Rock of Ages - May 2023

Freedom to enjoy a day at the park.

WELCOME

TO THE SHOW

Welcome to the 2023 Season! It is a bridge to 2024 where all five shows will be INDOORS! But I am very thankful that we get to bring these five shows to you this year.

Two new shows never before seen on the MTWichita stage, Rock of Ages at the Capitol Federal Amphitheater and a new version of Red, White and Broadway at Botanica as well as three audience favorites, Beauty and the Beast, Ragtime and Cats are sure to entertain, inspire and awe! I would like to say “Thank You” to the wonderful casts, crews and orchestra, the creative teams and designers, the spectacular MTW staff and especially you - our patrons - for continuing to support live theatre. There have been years and months of singing, dancing, designing, auditioning, building and planning by many, many people that has culminated in the show you are about to see but if you didn't show up it would all be for naught. So, again, we thank you and we hope you enjoy the show!

BRIAN J. MARCUM Artistic Director

The 2023 season has arrived! We are in the midst of some uniquely challenging years for funding and pandemic recovery - which makes the return of the season exponentially more joyful. This is the time when the hard work behind-thescenes is seen on the stage, when supporters and staff and ticket holders realize that while we can't all get up on stage to sing and dance, we do all have a role to play! Thank you for being part of our productions this year. We couldn't do it without you.

ANGELA CASSETTE Managing Director

BOARD PRESIDENT ANDREW KOVAR

A MESSAGE FROM

Welcome back to MTWichita!

To all of our long-time patrons and new friends, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your tremendous support. The staff, performers, and artists of MTWichita have put all of their creativity and imagination into producing Broadway shows that are sure to delight!

This year’s season will take us on an emotional journey from the fun of Rock of Ages and Red, White, & Broadway, to the fantasy and beauty of Beauty and the Beast and Cats, to the social commentary of Ragtime. Yet, each show contains undeniable truths of human nature. I am constantly amazed by the theatre’s ability to be joyful, sad, inspiring, challenging, complex, and thought-provoking, while allowing us to reflect upon our own lives.

For over 50 years, Music Theatre Wichita has been a cultural anchor for the City of Wichita. This amazing 2023 season is a tribute to the commitment and passion of MTWichita staff, artists, and volunteers. Like many other arts organizations, the aftermath of the pandemic continues to take its toll on MTWichita. But, as we focus on rebuilding, MTWichita will continue to do what it does best – entertain and educate.

I am extraordinarily grateful for the unparalleled honor to serve as Board President for Music Theatre Wichita these two past years and grateful for everyone who has stepped up to help us meet this moment. Under the guidance of Managing Director, Angela Cassette, Artistic Director, Brian J. Marcum, and our extremely talented and dedicated staff, MTWichita will remain a national artistic treasure in 2023 and beyond.

MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA

Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director

Angela Cassette, Managing Director

Presents

Book by CHRIS D’ARIENZO

Arrangements and Orchestrations by ETHAN POPP

starring BENJAMIN CAMENZULI EMMA OGEA

TIM SHEA MONTE RIEGEL WHEELER BRETT STOELKER INJOY FOUNTAIN STEVE HITCHCOCK KABIR GANDHI SYDNI MOON

CARSON HAMPTON PALMER DUNCAN SMITH RODNEY THOMPSON

JACKSON WOOD OLIVIA LACIE ANDREWS HAILEY HYDE CATIE LEONARD

REGINE TORRES SOPHIA HILLMAN

Scenic Designer Projections Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer

MICHAEL E. DOWNS MICHAEL COMMENDATORE ABBY STROOT BENTLEY HEYDT

Director of Production Sound Designer Hair/Makeup Designer Technical Director

MICHAEL COLE DAVID MUEHL JOSHUA HARRIS JEREMY LITTLEFIELD

Head of Costumes Head of Properties Rentals & Inventory Director Head of Electrics

MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA ALEXANDRIA FLYNN MARY SUE DYMAK RILEY ALLSOP

Wardrobe Supervisor Hair & Makeup Supervisor Scenic Charge Artist

JACOB KRAMER KATIE CRANDALL KYLA MANSFIELD

Company Manager Head of Audio Stage Manager

AMANDA BOWMAN RYAN MORROW ERIN MITTMAN

Sets, props, and costumes designed and created at Music Theatre Wichita.

Production Stage Manager Associate Music Director Assistant Choreographer

JENNY LANG CHUCK KOSLOWSKE SAMM HEWES

Music Director

THOMAS W. DOUGLAS

Director/Choreographer

ERIC SCIOTTO

ROCK OF AGES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Music Theatre Wichita is a proud member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

(IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

Lonny...................................................................................................Tim Shea

Justice.........................................................................................Injoy Fountain

Dennis........................................................................... Monte Riegel Wheeler

Drew ................................................................................. Benjamin Camenzuli

Sherrie........................................................................................... Emma Ogea

Father.......................................................................................... Duncan Smith

Mother..............................................................................Olivia Lacie Andrews

Regina.............................................................................................Sydni Moon

Mayor.........................................................................Carson Hampton Palmer

Hertz........................................................................................ Steve Hitchcock

Franz............................................................................................. Kabir Gandhi

Stacee Jaxx................................................................................. Brett Stoelker

Waitress..........................................................................................Hailey Hyde

Constance................................................................................... Catie Leonard

Ja’Keith Gill.........................................................................Rodney Thompson

Sleazy Producer......................................................... Carson Hampton Palmer

Joey Primo................................................................................. Jackson Wood

Ensemble

Olivia Lacie Andrews, Hailey Hyde, Catie Leonard, Regine Torres, Carson Hampton Palmer, Duncan Smith, Rodney Thompson, Jackson Wood

Dance Captains

Rodney Thompson and Catie Leonard

Understudies

Rodney Thompson (Drew), Hailey Hyde (Sherrie), Jackson Wood (Lonny), Duncan Smith (Dennis, Hertz), Carson Hampton Palmer (Stacee Jaxx, Franz), Catie Leonard (Regina), Sophia Hillman (Justice)

Swing

Sophia Hillman

BAND

Keyboards..........................................................................Thomas W. Douglas

Guitar 1........................................................................................ Randy Zellers

Guitar 2......................................................................................... Rod Martens

Bass..............................................................................................Eric Crawford

Drums..........................................................................................Steve Hatfield

Benjamin Camenzuli, Tim Shea, Monte Riegel Wheeler, Brett Stoelker, and Stage Manager Jenny Lang appear with Music Theatre Wichita through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Music Theatre Wichita operates under a U/RTA agreement with Actors’ Equity Association. Director/Choreographer Eric Sciotto appears through the courtesy of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SDC). Scenic Designer Michael E. Downs appears through the courtesy of United Scenic Artists-Local 829. United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 of the IATSE is the union representing Scenic, Costume, Lighting, Sound and Projection Designers in Live Performance.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

ACT ONE

Noize/Paradise/Good Time .......................................................................... Company

Sister Christian .................................... Father, Mother, Sherrie, Drew, Franz, Ensemble

Wail to The Chief................................................................................................. Band

We Built This City / Too Much Time ....................... Hertz, Regina, Mayor, Lonny, Dennis, Stacee, Ensemble

Heaven 1............................................................................................................. Drew

I Wanna Rock...................................................................................... Drew, Ensemble

Heaven 2............................................................................................................. Drew

We’re Not Gonna Take It................................................ Regina, Protestors, Ensemble

Heaven 3............................................................................................................. Drew

Heaven 4 / More Than Words / To Be With You........ Sherrie, Waitress #1, Drew, Ensemble

Waiting for a Girl Like You ......................................... Drew, Sherrie, Stacee, Ensemble

Dead or Alive- Intro................................................................................. Stacee, Band

Wanted Dead or Alive......................................................... Stacee, Sherrie, Ensemble

I Want to Know What Love Is...............................................Stacee, Sherrie, Ensemble

Cum On Feel the Noize/ We’re Not Gonna Take It (Reprise)........................... Company

Harden My Heart/Shadows of the Night........................ Sherrie, Justice, Women, Men

Here I Go Again............................................................................................ Company

THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT TWO

The Final Countdown............................Dennis, Lonny, Hertz, Franz, Regina, Ensemble

Heading Towards Venus: Scene Change...............................................................Band

Pour Some Sugar (Medley) Justice, DJ, Sherrie, Drew, Ja’Keith, Ensemble

We’re Not Gonna Take It (Reprise 2).................................................................. Regina

Dennis’s Oscar Moment .................................................................................... Band

Rock Candy ......................................................................................................... Band

Hangin' Bluff ........................................................................................................Band

High Enough..........................................................................Sherrie, Drew, Ensemble

Beaver Hunt .....................................................................................................Arsenal

I Hate Myself For Loving You / Heat of the Moment....... Sherrie, Stacee, Drew, Ensemble

Hit Me With Your Best Shot......................................... Franz, Regina, Hertz, Ensemble

I Can’t Fight This Feeling.................................. Lonny, Dennis, Solo Female, Ensemble

Every Rose Has Its Thorn............................................................................... Company

Keep On Lovin’ You ............................................................................................. Hertz

Oh, Sherrie................................................................ Drew, Sherrie, Ensemble (Offstage)

The Search is Over................................................................. Drew, Sherrie, Ensemble

Renegade.........................................................................................Stacee, Ensemble

Don’t Stop Believing..................................................................................... Company

ADDITIONAL STAFF

Additional Production Staff:

Michael Cole, Director of Production

Ray Ward, Asst. Production Manager/ Venue Coordinator

April Burnett, Production Assistant

Mary Sue Dymak, Rentals & Inventory Director / Archivist

Jeremy Littlefield, Technical Director

Bryan Hitchcock, Assistant Technical Director

Jenny Lang, Production Stage Manager (AEA)

Erin Mittman, Stage Manager

Keen Ma, Assistant Stage Manager

Blake Grimsley, Stage Management Intern

Abby Stroot, Costume Designer

Melissa Penkava Koza, Head of Costumes

Liesl Ragner, Assistant Head of Costumes

Amira Rowe, Cutter/Draper

Parker Adams, First Hand

Adia Tolbert, First Hand

Ava-Elise Bachert, Stitcher

Madison Roths, Stitcher

Kimberly Loya-Enriquez, Stitcher

Jacob Kramer, Wardrobe Supervisor

Jylian Humber, Wardrobe Crew

Joshua Harris, Hair/Makeup Designer

Katie Crandall, Assistant Hair & Makeup Supervisor

Dex O’Neal, Hair & Makeup Artist/ SETC Wig Fellow

Renae Richmond, Hair & Makeup Artist

Jessica Hudson, Hair & Makeup Intern

Bentley Heydt, Lighting Designer

Noah Jittawait, Assistant Lighting Designer

Riley Allsop, Head of Electrics

Graham Darnell, Asst. Head of Electrics

Michael E. Downs, Scenic Designer

Jonathan Lane, Lead Carpenter

Tyler Lang, Lead Fabricator

Michael Salvatore Commendatore, Projections Designer

Rasean Davonte Johnson, Projections Programmer

Parker Langvardt, Projections Content Creator

Kyla Mansfield, Head of Scenic Art

Sydney Hagen, Assistant Head of Scenic Art

Rachel Downs, Scenic Artist

Krista Phillips, Scenic Artist

Alexandria Flynn, Head of Properties

Sarah Artman, Assistant Head of Properties

Ben Bolinger, Properties Artisan

August Smaglik, Properties Artisan

Ben Rogers, Properties Overhire

David Muehl, Sound Designer

Ryan Morrow, Head of Audio

Trey Wilson, Audio Assistant

Ben Juhnke, IATSE Business Agent

Molly Tully, Intimacy Director

Rachel Bahler, Dialect Coach

Steve Landes, Hospitality Assistant

In addition, Music Theatre Wichita proudly employs members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 190.

Front of House and Box Office Staff:

Cheyenne Queen, Patron Services Manager

Tyler Kueser, Assistant Box Office Manager

Kinsey Emery, Box Office Associate

Mason McClellan, Box Office Associate

Cole Wagner, Box Office Associate

Administrative Support Team:

Kacy Meinecke, Photographer

Jerry Fritchman, Rehearsal Photographer

Danielle Quint, Graphic Designer

Maria Rupp, Marketing Intern

Matt Blauer, Orchestra Contractor

Special Thanks to:

• The City of Andover, especially Rick Lanzrath, Daniel Schapaugh, Megan Schapaugh, and Mayor Ronnie Price

• Kent Audio Visual

• Event Systems

• Olden Lighting

• ASM Global

• American Caster

• Titan AVL

• Doug Adams and Endis Rodriguez at Pro Audio Systems for road cases

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.

BENJAMIN CAMENZULI (Drew Boley)’s previous credits include Pup: A Chew Story (Pup); Once (Andrej); As You Like It (Forrest Lord/Assassin); Grease (Roger). Thank you so much to Brian and Eric for putting their trust in me, my agents at DGRW for kicking ass for me, and my wife Kaley for believing in me.

EMMA OGEA (Sherrie Christian) is excited to be back in Wichita this summer for her second season! Last year you might’ve seen her in 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, or The Wizard of Oz. She’s a Nebraska native and a rising junior studying Musical Theatre Dance at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. @emma.ogea

TIM SHEA (Lonny Barnett) is thrilled to be returning to Wichita. National Tour: School of Rock, Rock of Ages. Regional: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Sharon Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse. Phillips Exeter Academy and NYU: Steinhardt Alumnus. Thanks to The Collective Talent and to his family for their unwavering support. Go Celts.

MONTE RIEGEL WHEELER (Dennis Dupree) has enjoyed a rich and varied career in the arts. He has performed Off-Broadway in New York, in regional theatres across the country, and extensively in Wichita theatres. He is an award-winning artist and designer and is owner and Producing Artistic Director of Mosley Street Melodrama.

BRETT STOELKER (Stacee Jaxx) "It's Crazy Right..." National Tour: Pretty Woman (u/s Edward), Les Misérables (u/s Enjolras), Rock of Ages - Las Vegas (Stacee Jaxx), Joseph...Dreamcoat; Select Regional: Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus), Rock of Ages - TUTS (Stacee Jaxx), Next to Normal (Gabe); Love to Jillian, The Family, & DGRW Agency; IG @brettstoelker

INJOY FOUNTAIN (Justice Charlier) was born and raised in Wichita, attending Collegiate and graduating from East High. She attended AMDA in NYC, then lived in the city for more than 10 years where she was in a band with four-time Tony Nominee Condola Rashad and toured internationally in Rent directed by Anthony Rapp. She was on The Voice season 17 on Team Kelly and toured with Postmodern Jukebox. Since being home, she's been on every stage in town. Highlights include music directing Frozen Jr. for MTYP, The Color Purple (Celie) at Roxy’s Downtown; 42nd Street (Maggie Jones) and Live Holiday Special with MTWichita. She is a Vocal Coach and loves all her students dearly. Thank you so much to Brian and the entire MTW family. Love you Odessa!! Sit back, relax, and Injoy the show! Follow on Instagram @Injoy_Fountain

STEVE HITCHCOCK (Hertz Klinemann) was last seen at MTWichita as Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard in last year's The Wizard of Oz Favorite MTWichita roles include Cornelius Hackl (Hello, Dolly!) and Lumiere (Disney's Beauty & the Beast). A big thank you to Brian for inviting him back this season. Thanks and gratitude to his family and friends for their support. Lights, please!

KABIR GANDHI (Franz) is thrilled to be at MTWichita! Kabir is a proud IUMT alum. Select credits: Urinetown (Bobby) - Okoboji Summer Theatre, The Little Mermaid (Chef Louis), Sh-boom! (Denny)Sierra Repertory Theatre, and A … Frog and Toad (Snail) - Cardinal Stage. He is thankful for his family! @kabir.gandhi // thekabirgandhi.com

SYDNI MOON (Regina) is a rising senior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in Musical Theatre. Regional: Chicago (Dance Captain/Ensemble), The Little Mermaid (Arista) at The Lexington Theatre Co. University: Jesus Christ Superstar (Mary Magdalene), …The Great Comet of 1812 (Opera Dancer/Ensemble/Sonya u.s.), Pippin (Ensemble). @sydni.moon

CARSON HAMPTON PALMER is thrilled to be returning to MTWichita this summer! He was last seen this winter in the Live Holiday Special, as well as Jersey Boys, 42nd Street, Kinky Boots, and The Wizard of Oz last summer. He will be a senior this fall at Texas State University, BFA Musical Theatre. Much gratitude to Brian, the MTW Creative Teams & Staff, family, and friends for their unconditional support! @carsonhamptonpalmer

DUNCAN SMITH is thrilled to be making his MTWichita debut! He is a rising senior at The University of Oklahoma. His past roles include Carnival Boy/Ensemble (Carousel), Angel (Kinky Boots) at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; Jackie (The Wild Party), Ensemble (Pippin), Dance Captain (Great Comet) at The University of Oklahoma.

RODNEY THOMPSON is honored to be returning to MTWichita this summer! Regional: The Color Purple (The Muny), Kinky Boots, 42nd Street and Jersey Boys (MTWichita), Grease (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma). He recently received his BPA in Dance Performance from Oklahoma City University. Huge thanks to Brian Marcum! @itzlilrodney

MEE T THE CAST

JACKSON WOOD is thrilled to make their MTWichita debut. Recent credits include Pippin (Manson Trio), Into the Woods (Stepmother), Sweeney Todd (Tobias), Seussical (Swing/Hunch). All love to the entire team at MTWichita, their friends, and their family for all their love and support. BFA MT TXST '25.

OLIVIA LACIE ANDREWS is so thrilled to be working at MTWichita this season! Recent graduate from Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theater. Credits: Theater Aspen, Bucks County Playhouse, Syracuse Stage. Special thank you to MTWichita, friends, and family for the immense support! Endless gratitude. @livdrews

HAILEY HYDE is from Highland, Utah and recently graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Dance Theatre from Brigham Young University. Her favorite credits include Nicola in MTWichita's Kinky Boots and Ariel in Sundance’s Footloose. This is her second season at MTWichita and she has loved every second! @haileyhyde @hailey.rose.sings

CATIE LEONARD is a rising junior BFA Musical Theatre major at the University of Michigan where she has most recently been in A Chorus Line (Cassie Ferguson) and Sophisticated Ladies (Ensemble). Regionally, she has performed at Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Catie is so thankful for this wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the show!

REGINE TORRES is an incoming third-year BFA Musical Theatre student at Pennsylvania State University. Her previous theatre credits include Brigadoon (Jean MacLaren), and Into the Woods (Lucinda/ Cinderella u/s/Dance Captain). She is incredibly excited to be making her MTWichita debut with such an incredible team, cast, and crew.

SOPHIA HILLMAN (Swing/Justice u/s) is overjoyed to be back on the MTWichita stage. She is currently studying musical theatre and dance at Wichita State University. She has been seen recently in Twelfth Night (MTWichita), The Color Purple (Roxy’s), and Rocky Horror (Crown). To keep up with Sophia, follow her Instagram: @sophiahillman7725

Actors' Equity Association (“Equity"), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks

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Peter and the

CHRISTMAS DISH

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Oct. 5-7, 2023

Move on Litwin: Dance Up Close

Oct. 26-28, 2023

Into the Woods

Nov. 2-5, 2023

Senior Capstone Festival

Dec. 2-3, 2023

Wichita Children's Dance Festival

Jan. 28, 2024

The Fox Sisters

Peter and the Starcatcher

Feb. 29-March 3, 2024

Christmas Dish

April 12-13, 2024

Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre

April 25-28, 2024

The Fox Sisters

May 23-25, 2024

Starcatcher

Winner of the Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition

Dance, design & technical theatre, musical theatre, theatre

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Book by James Lapine Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine

A Play By Rick Elice

Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Music by Wayne Barker

Music by Anthony De Angelis

Lyrics by Christyn Budzyna

Book by Jessica Penzias

Winner of the Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition

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ARTISTIC SPONSORS

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Emma Ogea (Sherrie)

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The DeVore Foundation is a proud supporter of Music Theatre Wichita and this summer's production of Red, White, and Broadway, celebrating America, the American art form of musical theatre, and those who have shaped the history of both.

PAST SEASONS

2023

Rock of Ages

Red, White, and Broadway

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Ragtime

Cats

2022

Jersey Boys

42nd Street

Kinky Boots

The Wizard of Oz

The Drowsy Chaperone

2021

Smokey Joe’s Cafe in Concert

No More Talk of Darkness: Phantom’s Jeremy Stolle

Mirette

Red, White and Broadway: A Star-Studded Tribute to America!

Golden: MTWichita at 50

Grease

Twelfth Night

2019

Sound of Music

An American in Paris

A Chorus Line

Chicago

In the Heights

2018

Sister Act

Guys and Dolls

Freaky Friday

Pippin

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

2017

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Hairspray

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Disney’s Newsies

2016

Nice Work if You Can Get It

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Oklahoma!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Mamma Mia!

2015

Aida

Disney’s My Son Pinocchio

Billy Elliot the Musical

Big Fish

Hello, Dolly!

2014

South Pacific

West Side Story

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Catch Me If You Can

42nd Street

2013

Spamalot

Les Miserables

The King and I

Betty Blue Eyes

Mary Poppins

2012

Fiddler on the Roof

9 to 5

Honk!

Singin’ in the Rain

Legally Blonde

2011

The Music Man

Finian’s Rainbow

Sunset Boulevard

Xanadu

The Little Mermaid

2010

Gypsy

Smokey Joe’s Café

Crazy for You

Annie

Curtains

2009

The Producers

Camelot

Kiss Me, Kate

Miss Saigon

The Drowsy Chaperone

High School Musical 2

2008

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

My Fair Lady

Big River

All Shook Up

Les Miserables

2007

High School Musical Cats

White Christmas Damn Yankees

Hairspray

2006

The Full Monty

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

The Wizard of Oz

Sweet Charity

Thoroughly Modern Millie

2005

Phantom

Once Upon a Mattress

A Chorus Line

Seussical

Aida

2004

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Annie Get Your Gun

Me and My Girl

West Side Story

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

2003

Good News!

Footloose

Oklahoma!

Chicago

The Scarlet Pimpernel

2002

The Will Rogers Follies

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

The King and I

Cinderella

Ragtime

2001

On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

Honk!

Fiddler on the Roof

Funny Girl

Show Boat

2000

My One and Only

Evita

The Pajama Game

Rags

Singin’ in the Rain

1999

Ain’t Misbehavin’

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Children of Eden

The Sound of Music

The Music Man

1998

Once on this Island

State Fair

Kismet

Where’s Charley?

42nd Street

1997

Brigadoon

Meet Me in St. Louis

Oliver!

The Most Happy Fella

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

1996

Man of La Mancha

My Fair Lady

The Wizard of Oz

Guys & Dolls

Crazy for You

1995

The Secret Garden

Destry Rides Again

On the Town

South Pacific

Will Rogers Follies

1994

Gigi

Annie

Damn Yankees

West Side Story

Hello, Dolly!

1993

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Good News!

Anything Goes

Sweet Charity

Phantom

1992

Paint Your Wagon

The Desert Song

Gypsy

Into the Woods

Singin’ in the Rain

1991

Big River

Cabaret

The King and I

1776

Fiddler on the Roof

1990

They’re Playing Our Song

Mame

Carousel

Jesus Christ Superstar

Me and My Girl

1989

Tintypes

My One and Only

The Sound of Music

A Chorus Line

42nd Street

1988

Camelot

H.M.S. Pinafore

Cinderella

Evita

The Music Man

1987

Ain’t Misbehavin’

On Your Toes

Girl Crazy

Brigadoon

Barnum

1986

Oklahoma!

Where’s Charley?

The Merry Widow

Man of La Mancha

Peter Pan

1985

The Wizard of Oz

Carnival

The Most Happy Fella

Promises, Promises

Hello, Dolly!

1984

Annie

Damn Yankees

My Fair Lady

Ruddigore

South Pacific

1983

Mack & Mabel

Babes in Arms

1776

A Little Night Music

Kismet

1982

The King and I

Bye Bye Birdie

The Pirates of Penzance

No, No, Nanette

Oliver!

1981

West Side Story

Funny Girl

Naughty Marietta

Li’l Abner

The Sound of Music

1980

The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Can-Can

The Desert Song

Little Me

Fiddler on the Roof

1979

Annie Get Your Gun

Pippin

Carousel

The Pajama Game

Mame

1978

Kiss Me Kate

Brigadoon

Anything Goes

Gypsy

Peter Pan

1977

Camelot

Where’s Charley?

Guys & Dolls

Roar of the Greasepaint

South Pacific

1976

Show Boat

Sweethearts

George M!

The Music Man

Godspell

1975

Oklahoma!

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

The Student Prince

The Mikado

My Fair Lady

1974

The Sound of Music

H.M.S Pinafore

Fiddler on the Roof

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

The Merry Widow

1973

A Lerner & Loewe Concert

The King and I

Hello, Dolly!

The Wizard of Oz

Die Fledermaus

1972

A Rodgers & Hammerstein Concert

Walt Disney Family Concert

From Vienna with Love

Man of La Mancha

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WALLACE

LEGACY SOCIETY

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Music Theatre Wichita’s planned giving society is named in honor of well-known Wichita philanthropist Velma Wallace, whose generous Endowment bequest and kind spirit left a lasting impact on Music Theatre Wichita. The Wallace Legacy Society is comprised of donors and friends who guarantee that Music Theatre Wichita will continue to touch thousands of lives each summer.

We’d like to extend our gratitude to the members of the Wallace Legacy Society, listed below, along with their families for their thoughtful commitment to the future of Music Theatre Wichita. To receive further information on the Wallace Legacy Society, or to inform us of a planned gift, please contact Angela Cassette at the MTWichita office (316.265.3253).

MEMBERS

Bob & Sue Boewe

Deb Brinegar

Louise F. Brinegar

Ron & Marcia Brown

Wayne Bryan

Vera M. Challis*

Charlene Crane*

Bob Curtright*

Darthea S. DiZerega*

Robert Eberly

Jeff Emmot

Durwood D* & Jean M. Frey*

Judy & Hew Goodpasture

Jordan Haines*

Philip E.* & Glorene* Haney

Carrie Hendrickson

Harriet Hickman

Olga Esquivel-Holman & William Holman

Nicole Howerton

Laura Ice

Michael James*

Lucia & Chuck Jenney

Tom & Terry Johnson

Dr. Robert L. Kasha*

Josef* & Marian Klebanoff*

Delmar & Mary Klocke

Philip* & Laura Knight

Charles* & Susan* Koehn

Joshua Larson

Martha & Jeff Linsner

Hazel Lister*

Dale & Jerry* Marcus

Belden* & Anna Mills

Ronald E. Ott

Betty Plotner*

Pam Postier

Ami Schlader

Shoko Sevart

Judy Slawson*

Elwayne* & Carol Lee Smith*

Leon* Greene & Kay Sommerfeld

Randall & Jan Steinert

Bob Steyaert

Tim* & Beth Sturm

Tony & Denise Veith

Velma L. Wallace*

Kathy Webb

Some members of the society have chosen to remain anonymous.

The Wayne Bryan Endowment Fund provides interest earnings each year, which fund annual expenses such as support for the company members, directors, and technicians employed by MTWichita each year.

*Indicates the donor is deceased.

Thanks to a partnership with FreeWill, creating your plans and legacy has never been easier. Using this online resource, you can create your legally valid will or trust in about 20 minutes. Visit our website or call us at 316.265.3253 to learn more!

The Jester Awards celebrate excellence in high school musical theatre, showcasing the next generation of musical theatre talent in Kansas. Eleven years ago the Lois Kay Walls Foundation helped to endow the Jester Awards in order to ensure that the program has success well into the future. If you would like to contribute to this endowment or learn more about the Jester Awards, please contact Joshua Larson at Music Theatre Wichita, 316.265.3253 or josh@mtwichita.org.

2023 RECIPIENTS

OUTSTANDING LOBBY DISPLAY

El Dorado High School

Seussical

OUTSTANDING PROGRAM DESIGN

Shelby Norton

The Addams Family

Andover High School

OUTSTANDING STAGE CREW

Bishop Carroll High School

Guys and Dolls

OUTSTANDING SCENIC DESIGN

Alice Hilt

Jekyll & Hyde

Garden City High School

OUTSTANDING LIGHTING DESIGN

Derrick Gronewold

We Will Rock You

Wichita High School East

OUTSTANDING SOUND DESIGN

McKenna Blessant

We Will Rock You

Wichita High School East

OUTSTANDING COSTUME DESIGN

Robyn Hilt & Esme Corado

Jekyll & Hyde

Garden City High School

OUTSTANDING SMALL ENSEMBLE

“A Better Haircut” Trio

Amelie: Teen Edition

Topeka High School

OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE/ CHORUS

Trinity Academy

Disney’s Newsies

OUTSTANDING CAMEO PERFORMER

Devlyn Jochum (Sour Kangaroo)

Seussical the Musical

Hays High School

Hayden Sewell (Kyle the UPS Guy)

Legally Blonde

Maize Public Schools

OUTSTANDING PRE-HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMER

Brik Johnson (Les)

Disney’s Newsies

Smoky Valley High School

Kash Wheeler (Les)

Disney’s Newsies

Trinity Academy

OUTSTANDING DESIGN GUEST

Eric Johnson & Michelle Johnson

(Scenic Design)

Disney’s Newsies

Smoky Valley High School

OUTSTANDING ARTISTIC GUEST

Melissa Nance (Choreography)

She Loves Me

Labette County High School

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION NUMBER

Luck Be a Lady

Guys and Dolls

Bishop Carroll High School

OUTSTANDING ORCHESTRA DIRECTION

Madison Schmoll

The Addams Family

Andover High School

OUTSTANDING VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTION

Jenny Potochnik

We Will Rock You

Wichita High School East

OUTSTANDING CHOREOGRAPHY/ STAGING

Angela Dolezal

Disney’s Newsies

Smoky Valley High School

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION

Alice Hilt

Jekyll & Hyde

Garden City High School

OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING PERFORMER

Maisy Blanton (Wednesday Addams)

The Addams Family

Andover High School

Paighton Hall (Ilona Ritter)

She Loves Me

Labette County High School

Sam Carney (Oz)

We Will Rock You

Wichita High School East

OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT

Shea Huber (Technical Director)

Jekyll & Hyde

Garden City High School

THE SPIRIT OF THE JESTERS

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

Hugoton High School

OUTSTANDING LEADING PERFORMER

Ella Wellman (Annie Oakley)

Annie Get Your Gun

Sterling High School

Cami Abraham (Scaramouche)

We Will Rock You

Wichita High School East

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION

Labette County High School

She Loves Me

Smoky Valley High School

Disney’s Newsies

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WAYNE BRYAN ENDOWMENT FUND

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED

The listing below reflects all gifts made prior to May 15, 2023

$500,000 AND ABOVE

 Judy* & Don* Slawson

Elwayne Smith* & Carol Lee Kratzert Smith*

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

Carol & A. Scott* Ritchie

Lois K. Walls Charitable Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999

 Pete* and 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

Samuel M and Laura H Brown Charitable Trust

 Mr. & Mrs.* Robert Buford

Cargill, Inc. (Excel)

Cox Communications

The DeVore Family Foundation

Emprise Financial

Fidelity Bank

Norma Greever

 Joy and Brian Heinrichs

Allan & Judy* Higdon

Kansas State Network

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Koch Family Foundation

KSNW-TV 3

 Nancy Lusk

Russ and Helen Meyer Charitable Trust

 Sally Ottaway

Dean* & Barbara Ritchie*

 Colby Sandlian

Carl* and 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

 Robbi*, Larry, and Matthew Heck

Charles & Susan Koehn Family Foundation

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 Trust

Brenda* & George Farha*

Larry & Dana Fugate

The Gannett Foundation

Bud & Toni Gates

 Harriet Hickman

Melba Hiebsch*

Richard Honeyman & Bonnie Bing Honeyman

Lloyd* & Mardeane Hummer*

IMA, Inc

 Terry & Tom Johnson

In Honor of Pat Kraft

Kussmaul Charitable Foundation

Annette Kussmaul

Harry Litwin*

Ward* & Erma McClanahan*

 Mr.* & Mrs John G. McCune

Mick* & Mary Francis Michaelis

Dr. Dennis* & Janie Moore*

Music Theatre Wichita Guild

William* & Mary Lynn Oliver

Luther Ottaway

 Steven Overstreet

Mindy & Tom Page

Susan Pechanec

 Pamela Postier

$5,000 - $14,999 (CONTINUED)

Ritchie Development

The Ross Foundation

Dr. Tim & Kim Scanlan

 Shoko Kato Sevart and the late Daniel J. Sevart

The Shaw Family Foundation

Paul & Cynthia Stein

 John & Peg Stephens

Samuel Stone

Clifford W. Stone

Paula Varner*

 M. Kathryn Webb

 Weigand Family Foundation

Wichita Foundation

 Dale & Alice Wiggins

$1,000 - $4,999

Phillip Allen*

In honor of Charleen Ayers

Michele & John Banks

Shirley & Don Beggs

S.O. Beren*

Joan Beren Foundation

Fred & Sue Berry

Jeff & Susan Bloomer

Elizabeth & Tom Bloxham

Mary Douglass Brown*

Mrs Duane Buckley*

Eric & Rebecca Bunting

Maddie & Matt Butler

Kelly & Jon Callen

Cynthia & John Carnahan

Michael* & Jennifer Carter

Georgia Chandler*

Dorothy Cohen

Lou & Priscilla 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

Steve & Susan Houlik

Drs. Gene & Margaret Ann Hughes

 Laura Ice

IFR Systems, Inc

The IMA Foundation

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

Jeane Landry

Karie & Daran Lemon

Karen Lew-Chinn and Del Chinn

Linder & Associates

 Carolyn Lindsey

 Martha & Jeff Linsner

Janet Lloyd-Williams

Robert Love

Buz & Katie Lukens

Mark Madama

Paul Meissner

 Mark & Kathy Melhorn

Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Michaelis

Philip & Carina* Michel

Betty Murfin*

Walter & Kaye Myers

Gerald & Priscilla 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

Janet Rathbun

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

 Kimberly Gee & Monte Vines

Kathleen Walsh*

Kay Ward

 Gidget & Ed Watson

Sue & Kurt Watson

 Kendall & Debbie Wendt

 Roberta Whetzel

 Martin Whitaker*

K. T. Wiedemann Foundation, Inc

$1,000 - $4,999 (CONTINUED)

David A. & Ann Williams

Kathy & John Wilson

 Paul & Michelle Witte

$250 - $999

Susan & Chris Addington

Richard & Suzie Ahlstrand

Roy R. & Ann Baker

Bud Beren

 Robert & Shirley Black

 Leslye & John Bliven

 Kristin & Michael Bogner

 John Boldenow

Deb Brinegar

Clarice Brown

Jennifer Campbell

Roger Castellano

Fred & Myrna Clayton

Jeffrey Coon

Jacqueline Coonrod

Steve Cox

Starla & Steve Criser

 Alma Cuervo

Virginia Delgado

Ronald & Iwana Dunn

Charles & Jean Eby

 Nancy Fox

Gordon & Delores Funk

Greg & Terri Gaeddert

Phillip & Sara Garrison

James Garvey Family Charitable Trust

Jennifer & Christian Gerken

Chris Grunner

Dr.* & Mrs. Ralph Hale

Philip & Glorene Haney

In Honor of Matt Hanne

 Docia Haslam

Jim & Terri Hattan

Delvin & Cathy Holdeman

Herbert & Susan Kadison

Tom Kennalley

Sheila Kinnard

Brian Lippold

Glen Malan

 Jack & Sandi McInteer

 Beverly Mershon

Betty Minkler*

Keith Mull*

Cy & Gayle Nobles

Steve Onken

Bryan & Cindy Otte*

Bill & Traci Pickert

Rob & Ann Ramseyer

Larry & Marilyn Richwine

Cecil Riney

 Mike & Gretchen Sharp

Richard Shaw

Jack & Mimi Shellito

 Jean Spalding

 Randall & Jan Steinert

In Honor of Katie Banks Todd

 Harriett Van Bebber

Via Christi

Monte & Kimberly Gee Vines

Wichita Musical Club

 Bruce Winant

 Sheryl & Doug Wohlford

Steven & Kitchel Woods

James & Nancy Worthington

 Denotes Wayne Bryan

Endowment Fund Charter Member

*Denotes deceased

THE ARTISTIC STAFF

ERIC SCIOTTO (Director/Choreographer) Since appearing in the ’96 and ’97 MTW seasons, Eric has performed in countless regional productions, concerts, tours, and 12 Broadway Shows! He's also directed and choreographed numerous plays and musicals and is currently a professor of Musical Theatre at the University of Utah. Eric is thrilled to return for ROA, after choreographing last season's The Wizard of Oz. Thank you, Brian & the MTW team!

SAMM HEWES (Assistant Choreographer) Regional theater: June (Chicago), Lorraine (42nd Street), Anybodys (West Side Story), Jennyanydots (Cats), Sarah Kines (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers), ensemble in the world premiere of High School Musical 2, Rita (White Christmas), Gertie Cummings (Oklahoma!), and many more. Holland America Cruise Lines and Norwegian Cruise Lines Dancer/Singer Director/Choreography credits: Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Footloose, Mary Poppins, West Side Story to name a few. Currently Samm lives in NYC as a personal trainer for Equinox East and continues to audition and create dance and theater for studios and theatres all over the country.

THOMAS W. DOUGLAS (Music Director) is a compelling and passionate conductor with a long history with MTWichita. He has performed hundreds of productions nationally and internationally. Highlights include conducting Webber's Phantom of the Opera in Switzerland. Thomas is currently the Artistic Director of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and has conducted the symphony orchestras in San Diego, Pittsburgh, Des Moines, Wichita and Seattle; as well as at the Anchorage Opera and the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. He has done a number of premieres and debuts and is a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. He has conducted Tony Winners Leslie Odom Jr. and Kelli O'Hara. www.thomaswdouglas.com

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.

THE ARTISTIC STAFF

MICHAEL E. DOWNS (Scenic Designer) is back at MTWichita adding to his 43 years as Production Designer for over 1100 Productions in 49 of these United States, as well as 46 foreign countries. Locally: Jersey Boys, Crazy for You, (MTW), Assassins (WSU), Complete Works...Shakespeare, Wait Until Dark, Bus Stop (Center for the Arts), The Play That Goes Wrong, The Color Purple, Young Frankenstein (Roxy’s Downtown), Shrek: The Musical, Sweeney Todd, Godspell, and A Chorus Line (Crown Uptown). Others: Jonah (NYC’s Public Theatre) and Hello Mudduh, Hello Faddah (Roundabout NYC). Tours of Snoop Dogg, Alice Cooper, Cher, Fifth Harmony, Halsey, Khalid and Cypress Hill; Int’l Theatre Tours: Wild Women Rules, Crazy For You, Fame the Musical, Grease, and My Fair Lady Others: Founding Day (Saudi Arabia) The Bacchae (Dionysus Festival, Greece). Broadway Coordinator: Roza, Fair, Play On, Peter Pan, and Our Country’s Good. TV: Wonderland (MTV), Virgin Galactic’s Unity 22 Space Flight w/Stephen Colbert, Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show, 2010 Vancouver Olympics Medals Plaza, Democracy Plaza (NBC). Vancouver Olympics Medal Plaza, Democracy Plaza (NBC). Nominations: Emmy & Reggie (Awards): Adrian (1), After Dark (1), Roxy (3) Mary Jane Tealls (3) Sarahs (3). He’s SO LUCKY to be Rachel Downs’s Husband and father to our best work: Olivia, Isabella, and Jackson and glad to be back at MTW.

MICHAEL SALVATORE COMMENDATORE (Projections

Designer) Originally from Rhode Island, Michael currently lives in Chicago, IL with his amazing wife, Katie, and their lovable cats, Sebastian and JJ. Past MTW productions include The Wizard of Oz, Grease, An American in Paris, and Freaky Friday. Michael works all over the country as an independent designer at places like Arizona Opera, The Great Northern Festival, Spoleto Festival, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Public Theatre, Music Theatre Wichita, Portland Stage, Yale Repertory Theatre, DePaul University, Colgate University, Williams College, SUNY Stonybrook, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Emerald City Theatre, Vancouver Fringe Festival, and more. He also has had the opportunity to work on shows at Juilliard, Carnegie Hall, Miami Ballet, Houston Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Steppenwolf Theatre, Goodman Theatre, and The Lincoln Center Theater. Michael holds an MFA in Design from Yale School of Drama. Please visit his website to see more. michaelcommendatore.com

MEE T THE ARTISTIC STAFF

BENTLEY HEYDT (Lighting Designer) (he/him/his) is a NYC-based Korean American lighting designer with a limb difference. Select Credits: A Number, The Seventeenth Chapel, She Talks to Beethoven, Girlfriend the Musical (A.R.T./NY-Drama League) Assist/Assoc: Life of Pi (Broadway); Rent 25th Anniversary National Tour (Work Light Productions); A Christmas Carol (Indiana Rep). www.bentleyheydt.com

DAVID MUEHL (Sound Designer) is 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 Into the Woods, Les Misérables, and The Wizard of Oz

ABBY STROOT (Costume Designer) is excited to return for another summer at MTWichita! She started as an apprentice in 2005 and worked on the Wardrobe team until moving to Las Vegas in 12. She currently owns a sewing shop, Pincushion, in Las Vegas working on costumes for several productions on the strip as well as teaching sewing classes to the community.

JOSHUA HARRIS (Hair & Makeup Designer) is excited to be returning home to Music Theatre Wichita! Josh has been involved in many ways throughout the years at MTW starting way back as a member of the teen choir! Josh is currently living in NYC swinging on multiple Broadway shows including Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Almost Famous and A Beautiful Noise. Most recently Josh has been the interim Hair and Makeup Supervisor for MJ: The Musical on Broadway. Josh has also enjoyed his involvement in several touring productions including the National Tours of Hairspray and A Bronx Tale as well as the international tour of The Sound of Music. Joshua would like to thank his Wichita friends and family for their endless support.

JENNY LANG (Production Stage Manager): Music Theatre

Wichita, 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.

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THE ARTISTIC STAFF

ERIN MITTMAN (Stage Manager) is elated to be at home with her seventh season at MTWichita after starting on the Stage Management team as an apprentice in 2016! National Tours: Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof.

MICHAEL COLE (Director of Production) is pleased to join the year-round staff, after working as Lighting Director and a Lighting Designer in 2021 and 2022. He is relocating 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 theatre across the USA.

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) joined the Music Theatre Wichita team full-time as Development and Marketing Coordinator in 2019 and transitioned to Company Manager/Office Manager in 2022. She started her career with MTWichita as an apprentice in 2005 and has had numerous titles in the years since, most recently as production stage manager. Amanda is a Wichita native and Wichita State alum. She has worked all over the country as a stage manager and is thrilled to be back home.

ALEXANDRIA FLYNN (Head of Properties) is ecstatic to be joining MTW this summer. Her 20-year theatre career has led her on adventures from coast to coast, just recently finishing her 220th production. When she is not traveling she enjoys working as the Props Coordinator at the Sarasota Opera, yoga, as well as long walks on the beach. She has worked in a wide range of disciplines from dance and puppet shows to film and everything in between. Some of her favorite credits include: Pride and Prejudice (Santa Cruz Shakespeare), Beauty and the Beast (Fulton Theatre), Turandot (Sarasota Opera). She would like to thank her parents for the gift of a joyous life, her friends and colleagues, and all of life’s little moments for creating stories that are worth sharing.

MEE T THE ARTISTIC STAFF

MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA (Head of Costumes) is an Ohio native and the Costume Shop Manager and Production Coordinator for the School of Performing Arts at WSU. Recent design credits include Mirette (MTWichita 2021). 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 (Wardrobe Supervisor) is thrilled to return for their 6th season backstage at MTW! Jacob saw their first show ever here at 5 years old, and now getting to Wardrobe Supervise is a dream come true. Now based in NYC, they are a member of the wardrobe team at Playwrights Horizons.

KATIE CRANDALL (Hair and Makeup Supervisor) is celebrating her tenth season at MTW! A Wichitan now based in NYC, she works as the wardrobe supervisor at Playwrights Horizons. Katie is also an opera singer, receiving her MM from the University of Oklahoma in 2021. Recent engagements include Bronx Opera, Utah Valley Opera Festival and Chicago Summer Opera.

RILEY ALLSOP (Head of Electrics) just completed his 4th year of his BFA in Theatre Design and Technology for Lighting and Technical Direction at Penn State University. This is his second year working for MTW and he is so glad to be back. He would like to thank his parents and the rest of the team at MTW for giving him the opportunity to do what he loves this summer.

KYLA MANSFIELD (Head of Scenic Art) (she/her) has been painting, collaborating, and creating in Wichita for nearly ten years! She has had the pleasure of working with many local theatres including Roxy's Downtown, Field of Screams, and Shocker Studios. In the off season, you can find her at PAINTology working with the wonderful Rachel Downs where she gets to work on projects that range from art walls to haunted houses and everything in between. She would like to thank her family on and off stage, with special thanks to her ever-patient partner.

RYAN MORROW (Head of Audio) is back for his 9th season at MTWichita. Not only has he worked in the Wichita area but the Chicago, St. Louis, and Ft. Worth areas as well. When not spending time in a cold, dark theater, you can catch him soaking up the warm rays of the sun. He currently resides in Wichita with his loving family.

ARTISTIC STAFF

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 48th summer season with the company. Who would have thought that back in 1976, a summer job would turn into such a career!! Being one of the oldest members of the production staff, this will mark stage productions numbering well over 245. In keeping our ever-growing rental business running, I oversee the management of our two warehouse facilities. My life remains happily 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!

BRIAN J. MARCUM (Artistic Director) is honored to lead MTWichita alongside Managing Director Angela Cassette. Originally from Tennessee, Brian spent his early years tap dancing, singing in the church choir, and performing whenever he could. After graduating from Oklahoma City University with a degree in dance performance, Brian spent two summers as an MTW resident ensemble member learning from the one and only Wayne Bryan. With that arsenal of knowledge under his belt, Brian was able to make a life for himself as a working actor in New York City. Brian was in the original Broadway companies of The Gershwins’ Fascinating Rhythm, Saturday Night Fever, the 2001 TONY winning revival of 42nd Street and The Boy from Oz starring Hugh Jackman. Brian also appeared on Broadway as a replacement in The Drowsy Chaperone and Spamalot. Brian, along with his wife Jennifer, toured the country with State Fair and Annie Get Your Gun. Brian was the Associate Choreographer of Elf-The Musical on Broadway. He has been seen on television on the TONY awards (twice) and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (thrice). After Broadway, Brian turned his attention to education and became an Associate Professor of Dance in the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment at Oklahoma City University (his alma mater) for 7 years and an Assistant Professor of Musical Theater at Syracuse University for 4 years. In 2015 during his time at OCU he was invited back to MTW to choreograph Hello, Dolly! and every season since he has been back. In 2020, Brian wrote, directed and choreographed MTW’s Holiday Spectacular for the local PBS station, KPTS, and was nominated for an EMMY. He is ecstatic to be in this new role of artistic director. Honoring what came before him, Brian is immensely grateful to be able to share his love, excitement and knowledge with MTW audiences. Brian and Jennifer and their children Sophie and Felix love calling Wichita home!

MEMORIAL GIFTS

May 2022 - May 2023

IN MEMORY OF

Amy Antenen

Linda Marshall

Belden Mills

Sy Fischer

Tim Sturm

Verla Swindler

In loving memory of these friends

with condolences to their loved ones.

ENDOWED SPONSORSHIP

Robbi C. Heck held a great appreciation for music theatre. More than that, she was exceptional in her encouragement of the performers. Young performers of Music Theatre for Young People, company members of MTWichita, and even seasoned actors were recipients of her words of appreciation for their efforts as she urged them to continue to hone their skills. In acknowledgment of Robbi, this sponsorship is given to the company member who inspires the work of others and encourages them to be the best they can be in the practice of their art.

Carson Hampton Palmer is the 2023 Robbi Heck Encourager Sponsorship designee. Joining us for his second consecutive summer, Carson exhibits leadership onstage and in rehearsal, building up those around him along the way.

OUR VISION IS TO BE THE PREMIER PRIVATE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN KANSAS, WHERE WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS, ACTIVITIES, AND ATHLETICS.

SONG LIST

“Anyway You Want It” written by Steve Perry and Neal Schon. © Published by Lacey Boulevard Music and Weed High Nightmare Music.

“Beaver Hunt” written by David Gibbs and Chris Hardwick. Published by Feed the Pony Songs and Fish Ladder, Inc. (BMI)

“Can’t Fight This Feeling” written by Kevin Cronin. © Published by Fate Music. (ASCAP)

“Cum on Feel the Noize” written by Neville Holder and James Lea. © Barn Publishing (Slade) Ltd.

“Don’t Stop Believin’” written by Jonathan Cain, Stephen Ray Perry, Neal J. Schon. © Published by Weed High Nightmare Music and Lacey Boulevard Music.

“Every Rose Has Its Thorn” written by Bobby Dall, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Bret Michael, Rikki Rocket. © All rights owned or administered by Universal Music-Z Songs on behalf of Cyanide Publ./BMI. Used by permission.

“The Final Countdown” written by Joey Tempest. © Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc.

“Harden My Heart” written by Marvin Webster Ross. © 1980 WB Music Corp. (ASCAP), Narrow Dude Music (ASCAP) and Bonnie Bee Good Music. All rights administered by WB Music Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

“Heat of the Moment” written by Geoffrey Downes and John K. Wetton. © 1982 WB Music Corp (ASCAP). Almond Legg Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Pallan Music. All rights on behalf of itself and Almond Legg Music Corp. administered by WB Music Corp. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

“Heaven” written by Jani Lane, Erik Turner, Jerry Dixon, Steven Sweet and Joey Allen ©.

“Here I Go Again” written by David Coverdale and Bernard Marsden © 1982 C.C. Songs Ltd. (PRS) and Seabreeze Music Ltd. Administered by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

“High Enough” written by Jack Blades, Ted Nugent and Tommy R. Shaw. © Published by Bicycle Music Company, Broadhead Publishing and Wixen Music.

“Hit Me With Your Best Shot” written by E. Schwartz. © Sony/ATV Tunes LLC/ASCAP.

“I Hate Myself for Loving You” written by Desmond Child and Joan Jett. © All rights owned or administered by Universal-PolyGram Int. Publ., Inc./ASCAP. Used by permission.

“I Wanna Rock” written by Daniel Dee Snider. © All rights owned or administered by Universal Music-Z Melodies on behalf of Snidest Music/SESAC. Used by permission.

“I Want to Know What Love Is” written by Michael Leslie Jones. © Published by Somerset Songs Publishing, Inc.

“Just Like Paradise” written by David Lee Roth and Brett Tuggle. © Diamond Dave Music c/o RS Plane Music.

“Keep on Lovin’ You” written by Kevin Cronin. © Published by Fate Music (ASCAP).

“Kiss Me Deadly” written by Mick Smiley. © Published by The Twin Towers Co. and Mike Chapman Publishing Enterprises.

“More Than Words” written by Nuno Bettencourt and Gary F. Cherone. © All rights owned or administered by Almo Music Corp. on behalf of Color Me Blind Music/ASCAP. Used by permission.

“Nothin’ But a Good Time” written by Bobby Dall, Bruce Anthony Johannesson, Bret Michaels, Rikki Rocket. © All rights owned or administered by Universal Music-Z Songs on behalf of Cyanide Publ./BMI. Used by permission.

“Oh Sherrie” written by Steve Perry, Randy Goodrum, Bill Cuomo, Craig Krampf. © Published by Street Talk Tunes, April Music Inc. & Random Notes, Pants Down Music and Phosphene Music.

“Pour Some Sugar On Me” Written by Joseph Elliott, Richard Savage, Richard John Cyril Allen, Stephen Maynard Clark, Philip Kenneth Collen, Robert John Lange Published by BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP) Used by permission. All rights reserved.

“Renegade” written by Tommy Shaw. © All rights owned or administered by Almo Music Corp. on behalf of itself and Stygian Songs/ASCAP. Used by permission.

“Rock of Ages” Written by Joseph Elliott; Richard Savage; Richard John Cyril Allen; Stephen Maynard Clark; Robert John Lange; Peter Andrew Willis Published by BMG Gold Songs (ASCAP)

“The Search is Over” written by James Peterik and Frankie Sullivan. © 1984 Kohaw Music (ASCAP) and Easy Action Music (ASCAP) and Rude Music, Inc. (BMI). All rights administered by Kohaw Music (ASCAP) obo itself and Easy Action Music (ASCAP), c/o The Bicycle Music Company and Three Wise Boys Music (BMI) on behalf of itself and Rude Music (BMI). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

“Sister Christian” written by Kelly Keagy. © Published by Bicycle Music Company.

“To Be With You” written by David Grahame and Eric Martin. © EMI April Music, Inc. obo itself, Dog Turner Music and Eric Martin Songs (ASCAP).

“Too Much Time on My Hands” written by Tommy Shaw. © Stygian Songs/ASCAP.

“Waiting for a Girl Like You” written by Michael Leslie Jones and Louis Gramattico. © Published by Somerset Songs Publishing Inc.

“Wanted Dead or Alive” written by Jon Bon Jovi and Richard S. Sambora. © All rights owned or administered by Universal-Polygram Int. Publ., Inc. on behalf of itself and Bon Jovi Publishing/ASCAP. Used by permission.

“We Built This City” written by Dennis Lambert, Martin George Page, Bernie Taupin and Peter Wolf. © All rights owned or administered by Universal-Polygram Int. Publ., Inc. on behalf of Little Mole Music Inc./ASCAP. Used by permission.

“We’re Not Gonna Take It” written by Daniel Dee Snider. © All rights owned or administered by Universal Music-Z Melodies on behalf of Snidest Music/SESAC. Used by permission.

Performances take place at Botanica: July 1- , with a matinee at 11am on July 4. Fireworks following the July 2- 4 evening performances.

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“Act well your part; there all the honour lies.”

– Alexander Pope, An Essay on Man

Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

The generosity of our donors makes all we do possible. The list below reflects total giving to MTWichita’s general operations over the past year, including memorial gifts. Gifts to the Wayne Bryan Endowment Fund are on an alternate list in the playbill.

To learn more about how your support can make an impact, please contact Carter at carter@mtwichita.org.

LEGENDS

($40,000-$99,999)

City of Wichita

Claire Lorraine Colaw & Grace Charlene Crane

Charitable Trust

Lattner Family Foundation

Colby Sandlian

Textron Aviation

SUSTAINERS

($20,000-$39,999)

Lora & Don Barry

Gloria Farha Flentje & Jack Focht

Philip* & Laura Knight

Koch Family Foundation

Spirit AeroSystems

STARS

($10,000-$19,999)

The DeVore Foundation

Emprise Bank

Gordon W. Evans Charitable Trust

Derry* & Kay Larson

Learning Quest 529 National Endowment for the Arts

Steven Overstreet

Thomas Peters

Dwayne & Dottie Shannon Family Foundation

The Spice Merchant Star Lumber

The Trust Company of Kansas

BENEFACTORS

($5,000-$9,999)

Keith Asplund

Joyce & Gary Bachus

Bank of America

Michael Bayouth

Beach Family Foundation

Walter & Polly Berry

Bruce G Cochener Foundation

Kathie & Shaker Dakhil

INTRUST Bank

Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts

Sally Ottaway

Lou & Raylene Perrier

Pamela Postier

Shaw Family Foundation

Stone Family Foundation

Jeanne E. Tiller

Jeff & Rhonda Turner

Tony & Denise Veith

Linda Weir-Enegren

Wells Fargo Advisors

Wichita Foundation

VJ Wilkins Foundation

Kathy & John Wilson

UNDERWRITERS

($2,500-$4,999)

Roy R. & Ann Baker

Mrs. Banks Closet

Fred & Sue Berry

Bluestem Communities

Nancy & Wilbur Bradley

Dr. Ron C. & Marcia Brown

Wayne Bryan

Commerce Trust Company

Credit Union of America

Davis-Moore Auto Group

The Derby Community Foundation

Mark Eaton Evergy

Hutton

Terry & Tom Johnson

Herb & Kathy Krumsick

Lynne Ruffin-Smith Foundation

Mike & Paula Matson

Brad & Mandy O'Neal

Edward Salguero

Janet & Scott Schwindaman

Shoko Kato & the Late Daniel J. Sevart

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Stang

Peg & John Stephens Family

John Francis Stuhlsatz

Earl & Janice Unruh

Patricia & William Waswick, MD

Dale & Alice Wiggins

PATRONS

($1,000-$2,499)

Susan & Chris Addington

William Armbruster

Arts Council

Jim & Sue Boots

Bill & Susie Braun

Cathy & Neill Bryan

Mert & Connie Buckley

Jim Byrum

Jon & Kelly Callen

Sally Chesser

John & Paula Cillessen

Dorothy Cohen

Steve & Janice Cox

Mark Day & Joe Schlimm

James & Paula Delmore

Digital Lift

Curtis & Ann Dorn

Mary Eves

Joseph F & Martha B Fair

Joyce Fischer

Ken & Karen Gale

Jeff Gaona

James Garvey Family

Charitable Trust

Katy & Laverne Goering

Stephanie & Cole Golden

Dr. & Mrs. Hew

Goodpasture

Roger Hallenbeck

Gary Harms

Kathleen Hastings & Douglas Wilcox

David & Judy Hawkins

Helen & Ed Healy

Larry Heck

Carrie & Keith Hendrickson

Harriet Hickman

Richard & Bonnie Honeyman

Laura Ice

Sheila Kinnard

Diane & Rick Klingman

Delmar & Mary Klocke

James & Adrienne Knight

Charles & Liz Koch

Marvin Kraft, in honor of Pat Kraft

J. Fred* & Chris Kubik

Nancy & Glenn Kubina

1440 Ventures Foundation, Inc.

Lathrop GPM LLP

Dr. Claudia Lawn

Martha & Jeff Linsner

Joan Loehr Charitable Fund

Stan & Julie Longhofer

Tom Marshall, In Memory of Linda Marshall

Jack & Sandi McInteer

Margaret McKinney

Marykay Mentzer, In Memory of Amy Antenen

Janet & Tim Miller

Pat Myers

Mary Lynn Oliver

Martin & Natasha Park

Steve & Jan Randle

Robert & Betsy Ross

Ami Schlader & Brian Milledge

Alice Schoonover

Patricia Schroeder

Bill* & Annetta Shepherd

Steve & Kathy Smith

Randall & Jan Steinert

Keith & Georgia Stevens

Becky Vickers

Robert Viggiano

Monte & Kim Gee Vines

Jane & David Waldie

Sue & Kurt Watson

Nestor Weigand Jr

Bethel & David Wentz

Roberta Whetzel

Lowell & Marcia Wilder

Mary M. Williams

Gary & Marjorie Wood

Phil, Lee Ann, & Ginny Youse

Karen Zeller

PRODUCERS ($500-$999)

Dr. Robert & Shirley Black

Janet Black

John & Leslye Bliven

Kristin & Michael Bogner

John & Nancy Brammer

Lena Brown-Owens

Maddie & Matt Butler

Jennifer Campbell

Barbara Coats

Jacqueline Coonrod

Nancy Crandall

John & Joyce Daigh

Darcee Datteri

Kelly Davidson

Terry & Gary Dean

Carla DeWalt

Colleen & Tom Dondlinger

Jeffrey Emmot

Suzy Finn

Jim & Karen Graves

Katherine L Hanscom

Gary & Susanne Hanssen

Marlene Hayes

Delvin & Catherine Holdeman

Sue Ice

Kathleen Jagger

Rachel James

Anita L Jones

Dennis & Cheryl Keenan

Tom Kennalley

Jack & Ginger Koelling

The Kroger Company

The Beth Anderson Fund at the Legacy Regional Community Foundation

Jerry* & Dale Marcus

Sharon & Bob Martinez

Lisa & Jeff May

Barbara McCune

McGuire Charitable Fund

Glenda McNew

Ross Meredith

Charlene & Bob Mielke

Joe Miller

Bill & Peggy Mills

Melody & Chris Moore

Cy & Gayle Nobles

Ronald Ott

Diana Palenz

JL & Susie Regan

Bob & Priscilla Rives

Mary Ann Rix

Stephanie Rogerson

Evan & Jessica Rosell

Dr. Thom & Adrienne

Rosenberg

Kimberly & Steve Sharp

Mike & Gretchen Sharp

Robert & Marilyn Sjogren

Todd Slawson

Rebecca & Keith Snell and family

Carol & Virgil Stinson

Beth Sturm

Capt. & Mrs. Jerry Thomas

Sharon Van Horn

Tom & Janice Wakefield

Nelson Warren

Linda Webb

Tom & Mary Wine

Steve & Kitchel Woods

Kara & Joe Yuza

DIRECTORS ($250-$499)

Dina Aaby

Actors' Equity Foundation

Don & Joan Adkisson

Richard & Suzanna

Ahlstrand

Jocelyn Baeza

Rick & Deena Bailey

Brenda L. Benning

Linda Biles

Kathryn Black

Rachel Black

Nancy Blackman

Roger Bond & Victoria Hermes Bond

Patrick Boyarski & Betsy Morrison

Jay Brown

David Calvert

Gus & Mary Campuzano

Barbara Carlson

Tom Carson & Dana Buckwalter

Angela Cassette & David Hunsicker

Patricia Cather

Danny & Nancy Clemmer

Shelley Cooper

Mervyn & Marcia Criser

Richard & Susan Davidson

Danny Deener

Michelle Ducey

Gayle Dye

Polly Dye

Robert Eberly

Tom & Pat Elarton

Joshua & Rachel Ellis

Charles & Rita Engle

Cyndi & Steve Ericksen

Norman Farha

Robert & Laurie Flaharty

Judy & Phil Frick

Jerry & Jan Fritchman

Larry & Dana Fugate

Raymond & Diane Gans

Barbara Gardner

Jo Lin Gardner

Donald & Shirley Gasper

Donald L. Girrens

Jay & Linda Goering

Sally Goodson

Scott & Marlene Grim

Kim & Charlotte Hackett

Randall & Mary Hale

Nance Harris

Charlene & Thomas Haynes

Carol Hearne

Linda Henn

Debbie Hillman

Sandy Hollingshead

John Hope

Ben & June Huie

Shelley Jones

Mary & Marc Kaplan

Janie Kawawa

Cindy Kelly

Veda Koelling

Susan Kovar

Skye Lacey

Linda LaMar

John Lay

Betty Elliott

Tom & Valerie Mack

Steve & Dee Marsh

Polly McGreevy

Steve & Jo Mead

Alan & Emily Metzger

Todd & Katherine Miller

John & Kathryn Mosley

Barbara & Dennis Noyes

Billie Palmer

J. Michael & Mary Patton

Bob Peterson

Charles Peterson

James & Sarah Pirtle

Rob & Ann Ramseyer

Rob & Charlie Ramseyer

Scott & Lisa Ritchie

Barbara Roach

Dick & Kelly Roberts

Janet Robinson

Blair & Mark Rogers

David & Karen Schmeidler

Alan & Penny Seiwert

Howard & Patricia Sherwood

Catherine Shield

Strom Sloan

James & Ginger Steck

Robert Steyaert

In memory of Verla Swindler

Kim & Martin Ufford

Ruth Vanlandingham

Betty Vlamis

Ronald & Elizabeth Wagoner

Lindsey Walker

Gidget & Ed Watson

Allen Wedel

Tom & Pat Whitney

Sheryl & Doug Wohlford

Kay & Gene Woodard

Teresa Youngers

Barbara Zody

ADDITIONAL THANKS TO THOSE WHO MADE GIFTS BELOW $250, NOT LISTED

*indicates deceased

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2023 BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Andrew Kovar (Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC)

PRESIDENT ELECT

Paul Witte (Maximum Outdoor Equipment)

TREASURER

Jim Knight (Pella Windows & Doors)

SECRETARY

Larry Heck (Community Volunteer)

GOVERNANCE

Darcee Datteri (Cargill)

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Jeff Emmot (INTRUST Bank)

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Amy Williams (Spirit AeroSystems)

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Steve Sharp (Spirit AeroSystems)

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

Martha Linsner (The Trust Company of Kansas)

DIRECTORS

Keith Asplund (Koch Industries)

Bonnie Bing Honeyman (Community Volunteer)

Kristin Bogner (National Association of Secondary Schools Principals)

Maddie Butler (Kent AV)

Jennifer Campbell (MTWichita Guild President)

Suzy Finn (USD 259)

Gloria Farha Flentje (Community Volunteer)

Ken Gale (Federal Magistrate Judge)

Nicole Howerton (Howerton+White)

Terry Johnson (Johnson Media Services)

Sheila Kinnard (Community Volunteer)

Delmar Klocke (Community Volunteer)

Jessica Rosell (Lathrop and Gage, LLC)

Ami Schlader (Commerce Trust Company)

Shoko Sevart (Sevart & Sevart)

Jordan Sickman (Government Attorney)

Randy Steinert (Emprise Financial Corporation)

Beth Sturm (The Independent School)

Sharon Van Horn (VPM, Inc)

Tony Veith (Community Volunteer)

Monte Vines (Adams Jones Law Firm PA)

Kathy Webb (Attorney)

Linda Weir-Enegren (LS Industries)

Kendall Wendt (Schammerhorn Inc.)

*Denotes Honorary Board Member

**Denotes Director Emeritus

stevie mack

Grant Recipient, Dancer

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Since 1986, The Koch Cultural Trust has awarded over 2.1 million in grants to support opportunities for painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers and performing artists with roots in Kansas.

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