I Never Planned on You/Don’t Come A-Knocking ........ Jack and Bowery Beauties
Scene 5: Newsie Square, Next Morning
The World Will Know ............................... Jack, Davey, Crutchie, Les, and Newsies
Scene 6: Jacobi’s Deli and Street, Afternoon
The World Will Know (Reprise) ................................................................... Newsies
Scene 7: Katherine’s Office
Watch What Happens .............................................................................. Katherine
Scene 8: Newsie Square, Next Morning
Seize the Day ........................................... Davey, Jack, Les, Crutchie, and Newsies
Scene 9: Rooftop
Santa Fe ............................................................................................................. Jack
There will be one fifteen-minute intermission
ACT TWO
Entr’acte
Scene 1: Jacobi’s Deli, Next Morning
King of New York .............................................Davey, Katherine, Les, and Newsies
Scene 2: The Refuge
Letter from the Refuge ............................................................................... Crutchie
Scene 3: Medda’s Theatre
Watch What Happens (Reprise) ............................ Davey, Jack, Katherine, and Les
Scene 4: Pulitzer’s Office and Cellar, Afternoon
The Bottom Line (Reprise) ........................................................ Pulitzer and Bunsen
Scene 5: Brooklyn Bridge and Medda’s Theatre
Brooklyn’s Here............................................................... Spot Conlon and Newsies
Scene 6: Rooftop
Something to Believe In ............................................................ Jack and Katherine
Scene 7: Pulitzer’s Cellar
Seize the Day (Reprise) ............................................................................... Newsies
Once and for All ............................................ Jack, Davey, Katherine, and Newsies
Scene 8: Pulitzer’s Office, Next Morning
Seize the Day (Reprise) ............................................................................... Newsies
Scene 9: Newsie Square
Finale ........................................................................................................ Company
ORCHESTRA
Reeds
Jim Pisano
Trumpet
David Hunsicker
Trombone
Matt Blauer
Cello
Camille Burrow Bass
Eric Crawford
Guitar
Randy Zellers
Percussion
Luc Brust Drums
Steve Hatfield
Keyboard
Chuck Koslowske,
Garrett Welch
Together, we’re showstoppers.
WELCOME
TO THE SHOW
Welcome to the 2025 Season! We are so glad you are here! These five fantastic shows are filled with tunes by some of America's finest songwriters. With greats like the Gershwins and Rodgers and Hammerstein, contemporary voices Sara Bareilles and Alan Menken, combined with the hilarity of the writing team of Something Rotten!, this season has something for everyone! Add the spectacular casts, creative teams, and the many artisans that have worked so hard to bring these shows to you and we have a summer of musical theatre that you will not easily forget! We couldn't and wouldn't want to do it without you. So, thank you for being here and continuing to support live theater and helping Music Theatre Wichita add to the economic and social impact of our great city!
BRIAN J. MARCUM Artistic Director
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Music Theatre Wichita's 2025 season promises to be memorable, as we serve up a mix of heartfelt storytelling, dazzling choreography, and classic Broadway music. After it was originally programmed during our 2020 season, it's particularly gratifying to share the regional premiere of Something Rotten! this season. These productions celebrate creativity, resilience, and community—values we hold dear both on and off the stage. Thank you for continuing to support MTWichita and for sharing these unforgettable moments with us. We’re so glad you’re here. Enjoy the show!
ANGELA CASSETTE Managing Director
“Opening Up”
A MESSAGE FROM BOARD
PRESIDENT PAUL WIT TE
Welcome to the 54th season at Music Theatre Wichita! Since our founding in 1972, MTWichita has been more than just a theatre company—its been a vital part of our community’s cultural fabric. In Wichita, summer doesn’t officially begin until our season kicks off. Families plan vacations, weddings, and reunions around our show dates, and with each season comes the promise of new memories, timeless music, and shared experiences.
But our impact doesn’t stop at the footlights. MTWichita has become a training ground for some of the nation’s brightest rising stars, drawing students from top collegiate theatre programs who come to hone their craft. As a passionate advocate for musical theatre, I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen an MTWichita alum shining on regional stages, national tours, and of course on Broadway. No wonder there’s a widely held expression in the Broadway community: “the quickest way to Broadway is through Wichita.”
And behind all this magic? A brilliant team of theatre wizards. Our Managing Director, the ever-resourceful Angela Cassette, and our Artistic Director, the visionary Brian J. Marcum, lead an extraordinary staff who juggle spreadsheets, spotlights, wigs, and sometimes mayhem with equal finesse. Without their passion, professionalism, and caffeine-fueled wizardry, none of this would happen.
Let me take this moment to say thank you. Your support—your clapping, your cheering, your ticket-buying, generous-donating, season-subscriptionholding fabulousness—is what keeps the lights on, the costumes stitched, and the jazz hands jazzing.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to be transported. Let stirring melodies, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable performances move you. Here’s to another season of laughter, inspiration, and pure theatrical joy.
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SEASONAL STAFF
As of time of print (June 1, 2025), this is a listing of the production staff who have joined us to work on our summer 2025 productions.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Joel Magill, Assistant Production Manager
Erin Urick, Production Assistant
Leah Sickman, Production Assistant
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
James William Hodges, Associate Technical Director
Ben Stark, Draftsperson
STAGE CREW
Anna J. Johnson, House Head Carpentry
Benjamin Juhnke, House Head Lighting
Zach Najera, House Head Sound
Garrett K. Drake, House Head Properties
Matthew Hahn, House Head Fly Rail
Logan Alvarez, Stage Crew Intern
Sydney Cole, Stage Crew Intern
Jaydyn Drake, Stage Crew Intern
Kit O’Grady, Stage Crew Intern
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Jenny Lang, Production Stage Manager
Amanda K. Bowman, Production Stage Manager
Kelly Hardy, Stage Manager
Katie Hasenecz, Assistant Stage Manager
Kathryn Kulaga, Assistant Stage Manager
KD Borden, Stage Management Intern
COSTUMES
Melissa Penkava Koza, Head of Costumes
Johanna Specht, Assistant Head of Costumes
Parker Adams, Assistant Head of Costumes
Esther Yali-Williams, Assistant to Costume Designer
Jacob Galos, Cutter/Draper
Mia Dennett, First Hand
Adia CB Tolbert, First Hand
Isabelle Cosette, Stitcher
Delaney Davis, Stitcher
Jessica Neef, Stitcher
Malena Ramirez, Stitcher
Emilia Cerro, Costume Crafts Technician
Seferino Ramirez, Costume Crafts Technican
Lucas Pichette, Costume Intern
WARDROBE
Jylian Humber, Wardrobe Supervisor
Emily Flowers, Wardrobe Crew
Ava Previzi, Wardrobe Crew
Caitlin Williams, Wardrobe Crew
HAIR & MAKEUP
Dex O’Neal, Head of Hair & Makeup
Renae Richmond,
Assistant Head of Hair & Makeup
Morgan Holcomb, Hair & Makeup Artist
Emily Erin Smith, Hair & Makeup Artist
AJ Corbett, Walser Foundation Hair & Makeup Intern
ELECTRICS
Kaitlin Davis, Head of Electrics
Alex F. Broening, Electrician
Andy Moreta Castillo, Electrician
Connor Thatcher, Electrician
Olive Picard, Electrics Intern
SET CONSTRUCTION
Cole A. Harris, Head of Set Construction
Heath Hubler, Fabricator/Head of Set Construction
Clayton J. Thorson, Lead Carpenter
Will Smith, Lead Fabricator
Chris Bordman, Carpenter
Melanie Christinsen, Carpenter
Bridget Colatruglio, Carpenter
Jeremiah Daley, Carpenter
William Freeze-Bell, Carpenter
Micah Bachert, Carpenter
Larry Huffman, Carpenter
SCENIC ART
Sophie Block, Head of Scenic Art
Laney Smith, Assistant Head of Scenic Art
Isa Castillon, Scenic Artist
Claudia Emig, Scenic Artist
Kayla Jacobs, Scenic Artist
Ollie Payne, Scenic Artist
Mila Karp, Scenic Artist Intern
Erynn Dixon, Scenic Artist
Rachel Downs, Scenic Artist
Sarah J. Koehn, Scenic Artist
Kyla Mansfield, Scenic Artist
Jordan Slusher, Scenic Artist
Lauren H White, Scenic Artist
PROPERTIES
Alexandria Flynn, Head of Properties
Ben Rogers, Assistant Head of Properties
Naia Morgan, Properties Artisan
Elizabeth Nease, Properties Artisan
Giulia Pagano, Properties Artisan
Molly Bazar, Properties Intern
SOUND
Ryan Morrow, Head of Audio
Zadriana Elizondo, Audio Technician
Julia Finley, Audio Technician
Ruby Quezada-Valadez, Audio Intern
BOX OFFICE
Cheyenne Queen, Patron Services Manager
Tyler Kueser, Assistant Box Office Manager
Sarah McKay, Box Office Associate
Hudson Vaught, Box Office Associate
Cole Wagner, Box Office Associate
Kinsey Wagner, Box Office Associate
ADDITIONAL ARTISTIC STAFF
Matt Blauer, Orchestra Contactor
Jennifer Fisher, Sign Language Interpreter
Molly Tully, Intimacy Director
Garrett Welch, Rehearsal Pianist
Chris Renaud, Assistant to the Music Director/Academy Music Director
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Hannah Crickman, Photographer
Jerry Fritchman, Rehearsal Photographer
Danielle Quint, Graphic Designer
Reagan Heimgartner, Education Intern
Maisy Blanton, Walser Foundation Marketing Intern Music Theatre Wichita proudly employs members of IATSE Local 190.
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DIRECTORS 2025 BOARD OF
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Paul Witte (Maximum Outdoor Equipment & Service)
PRESIDENT ELECT
Martha Linsner (The Trust Company of Kansas)
TREASURER
Jim Knight (Pella Windows & Doors)
SECRETARY
Larry Heck (Community Volunteer)
GOVERNANCE
Keith Asplund (Koch Industries)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Jeff Emmot (INTRUST Bank)
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Suzy Finn (Community Volunteer)
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Steve Sharp (Spirit AeroSystems)
MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Brenda Benning (FORVIS)
DIRECTORS
Lora Barry (Community Volunteer)
Bonnie Bing-Honeyman (Community Volunteer)
Marie Bukowski (WSU Fine Arts)*
Matt Burchett (Thrive Restaurant Group)
Maddie Butler (KENT AV)
Mark Day (Community Volunteer)
Carla DeWalt (KanPak LLC)
Nicole Easton (Emprise Bank)
Gloria Farha Flentje (Community Volunteer)
Ken Gale (Community Volunteer)
Carrie Hendrickson (Comfort Cravings Catering)
Nicole Howerton (Howerton+White)
Sheila Kinnard (Community Volunteer)
Linda Kirby (MTWichita Guild President)*
Melissa Knoeber (Fidelity Bank)
Rayvon Moore (Friends University)*
Jamie Rutledge (Textron Aviation)
Shoko Sevart (Sevart & Sevart)
Randy Steinert (Community Volunteer)
Beth Sturm (KS Health Science University)
Sharon Van Horn (VPM, Inc.)
Kathy Webb (Attorney)
Linda Weir-Enegren (Community Volunteer)
*denotes ex officio board member
MISSION STATEMENT
MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA ADVANCES THE MUSICAL THEATRE ART FORM BY EDUCATING & NURTURING CREATORS, ARTISTS & AUDIENCES,
PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF BROADWAY-CALIBER SHOWS.
Thank you to all of our 2024 Volunteers.
Our Front of House Volunteers assist with golf cart driving and ushering which is an important part of the MTWichita patron experience.
Alicia Butler
Amber Ives
Amy Spurgeon
Andy Horner
Andy Woodring
Anita Lara
Aubrey Murphy
Brenda Woodman
Caleb Wiens
Carletta Mundine
Carol Leventhal
Cathy Mitchell
Cathy Morris
Celestina Harley
Charlene Frame
Chelsea Carson
Cindy Edwards
Colleen Evans
Crystal Pywell
Daniel Weber
Dante Simmons
Dave Bartley
Dave Bowman
David Poe
Debbie Riley Williams
Denise Pywell
Dennis Jackson
Dieter Grebe
Dina Patton
Donald Stout
Doris McGinnis
Doris Queen
Dwayne Kelley
Elsie Tennille
Emi Simmons
Emma Schlittenhardt
Evert Hastie III
Ginger Ellis
Gloria Anderson
Hannah Ryel
Heather Petty
Helen McLean
Holly Bascombe
Jack Silvers
Janet Davis
Janice Dreher
Jason Payne
Jeana Parker
Jeanne Mitchell
Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Ankerholz
Jennifer Gebert
Jimmy Queen
Jocelyn Baeza
Johnna Kolar
Julia Douglas
Julie Brown
Julie Hampel
Julie McKee
Kara Wiens
Karen E Davis
KarenK Malcom
Karla Jacobson
Karla Kreutzer
Katharine Fitzharris
Kathie Arnold
Kathryn Black
Kathy Fisher
Katie Murphy
Kayley Love
Kim Patterson
Larry Heck
LaVeta Noble
Lesa Schwartz
Levon Mathis
Lex Rhoadarmer
Linda Egnor
Linda Kirby
Linda Schneider
Linda Turley
Liz Brosius
Liz Quinn
Liz Steele
Liz Wine
Margaret Dewitt
Margaret Radiel
Marie Riggs
Mark Murphy
Mary Phipps-Winfrey
Megan Hackney-Demirci
Megan Neathery
Mia Krebs
Mike Ellis
MyLoc Le
Nils Gabrielson
Pat Pickett
Paula Reeves
Phil Arnold
Rachel Grebe
Raye Street
Richard Hindman
Robin Bartley
Rose Frame
Sandy Hysom
Sarah Weber
Scott Masterson
Sharon Rye
Sherry Boesen
Shirley Stout
Stacy Nulik
Stephen Mundine
Susan Douglas
Susan Hopson
Susan K McMillan
Sydney Sherman
Teressa Hammond
Thumper Johnson
Tina Tomas
Tracy Henderson
Velma Thompson
Victoria Erway
Zoey Ellis
Peyton Grace Henderson
Marin Herring
Kylie Hoang
Jacob Houston
Brielle Ives
Akira Jabara
Grace Jerke
Daniel Kinnane
Aubree Kupper
Goldie Lane
Elise Lansdown
Izzy Lehman
Kaitlyn Lemon
Cyleigh Lindsted
Zak Lindsted-Zama
Audric Mansoor-McKedy
Cassidy Martin
Lilly Mendez
Leea Meuten
Avery Moss
Dex Naumann
Emma Nugent
Holly O'Connor
Jillian Parmley
Madilynn Pawloski
Taylor Price
Olivia Prue
Addi Rains
Max Redcorn
Montana Roberts
Mackinley Rolf
Paige Root
Lily Ryan
Sophia Santo
Abigail Skubitz
Skye Stauble
Clara Stover-Brown
Alexi Thorstenberg
Izzy Todd
Marley Vest
Isla Wadsworth
Emma Watts
Mia Webster
Azalea Winter
Aaliyah Wise
Aailyah Williams
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BRENDAN DALLAIRE (Jack Kelly) could not be more elated to join as a member of the resident ensemble. Brendan has freshly graduated with a BFA Musical Theatre Degree from The University of Michigan. He is especially grateful for his friends and family for helping support him in his stage and music career.
BECCA PETERSEN (Katherine Plumber) is thrilled to return to MTWichita and Newsies! Thank you everyone at MTW, DGRW, and my incredible support system for this full-circle moment. Broadway: Back to the Future, Mean Girls, Bandstand. Tours: Newsies, Mean Girls. Regional: Come Fall in Love, Mystic Pizza, Mean Girls, The Prom. TV: SNL, FBI: Most Wanted. @bp17
TOM GALANTICH (Pulitzer) Broadway: The Lehman Trilogy, Funny Girl, War Paint, Don’t Dress for Dinner, Boeing Boeing, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mamma Mia!, The Boys From Syracuse, City of Angels, Into the Woods. Tom is also a veteran of numerous TV guest star appearances, Off-Broadway shows, regional productions, and films. Most recently the feature film Verity and as a guest star on FBI: Most Wanted
AURELIA WILLIAMS (Medda Larkin) Broadway: Parade, Once on This Island, In Transit. Off-Broadway: Suffs, First Date, Sistas: The Musical. Tours: All Shook Up, Ain’t Misbehavin’ Regional: Gun and Powder, Anne of Green Gables, Newsies, Dreamgirls. TV/Film: Blacklist, Fosse/Verdon, Holiday for Heroes (Hallmark). Eternally grateful to my family for their never-ending love and support!
EVAN TYLKA (Crutchie) is so excited to be returning to Music Theatre Wichita this summer! You may have seen him last in MTW’s productions of Gypsy, 9 to 5, Frozen, and Matilda. He is from Raleigh, NC and a proud graduate of the University of Michigan. Many thanks to his friends, family, and teachers who have supported him along the way!
ANDY BAKUN (Davey) is a current junior musical theatre major at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Proud JapaneseAmerican. Oregon grown. @andybakun
ISAAC TRA (Les) is an active nine-year-old who likes to sing, dance, play with his three brothers, and antagonize his three sisters. He also loves wrestling, skiing, and fantasy football. Isaac’s theater home is Christian Performance Theatre, where he recently performed as Pinocchio in My Son Pinocchio, Jr.
DAVID RAEHPOUR (Wiesel/Mayor/Jacobi) has performed in numerous productions over the years, such as Weber in Gypsy, Larry in Company, Sir Danvers Carew in Jekyll and Hyde, Daddy Cane in Bright Star, Inspector Kemp and the Blind Man in Young Frankenstein, the Ghost of Christmas Present A Christmas Carol, and others.
TIMOTHY W. ROBU (Nunzio/Roosevelt) All in all, summers at MTW have been very good to me. The casts, the crews, the audiences, and the professional productions have always made me proud of being part of MTW’s family, and a member of a community like Wichita, that has the willingness to support such a top-notch program. Thanks to Brian for each opportunity, my family for being behind me, and you folks in the seats out there for keeping them filled.
STEVE HITCHCOCK (Snyder) is a familiar face on Wichita stages. Steve played Earl in Waitress earlier this summer. Other MTWichita credits include: Weselton/Associate Director (Disney’s Frozen), Cornelius Hackl (Hello, Dolly!), and Hertz Klinemann (Rock of Ages). Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Josh and his family and friends for their continued support. Lights, please! @stevehitchcockjr
GABI BRADLEY (Mush) is so excited to make her Music Theatre Wichita debut this season! She’s an incoming sophomore at the University of Michigan pursuing her BFA in Musical Theatre. Recently, she performed in Michigan’s production of Titanic (Ensemble). Gabi is so honored to be part of the Music Theatre Wichita legacy!!
ARICK BROOKS (Elmer) is excited to be making his MTWichita debut! He is a rising sophomore musical theater major at Rider University. Newsies is one of his favorite shows! Thank you to all family and friends for making this possible, and supporting him! IG: @arickbrook
BRIAN HO PUI CHEUNG (Romeo) is stoked to work at MTWichita for the first time! A recent graduate from CCM, his favorite shows include Spring Awakening (Otto), Wonderful Town (Ensemble), and Hair (Ensemble). Instagram: briancheunghopui
KASEY JILL DAVIS (Nun/Bowery Beauty) is thrilled to be joining this season as a part of the Resident Ensemble! She recently graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance. Some of her past credits include The Stephen Foster Story and The Little Mermaid with Stephen Foster Drama Association. Thanks to God, family, & friends! @kaseyjilldavis
ZACH DORAN (Race) is so excited to be in Wichita this summer! He is a rising senior in Penn State’s musical theatre program from Westchester County, NY and a major Detroit sports fan. Previous theatre credits include; The Music Man (PCLO), Anything Goes (PCLO), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Penn State Centre Stage), Urinetown (Penn State Centre Stage). Special thanks to his parents for their unwavering support! Insta: @zacharydoran_
ALEX IOZZIO (Specs) is so grateful to be returning to MTWichita! Last year, they performed in all five shows, and they loved every second of it!
Alex is going into their senior (?!?!) year at Penn State, getting their BFA in Musical Theatre. Endless thanks to Brian, the entire MTW family, and their mom and dad for all the love and support! @alexiozzio
LACEY JACK (Splasher/Spot Conlon) is so excited to return to Wichita for her second summer! She is a recent graduate from Chicago College of Performing Arts with a BFA in musical theatre with a dance emphasis. Credits: Chicago Shakespeare Theater (North American Premiere of 42 Balloons), The 5th Avenue Theatre, Village Theatre, Music Theatre Works. Enjoy the show! @laceymayjack
JALEN KIRKMAN (Kid Blink/Darcy) is so excited to be joining MTWichita for the first time this summer! His recent credits include: Freaky Friday, Dreamgirls, Donna: The Donna Summer Musical (Red Mountain Theatre); Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Fulton Theatre); Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Titanic, 9 to 5 (Maine State Music Theatre). @Jalenkirkman
TANNER JARRETT KIROL (Finch) is thrilled to be making his MTWichita debut. He recently graduated from The Hartt School with a BFA in Musical Theater. He is super excited to be a part of this summer’s resident ensemble. He was last seen as Harry the Horse in Guys and Dolls, and Action in West Side Story
MAKAYLA MESSARIS (Tommy Boy) is a Senior Acting major at Oklahoma City University, originally from Tampa, FL! Her recent credits include King Lear, Legally Blonde, and Hello, Dolly! Makayla would like to thank MTWichita for this opportunity and her family and professors for helping her dreams become a reality!
TALULLAH NOUSS (JoJo) is thrilled to be joining the MTWichita family this summer! She just graduated from Northwestern University, where some of her favorite roles included Maureen in Rent, Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda, and St. Jimmy in American Idiot. Endless love and gratitude for her family, friends and mentors! tallulahnouss.com
ELLEN PIERCE (Smalls/Nun/Bowery Beauty) is ecstatic to be making her MTWichita debut this summer! She is a rising senior at the University of Oklahoma Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre. Boomer Sooner! Recent Credits: Cats (Casa Mañana), The 25th Annual... Bee (University of Oklahoma). Many thanks to my wonderful family! @ellenpierce_
GABRIEL RASKIND (Albert) (he/him) is so thrilled to be making his MTW, as well as his professional debut! As soon as he saw the 2025 Summer season, he knew that this is where he was meant to perform. He would like to thank his family, friends, and his classmates and faculty at CCM Musical Theatre for helping to make this possible.
HANNAH REMIAN (Nun/Bowery Beauty) is so excited to be spending another summer in Wichita! She is a recent graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre with a Dance Concentration! Wichita: Gypsy, 9 to 5, Disney’s Frozen, Matilda, and Beautiful. Regional: Rock of Ages at Metropolis PAC, Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Drury Lane Theatre, Anything Goes at Porchlight MT.
STEPHANIE REUNING-SCHERER (Hannah/Patrick’s Mother) is delighted to be back at MTWichita! A Connecticut native, Stephanie just graduated from the University of Michigan. Recent credits include June in Gypsy (MTWichita), Shelley in Bat Boy: The Musical (The Encore Theatre), and Schwartzy in Spelling Bee (The University of Michigan). Love to my family! @stephreunsch
IAN RUBIN (Henry/Bill) is thrilled to be making his MTWichita debut! Recent credits include West Side Story (Riff), Fiddler on the Roof (Mendel, u/s Motel), Titanic (Ensemble), and Twelfth Night (Ensemble). Ian is a junior musical theatre major at the University of Michigan. @ianrubinn
MYRANDA SANCHEZ (Nun/Bowery Beauty) is beyond ecstatic to return to Music Theatre Wichita for her second summer! Regional: Demeter in Cats (Casa Mañana Theatre), Maria in 9 to 5, and Ensemble in Gypsy (Music Theatre Wichita). She is a rising junior at The University of Oklahoma. BOOMER! Myranda would like to thank her parents and friends for always loving and supporting her. Te quiero muchisimo! @myranda.sanchez
GRIFFIN SIMMONS (Mike/Morris Delancey) is thrilled to be making his professional debut at MTW! He is a rising junior at the University of Cincinnati: CCM. Favorite roles include Woof Understudy/Tribe Member in Hair (CCM), Nigel/Dance Captain in UC Mosaic’s Alice by Heart, and Edward Tulane in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane with The Lighthouse Theatre Company (Alabama). He would like to thank his family for being so supportive and for being such a blessing! @g_simmons_
REGINE SOPHIA (Buttons) is starting her third summer at MTW! Regional: Frozen, Gypsy, Rock of Ages, 9 to 5, Matilda, and more (MTWichita); Bring It On: The Musical (The Muny). Sweeney Todd, Brigadoon, and more (Penn State Centre Stage). Heartfelt thanks to family and friends around the world. Forever grateful. Penn State MT ’25. Reginesophia.com @imreginesophia
MERRICK THEOBALD JR. (Oscar Delancey/Ike/Seitz) is a rising senior musical theatre major at the University of Oklahoma. He is excited to make his MTWichita debut! Regional: Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: Joseph… (Levi), Queensbury Theatre: Alice by Heart (King of Hearts). Collegiate: Bright Star (Mayor Dobbs), Crazy For You (Lank), Heathers (Ram’s Dad). He would like to thank his amazing and loving family. Boomer Sooner! @merrick.theobald
NICK WETTA (Bunsen/Stage Manager) is thrilled to make his MTWichita debut! A Wichita native, he has been seen in several productions such as Once, Big River, Cabaret (Roxy’s Downtown), Dreamgirls, and The Rocky Horror Show (Crown Arts Collaborative). A huge thank you to his family and Gretchen for their endless support!
SULLIVAN PRAY (Les understudy) is thrilled to be in his first MTWichita summer production! A rising third grader and second generation theatre kid, Sully is passionate about all things on stage. His favorite role to date is Youth Choir member in The Academy’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Miss and love you, grandpa!
KEEGHAN LAVERY (Swing/Dance Captain) is beyond excited to be return to MTWichita after graduating from Oklahoma City University with her Bachelor of Performing Arts. Her credits include the 2024 MTW season and choreography for The Gateway Playhouse’s conservatory division. Many thanks to family, chosen family, and friends for the endless love and support... enjoy the best show ever!
JENNIFER FISHER (Sign Language Interpreter) is honored to return for her 17th season in her dream job as sign language performer, beginning this summer with show 70. Grateful to all at MTW for the opportunity to create a moving performance for the Deaf community. Love to God and family Grant, Kara and Stephanie.
CHAZ WOLCOTT (Director/Choreographer) is elated to return to MTWichita, where he previously directed/choreographed Cats (2023). This is Chaz’s 13th production of Newsies! Thanks to Brian for this opportunity! All the gratitude to Thomas, Anthony & the entire creative team, staff, cast, orchestra, and crew! MFA: University of Idaho, BFA: Oklahoma City University. www.chazwolcott.com
ANTHONY DASILVA (Associate Choreographer) NY: Annie, Starring Whoopi Goldberg National Tours: Annie, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Regional: The Goodspeed, Ogunquit Playhouse, The REV, The Gateway, Lexington Theatre Company, Phoenix Theatre Company, North Carolina Theatre, Weathervane Theatre, Forestburgh Playhouse, Mac-Haydn Theatre. Infinite thanks to Brian, The Collective, Family, Friends, and Chaz. @antthology
THOMAS W. DOUGLAS (Music Director) is a compelling artist who has done more than 500 orchestral, musical theater, opera and oratorio productions. Highlights include Webber’s Phantom of the Opera in Basel, Switzerland, Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, and Don Giovanni with an all African-American cast. He has conducted the symphony orchestras in Canton, Wichita, Des Moines, San Diego, Seattle and Pittsburgh; Latin Grammy winner Berta Rojas; and Tony winners Leslie Odom Jr. and Kelli O’Hara. Mr. Douglas is the Director of Opera Studies and Choral Activities at Carnegie Mellon University. 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 Colorado-Boulder and is currently faculty at Oklahoma City University.
MARANDA DEBUSK (Lighting Designer) (they/she/he) is an artist and educator specializing in lighting and media designs. Previously at MTW: 42nd Street, Ragtime, and Disney’s Frozen. At the core of all of their work is an ardent belief in the power of storytelling to create positive change in our communities.
DAVID MUEHL (Sound Designer) is MTWichita’s primary sound designer. During MTWichita’s “offseason,” 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 Dame, Into the Woods, Les Misérables, and The Wizard of Oz.
JAMIE URBAN (Costume Coordinator) is thrilled to be back in Wichita at MTW! Jamie received her MFA in Costume Design and Production from Boston University and has been making and designing costumes across the country since. Jamie currently resides in Kansas City, MO, with her dog, Josie, and works at What If Puppets (you might have seen her work on the MTW stage in Frozen last summer!)
KATIE CRANDALL (Hair/Makeup Designer) is thrilled to return home to another season at MTWichita. Now based in New York, Katie is a freelance wigmaker and hairstylist who has worked both on and off-Broadway. NYC credits include: MJ, Teeth, Stereophonic, The Antiquities. Regional & touring: 9 to 5 (MTWichita), Frozen (Fulton Theatre), The Sound of Music (Broadway Asia).
KATE BUSELLE (Violence Designer) is Assistant Professor of Movement, Intimacy, and Violence at the University of Oklahoma. She is an Advanced Actor Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors and a Level 3 Margolis Method Educator.
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.
KELLY HARDY (Stage Manager) Broadway: Anastasia, The Real Thing. NYC: 2nd Stage, Fiasco, Lincoln Center, The Public, Vineyard Theatre, Red Bull, TFANA, Working Theatre, Rattlestick. Regional: Hartford Stage, Huntington, Goodspeed, Trinity Rep, Long Wharf, La Jolla Playhouse, NYSAF, The REV, Bard SummerScape, Bucks County Playhouse. International: Royal College of Music, Shakespeare’s Globe. Education: UCSD.
MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA (Head of Costumes) is an Ohio native. She’s lived in Wichita since 2018 and been with MTWichita since 2019. She is the Program Coordinator for Design and Technical Theatre and an Assistant Teaching Professor in the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State. Recent design credits include Gypsy, Mirette (MTWichita 2024/2021), and Pirates of Penzance (Heartland Opera Theatre 2023). MFA in Theatre Design/Production, University of Memphis, 2014. Love and gratitude to her husband Jesse for many years of patience and support. www.mapkoza.com
KAITLIN DAVIS (Head of Electrics) is a multi-disciplinary artist with a focus on lighting design and technologies. She has a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Design and Production. Kaitlin enjoys contributing to a collaborative environment and using her understanding of technology, project management, and production design to bring any concept to fruition. @kaitlindavislx
RYAN MORROW (Head of Audio) is delighted to be returning for an eleventh season. Some recent designs include: Escape to Margaritaville (The Forum Theatre), Free State, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (MTWichita). Favorite credits: Cats (MTWichita), Rocky Horror Show (Crown Arts Collaborative), Buddy… (Casa Mañana). He resides in Wichita with his loving and supporting family.
MARY SUE DYMAK (Rentals & Inventory Director / Drop Fabricator / Orchestra Pit Manager / Archivist) [whew!] 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. The people I have come to know and admire that have stayed oh so briefly but left their mark on this fabulous organization are truly amazing. Congratulations on the 2025 season (MTW’s 54th). Let’s celebrate! JMM/JH/WB......thank you. P.S. Shouldn’t I get a car? LOL...
JYLIAN HUMBER (Wardrobe Supervisor) is excited to return for her third season at Music Theatre Wichita. She served as wardrobe crew in Rock of Ages, Red, White and Broadway, Beauty and the Beast, and Ragtime in 2023. She served as Assistant Head of Wardrobe last season in Gypsy, 9 to 5, Frozen, Matilda, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
DEX O’NEAL (Head of Hair and Makeup) is psyched to return to Music Theatre Wichita for their 3rd season! Here to sling some serious hair, Dex is a Wichita-native Wig Artisan, Performance Artist, and overall Spooky Individual. When they aren’t building / styling hair backstage, you can usually find them onstage somewhere in town. Cheers to a brilliant season!
COLE A. HARRIS (Head of Set Construction) is currently getting his M.F.A. in Technical Production from Florida State University. Before that he graduated with a B.S. in Theatre from South Dakota State University. This summer he is excited to be back in the scene shop helping bring theatre to life. He wants to thank his friends, family, and professors for their endless support.
MICHAEL COLE (Director of Production) brings over 20 years of professional experience in theatrical design and production. Originally from Dallas, TX, he spent 13 years in New York City as a lighting designer, technical director, and production manager. His work spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, and regional theatres across the U.S. On Broadway, Michael served as Assistant Lighting Designer for the 2021 revival of Caroline, or Change, and contributed to numerous preBroadway workshops, tours, and regional premieres. He’s a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with BFA degrees in both Musical Theatre Performance and Lighting Design.
SOPHIE BLOCK (Head of Scenic Art) is a scenic artist from the San Francisco Bay Area. She started working in theatre at the age of 12 and fell in love with the process of collaborating to create immersive experiences. Most recently, Sophie graduated from UNC School of the Arts with her MFA in Scenic Art.
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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.
AMANDA BOWMAN (Company Manager) is in her 20th summer season with Music Theatre Wichita. She started her career with MTWichita as an apprentice and has had numerous titles. 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.
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2025 GUILD
The Music Theatre Wichita Guild is a membership group of dedicated volunteers. It supports MTWichita financially and through a variety of volunteer projects. Those interested in joining can contact Music Theatre Wichita Guild Membership Chair Diana Dobbins (dianadobbins@cox.net).
ELECTED OFFICERS
President: Linda Kirby
Vice President: Kathy Woodward
Recording Secretary: Sally Chesser
Corresponding Secretary: Carole Jones
Treasurer: Karen Gale
Advisor: Jennifer Campbell
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Kathryn Black
Jennifer Campbell
Sally Chesser
Diana Dobbins
Sherry Elder
Dona Gibson
Larry Heck
Carrie Hendrickson
Sandy Hysom
Linda Kirby
Mary Lewis
Marilyn Milhon
Dalene Peavey
Pam Postier
Clarissia Prater
Liz Quinn
Dwyn Thudium
Kathy Woodward
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IN MEMORY OF
Nancy Bradley
Shirley Dyck
Norma Greever Joe Harper Bob Hughes
Ben Huie
Robert Peavey
Richard Schonberg
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 members who inspire the work of others and encourage them to be the best they can be in the practice of their art.
Caleb Sporrer Lacey Jack (Shows 3-5)
The two Robbi Heck Encourager Sponsorship designees for 2025 are Caleb Sporrer and Lacey Jack! Both returning for their second summers at MTWichita, Caleb and Lacey each exhibit leadership onstage and off, lifting up their colleagues, and bringing positive energy to the production process.
DURING
9:00am- 5:00pm (Monday-Friday)
DURING PERFORMANCE WEEKS
9:00am- 5:00pm (Monday-Tuesday)
9:00am- Intermission (Wednesday- Friday)
12:00pm- Intermission (Saturday-Sunday)
$5,000 - $14,999 (CONTINUED)
Dr. Tim & Kim Scanlan
⭐ Shoko Kato & the late Daniel J. Sevart
Shaw Family Foundation
Paul & Cynthia Stein
⭐ John & Peg Stephens
Stone Family Foundation
Paula Varner*
⭐ M. Kathryn Webb
Wichita Foundation
⭐ Dale & Alice* Wiggins
Lloyd* & Mardeane* Hummer
In honor of Pat Kraft
Insurance Management Association Foundation
$1,000 - $4,999
Phillip* & Linda Allen
Anonymous
In honor of Charleen Ayers
Michele* & John Banks
Shirley & Don Beggs
Misco Charitable Trust
Fred & Sue Berry
Jeff & Susan Bloomer
Elizabeth & Tom Bloxham
Mary Douglas Brown*
Eric & Rebecca Bunting
Maddie & Matt Butler
Kelly & Jon Callen
Cynthia & John Carnahan
Michael* & Jennifer Carter
Georgia Chandler*
Dorothy 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
Marlene Hayes
⭐ Carrie & Keith Hendrickson
Merl* & Bonnie* Hollis
Steven & Susan Houlik
Drs. Gene* & Margaret Ann* Hughes
⭐ Laura Ice
IFR Systems, Inc
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
Karie & Daran Lemon
Karen Lew-Chinn & Del Chinn
Linder & Associates
⭐ Carolyn Lindsey
⭐
Martha & Jeff Linsner
Janet Lloyd-Williams
Robert Love
Buz & Katie Lukens
Mark Madama
Tom & Nancy Martin
Paul Meissner
⭐
Mark & Kathy Melhorn
Philip & Carina* Michel
Betty Murfin*
Walter & Kaye Myers
Priscilla & Jerry 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
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
⭐ Monte Vines & Kimberly Gee Vines
Kathleen Walsh*
Sue & Kurt Watson
⭐ Gidget & Ed Watson
⭐ Kendall & Debbie Wendt
⭐ Roberta Whetzel
⭐ Martin Whitaker*
David A. & Ann Williams
Kathy & John Wilson
Alfred & Barbara Winick
⭐ Paul & Michelle Witte
Joan S. Beren Foundation
Lou & Priscilla Cohen
K. T. Wiedemann Foundation, Inc
Jeane Landry
Phil & Lee Ann Youse
$250 - $999
Susan & Chris Addington
Richard & Suzie Ahlstrand
Roy R. & Ann Baker
In honor of Katie Banks-Todd
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
Jerry* & Dale Marcus
⭐ Jack & Sandi McInteer
⭐ Beverly Mershon
Betty Minkler*
Keith Mull*
Cy & Gayle Nobles
Steve Onken
Bill & Traci Pickert
Rob & Ann Ramseyer
Marilyn & Larry Richwine
Cecil Riney
⭐ Mike & Gretchen Sharp
Jack & Mimi Shellito
⭐ Jean Spalding
⭐ Randall & Jan Steinert
⭐ Harriett Van Bebber
Via Christi
⭐ Bruce Winant
⭐ Sheryl & Doug Wohlford
Steven & Kitchel Woods
James & Nancy Worthington
Wichita Musical Club
⭐ Denotes Wayne Bryan Endowment Fund Charter Member
*Indicates the donor is deceased
Interested in contributing to the Wayne Bryan Endowment Fund?
While the principal funds in the Endowment remain intact, Endowment earnings are an important part of funding high-quality productions and unique educational opportunities each year.
Contact Angela Cassette (acassette@mtwichita.org) or Carter Tholl (carter@mtwichita.org), 316.265.3253, to learn more or discuss a gift.
Visit our website at mtwichita.org/support/endowment
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DONORS
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. To learn more about how your support can make an impact, please contact Carter at carter@mtwichita.org.
LEGENDS
($40,000 and above)
Lora & Don Barry
City of Wichita
Claire Lorraine Colaw
& Grace Charlene
Crane Charitable Trust
Laura Knight
Lattner Family Foundation
Slawson Companies & NewMarket Square
Spirit AeroSystems
Textron Aviation
SUSTAINERS
($20,000-$39,999)
Sally Chesser
The DeVore Foundation
Gloria Farha Flentje & Jack Focht
Koch Family Foundation
Lynne Ruffin-Smith Foundation
Visit Wichita
Dwane L. & Velma Lunt Wallace
Charitable Foundation
VJ Wilkins Foundation
STARS
($10,000-$19,999)
Walter & Polly Berry
Sam & Rie Bloomfield Foundation
Cargill Protein North America
Kathie & Shaker Dakhil
Gordon W. Evans
Charitable Trust
Harriet Hickman
Kay Larson
Russ & Helen Meyer
Naftzger Fund for Fine Arts
Sally Ottaway
Steven Overstreet
Pamela Postier
Colby Sandlian
Jeanne E. Tiller
Walser Foundation
BENEFACTORS
($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous
Joyce & Gary Bachus
Mrs. Banks Closet
Michael Bayouth
Beach Family Foundation
Dr. Ron C. & Marcia Brown
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Credit Union of America
Davis-Moore Auto Group
Emprise Bank
Fidelity Bank
Marlene Hayes
INTRUST Bank
Barbara J. Johnson Trust
Kansas Arts Commission
Carolyn Lindsey
Pella Products of Kansas
Raylene Perrier
Thomas Peters & Suzette Zongker
K.T. Wiedemann Foundation
Ann & Dennis Ross
Edward Salguero
The Ouida D. Schneider Trust
Janet & Scott Schwindaman
Shaw Family Foundation
the Solar Hydrogen Economy foundation
The Spice Merchant
Triplett Woolf Garretson
Tony & Denise Veith
Kathy Webb
Bethel & David Wentz
Dale Wiggins
John Williford
Kathy & John Wilson
Jo Zakas Legacy Foundation
UNDERWRITERS
($2,500-$4,999)
Susan & Chris Addington
Keith Asplund
Roy R. & Ann Baker
Steven & Kathryn Black
Sue & Robert Boewe
Bill & Susie Braun
Mert & Connie Buckley
Sheryl Caryl & Mike Hutton
John & Paula Cillessen
Steve & Janis Cox
Carla & Lyle DeWalt
Curtis & Ann Dorn
Mark Eaton
Equity Bank
Mary Eves
James Garvey Family
Charitable Trust
Roger & Joan Gibson
Sally Goodson
Helen & Ed Healy
Carol Hearne
ICT Therapyworks
Sheila Kinnard
James & Adrienne Knight
Herb & Kathy Krumsick
Ronnie Leonard
Karen Lew-Chinn & Del Chinn
Tom & Valerie Mack
Jerry Martin
Mike & Paula Matson
Jack & Sandi McInteer
Claire & Ross Meredith
Mike Owings & Brian Johns
Patricia Schroeder
Shoko Kato & the Late
Daniel J. Sevart
Marilyn Sjogren
Randall & Jan Steinert
Peg & John Stephens Family
John Francis Stuhlsatz
Earl & Janice Unruh
Sue & Kurt Watson
Linda Weir-Enegren
Lowell & Marcia Wilder
Paul & Michelle Witte
Karen Zeller
PATRONS
($1,000-$2,499)
William Armbruster
Arts Council
Baird Foundation
Clay & Kate Bastian
Fred & Sue Berry
Berry Foundation
Janet Black
Dana Braet
Chris & Angela Broadrick
Jay Brown
Jim Byrum
Jon & Kelly Callen
Jennifer Campbell
Gus & Mary Campuzano
Christopher Clark
Dorothy Cohen
Jacqueline Coonrod
Jed & Paula Delmore
Diane Dennis & Sherry MacCraken
Julie & John Dombo
Paul & Yeni Enegren
Jessica Evans Trust
Joseph F & Martha B Fair
Suzy Finn
Joyce Fischer
Ken & Karen Gale
Katy & Laverne Goering
Stephanie & Cole Golden
Dr. & Mrs. Hew Goodpasture
Jim & Karen Graves
Vaughn Gray & David Norman
Greg & Phyllis Guinn
Roger Hallenbeck
Nate & Julie Hampel
Katherine L. Hanscom
Kathleen Hastings & Douglas Wilcox
Tiffany Hawkins
Richard & Bonnie Honeyman
June Huie
James & Kathleen Jagger
Terry & Tom Johnson
Anita L. Jones
Diane & Rick Klingman
Mary Klocke
Melissa & Dale Knoeber
Andrew & Kristie Kovar
Marvin Kraft
Chris Kubik
Nancy & Glenn Kubina
Annette Kussmaul, MD, MPH
Samuel Larson
Joan Loehr Charitable Fund
Mr.* & Mrs John G. McCune
Margaret McKinney
Mike & Dee Michaelis
Kathryn & John Mosley
Music Theatre Wichita Guild
National Alliance for
Musical Theatre
Phil* & Sharon Neff
Mary Lynn Oliver
Tom & Mindy Page
Martin & Natasha Park
Bill & Kathy Parmelee
Dr. Thom & Adrienne Rosenberg
Robert & Betsy Ross
David & Toni Sadler
Susie & Frank Santo
Annetta Shepherd
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Stang
Keith & Georgia Stevens
Carol & Virgil Stinson
Beth Sturm
Jeff & Rhonda Turner
Lindsey Walker
Patricia & William Waswick, MD
Kendall & Debbie Wendt
Roberta Whetzel
Mary M. Williams
Noman & Elizabeth Williams
Gary & Marjorie Wood Fund
Phil, Lee Ann, & Ginny Youse
PRODUCERS
($500-$999)
86 Cold Press
Lynne K. Adams
The Beth Anderson Fund at the Legacy Regional
Community Foundation
Gary & Charleen Ayers
Dr. Robert & Shirley Black
Roger Bond & Victoria Hermes Bond
Jim & Sue Boots
George Bousfield
Susan Bowers
Patrick Boyarski & Betsy Morrison
John Brammer
Louise Brinegar
Susan Brumbaugh
Wayne Bryan
Cathy & Neill Bryan
Maddie & Matt Butler
Julie Butler
Tom Carson & Dana Buckwalter
David Chesser
Kelly Davidson
Mark Day & Joe Schlimm
Danny Deener
Dunn Charitable Fund
Dana Fugate
Tom & Kyle Futo
JoLin Gardner
Mike & Lanny Garvey
Steve Gates
Donald L. Girrens
Carol & H Guy Glidden
O. S. & Jaclyn Gossard Fund
Renee Hahn
Hampel Oil
Randall Harding
Delvin & Catherine Holdeman
John Hope
Nicole Howerton
Shelley Jones
Mary & Marc Kaplan
Marlon & Michelle King
Jack & Ginger Koelling
Bob & Sharyl Kohrs
The Kroger Company
Linda LaMar
Caryn & Mark Landreth
Mark & Emily Lincicome
Maurice & Rita Linnens
Stan & Julie Longhofer
Steve & Dee Marsh
Tom Marshall, In Memory of
Linda Marshall
Lisa & Jeff May
McGuire Charitable Fund
John & Dorothy McKay
Glenda McNew
Joe Miller
Bill & Peggy Mills
Melody & Chris Moore
Emily & Michael O'Dell
Diana Palenz
Terry & Cheryl Parham
Rob & Ann Ramseyer
Steve & Jan Randle
Megan Resch
Cynthia Rieg
Bob & Priscilla Rives
Dick & Kelly Roberts
Stephanie Rogerson
Gary & Virginia Ruedebusch
Ami Schlader & Brian Milledge
Kathy & Eric Sexton
Catherine Shield
Strom Sloan
Rebecca & Keith Snell and family
Pack & Jill St. Clair
Robert Steyaert
Mike Stout
Robyn Sullivan
In memory of Verla Swindler
CAPT. Jerry & Mrs. Thomas
Sharon Van Horn
Ruth Vanlandingham
Jane & David Waldie
Ruthie & Steve Williams
Kay & Gene Woodard
Stone Family Foundation
Jacalyn Strong
Lathrop GPM LLP
Dr. Claudia Lawn
Martha & Jeff Linsner
Nicole & Todd Easton
Alan & Linda Ebright
Cliff Farha
Steve & Kitchel Woods
Teresa & Wayne Youngers
Kara & Joe Yuza
DIRECTORS
($250-$499)
Dina Aaby
David Adams
Don & Joan Adkisson
Cheryl Adkisson
Kriston Albers
Don Albers
Anonymous
Anonymous
Rick & Deena Bailey
John Banks
Lynnette Barnthouse
Sherry Bender
Brenda L. Benning
Linda Biles
Jeff & Susan Bloomer
Robyn Bongartz
Robert Boss
Rose Boundy
Scott & Amy Brown
Mike Buchanan
Andrea & Jeff Bullok
Tony Caputo & LewJene Schneider
Barbara Carlson
Robert Chisholm
Deborah and Craig Chizek
Walter Colvin
Linda Constable
The Cooper Family
Darl & Pat Cord
Cheryl Cordry
Louis Dawkins
Jennifer Dowell
Jolynn Dowling
Robert Eberly
Karen Edgington
Jeffrey Emmot
Cyndi Ericksen
Deborah Farnham
Dan & Glenda Ferguson
Lynn Fisher
Mary Sue Foster
Ginny & Michael Fountain
Gayla Fox
Connie Francis
Jeff Gaona
Rick & Dona Gibson
Robert & Judy Giesen
Jay & Linda Goering
Jack & Barbara Gordon
Dale & Suzanne Graham
Janice & Jerry Green
Scott & Marlene Grim
Glen Grunwald
Robert & Sue Guenthner
Kim & Charlotte Hackett
Debra Haifleigh
Randall & Mary Hale
Lindsey Hall
Nance Harris
Kim & Rick Hartwell
Sarah Hattrup
Linda Henn
Steven W Hetzke
Mary Hiebert
Dan High
Kip Hildebrand
Denise Hinson
Linda & Kellie Hogan
Bonnie Hoover
Jeanne Hopkins
Kenneth & Alison Jack
Colleen Jackson
Regina & Robert Jackson
Chelsie Jandrakovic
John and Lana Janssen
Lucia Jenney
Terry S. Johnson, State Farm Insurance
Steve Johnson
Donald & Elizabeth King
Suzanne Koch
Imogine & Steve Kubin
Skye Lacey
Jeff & Patti Lange
John & Donna Lay
Carrie Laymon
Janelle Ledgerwood
Della Lickteig
Luke Lindsay
Sarah & Chris Lohf
JT Manuszak
Julianne Martin
John Matrow
Steve & Jo Mead
Bruce & Julie Meisch
Galen Menard
Nicki Mezger
Joy Mies
Charles Miller
Karon Mitchell
Jackie Morgan
Jean Mulford
Michael & Sheila Nally
Pam Nash
Taryn Northcutt
Barbara & Dennis Noyes
Tammi & Chad Ohl
Kolin Oliverson
Marjorie Palmer
Michael Palmer
Tara Patterson
Ron Paulseen
Larry & Suzie Peak
Dick & Carol Peel
Lois Preheim
Cameron & Shelly Prichard
Kara Quinn
Katie Rajewski
Mike Raymond
Brent & Marilyn Rensch
Scott & Lisa Ritchie
Blair & Mark Rogers
Harriet Rosa
David & Karen Schmeidler
Deb Schmitz
Dr. Penny & Rachel Seiwert
Mimi & Jack Shellito
David A. Sherrer
Howard & Patricia Sherwood
Jay & Debra Smith
David Sollo
James & Ginger Steck
Randy & Deb Stockman
Lawrence & Jo Ann Stoskopf
Greg Suter
Larry & Debbie Sutherland
Gary Tanner
Carol Taylor
Lisa Thompson
Carol Torline
Mark Ulrich
Ted & Betty Vlamis
Bruce & Marjorie Walton
Allen Wedel
Sharon West
Tom & Pat Whitney
Terry Lynn Wiggers
Bill & Donna Wise
Richard Wolf
Robin Wray
David & Tina Wuthnow
*Denotes deceased
Special Thanks to those currently enrolled in our monthly giving program:
Christina Allen
Kathy Baker
Chris & Angela Broadrick
John & Joyce Daigh
Megan Decker
Rick & Dona Gibson
Sherry Jones
Kay Myrtle
Kathy Noble
Clarissia Prater
Paula Shields
Claudia Tennison
Jason Wood
Additionally, 442 patrons made gifts in between $1 and $249 from May 15, 2024 –May 15, 2025. Thank you!
Gifts to the Wayne Bryan Endowment Fund can be found on an alternate list in the playbill. Gifts made towards special projects will be acknowledged at a later date.
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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
Dr. Ron C. & Marcia Brown
Wayne Bryan
Vera M. Challis*
Charlene Crane*
Bob Curtright*
Darthea S. DiZerega*
Robert Eberly
Jeff Emmot
Durwood D* & Jean M. Frye*
Judy & Hew Goodpasture
Jordan Haines*
Philip E.* & Glorene Haney*
Carrie Hendrickson
Harriet Hickman
Paul & Susie Hill
Olga Esquivel-Holman & William Holman
Nicole Howerton
Laura Ice
Michael James*
Lucia & Chuck* Jenney
Tom & Terry Johnson
Dr. Robert L. Kasha*
Joel & Ariana Kauffman
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*
Betty Plotner*
Pam Postier
Ami Schlader
Shoko Sevart
Judy Slawson*
Elwayne* & Carol Lee Smith*
Leon Greene* & Kay Sommerfeld
Randall & Jan Steinert
Robert Steyaert
Tim* & Beth Sturm
Tony & Denise Veith
Velma L. Wallace*
Patricia & William Waswick
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.
MEE T THE ARTISTIC STAFF
ALEXANDRIA FLYNN (Head of Properties) is ecstatic to be joining MTWichita this summer. Her 22-year theatre career has led her on adventures from coast to coast. She enjoys being Props Coordinator at the Sarasota Opera, yoga, and long walks on the beach. Favorite credits include: Pride and Prejudice (Santa Cruz Shakespeare), Beauty and the Beast (Fulton Theatre), Turandot (Sarasota Opera). She would like to thank her Father 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.
BRIAN J. MARCUM (Artistic Director)’s relationship with Music Theatre Wichita spans 30 years as a performer, director/ choreographer and Artistic Director. Brian performed in six Broadway musicals and was the Associate Choreographer of the original Broadway production of ELF: The Musical. 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!
Sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided by the City of Wichita
THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS WHO MADE MTWICHITA'S SPECIAL NEEDS MATINEE POSSIBLE
Lattner Family Foundation
Beach Family Foundation
Anonymous Fund at the Wichita Foundation
Contact MTWichita Development Director Carter Tholl at carter@mtwichita.org for more information on how you can become an Artistic Sponsor.
Village Travel
Amy Roberts and Eliza Sweet, Child Facilitators
Event Systems
Kent AV
ASM Staff, including John Hale, Angela Daniels, Shannon Fredrickson, Andrew Watkins, and Kristi Jones
