A MESSAGE FROM

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.

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

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.