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.