his start in teen choir to Hair & Makeup designer, Joshua is thrilled to return home to MTWichita for his 8th summer season! Josh lives in NYC and is currently a member of the HMU team at MJ: the Michael Jackson Musical on Broadway. Other credits: Hairspray, A Bronx Tale (Nat’l Tour). The Sound of Music (Int’l Tour). He would like to thank his Wichita friends and family for their endless support. “The bravest thing you can BE is YOURSELF!”
JENNY LANG (Production Stage Manager): Music Theatre Wichita, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre Under the Stars, Riverside Theatre, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Park Square Theatre, Jungle Theater, LA Opera, San Francisco 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.
ERIN MITTMAN (Stage Manager) is thrilled to be returning home for her 8th season after beginning with MTWichita as an apprentice! National Tours: Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof. NYC: Insidious, A Brand A Lifestyle, Prodigal Daughters, Export Quality. MTWichita favorites include: Ragtime, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz. Endless thanks and love to her family!
J BRANSON (Scenic Coordinator) is proud to have begun his theatrical career as an Apprentice at Music Theatre Wichita over 40 years ago. J’s national tour credits include The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast, and Brigadoon. J’s many designs at MTWichita have included Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Beauty and the Beast, The Drowsy Chaperone, 1776, Sunset Boulevard, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Many thanks and much much love to the many wonderful people who have touched my life here at MTW!
MICHAEL COLE (Director of Production) is entering his 2nd year as MTWichita’s newest staff member. 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 theatres across the USA.
MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA (Costume Coordinator/Head of Costumes) is an Ohio native and the Costume Shop Manager for the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State. Recent design credits include Gypsy, Mirette (MTWichita 2024/2021), and Pirates of Penzance (Heartland Opera Theatre 2023). 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
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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 49th summer season with the company. Who would have thought that back in 1976, a summer job would turn into such a career!! Being the oldest member of the production staff, this will mark stage productions numbering well over 250. In keeping our ever-growing rental business running, I oversee the management of our two warehouse facilities. My life remains 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!
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.
AMANDA BOWMAN (Company Manager) is in her 20th summer season with Music Theatre Wichita. She started her career with MTWichita as an apprentice and has had numerous titles, most recently as production stage manager. She joined the team full-time as development and marketing coordinator in 2019 and transitioned to Company/Office Manager in 2022. 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.
JENNIFER FISHER (Sign Language Interpreter) is delighted to return for her 16th season as sign language performer, having translated and performed almost 70 shows. Grateful to all at MTW for the opportunity to create a moving performance for the Deaf community. Love to God and my family Grant, Kara and Stephanie.
JACOB KRAMER (Head of Wardrobe) is thrilled to return to MTWichita! Although they are NYC based now, they believe there truly is “no place like home” for the summer. Jacob’s MTW favorites include Grease, The Wizard of Oz, and Beauty and the Beast. In NYC, they have had the pleasure of wardrobe supervising Sad Boys in Harpy Land, School Pictures, and most recently, Teeth at Playwrights Horizons. All the love to family and friends.
KATIE CRANDALL (Head of Hair and Makeup) is thrilled to return home to Wichita for an eleventh MTW season! During the year, she lives in NYC and works as the Wig and Wardrobe Supervisor off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. Recently, she worked on the Broadway transfer of Stereophonic as well as the new horror musical, Teeth. Katie is also a freelance wigmaker and lent her talents to The Sound of Music International Tour as associate wig designer.
PAT DOWNES (Head of Electrics) is so excited to joining this amazing company this season! Pat has worked in New York, Las Vegas and Utah in the past, and is excited to add Kansas to the list. Wishing best of luck to the crew and cast!
PATRICK COSTELLO (Head of Set Construction) is thrilled to be able to work with Music Theatre Wichita this summer. Patrick is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and holds his bachelor’s in theatre production from Point Park University. Patrick has previously worked for the Porthouse Theatre Company, The Rev Theatre Company, and the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
KYLA MANSFIELD (Head of Scenic Art) (she/her) has been painting, collaborating, and creating in Wichita for over ten years in both theatre and creative outlets. When not haunting the halls of CII, you can find her at PAINTology working with Rachel Downs painting everything from floors to ceilings, murals and custom finishing. But her first love is the theatre, where she can make new worlds out of anything, all while making the biggest mess. She would like to thank her family on and off stage, with special thanks to her ever-patient partner.
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RYAN MORROW (Head of Audio) can’t believe it’s already his 10th season! He is a freelance designer and engineer who can’t seem to stay put and currently calls Wichita home. Some favorites: Cats (MTWichita), Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Casa Mañana), The Rocky Horror Show (Crown Arts Collaborative), and Avenue Q (Playhouse @ Westport Plaza). He’d like to thank his eversupportive family.
BRIAN J. MARCUM (Artistic Director) Brian’s relationship with Music Theatre Wichita spans almost 30 years as a performer, director/choreographer and now Artistic Director. Originally from Lexington, TN, Brian graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree in Dance Performance. While attending OCU Brian made his professional musical theatre debut as a member of the resident ensemble at MTWichita. After graduation, Brian moved to New York City to pursue his dream of dancing on Broadway. He performed in six Broadway musicals, The Gershwins’ Fascinating Rhythm, Saturday Night Fever, the TONY Award-winning revival of 42nd Street, The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman, The Drowsy Chaperone and Monty Python’s Spamalot. Brian was the Associate Choreographer of the original Broadway production of ELF- The Musical. Brian also toured nationally with State Fair and Annie Get Your Gun and internationally with The Who’s Tommy. He has danced all over the world at various regional theatres and theme parks including Walt Disney World and Toyko Disneyland. He has been seen on television on the TONY Awards (twice) and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (thrice) and is in the movie of The Producers. After 15 years in NYC, Brian got the opportunity to go back to his alma mater, Oklahoma City University, to teach in the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Arts Management. While there he was invited back to MTWichita as a choreographer and then as a director/ choreographer. After teaching at OCU, Brian spent four years as an Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre at Syracuse University before getting the call of all calls to become the new Artistic Director of Music Theatre Wichita following the man who had changed his life forever, Wayne Bryan. Now Brian and his wife, Jennifer and their two wonderful kids Sophie and Felix happily call Wichita home and love it oh so much! Brian is proud to be leading this organization with Managing Director, Angela Cassette and so grateful for the wonderful staff and patrons of this one-of-a-kind establishment!
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