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MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA
Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director Angela Cassette, Managing Director
Presents Roald Dahl’s
The Musical
Book by Music and Lyrics by DENNIS KELLY TIM MINCHIN with NORA MAE DIXON
DAVID LOWENSTEIN LAURALYN MCCLELLAND
CHRIS STEVENS KASSI MCMILLAN
ARIA EVANS ALEX IOZZO
Also Starring
BARRON DYER BLAIR BAEZA EMMET GREGORY
EMMA TENNILLE OLIVER ANDERSON BRIELLE IVES
KYNDALL CARSON COLE BRODDLE LEEA MEUTEN
MILA HAMPEL BEN DAKHIL HANNAH BROWN
KATHRYN ADELINE MARCUS BYERS JR. ANDREW FLEMING
ANNALESE FUSARO RAYNA J. LACEY JACK JADEN KINDLE
INDYA LINCICOME JOSHUA MESSMORE ALANNA PORTER
HANNAH REMIAN STEPHANE REUNING-SCHERER
CALEB SPORRER JONAH TAYLOR REGINE TORRES
EVAN TYLKA EVAN VAUGHAN BRAYDEN WORDEN
Set Inventory Provided by The Music and Theatre Company www.tmtcompany.com
David Lowenstein, Lauralyn McClelland, Chris Stevens, 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. Brian J. Marcum appears through the courtesy of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Paige Hathaway, Michael Salvatore Commendatore, and Yael Lubetzky appear through the courtesy of United Scenic Artists Local 829.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
ACT ONE
Miracle ............................................................................................... Company
My House ....................................................................................... Miss Honey
Revolting Children .......................................................................... Company
ORCHESTRA
Conductor/Keyboard 2
Jesse Warkentin
Keyboard 1 Garret
Welch
Cello
Camille Burrow
Bass
Eric Crawford
Woodwinds
Jim Pisano
Jason Whitmore
Trumpets
David Hunsicker
Michael Raehpour
Trombone
Matt Blauer
Guitar
Randy Zellers
Percussion
Kevin Findley
Drums
Steve Hatfield
MEE T THE CAST
NORA MAE DIXON (Matilda) is 11 and ecstatic and grateful to be a part of MTWichita! Favorite credits: Fun Home (Small Alison) at Olathe Civic Theatre, Rudolph (Elf) at Coterie, Meet Me in St. Louis (Tootie) at SM Theatre in the Park, and Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Gladys) at Theatre for Young America, shows at MTKC, and supporting role in film, Tangled Up in Christmas. She loves crafts, dance, and friends! Thank you to family, friends, and teachers— special thanks to Franci Talamantez-Witte and Delano MendozaHolt! IG: @noramaedixon
DAVID LOWENSTEIN (Agatha Trunchbull) MTWichita: Beauty and the Beast (Cogsworth), Kinky Boots (George). Broadway: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, A Christmas Carol, King David, 1776, On the Town, Seussical, The Frogs. Nat’l Tours: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, 42nd St. (Andy Lee), On Your Toes, Company (Paul). Carnegie Hall: South Pacific, Anyone Can Whistle, Jubilee. Animated Features: Anastasia, Bartok the Magnificent, Buster and Chauncey’s Silent Night. Co-creator/original choreographer for SHOUT! The Mod Musical.
KASSI McMILLAN (Miss Honey) 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!
CHRIS STEVENS (Mr. Wormwood) is honored to be making his MTWichita debut. NYC/Tour: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical (John Carpenter), Waitress (Swing), Jersey Boys (Nick Massi), Mamma Mia! (Sky), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger). TV: Law and Order. 2019 SALT Award Recipient for his portrayal of Buddy in Elf: The Musical at Syracuse Stage. Endless gratitude to Brian and his team at B.W.A. All my love to Mom, Dad, Brett and Erin. Insta: @CJStevens421
LAURALYN McCLELLAND (Mrs. Wormwood) is happily returning to MTWichita after beginning her professional career here in 2005! Broadway: Grease, West Side Story, Rock of Ages, Matilda, Sunset Boulevard, SpongeBob SquarePants, My Fair Lady. Favorite regional: Cassie - A Chorus Line, Miss Adelaide - Guys and Dolls. OCU grad, Equity member. Thanks to Hybrid and Brandon. @LLmcclell
MONTANA ROBERTS (Michael Wormwood) is excited for this opportunity to play Michael. He has had a busy year, playing Marlin in Finding Nemo Jr., participating in and assisting with MTW Teen and Youth Classes, singing and dancing as part of The Academy at MTWichita’s Rising Stars Youth Ensemble, and most recently being an Oaken and Hidden Folk in Disney’s Frozen. Montana is entering his freshman year at Valley Center High School and continues to learn new songs on the ukulele.
ARIA EVANS is excited to be a part of MTWichita this season! Recent: Sheila in A Chorus Line (Penn State Centre Stage), Brooke Wyndam in Legally Blonde (Timberlake Playhouse), and Claire in Ordinary Days (Penn State Centre Stage). Recent grad of Penn State Musical Theatre! Thanks to her family!
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
BARRON DYER (Bruce) 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.
BLAIR BAEZA (Lavender) is very excited to be playing her first named role in a mainstage MTWichita production. Blair just completed 6th grade at Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School. She would like to thank her family, Amy Menas, and Liz Steele for their never-ending support and guidance. Enjoy the show!
EMMET GREGORY (Nigel) is very excited to be in his first MTWichita show! He is a 7th grader at Cheney Middle School. Emmet spends his free time playing basketball and baseball with his friends, reading, and playing video games. He is a member of Studio Singers and loves performing! His favorite roles have been playing Oliver in Oliver Jr. and Michael Banks in Mary Poppins Jr. He is so excited to be playing Nigel!
EMMA TENNILLE (Amanda) is thrilled for Matilda to be her first production with MTWichita. Emma has been dancing since the age of 3 at Midwest Dance Mechanix and is also a Studio Singer with Amy Menas Voice. A big Thank you to Mrs. Amy Menas, and the staff at MDM for all the training.
KYNDALL CARSON (Hortensia) is excited to be back at Music Theatre Wichita! She is nine years old and in the fourth grade. You last saw her as the Little Girl in last season’s Ragtime. She loves performing and has been seen on different stages around Kansas. You might have seen her as Moana in Hutchinson Community Theatre’s Moana, Little Anna in MTWichita/MTYP’s Frozen Jr., or as Tomika in Maize’s production of School of Rock. When not on stage, Kyndall loves dance, volleyball, and spending time with her friends and family. She would like to thank Georgeanne Yehling, Jennifer Marcum, Heidi Biever, Sophia Hillman, and everyone who has believed in her and pushes her to continue to grow as a performer.
COLE BRODDLE (Tommy) is ecstatic to return to MTWichita after his debut last season in Ragtime (Little Boy) and Beauty and the Beast (Company). Previous credits: MSIS’s Annie Jr. (Warbucks), CPTheatre’s 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). Thanks to my family!
OLIVER ANDERSON (Eric) is 12 years old and excited to be back at MTWichita! His credits include Michael in 3 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.
BRIELLE IVES (Alice) is very excited to be a part of Matilda with Music Theatre Wichita. Being a part of MTWichita’s shows is not new to Brielle, but having her own script is a dream come true. She will be in the 7th grade for Clearwater’s 2024-2025 school year. Brielle is a member of the Injoy Fountain Academy and adores her lesson times with Injoy Fountain. Brielle would like to thank her family and all those friends who support her. But most of all, she would like to thank GmaJan and PopPop for the taxi rides, meals, love, and their never-ending support.
LEEA MEUTEN (Leea) made her MTWichita debut last summer in Beauty & the Beast. She has been seen locally in productions with MTYP/MTWichita, Wichita Children’s Theatre, and Stage Lights Theatre. Her favorite role was Ike in Newsies. Leea would like to thank her family and voice teacher Amy Menas for their support.
MILA HAMPEL (Swing) is beyond excited to perform in her first Music Theatre Wichita production! She loves to dance, sing and perform. She has been a member of the Midwest Dance Mechanix Competition Company for the past three years and studies voice with Amy Menas. Thanks to MTWichita for this amazing opportunity!
BENJAMIN DAKHIL (Swing) is going into fifth grade at Wichita Collegiate School and is very excited for the opportunity to join Music Theatre Wichita this summer in Gypsy and Matilda. Ben was 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.
HANNAH BROWN (Matilda understudy) is 10 years old and so excited for her first MTWichita show. Her favorite roles have been Annie, Young Anna and JoJo with Foundations Youth Theatre. She enjoys playing volleyball and basketball with the Wichita Defenders, swimming, crafting and spending time with friends. She is very thankful to Amy Menas and MTW for this amazing opportunity!
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KATHRYN ADELINE, 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 just made her professional debut as Doralee in MTWichita’s production of 9 to 5 and is thrilled to be a part of the resident ensemble for the rest of the season. Enjoy the show! @katsmith_01
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
ANNALESE FUSARO 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).
ANDREW FLEMING (he/him) is so thrilled to be back at MTWichita! Previous MTWichita credits include: Frozen (Olaf), Beauty and the Beast (Carpet), Ragtime (Ensemble), and Cats (Coricopat). Recent Graduate of Texas State University, BFA in Musical Theatre. Many thanks to Brian and the MTWichita team, and everyone at Avalon. Love always to Mom, Dad, Meg, and Em. Enjoy the show!
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
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
JADEN KINDLE (he/they) is SO EXCITED to return to the MTWichita stage! A recent graduate of Nazareth University, Jaden is thrilled to be back in Wichita, where they have worked with theaters such as MTWichita, The Crown Arts Collaborative, Roxy’s Downtown, and others. Enjoy the show! www.jadenkindle.com
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).
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!
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ALANNA PORTER is a rising senior at Indiana University pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Alanna recently finished her performance in the ensemble of Dreamgirls at the MUNY! Some of her other credits include: Carrie (Miss Gardener), and Joseph…Technicolor Dreamcoat (Dan/Dance Captain/Pharaoh Understudy). Alanna is from Indianapolis, IN. Huge thank you to all involved!
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
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. @calebsporrer
JONAH TAYLOR is excited for his summer at MTWichita! Jonah is currently pursuing his BFA in musical theater at the University of Oklahoma and is enjoying his time in Wichita. Recent Credits: Spring Awakening (Otto), The Wiz (Lion), Chicago (Ensemble, Amos u/s). Enjoy the show! @jonah_taylurr
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! @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 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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MEE T THE ARTISTIC STAFF
BRIAN J. MARCUM (Director/Choregrapher) 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!
CALEB DICKE (Assoc. Choreographer) is returning to Wichita for the first time since he performed for three summers in the resident ensemble. He has performed at The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in NYC, Off-Broadway, regionally across America at numerous theaters, and on TV series on HBOMax, Netflix, and the BBC. Caleb was an assistant choreographer to Billy Griffin for Broadway Bares 2023 and served as Movement Director for Kate Hundley’s Resort 2024 fashion runway. He choreographs at various studios, adjudicates dance competitions, and teaches master classes at dance conventions. Caleb is currently represented by the bicoastal agency, The Movement. Many thanks to Brian and his husband, Cole. Go Stars! IG: @CalebDicke
PAIGE HATHAWAY (Scenic Coordinator) is based in the Washington, DC area. Regionally, she has designed at The Writer’s Theatre, Barrington Stage, The MUNY, and the Arden, among others. In the Washington, DC area she has designed at Ford’s Theatre, Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Round House Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth. Her website is www.paigehathawaydesign.com
JESSE WARKENTIN (Musical Director) served as musical director and conductor for the International Broadway Tour of An American in Paris, traveling to China, Taiwan, and Paris. US Broadway Tours include Wicked, An American in Paris, and Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Jesse has performed in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular orchestra, music directed and performed at numerous Regional Theatres including: MTWichita (Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast), Ogunquit Playhouse (Beautiful), NorthShore (Spamalot), Casa Mañana (Beautiful, Jersey Boys), The North Carolina Theatre (Beautiful), City Springs Theatre (White Christmas), Tuacahn (Beautiful), and enjoys working on new theatre projects when home in NYC. Thank you, Brian, for the chance to create with these terrific artists. To our audience: may each of you find big inspiration and a lot of joy in our performances!
GARRETT WELCH (Assoc. Musical Director) is grateful to serve local theatre at MTWichita. Recent MTWichita: Ragtime, Cats, Jersey Boys, Twelfth Night, 42nd Street (Oscar). Garrett has served as pianist, vocal coach, and/or music director in the region, including for: Crown Arts Collaborative, Okoboji Summer Theatre, Oklahoma City University, and Wichita State University.
MICHAEL SALVATORE COMMENDATORE (Projections Designer) This is Michael’s 6th year designing for MTWichita! Past MTWichita shows include Frozen, Beauty and the Beast, Rock of Ages, The Wizard of Oz, Grease, An American in Paris, and Freaky Friday. Originally from Rhode Island, Michael lives in Chicago, IL with his amazing wife, Katie, and their adorable cats, Sebastian and JJ. Michael travels around the country designing theatre, opera, dance, installations, and more. MFA design from Yale School of Drama. michaelcommendatore.com
YAEL LUBETZKY (Lighting Designer) returns to MTWichita having designed last season’s Cats. Her work in New York includes the Broadway production of Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam, productions with The New Group, The Public Theater, Playwrights Horizons, WP Theatre, York Theatre Company, Theatre 555. Regional credits include productions at The 5th Avenue Theatre, American Conservatory Theatre, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Paramount Theatre, The Drury Lane, Trinity Repertory, Arkansas Rep, Children’s Theatre Co. Most recent designs include On Your Feet and Kinky Boots (Riverside Theatre); Master Class (Arizona Theatre Company); Once (Writer’s Theatre); Our Town (Syracuse Stage); Amid Falling Walls (NYTF).
ABBY STROOT (Costume Designer) is excited to be a part of another MTWichita production. She started as an apprentice, then joined the Wardrobe team, and now returns as Costume Designer. She lives in Las Vegas and owns a sewing shop that specializes in designing and building costumes for theater and circus productions, as well as small batch fashion production for local small businesses. She is always excited to return home and thanks you for your continued support of MTWichita!
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”
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.
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/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 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.
KATIE CRANDALL (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.
MEE T THE ARTISTIC
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.
BEN ROGERS (Head of Properties) grew up in Wichita and graduated from East High. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Biology from the University of Northern Colorado. When not making art or substitute teaching, Ben can be found on his bicycle, dancing at carousel skate center, or in the apiary.
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.
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Estate of Dwane & Velma Lunt Wallace
$100,000 - $499,999
Estate of Olive Ann Beech
⭐ Cessna Foundation
Vera M. Challis Family Foundation
Estate of Bob Curtright
Emprise Bank
Gloria Farha Flentje & Jack Focht
Philip* & Laura Knight
Lattner Family Foundation
Carole & A Scott* Ritchie
Lois K. Walls Charitable Foundation
$50,000 - $99,999
Pete* & Mickey Armstrong
S. M. & Laura H. Brown Charitable Trust
Sally & Don* Chesser
Oliver* & Betty Elliott
INTRUST Bank
Howard* & Rose Marcus
Harvey H. and Mary Faye McCoy
Family Charitable Gift Fund
Belden* & Anna* Mills
$25,000 - $49,999
Bank of America
Lora & Don Barry
Mr. & Mrs.* Robert Buford
Cargill, Inc. (Excel)
Cox Communications
The DeVore Family Foundation Fidelity Bank
Norma Greever
⭐ Robbi*, Larry, & Matthew Heck
⭐ Joy & Brian Heinrichs
Allan & Judy* Higdon
Kansas State Network
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Koch Family Foundation
KSNW-TV3
⭐ Nancy Lusk
Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust
⭐ Sally Ottaway
Dean* & Barbara* Ritchie
⭐ Colby Sandlian
Carl* & Dixie* Sebits
⭐ Jeanne E. Tiller
⭐ The Trust Company of Kansas
$15,000 - $24,999
Dr. Ronald & Marcia Brown
Carney Family Charities Foundation
Haines Family Charitable Trust
Bill & Janice* Hanna
Helen & Ed Healy
IMA, Inc
Charls & Susan Koehn Family Foundation
Kussmaul Charitable Foundation
⭐ Pamela Postier
Stannard Foundation
⭐ Tony & Denise Veith
⭐ Nestor Weigand Jr.*
$5,000 - $14,999
⭐ Keith Asplund
⭐ Joyce & Gary Bachus
Dr. Phillip* & Julie Barkett
Dr. Michael D. Bates
Janet Black
Nancy & Wilbur Bradley
⭐ Steven & Laurie Briggs
Corie Brown
Duane* & Janet* Buckley
Anne K. Coffin
Donald* & Bettie* Cordes
Jay* & Phyllis Decker
Harold* & Mary Ellen* Deets
Myra & Tom Devlin
⭐ Phil Enegren* & Linda Weir-Enegren
Stephen English
The Gordon W. Evans Charitable Fund
Brenda* & George* Farha
Larry & Dana Fugate
The Gannett Foundation
Bud & Toni Gates
⭐ Harriet Hickman
Melba Hiebsch*
Richard Honeyman & Bonnie Bing Honeyman
⭐ Terry & Tom Johnson
Annette Kussmaul
Harry Litwin*
Ward* & Erma McClanahan
⭐ Mr.* & Mrs. John G McCune
Mick* & Mary Fransis Michaelis
Dr. Dennis* & Janie* Moore
Music Theatre Wichita Guild
William* & Mary Lynn Oliver
Luther Ottaway
⭐ Steven Overstreet
Mindy & Tom Page
Susan Pechanec
The Estate of Betty Plotner
Ritchie Development
The Ross Foundation
$5,000 - $14,999 (CONTINUED)
Dr. Tim & Kim Scanlan
⭐ Shoko Kato & the late Daniel J. Sevart
Shaw Family Foundation
Paul & Cynthia Stein
⭐ John & Peg Stephens
Stone Family Foundation
Paula Varner*
⭐ M. Kathryn Webb
Wichita Foundation
⭐ Dale & Alice Wiggins
Lloyd* & Mardeane* Hummer
In honor of Pat Kraft
Insurance Management Association Foundation
$1,000 - $4,999
Phillip* & Linda Allen
Anonymous
In honor of Charleen Ayers
Michele* & John Banks
Shirley & Don Beggs
Misco Charitable Trust
Fred & Sue Berry
Jeff & Susan Bloomer
Elizabeth & Tom Bloxham
Mary Douglas Brown*
Eric & Rebecca Bunting
Maddie & Matt Butler
Kelly & Jon Callen
Cynthia & John Carnahan
Michael* & Jennifer Carter
Georgia Chandler*
Dorothy Cohen
Ruth* & Elvin Cramer
Kent* & Linda Criser
⭐ Darcee Datteri
Colleen & Tom Dondlinger
⭐ Jeff Emmot
⭐ Eric Engstrom & Robert Bell
Dennis* & Deedee Evans
⭐ Mary Eves
Dave Frain & Darla Whipple-Frain
Dr.* & Mrs. Arthur Fromm
Jean Frye*
Ann Garvey
The Estate of Jean Garvey
⭐ Stephanie & Cole Golden
Ivonne* & Leonard Goldstein
⭐ Judy & Hew Goodpasture
Robert & Anne Harbison
⭐ David & Judy Hawkins
⭐ Carrie & Keith Hendrickson
Merl & Bonnie* Hollis
Steven & Susan Houlik
Drs. Gene* & Margaret Ann* Hughes
⭐ Laura Ice
IFR Systems, Inc
Bill Jarrell
Diane & Rick Klingman
Delmar* & Mary Klocke
⭐ Stacey & Bill Kluge
⭐
Bob & Sharyl Kohrs
Andrew & Kristie Kovar
J. Fred* & Chris Kubik
KWCH-TV 12
⭐ Steve Landes
Karie & Daran Lemon
Karen Lew-Chinn & Del Chinn
Linder & Associates
⭐ Carolyn Lindsey
⭐
Martha & Jeff Linsner
Janet Lloyd-Williams
Robert Love
Buz & Katie Lukens
Mark Madama
Tom & Nancy Martin
Paul Meissner
⭐
Mark & Kathy Melhorn
Philip & Carina* Michel
Betty Murfin*
Walter & Kaye Myers
Priscilla & Jerry O'Shaughnessy
Dwight & Patricia Oxley
⭐ John* & Diana Palenz
Rick & Carolyn Parrish
Kathleen Paxton
Floyd* & Elizabeth* Piper
Helen Piper*
Pete & Barbara Pitz
Scott & Janine Porter
Prudential Securities
Roger & Terri Ramseyer
Randy & Adriene Rathbun
⭐
Nancy & Mark Reeves
Sandy & Jim* Remsberg
⭐ Harrison Schenk & Sierra Scott
Patricia Schroeder
Jan & Ken Shannon
Kimberly & Steve Sharp
Dick Smith*
Larry* & Nicki Soice
⭐ Tim* & Beth Sturm
⭐ Barbara Taylor
Willard Thompson*
Grant Thornton, LLP
⭐ Monte Vines & Kimberly Gee Vines
Kathleen Walsh*
Sue & Kurt Watson
⭐ Gidget & Ed Watson
⭐ Kendall & Debbie Wendt
⭐ Roberta Whetzel
⭐ Martin Whitaker*
David A. & Ann Williams
Kathy & John Wilson
Alfred & Barbara Winick
⭐ Paul & Michelle Witte
Joan S. Beren Foundation
Lou & Priscilla Cohen
K. T. Wiedemann Foundation, Inc
Jeane Landry
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LEGENDS
($40,000+)
Lora & Don Barry
City of Wichita
Claire Lorraine Colaw & Grace Charlene Crane
Charitable Trust
Colby Sandlian
Slawson Companies & New Market Square
Spirit AeroSystems
Textron Aviation
SUSTAINERS
($20,000-$39,999)
Cargill
The DeVore Foundation
Gloria Farha Flentje & Jack Focht
Koch Family Foundation
Kay Larson
Lattner Family Foundation
Sally Ottaway
Dwayne & Dottie Shannon
Family Foundation
The Spice Merchant
Visit Wichita
STARS
($10,000-$19,999)
Sam & Rie Bloomfield Foundation
Bonavia Family
Charitable Trust
Sally Chesser
Gordon W. Evans
Charitable Trust
Kansas Creative Arts and Industries Commission
National Endowment for the Arts
Steven Overstreet
Thomas Peters & Suzette Zongker
The Trust Company of Kansas
BENEFACTORS
($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous
Keith Asplund
Joyce & Gary Bachus
Bank of America
Michael Bayouth
Charitable Trust
Beach Family Foundation
Walter & Polly Berry
Bluestem Communities
Kathie & Shaker Dakhil
Davis-Moore Auto Group
Emprise Bank
Grumpy Old Men
Melissa & Dale Knoeber
Carolyn Lindsey
Nancy Lusk
Russ & Helen Meyer
Martin & Natasha Park
Pella Products of Kansas
Raylene Perrier
Pamela Postier
K.T. Wiedemann Foundation
Ann & Dennis Ross
Edward Salguero
Shaw Family Foundation
Jeanne E Tiller
Jeff & Rhonda Turner
Tony & Denise Veith
Kathy Webb
Wells Fargo Advisors
Kathy & John Wilson
UNDERWRITERS
($2,500-$4,999)
Anonymous
Baird Foundation
Nancy & Wilbur Bradley
Ron C. & Marcia Brown
The Campbell Family Fund
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Steve & Janice Cox
Jed & Paula Delmore
Mark Eaton
Equity Bank
Evergy
Mary Eves
Fidelity Bank
Marlene Hayes
Barbara J Johnson Trust
James & Adrienne Knight
Herb & Kathy Krumsick
Lynne Ruffin-Smith Foundation
Mike & Paula Matson
Mrs. Banks Closet
National Alliance for Musical Theatre
Ron & Renae Ryan
Ami Schlader & Brian Milledge
Ouida D. Schneider Trust
Patricia Schroeder
Janet & Scott Schwindaman
Randall & Jan Steinert
Peg & John Stephens Family
Stone Family Foundation
Earl & Janice Unruh
Dale & Alice Wiggins
Paul & Michelle Witte
Karen Zeller
PATRONS
($1,000-$2,499)
Susan & Chris Addington
William Armbruster
Arts Council
Roy R. & Ann Baker
Fred & Sue Berry
Berry Foundation
Janet Black
Bill & Susie Braun
Cathy & Neill Bryan
Mert & Connie Buckley
Maddie & Matt Butler
Jim Byrum
Jennifer Campbell
Gus & Mary Campuzano
Sheryl Caryl & Mike Hutton
John & Paula Cillessen
Dorothy Cohen
Commerce Bank
Mark Day & Joe Schlimm
Diane Dennis
Julie Dombo
Curtis & Ann Dorn
Jeffrey Emmot
Suzy Finn
Joyce Fischer
Ken & Karen Gale
James Garvey Family
Charitable Trust
Micala Gingrich Gaylord
Katy & Laverne Goering
Sally Goodson
Jim & Karen Graves
Vaughn Gray & David Norman
Roger Hallenbeck
Katherine Hanscom
Kathleen Hastings &
Douglas Wilcox
Helen & Ed Healy
Harriet Hickman
Ben & June Huie
Laura Ice
Kathleen Jagger
Terry & Tom Johnson
Anita Jones
Sheila Kinnard
Diane & Rick Klingman
Andrew & Kristie Kovar
Marvin Kraft
Chris Kubik
Nancy & Glenn Kubina
Annette Kussmaul, MD, MPH
Dr. Claudia Lawn
The Beth Anderson Fund at the Legacy Regional
Community Foundation
Karen Lew-Chinn & Del Chinn
Martha & Jeff Linsner
Joan Loehr Charitable Fund
Stan & Julie Longhofer
Jerry Martin
Lisa & Jeff May
Jack & Sandi McInteer
Margaret McKinney
Claire & Ross Meredith
Janet & Tim Miller
Wendell & Dana Miller
Bill & Peggy Mills
Pat Myers
Phil & Sharon Neff
Ronald Ott
Lydia Pierce
Stephanie Rogerson
Dr. Thom & Adrienne Rosenberg
Robert & Betsy Ross
David & Toni Sadler
Shoko Kato & the
Late Daniel J. Sevart
Annetta Shepherd
Southeastern Theatre Conference
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Stang
Keith & Georgia Stevens
Carol & Virgil Stinson
John Francis Stuhlsatz
Beth Sturm
Monte & Kim Gee Vines
Walmart
Patricia & William Waswick, MD
Sue & Kurt Watson
Kendall & Debbie Wendt
Bethel & David Wentz
Roberta Whetzel
Wichita Foundation
Lowell & Marcia Wilder
Mary M. Williams
Sheryl & Doug Wohlford
Phil, Lee Ann, & Ginny Youse
PRODUCERS
($500-$999)
Anonymous
Don & Joan Adkisson
Don Albers
Dr. Robert & Shirley Black
Steven & Kathryn Black
Patrick Boyarski &
Betsy Morrison
John & Nancy Brammer
Louise Brinegar
Angela Broadrick
Jay Brown
Lena Brown-Owens
Julie Butler
Tom Carson & Dana Buckwalter
Jacqueline Coonrod
Nancy Crandall
Darcee Datteri
Kelly Davidson
Richard & Susan Davidson
Terry & Gary Dean
The Derby Community Foundation
Alan & Linda Ebright
Paul & Yeni Enegren
Cyndi & Steve Ericksen
Michelle Flores
O. S. & Jaclyn Gossard Fund
Scott & Marlene Grim
Greg & Phyllis Guinn
Gary & Susanne Hanssen
David & Judy Hawkins
Deborah Haynes &
Larry Beamer
Carrie & Keith Hendrickson
Delvin & Catherine Holdeman
Sandy Hollingshead
Richard & Bonnie Honeyman
Nicole Howerton
Michael Hutton
Sue Ice
L. Richard & Dr. Sharon H. Iorio
Shelley Jones
Jack & Ginger Koelling
Steve Landes
Mark & Emily Lincicome
Steve & Dee Marsh
Jeff Martin
Mrs. John G. McCune
McGuire Charitable Fund
Glenda McNew
Joe Miller
Melody & Chris Moore
Kathryn & John Mosley
Mike Owings & Brian Johns
Diana Palenz
Terry & Cheryl Parham
Rob & Ann Ramseyer
Steve & Jan Randle
Bob & Priscilla Rives
Mary Ann Rix
Dick & Kelly Roberts
Jennifer Robinson
Gary & Virginia Ruedebusch In honor of Marian J. Grubb
