Oliver Baily-Burt, Tommy Byrnes, Kyndall Carson, Audrey Colflesh, Natalie Dutcher, Peyton Flores, Augie Gelpi, Felix Marcum, Sullivan Pray, Ava Richardson, Kellen Richardson
BUTLER HEADLINERS
Soprano: Lily Cook, Kyndall Dodds, Emily Gash, Evelyn Gibbs, Bella Haude, Emma Jellison, Aspen Magruder, Hailey Manahan, Cody Palmer, Piper Wise, Lauryn Yungclas; Alto: Reagan Archer, Taylor Chenoweth, Chloe Coury, Andrea Cox, Riley Funke, Kassidee Hedlund, Alice Jones, Briley Landgren, Mack Poeverlein, Avery Pound, Mackenzie Tittle; Tenor: Jaden Bernard, Jack Christy, Jasper Clevinger, Cooper Crosier, Micah Gifford, Kayson Hamrick, Henry Helget, Daniel Kinnane, Dash Meyer, Quinten Recio, Reed Roush; Bass: Collin Berry, Damon Donaldson, Zae Figueroa, Blayke Locke, Angel Lopez, Tanner Riddle, Brock Saner, Connor Sharp, Lucas Smith, Alex Villegas, Jordan Webber; Combo: David Mitchell (Bass), Thaddeus Page (Synth), Ellie Grove (Drums) Valerie Mack (Director), Chad Ingram (Combo Director)
ARISE ENSEMBLE
Soprano: Karen Abington, Prisca Barnes, Anjelica Breathett, Atha Briley, Kiesha Cook, Sharon Cranford, Trisha Garnes, Cary Hesse, Diane Hoheisel, Albertine Jennings, Heather Kilat, Lynette Moore, Karleah Murry, Shirley Murry, Rachel Norwood, DeLynne Osborne, Zetta Sims, Denise Thompson; Alto: Virginia Blair, LaMar Brown, Abigail Bryant, Gretchen Eick, Linda Hopkins, LaTonia Kennedy, Sheila Kinnard, Cathie Maxey, Verdene Newman, Claire Overstake, Mykah Sellers, Barbara Turner, Karen Wright; Tenor: Brock Booker, Eugene Canidy, Kathy Crocker, Cliff Loesch, Ethel Mamon, Jim Stauffer, Bryce Sund, Crystal Turner, Joyce Wilson; Baritone: Joseph Bowen, Val Brown, Gerald Norwood, Paul Oberg; Bass: Andy Bias, Grant Overstake, Dylan Wilson
Shawn Chastain (Director), June Faucette-Huff (Accompanist)
MEET THE CAST
YEARS
Felix and Sophie.
JACOB McGLAUN A seasoned performer, Jacob's credits span off-Broadway stages, iconic NYC Cabaret venues and regional theaters across the country. His creative work has also graced international stages in the UK, Italy, and Mexico. Jacob is a Professor of Musical Theater at Wichita State University.
ROY MOYE III is a Grammy-nominated singer and the founder of STEMusic LLC. He has performed the national anthem for multiple professional sports teams, appeared on a nationally televised singing competition, and showcased his vocal talents in the Music Theatre Wichita Holiday Special (2020) and Red, White, and Broadway (2023).
MEET THE CAST
KAREN L. ROBU It is an honor and a joy to have been part of the MTWichita family since 1995. Favorites of the 60+ roles include Rose in Gypsy, Emma Goldman in Ragtime, Madame Thenardiere in Les Mis, Ursula in The Little Mermaid, and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Thanks to the members of Plymouth Congregational Church where she serves as senior minister and to her favorite acting partner, her husband Tim.
TIMOTHY W. ROBU MTWichita performances without 100-degree temperatures outside. It's different, but always a wonderful experience. My years in the past many seasons have always been a chance to work at what I love the most and doing that work with so many incredibly talented performers, in front of so many wonderful spectators; oh-, that would be you folks. I hope your holidays are filled with much happiness, hope, and memories. Thanks to all who made this event possible, and you being here to support live theatre.
KEVIN BOWMAN is so excited to be back at Music Theatre Wichita! He has been a part of the resident ensemble for both the 2024 and 2025 summer season and is thrilled to be back for the holiday season. Kevin is currently a senior at Texas State University, Musical Theatre BFA. kevindbowman.com @kevindbowman
ARICK BROOKS is excited to be returning to MTWichita! He is a sophomore musical theater major at Rider University! He recently appeared in MTWichita’s Newsies as Elmer. Thank you to all family and friends for making this possible, and support! IG: @arickbrooks
KEEGHAN LAVERY Keeghan is thrilled to be returning to Wichita for the holidays! She is a 2025 graduate of Oklahoma City University with a degree in Dance Performance. She performed with MTWichita's Resident Ensemble in the summers of 2024 and 2025 as dance captain and featured dancer as well as a choreographer for the Rising Star Youth Ensemble. Other credits include choreographer and associate choreographer for Gateway Playhouse's Conservatory division, as well as assistant instructor for Turn It Up Dance Challenge. Many thanks to family, chosen family, and friends for their endless love and supportHappy Holidays to all!
TALLULAH NOUSS Tallulah is SO thrilled to be back! She loved performing in Crazy for You (Tess), A Grand Night for Singing, Newsies, Waitress, and Something Rotten! this past summer! Endless love and gratitude for the wonderful lifelong friendships she’s made in Wichita, her family, mentors, Northwestern University, and MMV Talent. @tallulahnouss
JENNIFER FISHER Jennifer [Sign Language Performer] merrily returns for MTW's Christmas show after 17 summers. She is passionate about bringing the art of theatre to the Deaf community. Grateful to spread the love of Jesus this Christmas season. All my love to Grant, Kara and Stephanie.
BRAIN HO PUI CHEUNG is excited to be back at MTWichita after this summer! He is thankful for this opportunity and cannot wait to perform for the holiday spirits!
KASEY JILL DAVIS is so excited to be returning to Wichita after spending this past summer as part of the Resident Ensemble! After graduating in May from Oklahoma City University and performing with MTW, Kasey moved to New York to pursue her dreams. All glory to God and special thanks to family and friends who have supported her all the way - as well as the Wichita community that welcomed her with open arms!
VALERIE MACK, Chair of Vocal and Dance at Butler Community College, has had work featured at Carnegie Hall, Disney World, the Miss America Pageant, and National Show Choir competitions. Valerie is the author of five best-selling Ice Breaker books, adjudicates for the Believe National Talent Championships, and directs the Risen Savior Church Choir.
SHAWN CHASTAIN is in his 20th year as Executive Coordinator of Fine Arts for the Wichita Public Schools, supporting 275+ faculty members who instruct over 20,000 students enrolled in WPS Fine Arts Programs. In addition to his educational responsibilities, Shawn is the Music Director at Calvary UMC, Wichita Choral Society, and ARISE. Shawn has received the Outstanding Administrator/Contributor Award from KAEA, KMEA, KBA, and Kodaly Music Educators of America. He is also a WSU Fine Arts Hall of Fame member, WPS Good Apple award winner, and serves on the boards of Ballet Wichita, Empty Bowls, Wichita Symphony, and Arts Council.
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF
BRIAN J. MARCUM (Director/Choreographer)'s relationship with Music Theatre Wichita spans 30 years as a performer, director/choreographer and Artistic Director. Brian made his professional musical theatre debut as a member of the resident ensemble at MTWichita, while attending Oklahoma City University. He performed in six Broadway musicals and 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 regional theatres and theme parks including Walt Disney World and Toyko Disneyland. He has been seen on television on the TONY Awards, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and in the movie The Producers. After 15 years in NYC, Brian taught at Oklahoma City University and then Syracuse University before becoming Artistic Director at Music Theatre Wichita. Now Brian and his wife, Jennifer, and their two wonderful kids Sophie and Felix happily call Wichita home and love it oh so much!
CHUCK KOSLOWSKE (Music Director) is thrilled to return to MTWichita for the Holiday Extravaganza! 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 Colorado-Boulder and is currently faculty at Oklahoma City University.
JORDAN SLUSHER (Scenic Designer) is a Wichita Native scenic designer. He’s delighted to return for MTWichita's Holiday Extravaganza after previously production designing MTWichita's PBS Holiday Special and Holiday Special Live! This is his eighth season with MTWichita, having previously designed Something Rotten! last summer as well as Cats, Grease, Mirette, and Red, White, and Broadway among others. Other recent design credits include The Consul with Wichita State University Opera, Rusalka with Wichita Grand Opera, and The Spongebob Musical and Frozen Jr. for the MTWichita Academy. Thank you to Brian and the MTWichita team for the wonderful collaboration!
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BEN JUHNKE (Lighting Designer) earned his BFA in Technical Theatre and Design from Wichita State University and has been working locally in the Wichita theatre community ever since. Ben served 10 years as the Production Stage Manager for the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and has worked on 25 Seasons of Productions with Music Theatre Wichita. His credits include: War Horse (North American Premiere), The Forum Theatre, Wichita Grand Opera, Titanic National Tour, Wicked National Tour, Northwest Nazarene University, Aspen Community Theatre, Rob Thomas, 24 Hours to Hell and Back, New Years Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Rich Mullins Tribute Tour and Super Bowl Live. Since 2002 Ben has been a proud member of the local Stagehands Union. When not working in the arts, he runs a Disney Travel business connecting people with their Dream Disney Vacation. He has always found joy in connecting people to the arts. Ben would like to thank his loving wife Emily, and their two daughters, Hope and Ellie, for all their support.
JACOB LOCKE (Costume Designer) has been a familiar face at MTWichita since 2015, and most typically spends his days working with costumes somehow. You may have seen his work in MTWichita productions like Frozen or A Grand Night for Singing. A Wichita native, he is passionate about art in all its forms and is proud to contribute to Wichita’s vibrant arts scene.
RYAN MORROW (Sound Designer) is as jolly as Santa to be a part of this holiday season. Some recent designs include: A Grand Night for Singing (MTWichita), Escape to Margaritaville (The Forum Theatre), Free State. Favorite credits: Cats (MTWichita), Rocky Horror Show (Crown Arts Collaborative), Buddy… (Casa Mañana). He resides in Wichita with his loving and supporting family.
JENNY LANG (Production Stage Manager) Music Theatre Wichita, Riverside Theatre, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre Under the Stars, 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.
MEET THE ARTISTIC STAFF
AMANDA BOWMAN (Company Manager) is in her 21st season with Music Theatre Wichita. She started her career as an apprentice and has had numerous jobs in the production department. She joined the team full-time 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. Love to her husband, Mitch.
JOEL MAGILL (Interim Director of Production) is a production and project manager who has spent more than a decade keeping the magic of theater and live entertainment running smoothly from first rehearsal to final bow. He’s overseen musicals, dramas, ballets, operas, cabarets, festivals, and large-scale entertainment projects, guiding creative teams, wrangling schedules, and balancing budgets. His credits include work with Theatre Aspen, Constellation Stage & Screen, Lincoln Park PAC, and projects for Disney and Royal Caribbean, always with an eye toward balancing artistry with precision. Armed with an MFA in Production & Project Management from UNC School of the Arts, Joel specializes in turning ambitious creative visions into unforgettable audience experiences.
JEREMY LITTLEFIELD (Technical Director) is in his 10th season with Music Theatre Wichita. He started working professionally behind the scenes in 2006 and has degrees from Carnegie Mellon University (MFA) and Oklahoma City University (BFA). Jeremy enjoys advancing the technical level of MTWichita’s 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.
MARY SUE DYMAK (Rentals & Inventory Director/ Props Coordinator/ Orchestra Pit Manager) WOW!!!!!! I made it to the golden 50th season! So many productions (I’ve lost count), so many drops and drapes built (I’ve lost count), so many trucks loading and unloading (I’ve lost count), so many orchestra pits to set up (I’ve lost count), so many rentals (I’ve lost count). What an organization! To be a part of creating shows and seeing the young professionals both on and off stage start here to go onto other companies and begin their careers has become an honor and privilege. I respect the knowledge and talent of so many people that have passed my way over the years. Congratulations on the 2025 season (MTW’s 54th). Let’s celebrate! JMM/JH/WB......thank you.
MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA
THANKS THE SPONSORS OF
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Slawson Companies and NewMarket Square
SHOW SPONSORS
The Spice Merchant
Spencer Fane
Wichita Thunder
MARKETING SPONSOR
Visit Wichita
ARTISTIC SPONSORS
Karen L. Robu & Timothy W. Robu (Leading Performers)
Kathy Webb
Keeghan Lavery & Kasey Jill Davis (Ensemble)
Additional Production Staff:
Ace La Valla, Assistant Stage Manager
Annaliese Black, Assistant Stage Manager
Julia Finley, Audio Technician
Dex O’Neal, Wardrobe
Mads Longstaff, Head Electrician
Anna Johnson, House Head of Carpentry
Additional support provided by the City of Wichita
Garrett K. Drake, House Head of Props
Zach Najera, House Head of Audio
Eliza Sweet, Youth Facilitator
Madi Underkofler, Youth Facilitator/ Academy Coordinator
Marisa Callan, Youth Ensemble Music Director
Front of House & Box Office Staff: Cheyenne Queen, Patron Services Manager yler Kueser, Box Office Associate Sarah McKay, Box Office Associate
Administrative Support Team:
Hannah Crickman, Photographer
Jerry Fritchman, Rehearsal Photographer
Danielle Quint, Graphic Designer Music Theatre Wichita proudly employs members of IATSE Local 190.
We respectfully acknowledge that Music Theatre Wichita creates and performs on the ancestral lands of the Wichita, Kiowa, and Osage peoples. We honor the many Indigenous people who were on this land before us and who are still here.
DONORS
Thank you to our donors, who make all we do possible. The following list reflects all those who have made gifts to Music Theatre Wichita’s annual operations totaling $500 or more in 2025 (so far!), including gifts made to The Academy at Music Theatre
Wichita and at Night Among the Stars. Gifts to the Wayne Bryan Endowment or made towards other special projects are not included in this list (though are no less appreciated! Join us next summer to see them listed in the 2026 season playbill).
It's not too late to make an impact on Music Theatre Wichita this year! To find out more about how you can make a gift, please contact Music Theatre Wichita Development Director, Carter Tholl, at carter@mtwichita.org or 316-261-3812.
LEGENDS
($40,000 and above)
Lora & Don Barry
Bloomberg Philanthropies
City of Wichita
Claire Lorraine Colaw
& Grace Charlene
Crane Charitable Trust
Lattner Family Foundation
Spirit AeroSystems
Textron Aviation
SUSTAINERS
($20,000-$39,999)
Sally Chesser
Gloria Farha Flentje & Jack Focht
Harriet Hickman
Philip* & Laura Knight
Koch Family Foundation
Lynne Ruffin-Smith Foundation
The Spice Merchant
VJ Wilkins Foundation
STARS
($10,000-$19,999)
Cargill Protein North America
Gordon W. Evans
Charitable Trust
Kansas Arts Commission
Sally Ottaway
Steven Overstreet
Mike Owings & Brian Johns
Pamela Postier
Colby Sandlian
Jeanne E. Tiller
BENEFACTORS
($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous
Mrs. Banks's Closet
Clay & Kate Bastian
Belin Foundation
Dr. Ron C. & Marcia Brown INTRUST Bank
Derry* & Kay Larson
Tom & Valerie Mack
Claire & Ross Meredith
Pella Products of Kansas
Lou* & Raylene Perrier
Edward Salguero
The Ouida D. Schneider Trust
Janet & Scott Schwindaman
Shaw Family Foundation the Solar Hydrogen Economy foundation State of Kansas
Triplett Woolf Garretson
The Trust Company of Kansas
Jeff & Rhonda Turner
Tony & Denise Veith
Monte & Kim Gee Vines
Linda Weir-Enegren
K.T. Wiedemann Foundation
Kathy & John Wilson
WSU Tech
Jo Zakas Legacy Foundation
UNDERWRITERS
($2,500-$ 4,999)
Susan & Chris Addington
Keith Asplund
Roy R. & Ann Baker
Matt & Jennifer Barbour
Bill & Susie Braun
Chris & Angela Broadrick
Mert & Connie Buckley
Sheryl Caryl & Mike Hutton
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
John & Paula Cillessen
Commerce Bank
Credit Union of America
Jed & Paula Delmore
Curtis & Ann Dorn
Mark Eaton
Evergy
Norman Farha
James Garvey Family
Charitable Trust
Roger & Joan Gibson
Sally Goodson
Greg & Phyllis Guinn
Roger Hallenbeck
Kathleen Hastings & Douglas Wilcox
David & Judy Hawkins
Marlene Hayes
Barbara J. Johnson Trust
Terry & Jody Klein
James & Adrienne Knight
Martha & Jeff Linsner
McCune Family Charitable Fund
Janet & Tim Miller
Kathryn & John Mosley
Martin & Natasha Park
Rhoden Roofing
Patricia Schroeder
Shoko Kato & the
Late Daniel J. Sevart
Marilyn Sjogren
Peg & John Stephens Family
Robert Steyaert
Carol & Virgil Stinson
Jacalyn Strong
John Francis Stuhlsatz
Earl & Janice Unruh
Noman & Elizabeth Williams
Karen Zeller
PATRONS
($1,000-$2,499)
Anonymous
Kathleen Ashford
Brenda L. Benning
Fred & Sue Berry
Janet Black
Steven & Kathryn Black
Dana Braet
Monty & Kathy Briley
Jay Brown
Maddie & Matt Butler
Jim Byrum
Jennifer Campbell
Gus & Mary Campuzano
Bill & Dorothy Cohen
Family Fund
Jacqueline Coonrod
Kimberly Coulter
Mark Day & Joe Schlimm
Diane Dennis &
Sherry MacCraken
Carla & Lyle DeWalt
Emprise Bank
Paul & Yeni Enegren
Mary Eves
Joseph F & Martha B Fair
Cliff & Annette Farha
Peg and Heidi Foster
Larry* & Dana Fugate
Ken & Karen Gale
Donald L. Girrens
Katy & Laverne Goering
Dr. & Mrs. Hew Goodpasture
Jim & Karen Graves
Vaughn Gray & David Norman
Hampel Oil
Keith & Georgia Stevens
Mike Stout
Ruth Vanlandingham
Sue & Kurt Watson
Kathy Webb
Roberta Whetzel
Paul & Michelle Witte
Gary & Marjorie Wood Fund
Phil, Lee Ann, & Ginny Youse
PRODUCERS
($500-$999)
The Beth Anderson Fund at the Legacy Regional Community Foundation
January Bailey
Nick Bartkoski
Nancy Boewe
Robyn Bongartz
Jim & Sue Boots
George Bousfield
Susan Bowers
Patrick Boyarski & Betsy Morrison
Louise Brinegar
Wayne Bryan
Marie Bukowski
Julie Butler
Katherine L. Hanscom
Larry Heck
Richard & Bonnie Honeyman
Anita L. Jones
Marlon & Michelle King
Sheila Kinnard
Delmar* & Mary Klocke
Melissa & Dale Knoeber
Marvin Kraft
Joy Kromer
J. Fred* & Chris Kubik
Nancy & Glenn Kubina
Maurice & Rita Linnens
Joan Loehr Charitable Fund
Jerry Martin
Lisa & Jeff May
Glenda McNew
Mike & Dee Michaelis
Joe Miller
Bill & Peggy Mills
MTWichita Endowment at the Wichita Foundation
National Alliance for Musical Theatre
Phil* & Sharon Neff
Mary Lynn Oliver
Mindy & Tom Page
Bill & Kathy Parmelee
Cameron & Shelly Prichard
Scott & Lisa Ritchie
Dick & Kelly Roberts
David & Toni Sadler
Sally Salguero
Ami Schlader & Brian Milledge
David & Karen Schmeidler
Strom Sloan
Catherine Songer
Stang Family Found
Randall & Jan Steinert
John & Dorothy McKay
Melody & Chris Moore
Tom Carson & Dana Buckwalter
David Chesser
Deborah & Craig Chizek
Christopher Clark
Richard & Susan Davidson
Danny Deener
RL Drake II
Michelle Ducey
Ed & Diane Dunn
Nicole & Todd Easton
Alan & Linda Ebright
Cyndi Ericksen
Suzy Finn & Benjamin Johnson
Joann Frederick
Kyle Futo
JoLin Gardner
Rick & Dona Gibson
Carol & H Guy Glidden
O. S. & Jaclyn Gossard Fund
Scott & Marlene Grim
Renee Hahn
Debra Haifleigh & David Lund
Randall Harding
Carrie & Keith Hendrickson
Delvin & Catherine Holdeman
Sandy Hollingshead
John Hope
Nicole Howerton
Pam Irish
Rachel James
Mary & Marc Kaplan
Linda Kirby
Bob & Sharyl Kohrs
The Kroger Company
Linda LaMar
Caryn & Mark Landreth
Mark & Emily Lincicome
John Matrow
McGuire Charitable Fund
Paige Nelson
Barbara & Dennis Noyes
Emily & Michael O'Dell
Terry & Cheryl Parham
Roger & Patty Perryn
Rob & Ann Ramseyer
Tara Richardson
CJ Rieg
Bob & Priscilla Rives
Stephanie Rogerson
Susie & Frank Santo
Kathy & Eric Sexton
Kimberly & Steve Sharp
Mimi & Jack Shellito
Catherine Shield
Rebecca Snell
David Sollo
Southwestern Electrical Co
Greg Suter
In memory of Verla Swindler
Sheryl & Doug Wohlford
Kay & Gene Woodard
Steve & Kitchel Woods
Kara & Joe Yuza
*Denotes deceased
Additional thanks to the 529 patrons who have given gifts totaling $1-$499 this year!
Special Thanks to those currently enrolled in our monthly giving program:
Christina Allen
Angela & Chris Broadrick
John & Joyce Daigh
Jennifer Campbell
Gus & Mary Campuzano
Megan Decker
Rick & Dona Gibson
Sherry Jones
Kay Pyrtle
Kathy Noble
Paula Shields
Claudia Tennison
Jason Wood
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