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MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA
Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director Angela Cassette, Managing Director
Presents BRONSON NORRIS MURPHY, SARAH ELLIS, and DAVID R. GORDON in Starring
DEVON PERRY as CAROLE KING
Book by DOUGLAS MCGRATH
Words and Music By GERRY GOFFIN & CAROLE KING
BARRY MANN & CYNTHIA WEIL
Music by Arrangement with Sony Music Publishing Orchestrations, Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements Additional Music Arrangements by STEVE SIDWELL JASON HOWLAND
Originally Produced on Broadway by Sony Music Publishing PAUL BLAKE MIKE BOSNER
Also Starring
TIMOTHY W. ROBU KAREN L. ROBU KATHRYN ADELINE
MARCUS BYERS JR. ARIA EVANS ALEX IOZZIO
RAYNA J. JADEN KINDLE LACEY JACK
INDYA LINCICOME KASSI MCMILLAN JOSHUA MESSMORE
ALANNA PORTER HANNAH REMIAN CALEB SPORRER
JONAH TAYLOR EVAN VAUGHAN BRAYDEN WORDEN
Scenic Coordinator Costume Coordinator Lighting Designer J BRANSON EMILY HUNSUCKER MICHAEL COLE
Hair & Makeup Designer Sound Designer
JOSHUA HARRIS RYAN MORROW
Asst. to the Choreographer Stage Manager Associate Musical Director
STEVIE MACK EM URICK CHUCK KOSLOWSKE
Musical Director / Conductor Production Stage Manager
JESSE WARKENTIN ERIN MITTMAN
Director/Choreographer DEIDRE GOODWIN
Carole King ....................................................................................... Devon Perry
Genie Klein.....................................................................................
Karen L. Robu
Betty .............................................................................................Hannah Remian
Neil Sedaka ......................................................................................... Alex Iozzio
Lucille .............................................................................................. Alanna Porter
Don Kirshner ............................................................................. Timothy W. Robu
Gerry Goffin .................................................................... Bronson Norris Murphy
The Drifters ..........Marcus Byers Jr., Jaden Kindle, Jonah Taylor, Evan Vaughan
Cynthia Weil .......................................................................................... Sarah Ellis
Barry Mann ................................................................................ David R. Gordon
The Shirelles .................... Aria Evans, Rayna J., Indya Lincicome, Alanna Porter
Janelle Woods ..................................................................................... Aria Evans
Little Eva .................................................................................................. Rayna J.
The Righteous Brothers.................................. Caleb Sporrer, Joshua Messmore
“One Fine Day” Backup Singers ....... Rayna J., Indya Lincicome, Alanna Porter
Nick ............................................................................................Brayden Worden
Marilyn Wald ............................................................................... Kathryn Adeline
“Uptown” Singer ............................................................................ Alanna Porter
Lou Adler ................................................................................. Joshua Messmore
Ensemble
Kathryn Adeline, Marcus Byers Jr., Aria Evans, Alex Iozzio, Rayna J.,
Lacey Jack, Jaden Kindle, Indya Lincicome, Kassi McMillan, Joshua Messmore, Alanna Porter, Hannah Remian, Caleb Sporrer, Jonah Taylor, Evan Vaughan, Brayden Worden
Dance Captains
Hannah Remian, Jaden Kindle
Understudies
Kassi McMillan (Carole King), Joshua Messmore (Gerry Goffin), Kathryn Adeline (Cynthia Weil), Brayden Worden (Barry Mann)
Devon Perry, Bronson Norris Murphy, Sarah Ellis, David R. Gordon, and Stage Managers Erin Mittman and EM Urick 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. Deidre Goodwin appears through the courtesy of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.
So Far Away ............................................................................................... Carole King
Oh Carol ..................................................................................................... Neil Sedaka 1650 Broadway Medley .............................................................................. Ensemble
It Might as Well Rain Until September ................................................... Carole King
Be-Bop-A-Lula .............................................................................................. Ensemble
Some Kind of Wonderful .................... Carole King, Gerry Goffin, and the Drifters
Happy Days Are Here Again ................................................................... Cynthia Weil
Take Good Care of My Baby ...................................... Gerry Goffin and Carole King
Who Put the Bomp.....................................................................................
Barry Mann
Will You Love Me Tomorrow .................................................................... Carole King
He’s Sure the Boy I Love ............................................. Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann
Will You Love Me Tomorrow ................................................................... The Shirelles Up on the Roof ............................................................ Gerry Goffin and The Drifters On Broadway ............................................................................................. The Drifters
The Locomotion ................................................................... Little Eva and Ensemble
You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling............... Barry Mann and The Righteous Brothers One Fine Day ........................................... Janelle, Backup Singers and Carole King
There will be one fifteen-minute intermission
Chains ............................................................................... Carole King and Ensemble
Walking in the Rain ..................................................... Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
Pleasant Valley Sunday ....................... Marilyn Wald, Gerry Goffin, and Ensemble
We Gotta Get Out of This Place ............................................................... Barry Mann
Will You Love Me Tomorrow (Reprise) .................................................... Carole King
Uptown .................................................................... “Uptown” Singer and Ensemble
It’s Too Late ................................................................................................ Carole King (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman ................ Carole King and Ensemble
Beautiful ........................................................................... Carole King and Company
Reeds
Jim Pisano
Randy Roach
Trumpet
David Hunsicker
Trombone
Matt Blauer
Guitars
Randy Zellers
Rod Martens
Bass
Eric Crawford
Percussion
Kevin Findley
Drums
Steve Hatfield
Keyboards
Jesse Warkentin
Chuck Koslowske
Garrett Welch
PRODUCTION
Michael Cole, Director of Production
Alroy Harry, Assistant Production Manager
Erin Urick, Production Assistant
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
Jeremy Littlefield, Technical Director
Bryan Hitchcock, Assistant Technical Director
Jackson Horning, Stage Crew Intern
Lynn Quint, Stage Crew Intern
Lena Castro, Stage Crew Intern
Landon Swindle, Stage Crew Intern
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Jenny Lang, Production Stage Manager
Erin Mittman, Stage Manager
Zach Brunkhorst, Assistant Stage Manager
Kathryn Kulaga, Assistant Stage Manager
Ace La Valla, Stage Management Intern
COSTUMES
Melissa Penkava Koza, Head of Costumes
Parker Adams, Assistant Head of Costumes
Tiffany Adams, Assistant to Costume Designer
Amira Rowe, Cutter/Draper
Adia Tolbert, Cutter/Draper
Jade Almsberger, First Hand
Kimberly Loya-Enriquez, First Hand
Corey Bell, Stitcher
Mia Dennett, Stitcher
Jessica Neef, Stitcher
Simone Williams, Stitcher
Billy Blue, Costume Crafts Technician
Lauren Wooten, Costume Crafts Technician
SET CONSTRUCTION
Patrick Costello, Head of Set Construction
Ashley Faulkner, Lead Carpenter
Clayton Thorson, Lead Fabricator
Trevor Andreasen, Carpenter
Micah Bachert, Carpenter
James Hendricks, Carpenter William Smith, Fabricator
SCENIC ART
Kyla Mansfield, Head of Scenic Art
Laney Smith, Assistant Head of Scenic Art
Denver Fankhouser, Scenic Artist
Abby Knauber, Scenic Artist
Ben Rogers, Head of Properties
Elizabeth Elliott, Properties Artisan
Melanie Reitman, Properties Artisan
Ryan Morrow, Head of Audio
Julia Finley, Audio Technician
IATSE LOCAL 190 HOUSE HEADS
Tom Akerman, Head Carpenter
Ben Juhnke, Head Electrician
Greg McGuire, Head Sound
Matthew Hahn, Head Fly
Anna Johnson, Head Properties
BOX OFFICE
Cheyenne Queen, Patron Services Manager
Tyler Kueser, Assistant Box Office Manager
Ethan Crank, Box Office Associate
Abigail Geering, Costumes Intern
WARDROBE
Jacob Kramer, Head of Wardrobe
Jylian Humber, Assistant Head of Wardrobe
Elana Kaplan, Wardrobe Crew
HAIR & MAKEUP
Katie Crandall, Head of Hair & Makeup
Dex O'Neal, Assistant Head of Hair & Makeup
Morgan Holcomb, Hair & Makeup Artist
Renae Richmond, Hair & Makeup Artist
ELECTRICS
Noah Jittawait, Lead Electrician
Mads Longstaff, Electrician
Gary Magino, Electrician
Wyatt Moffett, Electrician
Kinsey Emery, Box Office Associate
Sarah McKay, Box Office Associate
Hudson Vaught, Box Office Associate
Cole Wagner, Box Office Associate
ADDITIONAL ARTISTIC STAFF
Matt Blauer, Orchestra Contractor
Jennifer Fisher, Sign Language Interpreter
Molly Tully, Intimacy Consultant
Garrett Welch, Rehearsal Pianist
Chris Renaud, Music Director Apprentice
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Kacy Meinecke, Photographer
Jerry Fritchman, Rehearsal Photographer
Danielle Quint, Graphic Designer
Bronwen Burch, Administrative Intern
Reagan Heimgartner, Education Intern
AbbyLane Kloke, Marketing Intern
Enzo Tsen, Social Media Intern
DEVON PERRY (Carole King) (she/they) MTWichita debut! First person to play Carole King and play piano for the entire show. Previous credits: Beautiful (ARLT, B&B), All Shook Up (ARLT, WBT), Annie Get Your Gun (WBT). Big love to Deidre, Brian, Sarah, TTH, B&J. For mom, forever. @_devonperry_
SARAH ELLIS (Cynthia Weil) is thrilled to join real-life friend Devon as Carole’s friend Cynthia–thank you Deidre! Select credits include First Nat’l (A Gentleman’s Guide…), The Rev, Riverside, Stages STL, KC Starlight, Geva, Ogunquit Playhouse, Arrow Rock Lyceum, Pittsburgh CLO, Northshore MT, Florida Studio, Gateway & Engeman. Co-creator of film company MT SHORTS. Penn State. For Daddio. www.meetsarahellis.com TIKTOK/IG @iamsarahellis
DAVID R. GORDON (Barry) Wichita Debut! Favorite credits: Leo Frank (Parade), Perchik (Fiddler on the Roof), Lonny (Rock of Ages), Jimmy (1st Nat’l Tour, Flashdance) Roger (Int’l Tour of Grease), Huey (Memphis), 1st Nat’l Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. David and his wife are winemakers and established their own Sonoma-based wine company: www.IntermissionCellars. com. Love to Kristin, Cooper, family, and DGRW! @DRGeffects @IntermissionCellars
BRONSON NORRIS MURPHY (Gerry) returns to MTWichita after appearing in last season’s CATS! Broadway & Tour: Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera; The Phantom in Love Never Dies: The Phantom Returns; Gus in CATS. Regional: NY City Center, Papermill, Goodspeed, North Shore Music Theatre and more. Many thanks to our inspiring creative team, DGRW for the opportunity and to Brian and Amanda for having me back! For more: BronsonNorrisMurphy.com and @BronsonBiz.
TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Don Kirshner) 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!
KAREN L. ROBU (Genie) 60+ shows with MTWichita. Favorite moments include Rose in Gypsy (2010 & 2024), 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.
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
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
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. Thank you for supporting live theatre! 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).
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!
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!
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), The Play That Goes Wrong (Annie), 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
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.
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
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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DEIDRE GOODWIN (Director/Choreographer) is thrilled to be a part of the MTWichita Family again this summer. As a Director/Choreographer, some of her work includes Beehive, Sophisticated Ladies, Beautiful, and Dreamgirls, as well as A Chorus Line (Director), Ragtime (Director - MTWichita), and Pippin (Choreographer). She was also Associate Director of the recent revival of Spamalot on Broadway. Broadway acting credits include A Chorus Line (Sheila) and Chicago (Velma). Film acting credits include Chicago (June - Cellblock Tango), the documentary Every Little Step, and Ocean’s 8, and TV acting credits include East New York and the infamous “MILF Island” episode of 30 Rock
JESSE WARKENTIN (Music Director) served as musical director and conductor for the International Broadway Tour of An American in Paris, traveling to China, Taiwan, and Paris. US Broadway Tours include Wicked, An American in Paris, and Rogers & 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), and 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!
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.
STEVIE MACK (Assistant to the Choreographer) is thrilled to be back home at MTWichita this season! Stevie most recently completed her third season as a Radio City Rockette. Other favorite credits include MTWichita, Fulton Theatre, and Maine State Music Theatre. When not performing, she enjoys giving back to the dance community by teaching and adjudicating dance competitions across the nation. Many thanks to Brian, Angela, and the entire MTWichita team. www.stevieannmack.com
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 MTWichita!
MICHAEL COLE (Lighting Designer/Director of Production) is MTWichita’s Director of Production, 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.
EMILY HUNSUCKER (Costume Coordinator) is excited to return for her second season with MTWichita. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a BFA in theatrical design before moving to Cleveland, OH. She currently works with the IATSE Local #883, Bolick Custom Dancewear, and local schools.
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.”
RYAN MORROW (Sound Designer/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.
ERIN MITTMAN (Production 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, and The Wizard of Oz. Endless thanks and love to her family!
EM URICK (Stage Manager) is grateful for the opportunity to be part of this beautiful theatre family. They have recently moved to Wichita and have worked on Boeing Boeing with ICTRep, The Legend of Georgia McBride and Legally Blonde at Roxy’s Downtown, and Le Nozze di Figaro at Wichita State University’s Opera Theatre.
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.
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 (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
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.
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.
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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