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and MATT ALLEN in
(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
Violet Newstead.........................................................................................Soara-Joye Ross
Doralee Rhodes...........................................................................................Kathryn Adeline
Judy Bernly.......................................................................................Amanda Lea LaVergne
Franklin Hart Jr Matt Allen
Roz Keith Injoy Fountain
Joe....................................................................................................................Eddie Andrews
Dwayne........................................................................................................ Brayden Worden
Josh................................................................................................Collin Matthew Flanagan
Missy Hart .......................................................................................................Kassi McMillan
Starring SOARA-JOYE ROSS as Violet
Music and Lyrics by Book by DOLLY PARTON PATRICIA RESNICK
Based on the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture
Originally Produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009 Also Starring
INJOY FOUNTAIN EDDIE ANDREWS CHRIS LOUCKS
TIMOTHY W. ROBU BRAYDEN WORDEN
COLLIN MATTHEW FLANAGAN KEVIN BOWMAN
MARCUS BYERS JR. ANNALESE FUSARO ALEX IOZZIO
RAYNA J. LACEY JACK KEEGHAN LAVERY INDYA LINCICOME
KASSI MCMILLAN JOSHUA MESSMORE HANNAH REMIAN
STEPHANE REUNING-SCHERER MYRANDA SÁNCHEZ
CALEB SPORRER RONALD SPOTO REGINE TORRES
EVAN TYLKA EVAN VAUGHAN
Scenic Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer
ROBERT A. KOVACH SHANNON SMITH-REGNIER HELENA KUUKKA
Hair & Makeup Designer Sound Designer Scenic Coordinator
KATIE CRANDALL DAVID MUEHL JORDAN SLUSHER
Associate Choreographer Stage Manager Associate Musical Director
SAMM HEWES ERIN MITTMAN CHUCK KOSLOWSKE
Musical Director/Conductor Production Stage Manager
THOMAS W. DOUGLAS JENNY LANG
Director/Choreographer ERIC SCIOTTO
Maria............................................................................................................Myranda Sánchez
Dick....................................................................................................................... Chris Loucks
Kathy Regine Torres
Margaret Annalese Fusaro
Bob Enright...................................................................................................... Caleb Sporrer
Detective............................................................................................................. Chris Loucks
Policeman........................................................................................................ Kevin Bowman
Doctor................................................................................................................Evan Vaughan
Orderly.......................................................................................................Joshua Messmore
Candy Striper......................................................................................................... Lacey Jack
Tinsworthy Timothy W. Robu
Kevin Bowman, Marcus Byers Jr., Collin Matthew Flanagan, Annalese Fusaro,
Katherine Jackman Hanscom, Alex Iozzio, Rayna J., Lacey Jack, Keeghan Lavery, Kassi McMillan, Joshua Messmore, Hannah Remian, Stephanie Reuning-Scherer, Myranda Sánchez, Caleb Sporrer, Ronald Spoto, Regine Torres, Evan Tylka, Evan Vaughan, Brayden Worden, Indya Lincicome
Dance Captains
Keeghan Lavery, Evan Tylka
Eddie Andrews (Franklin Hart Jr.); Kassi McMillan (Judy); Annalese Fusaro (Violet); Hannah Remian (Doralee); Evan Vaughan (Joe); Rayna J. (Roz)
Matt Allen, Amanda Lea LaVergne, Soara-Joye Ross, 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. Eric Sciotto appears through the courtesy of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Robert Kovach appears through the courtesy of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Katherine Jackman Hanscom appears as a walk-on performer.
ACT ONE
9 to 5................................................ Violet, Doralee, Dwayne, Judy, and Ensemble
Around Here............................................................................... Violet and Ensemble
Here for You..............................................................Franklin Hart Jr. and Boys’ Club
I Just Might .................................................................................Judy, Doralee, Violet
Backwoods Barbie............................................................................................Doralee
Heart to Hart ...................................................................................Roz and Ensemble
The Dance of Death.......................................................... Judy, Hart, and Ensemble
Cowgirl’s Revenge....................................................... Doralee, Hart, and Ensemble
Potion Notion....................................................................Violet, Hart, and Ensemble
Joy to the Girls .......................................Judy, Doralee, Violet, Hart, and Ensemble
Shine Like the Sun...........................................Doralee, Judy, Violet, and Ensemble
There will be one fifteen-minute intermission
ACT TWO
Entr’acte .............................................................Orchestra, Rayna J, Kassi McMillan, Hannah Remian, Regine Torres
One of the Boys...................................................................................Violet and Boys 5 to 9..........................................................................................................................Roz
Change It..........................................................Doralee, Violet, Judy, and Ensemble
Let Love Grow........................................................................................Joe and Violet
Get Out and Stay Out............................................................................................Judy
Finale: 9 to 5.................................................................................................. Company
Reeds
Jim Pisano
Jason Whitmore
Trumpets
David Hunsicker
Michael Raehpour
Trombone
Matt Blauer
Guitars
Randy Zellers
Alex Nordine
Bass
Eric Crawford
Percussion
Joe Mikelait
Drums
Steve Hatfield
Keyboard
Chuck Koslowske
Garrett Welch
SOARA-JOYE ROSS (Violet Newstead) Broadway: Hadestown, Les Misérables, Dance of the Vampires. Off-Broadway: Carmen Jones (Lucille Lortel Winner, Drama Desk Nominee), Promenade, Dessa Rose, Single Black Female. Regional: A Little Night Music (Desirée), Legally Blonde (Paulette), Cinderella (Fairy Godmother), Young Frankenstein (Elizabeth), Anything Goes (Reno), Sister Act (Deloris). Film/TV: Garden State, Flight Attendant, Crashing. Love to my #LevitationTeam & Almighty God! @Lyricalsouljo
AMANDA LEA LAVERGNE (Judy Bernly) Broadway: Annie, The People in the Picture, and Grease. Off-Broadway: Winesday, This One’s for the Girls, and Loveless Texas. Favorite Regional: An American in Paris, Crazy for You, Anything Goes, Nice Work…, Singin’ in the Rain, and Gypsy. Amanda originated the role of Campbell in Bring It On and made her Australian debut alongside her husband, Anthony Warlow, in Jekyll and Hyde. @amandalealavergne
KATHRYN ADELINE (Doralee Rhodes), from Alpharetta, GA, is a recent Oklahoma City University graduate. Recent OCU credits include Clara Johnson in The Light in the Piazza and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. She is thrilled to be making her professional theatre debut at MTWichita this summer and hopes “y’all” enjoy the show! @katsmith_01
MATT ALLEN (Franklin Hart, Jr.) (he/him) Broadway: Once Upon a One More Time, Escape to Margaritaville, Something Rotten!, Honeymoon in Vegas, The Wedding Singer, Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun. National Tours: Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The Producers. Film: The Producers. TV: Law & Order, Gotham. Thanks to Brian and Eric, The Hybrid Agency, my wife Paula, and my dog Vixen! Here’s to Dabney Coleman...RIP.
EDDIE ANDREWS (Joe) is based in Kansas City and is thrilled to be making his MTWichita debut in 9 to 5. Favorite roles: Mr. Andrews in Titanic, Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Leaf in Spelling Bee. Training: Stephens College. He wants to thank dear hearts Dillon, Brad, and Ryan each for helping make this summer possible.
INJOY FOUNTAIN (Roz Keith) was born and raised here. Grew up at Collegiate and graduated from East High! Moved to NYC for 10 years. Graduated from AMDA. Was in a band with four-time Tony nominee Condola Rashad. Performed all over NYC. Was in an Off-Broadway show. Traveled to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to do RENT: The Musical under the direction of Anthony Rapp. Most widely known for being on The Voice on Team Kelly. Toured with Post Modern Jukebox. Performed all over the country! Favorite credits include Celie in The Color Purple, Maggie Jones in 42nd Street, and Justice in Rock of Ages. She is a local vocal coach and is the director of Injoy Fountain Academy. Music on all platforms and more on the way. Thanks to the cast and everyone here for making it a safe and fun environment! Sit back, relax, and Injoy the show.
CHRIS LOUCKS (Dick) is honored to make his Music Theatre Wichita debut! This Wichita native recently played in Dreamgirls (Dave) with Crown Arts Collaborative and has been seen in many roles with local theatres. Catch him swing dancing or tending to his bees! He is forever grateful to family, friends, and -most importantly - God, for blessing his life.
TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Tinsworthy) 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!
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! @kevindbowman
MARCUS BYERS JR. is originally from Harlem, NY, and is super thrilled to be making his regional theatre debut with MTWichita! He is also a rising senior at the University of Michigan’s SMTD! GO BLUE. Sending thanks to Mommy, Daddy and Laureal. Glory to God! Recent: Malvolio Off-Bway (Classical Theatre of Harlem). @marcccussssss
COLLIN MATTHEW FLANAGAN (Josh) (he/him) is ecstatic to spend his first summer in Wichita. Previous credits include Maine State Music Theatre - 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.
ANNALESE FUSARO (Margaret) is a rising senior Musical Theatre Major at CCM and is thrilled to be making her MTWichita debut this summer! Some favorite credits include The Frug Dancer in Sweet Charity (CCM), Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (The Carnegie), and Maggie Winslow in A Chorus Line (Riverside CPA).
KATHERINE JACKMAN HANSCOM (walk-on performer) Well after her breakout as Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie at Wichita HS East, Katherine continued acting with Vermont’s Weston Playhouse Theatre Company and Santa Fe’s Theaterwork. Musical Comedy has brought her tremendous joy and she is grateful to MTWichita for this opportunity to tread the boards again.
RAYNA J. (she/her) is a Junior Musical Theatre major at Rider University! She cannot be more thankful for everyone who has supported her, prepared her, and for those who gifted her with this amazing opportunity. Without her Mother and The Stables, she’d be nowhere. Insta: @Raynajofficial
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
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!
INDYA LINCICOME is thrilled to be performing in four shows at Musical Theatre Wichita this summer. Indya is a Junior at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) where she is working toward her BFA in musical theatre and is training intensively to further her career as a musical theatre professional. Indya recently finished her performance in Once on This Island as Mama Euralie at CCM. Indya’s other roles and performances at CCM include Stephen Flaherty Tribute at Carnegie Hall (ensemble), Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker (swing), Sweet Charity (Carmen, u/s Nickie), and Something Rotten! (swing).
KASSI MCMILLAN (Missy) 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!
JOSHUA MESSMORE (he/him) is beyond grateful to return for his third summer at MTWichita. Previous MTWichita credits include Cats, 42nd Street, and Ragtime. He also performed regionally at the NC Theatre in Mary Poppins (Robertson Ay), West Side Story (Baby John) and Newsies. Huge thank you to Brian and all the MTWichita team!
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
STEPHANIE REUNING-SCHERER 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
MYRANDA SÁNCHEZ (Maria) 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! @myranda.sanchez
CALEB SPORRER (Bob) 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.
RONALD SPOTO 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
REGINE TORRES (Kathy) 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! @regine.e.torres
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!
EVAN VAUGHAN is a rising senior pursuing a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre at Indiana University. Credits: Something Rotten! (Nick), Cabaret (Victor/Asst. Choreo), Carrie (Ensemble), Matilda (Ensemble/Asst Choreo). Evan wants to express thanks to his friends and family for all of their support! Go Hoosiers!
BRAYDEN WORDEN (Dwayne) is a Wichita native, and a recent Musical Theatre graduate from the University of Oklahoma. His recent credits include Burrs (The Wild Party), Gordon (A New Brain), Samuel Byck (Assassins), & Man 1 (I Love You, You’re Perfect…). He also recently music directed a concert of Myths and Hymns by Adam Guettel.
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ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) MTWichita: Wizard of Oz ’22 (Choreo), Rock of Ages ’23 (Dir/Chor). Dir/Chor credits: Full Monty, Prom, RENT, In Pieces, Something Rotten!, Pippin, Mamma Mia!, Into the Woods, Xanadu, Bat Boy, Freaky Friday, Bright Star, Drowsy Chaperone, Charlie Brown, & choreo for Kelli O’Hara & Sutton Foster’s duo-concert at Carnegie Hall! As a performer, Eric was a company member during the ’96 and ’97 MTWichita seasons. He has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! www.ericsciotto.com
SAMM HEWES (Associate Choreographer) Performing credits: nationals tours of Disney’s High School Musical and HSM2; Regional Theater performances of Chicago, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Cats, Crazy for You, Footloose, Young Frankenstein, and 42nd Street, to name a few. Film/screen: dancer on ABC TV series Will Trent. She also was a singer/dancer for Holland America Cruise Lines and for Norwegian Cruise Line and spent many years traveling the world doing what she loves. Her path has also led to many opportunities to direct, choreograph, and assist on many shows at Music Theatre Wichita, Fulton Theater, Prather Productions, and various programs in colleges, high schools, and middle schools. Thank you to Eric, Brian, and everyone here at MTWichita for another incredible opportunity.
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 Lloyd 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
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.
JORDAN SLUSHER (Scenic Coordinator) is a Wichita local scenic designer and a graduate of Wichita State University. Recent scenic and projection design credits include: MTWichita’s Cats, 2022 Holiday Special, Mirette, Grease, Red White & Broadway; Ballet Wichita’s Tom Sawyer; Osage Ballet’s The Nutcracker; and the Opera Kansas world premiere of Staggerwing. Thank you to the brilliant MTWichita staff and shop artists for the wonderful collaborations!
HELENA KUUKKA (Lighting Designer) is a native of Helsinki, Finland, now residing in Novato, California. Favorite Designs: Musical Theatre: Carousel, The Prom, Aida, Titanic, The King and I, Oklahoma!, Ragtime, Hello, Dolly!, Newsies, Mamma Mia!, When We’re Gone (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). Opera: Carmen, Tosca (OSB); Eugene Onegin (Miami); Aida (Vancouver); Into the Woods, Samson and Delilah (Tulsa); La Traviata, The Merry Widow (Kansas City). Dance: Giselle, Vampire’s Ball (Orlando); Dracula, Swan Lake (Memphis).
SHANNON SMITH-REGNIER (Costume Designer) is thrilled to be back for another show at MTWichita. She is a Kansas Citybased costume designer and is currently teaching costume design at Avila University. MTWichita design credits include: 9 to 5 (2012), A Chorus Line (2019), Wizard of Oz (2022), Ragtime (2023). Design credits include: MTH, Music Theatre Wichita, Spinning Tree Theater, Theatre in the Park, Kansas City Regional Theatre, KCAT, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Quality Hill, and the American Heartland Theater. She has also guest designed at Kansas University and Wichita State University. She has also worked in the costume shops of Music Theatre Wichita and Glimmerglass Opera.
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.
KATIE CRANDALL (Hair and Makeup Designer/Head of Hair and Makeup) is thrilled to return home to Wichita for an eleventh MTWichita 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.
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!
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 (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 (MT Wichita 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
MARY SUE DYMAK (Rentals & Inventory Director/DropFabricator/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 MTWichita 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 MTWichita 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.
PAT DOWNES (Head of Electrics) is so excited to be 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.
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 ever-supportive 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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