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Welcome to School of Rock at Starlight— where the power of music meets the power of community!

This high-energy production is always a crowd favorite, but tonight’s performance is something truly special. Not only is this show completely locally produced by our outstanding creative team, but it features an incredible band of student musicians— each one hailing from right here in the Kansas City metro. These talented young artists are living proof of what happens when passion, opportunity, and creativity collide. They are the heartbeat of this show, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have them on our stage.

School of Rock is more than a musical about kids learning to shred on stage. At its core, it’s a story about self-expression, finding your voice, and building confidence through art. It’s about the moments when we break out of expectations and discover our own rhythm—something we at Starlight hope to inspire in every young person who walks through our gates.

Producing live theatre takes a village, and this performance is the result of countless hours from local artists, designers, crew members, educators, and staff—plus the support of audience members like you. When you choose Starlight, you’re not just attending a show; you’re investing in Kansas City’s creative future and supporting our mission to connect the community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.

So let’s get ready to rock! On behalf of everyone who made this production possible—thank you for joining us tonight and for cheering on the next generation of Kansas City talent.

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Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White

BOOK BY JULIAN FELLOWES LYRICS BY GLENN SLATER NEW

MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

FEATURING

JONATHON TIMPANELLI • LAUREN BRATON

JESSICA ALCORN • EDDIE ANDREWS • ELLIS BARON • AVA BARTLETT • JENISE COOK SYDNEY DEERING • JOURNEY DOZIER • OWEN GUESS • MATTHEW HENRICKSON

ROBERT J. HINGULA • TIMOTHY HOUSTON • RYAN JACOBS • JORDAN LUTY KIRSTEN NICOLE MYERS • ELI OSTER • ASHLEY PANKOW • SOPHIA BELL PAYTON

MAXTON PRILL • AUSTIN RAGUSIN • KEN REMMERT • AUBREY RICHARDSON LAYNE ROATE • MILO SCHUBERT ERIK SOBBE • IVY SOLLENBERGER MORGAN LYNN STERRETT • ETHAN SUEN • IZZY TAGHIZADEH WESTON THOMAS • MARYANN TRAXLER

LIGHTING DESIGNER

SEAN GLASS

VIDEO DESIGNER

RYAN BELOCK

SOUND DESIGNER SAM LEVEY

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

MARY R. HONOUR COSTUMES DESIGNED BY VINCENT SCASSELLATI

SELECT SCENIC ELEMENTS PROVIDED BY MOONLIGHT STAGE PRODUCTIONS COSTUMES PROVIDED BY THE KANSAS CITY COSTUME COMPANY

CHOREOGRAPHER CHRISTINA BURTON

MUSIC DIRECTOR ANGIE BENSON

DIRECTOR

JERRY JAY CRANFORD

“You’re in the Band” by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Glenn Slater, Jon Lord, Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Lou Reed, Charles Strouse & Martin Charnin. Published by The Really Useful Group Ltd. / B Feldman & Co. Ltd. / Warner Chappell North America Ltd. & Chappell-Morris Ltd.

“In the End of Time” by Jack Black and Warren Fitzgerald. Published by Sony / ATV Music Publishing Ltd. “Queen of the Night” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

“Math is a Wonderful Thing” by Mike White & Jack Black. Published by Time for My Breakfast & Sony / ATV Harmony UK.

“Edge of Seventeen”by Stevie Nicks. Published by Welsh Witch Music / Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. “Variation 7” by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Published by The Really Useful Group Ltd. “School of Rock” by Mike White & Samuel Buonagurio. Published by Spirit Music Publishing Ltd. & Sony / ATV Harmony UK.

SCHOOL OF ROCK is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com

Dewey Jonathon Timpanelli*

Rosalie ................................................................................................................................... Lauren Braton*

Ned Robert J. Hingula

Patty ................................................................................................................................... MaryAnn Traxler*

Shonelle Aubrey Richardson

Katie .............................................................................................................................................. Ellis Baron*

James Ivy Sollenberger*

Marcy – ............................................................................................................................ Sydney Deering*

Mason Maxton Prill*

Tomika...................................................................................................................................Journey Dozier

Freddy Owen Guess*

Zack ........................................................................................................................................ Milo Schubert*

Billy Ethan Suen*

Lawrence ......................................................................................................................................... Eli Oster*

Summer Ava Bartlett*

Sophie .......................................................................................................................... Sophia Bell Payton*

Madison Izzy Taghizadeh*

Mrs. Sheinkopf ....................................................................................................................... Jenise Cook*

Ensemble

Jessica Alcorn*, Eddie Andrews*, Matthew Henrickson*, Timothy Houston*, Ryan Jacobs*, Jordan Luty*, Kirsten Nicole Myers*, Ashley Pankow*, Austin Ragusin*, Ken Remmert*, Layne Roate*, Erik Sobbe*, Morgan Lynn Sterrett*, Weston Thomas*

UNDERSTUDIES AND STANDBYS

Understudies and standbys never substitute for players unless a specific announcement for the appearance is made at the time of the performance.

For Dewey: ROBERT J. HINGULA; for Rosalie: KIRSTEN NICOLE MYERS*; for Patty: ASHLEY PANKOW*; for Ned: JORDAN LUTY*; for Summer: SYDNEY DEERING*; for Katie: SOPHIA BELL PAYTON*; for Tomika: AUBREY RICHARDSON; for Zack: RYAN JACOBS*; for Lawrence: MAXTON PRILL*, RYAN JACOBS*; for Freddie: RYAN JACOBS*; for Mrs. Scheinkopf: JESSICA ALCORN*

SWINGS

Eddie Andrews*

Morgan Lynn Sterrett*

DANCE CAPTAIN

Erik Sobbe*

*Members

Musical Numbers

ACT I

I’m Too Hot For You No Vacancy & Dewey

When I Climb To The Top Of Mt. Rock ........................................................................................ Dewey

Horace Green Alma Mater Rosalie, Students & Teachers

Here At Horace Green .....................................................................................................................Rosalie

Here At Horace Green (Part 2) Rosalie

Children Of Rock .................................................................................................................. Dewey & Ned

Mt Rock Reprise Patty

Queen Of The Night .........................................................................................................................Rosalie

Queen Of The Night - Playout Rosalie

You’re In The Band ..................................................................................................... Dewey & Students

You’re In The Band Reprise Dewey & Students

If Only You Would Listen ...................................................... Zack, Billy, Freddy, Tomika & Students

In The End Of Time Dewey

Faculty Quadrille ........................................................................................................................... Teachers

In The End Of Time (Band Practice) Dewey & Backup Girls

Stick It To The Man ..................................................................................................... Dewey & Students

In The End Of Time (The Audition) ...........................................

Dewey, Freddie, Marcy & Shonelle

Stick It To The Man (Reprise) ................................................................................... Dewey & Students

INTERMISSION

There will be one twenty-minute intermission.

ACT II

Time To Play .............................................................................................................. Summer & Students

Amazing Grace Tomika

Math Is A Wonderful Thing ........................................................................................ Dewey & Summer

Where Did The Rock Go Intro Dewey

Where Did The Rock Go?................................................................................................................Rosalie

School Of Rock (Part 1 - Zack) Zack

School Of Rock (Part 2 - With The Band) ........................... Zack, Dewey, Freddie & Backup Girls

Dewey’s Confession Dewey, Patty, Ned, Rosalie & Parents

If Only You Would Listen (Reprise) ......................................................... Tomika, Dewey & Students

I’m Too Hot For You (The Competition) Theo, Doug, Bob & Snake School Of Rock (The Competition) ......................................................................... Dewey & Students

Stick It To The Man (Competition Encore) Dewey & Students

Queen Of The Night (Rock Version) – ................................................................................... Company

Musicians

MUSIC DIRECTOR/ CONDUCTOR

ANGIE BENSON

ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR

JEREMY WATSON

MUSIC SUPERVISOR

ANTHONY T. EDWARDS

CONTRACTOR

AE MUSIC SERVICES

KEYBOARDS / RECORDER

JEREMY WATSON

KEYBOARDS

BRANT CHALLACOMBE

GUITARS / RECORDER

CINDY EGGER

JEFF FRELING

MIKE MACFARLAND

BASS

JEFF HARSHBARGER

DRUMS

TOD BARNARD

REHEARSAL ACCOMPANIST

BRAD FOSTER

Who’s Who

JONATHON TIMPANELLI

MATTHEW HENRICKSON

TIMOTHY HOUSTON

JOURNEY DOZIER

ELLIS BARON

JENISE COOK

JESSICA ALCORN

ELI OSTER

SOPHIA BELL PAYTON

JORDAN LUTY

AUBREY RICHARDSON

MILO SCHUBERT

AUSTIN RAGUSIN

ETHAN SUEN

WESTON THOMAS

IVY SOLLENBERGER

LAUREN BRATON

ROBERT J. HINGULA

RYAN JACOBS

OWEN GUESS

AVA BARTLETT

SYDNEY DEERING

EDDIE ANDREWS

ASHLEY PANKOW MAXTON PRILL

KIRSTEN NICOLE MYERS

LAYNE ROATE

ERIK SOBBE

KEN REMMERT

IZZY TAGHIZADEH

MARYANN TRAXLER MORGAN LYNN STERRETT

Who’s Who

JONATHON TIMPANELLI (Dewey) National Tour: School of Rock Dewey Cover. Regional Theatre: A Walk On The Moon, Rock Of Ages, 25th Annual…Spelling Bee, Finding Nemo: The Musical, Peter & The Starcatcher, Next To Normal. TV/Film: “America’s Got Talent,” “The Tonight Show,” “Fire Island” (Hulu). Wrote, produced and starred in the short film Side Of Cheese (YouTube). Most importantly, he is forever grateful for his incredible wife Izzy and 4-month-old baby boy Jasper. They make this life so much better. Go buy his CD at the merch stand so he can buy his son diapers. @JonathonTimpanelli

LAUREN BRATON (Rosalie) is thrilled to return to Starlight, where she has performed in productions of Cinderella, The Sound of Music, and First Date. Favorite credits: The Secret Garden (Lily Craven, Music Theater Heritage); Fun Home (Alison Bechdel, Kansas City Repertory Theatre); Shrek (Princess Fiona, The Coterie); Violet (Violet, Spinning Tree Theatre); The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Olive Ostrovsky, American Heartland Theatre). Television: PBS, “Future States: Charlie 13.” www.laurenbraton.com

JESSICA ALCORN (Ensemble, U/S Scheinkopf) is thrilled to return to Starlight after shaking things up as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray! Born and raised in Kansas City, she trained at Miller Marley and MTKC. Favorite credits: The Last Five Years, Bat Boy (Arts Asylum), Something Rotten, Hello, Dolly!, Shrek (TIP). Choreography: Reefer Madness (Arts Asylum). Up next: fetching laughs in Sylvia at the Arts Asylum this July. Love to Mom, Hubby Nick Uthoff, and her Bests. @jraealcorn

EDDIE ANDREWS (Swing) is thrilled to be making his Starlight debut! He is so grateful for the chance to work with these talented, dedicated professionals at such a storied theatre! Favorite credits: 9 to 5 (Joe, Music Theatre Wichita), Titanic (Mr. Andrews, Music Theatre Heritage), La Cage Aux Folles (Hanna, Music Theatre Heritage), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour, Okoboji Summer Theatre). Two seasons with ArtsPower National Touring Theatre. Training: Stephens College. Love to Brad and Ryan and Coco. Instagram: @Eddie-Andrews

ELLIS BARON (Katie) is thrilled to make her Starlight debut, where she gets to blend her two passions—musical theatre and bass guitar. Favorite credits include Into the Woods, Finding Nemo Jr. (Bubbles), and Annie Jr. with Culture House, as well as the Woodstock, Goth, and Motown performance programs at School of Rock, Blue Valley. Ellis extends heartfelt thanks to her family for their unwavering support, and a special shoutout to Katie Welzenbach, her inspiring 8th grade science teacher.

AVA BARTLETT (Summer) is excited to be making her Starlight Theatre debut! Favorite credits: Matilda Jr. (Matilda), Finding Nemo Jr. (Nemo), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Jemima), and Shrek Jr. (Gingy), as well as film credit in “Dancing Queens” (Katie). She has also been a featured dancer and an ASL performer in many shows. Ava wishes to thank her family, her dance instructors, and her voice teachers who have been a huge influence on her life and taught her how to rock! Follow on Instagram: @avab262, YouTube: @avabartlett-sr2bo

JENISE COOK (Mrs. Sheinkopf) is pumped to rock out at Starlight this summer! Favorite credits: Dance Nation (Unicorn Theatre), Intimacy: West Side Story (Starlight Theatre), Romeo et Juliette (KC Lyric Opera). MFA Acting & Directing from UMKC Conservatory. Much love to H&R Black and my Mama. Let’s connect: jenisec.com

SYDNEY DEERING (Marcy, U/S Summer) is excited to be in her first production with Starlight! Favorite credits: Annie (Annie, Weston Community Theatre), The Little Mermaid Jr. (Flounder, River City Community Players). Student of McIntire Studios. Thank you to my family and friends; I love you all, you mean the world to me.

JOURNEY DOZIER (Tomika) is thrilled to be making her Starlight debut! Journey has performed as Nemo in the Coterie’s production of Finding Nemo TYA this past Christmas! Journey also is a competitive dancer at Gaby Lucas House of Dance. All my love to my mom Amanda, my sister Jaylah and brother Jordan, and all my dance family and coaches at Gaby Lucas House of Dance. Follow my Instagram: @dancingjourney2012

Who’s Who

OWEN GUESS (Freddy) is feeling “upbeat” to make his Starlight debut! Credits: The Addams Family: young@part (Gomez, Platte County); High School Musical Jr. (Jack Scott, Platte County); Cinderella (Ensemble, WCT). Training with Woulfe Music (percussion), KCYPE (percussion), Harper Haus Music Co. (percussion, acting and voice). Love to family and friends for inspiring my imagination! Instagram: @owenmguess

MATTHEW HENRICKSON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Starlight Theatre debut and getting to work with so many talented friends! Matt’s favorite credits include: Newsies (Oscar Delaney/Roosevelt, New Theatre Restaurant), The Spitfire Grill (Caleb, Bellroad Barn Players). A special thanks to his wife Laura and their three sons Lyric, Ryder, and Rhythm for all their love and support.

ROBERT J. HINGULA (Ned, U/S Dewey) is excited to be back at Starlight after last performing as Doc/Gladhand in West Side Story and the Lion in The Wizard of Oz. While he has performed across KC, Starlight holds a special place in his heart for its wonderful education and community engagement programs. All my love to Melissa and Darcie!

TIMOTHY HOUSTON (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his Starlight debut! Favorite credits: A Christmas Carol (National Tour), Freaky Friday, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (New Theatre), The Nance, Billy Elliot (Spinning Tree), Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Prince Igor, Aida, Andrea Chenier (The Metropolitan Opera), Holland America Cruise Lines (Principal Singer). TV/Film: “The Met: Live in HD.” NYCDA Alum. Dedicated to Jon, Penny, and Mardi. Follow @timothy_snicket

RYAN JACOBS (Ensemble, U/S Zack, Lawrence, Freddie) is so excited to be making his Starlight debut back home in KC! Ryan lives in NYC and is a composer at the BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop. Favorite credits: Newsies (New Theatre), Gypsy (MTH), Peter Pan (Piknik Theatre). Ryan also toured with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps in ‘21 and ‘22 (mellophone and keytar). Berklee College of Music alum (‘24). Love always to mom, dad, and the rest of the fam! All socials: @ryandavidjacobs

JORDAN LUTY (Ensemble, U/S Ned) is incredibly excited to be making his Starlight debut in a show that he loves. Favorite credits include: The Inheritance (Unicorn Theatre), Daddy Long Legs (Bluff City Theatre), Dreamgirls (New Theatre & Restaurant), The Secret Garden (Music Theatre Heritage). Outside of performance, Jordan is also a middle school theatre teacher in the Olathe school district. Much love to his family, friends, and (of course) his students!

Instagram: @JordanLuty

KIRSTEN NICOLE MYERS (Ensemble, U/S Rosalie) is thrilled to be making her Starlight debut! Favorite credits: Carousel (Ensemble & U/S, Music Theatre Heritage), Oceania Marina Production Vocalist (Norwegian Cruise Lines), KC Renaissance Pub Crawl Host (KC Renaissance Faire), Cabaret (Sally Bowles, University of Oklahoma). An alumna of the 2011-2013 Starlight Stars & 2016 Blue Star Program. Thank you to Mom, Brooke, and all the rest for your love and support!

ELI OSTER (Lawrence) is ready to rock his Starlight debut. Favorite credits: The Little Prince (Title Role, Ozarks Lyric Opera); Les Miserables (The Muny); Elf (Michael, SLT). With eight years of piano experience under his belt, he has also been training in voice, acting and dance at The Lawley Studio and Springfield Little Theatre. Eli expresses his heartfelt gratitude to his parents and brother for their love and support.

ASHLEY PANKOW (Ensemble, U/S Patty) is thrilled to be back! Favorite credits: Once, Old Man and Old Moon (KC Rep), Next to Normal (Musical Theatre Heritage), A Moon for the Misbegotten (KC Actors Theatre), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), Million Dollar Quartet (New Theatre Restaurant), Mamma Mia! (Donna, Maples Rep). Voice teacher to the stars. @pankowthebronco

Who’s Who

SOPHIA BELL PAYTON (Sophie, U/S Katie) is ecstatic to be returning to Starlight Theatre! Recent credits include: West Side Story (Starlight Theatre), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (The Coterie Theatre), The Tree of Life (The White Theatre/KCAT), Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer (The Coterie Theatre), The Last Wife (Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre), and Sister Act (Park Hill High School). She is currently part of the 24/25 Master Class at The Coterie, studies voice with Ashley Pankow, and dances at Priscilla and Dana’s School of Dance. Sophia thanks her family for always helping to foster and develop her creativity. @sophia.bell.payton

MAXTON PRILL (Mason) is thrilled to rock his Starlight debut! A stage veteran at Topeka Civic Theatre since age 8, his favorite credits include Willy Wonka Jr. (Charlie) and School of Rock – The Musical (Lawrence). A childhood cancer survivor and advocate, Max sends love and thanks to his parents and TCT family!

AUSTIN RAGUSIN (Ensemble, Theo, Mr. Sanders) is excited to be back in class goofing off with School of Rock at Starlight, nine years after appearing in the amateur regional premiere! Favorite credits: The Wedding Singer (Crown Arts Collaborative/Wichita), Once (Roxy’s Downtown/Wichita), Oklahoma! (Music Theater Heritage, KC). Austin miraculously graduated from Wichita State in 2020. All love to Mr. Schmidt, and he would like to dedicate this performance to his nephews Nolan and Brody. @AustinRagusin

KEN REMMERT (Ensemble, Mr. Green, Stanley, Jeff Sanderson, Cop) has been an Equity Actor and Union Musician for over 40 years, and he has been fortunate to stay busy in the Kansas City area. Ken also portrays President Harry S Truman with A Tribute to Truman (www. atributetotruman.com). Love to his family. Enjoy the show, everyone!

AUBREY RICHARDSON (Shonelle, U/S Tomika) is thrilled to be making her Starlight debut! Recent credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Violet, Coterie); Hello Dolly! (Minnie Fay, TCH); Seussical (Jojo, TCH). Upcoming sophomore, Olathe East. Aubrey wants to thank her family and friends for all of the support they give her, and God for the

blessings she’s received. Follow @aubreyy. eliah

LAYNE ROATE (Ensemble, Snake, Mr. Mooneyham) Starlight debut! Select credits: School of Rock (National Tour), RENT (Weathervane Playhouse), Titanic (MTH), American Idiot (Victoria Theatre), Ringmaster’s Last Laff (Worlds of Fun), Hank Williams (New Theatre). Upcoming: Annie (Kauffman), KC Chainsaw Massacre, Napoleon’s Dynamite Parody (Black Box). Currently: Artistic Director of Theatre Atchison. Love to family and Morgan.

MILO SCHUBERT (Zack) is excited to rock his Starlight debut! Favorite credits: A Christmas Carol (Turkey Boy, KC Rep); Seussical (JoJo, MTKC); 13! (Simon, Stage Right). Shout-out to Johnny Ricker, Ashley Pankow, and Franci Talamantez-Witte, and love and thanks to his family and friends. Follow @milo.a.schubert

ERIK SOBBE (Dance Captain, Ensemble) is excited to be back at Starlight and working on School of Rock. Favorite credits: Mamma Mia!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (New Theatre), Grease (Starlight), Quality Hill Playhouse, A Chorus Line (Musical Theatre Heritage). @Sobbeyourself

IVY SOLLENBERGER (James) is making her Starlight debut! Favorite credits: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Annie Who, U/S Cindy Lou Who, National Tour); Newsies (Les, New Theatre & Restaurant); Gypsy (Baby June, Music Theater Heritage). Catch her later this summer as Kate in Annie with Variety KC! A big thanks to Miller Marley School of Dance & Voice, family, and friends. @ivykateofficial

MORGAN LYNN STERRETT (Swing) is thrilled to be making her Starlight debut with School of Rock. Credits include: Jersey Boys, Freaky Friday (New Theatre), A Christmas Carol (KC Rep), Just Ask (Coterie). Upcoming: Grease (TA Pro), Annie (Kauffman). K-State alum. Love to Mom and Layne for sharing this journey with her. IG: @morganlynnster, morganlynnsterrett.com

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ETHAN SUEN (Billy) is excited to make his Starlight debut! Favorite credits: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory TYA (Charlie, The Coterie), Finding Nemo TYA (Nemo, The Coterie), A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim, KC Rep), School of Rock (Mason, Theatre in the Park). Grateful to his family for their endless support, and to his friends, castmates, and crew for the inspiration and encouragement. Follow his journey: @ethsuen

IZZY TAGHIZADEH (Madison) is incredibly excited to be making her Starlight debut! She has previously performed in school plays and various theatre productions in the KC area. Sending love to her mom, dad, sisters, Ashley Pankow, and teachers at Jody Phillips Dance Company for their infinite support and encouragement. @izzymia_tag

WESTON THOMAS (Ensemble, Mr. Williams, Mr. Wagner) is tickled to be back on the Starlight stage since last being seen in Legally Blonde (Aaron Shultz)! Missouri State University alum. Select KC credits: A Chorus Line (Bobby), Matilda (Trunchbull), Freaky Friday (Adam), Hello Dolly! (Barnaby), Something Rotten! (Nigel), The SpongeBob Musical (Squidward), Newsies (Albert, Henry, Finch). Upcoming: CATS (Skimbleshanks, MTH Theatre). Big thanks to all family, friends, and Austin! @Weston_Thomas

MARYANN TRAXLER (Patty Di Marco) is thrilled to be back at Starlight, where summer is magical! Favorite credits: Carnival Cruise Line (Principal Singer/Dancer), Legally Blonde (Ensemble/U/S Elle, Starlight), A Chorus Line (Val, MTH), Merrily We Roll Along (Beth, MTKCPro), Freaky Friday (Monica, The New Theatre). All glory and honor to God. Love to Robb and Wolfe. Follow @mrosinskiphoto

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (Music) has composed the scores of some of the world’s most famous musicals. From Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969) to Cinderella (2021), his work has been consistently seen on world stages. Before the COVID pandemic hit, Lloyd Webber had shows continually running in the West End for 48 years and on Broadway for 41. When Sunset Boulevard joined School Of Rock, CATS and The Phantom Of the Opera, he equalled Rodgers & Hammerstein’s record of four shows running simultaneously on Broadway. He is one of the select group of artists with EGOT status, having received Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.Lloyd Webber owns seven London theatres, including the iconic London Palladium and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Over the past three years the latter has been completely restored and renovated at a cost of over £60 million. It is one of the biggest projects ever undertaken by a private theatre owner in recent times. His mantra that every penny of profit made from his theatres is ploughed back into the buildings has meant that considerable work has been undertaken across his theatre portfolio during the pandemic, including the complete remodelling and reseating of the Gillian Lynne. Lloyd Webber is passionate about the importance of musical education and diversity in the arts. The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation provides 30 performing arts scholarships every year for talented students with financial need and supports a range of projects such as the Music In Secondary School Trust and commissioning research into diversity in theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber was knighted in 1992 and created an honorary life peer in 1997. To mark his 70th birthday, his bestselling autobiography Unmasked was published by Harper Collins in March 2018.

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JERRY JAY CRANFORD (Director) Director/ choreographer: Godspell 2021, Hairspray 2018 (Starlight), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Les Miserables (the Rev New York), world premiere of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, regional premiere Everyday Rapture, two Ovation Nominations The Marvelous Wonderettes (Vancouver premiere), won the 2019 Omaha Arts and Entertainment Council Award Best Director of a Musical Newsies (Rose Theatre) and Dreamgirls, Newsies and this summer’s Clue (The New Theatre). As an actor: Broadway Les Miserables, international and national tours Les Miserables, Evita, Singing in the Rain (Don), Anything Goes (Billy) and 3 years in Disneyland California’s Aladdin (Genie). His favorite role: husband and father to two beautiful daughters.

ANGIE BENSON (Music Director, Conductor)

KC: Starlight, Unicorn, Spinning Tree, New Theatre, Musical Theater Heritage, Coterie.

NATIONAL TOUR: A Chorus Line, Copacabana.

REGIONAL: In The Heights (Signature Theatre); Through The Sunken Lands (Kennedy Center); Fun Home (Studio Theatre); Elf (Olney Theatre Center); A Christmas Carol: The Musical (Composer, Northern Stage); The Who’s Tommy (Stoneham Theatre).

CHRISTINA BURTON (Choreographer) began her Starlight journey in the 2011 production of Cinderella and has since gone on to perform in productions and serve as Assistant or Associate Choreographer for many of them. Starlight Credits include: Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Hairspray, The Wizard Of Oz, Godspell, On Your Feet, Legally Blonde, West Side Story. She is thrilled to making her Mainstage choreographic debut with School Of Rock!

SEAN GLASS (Lighting Designer) is excited to return, once again, Starlight Theatre! Recent Starlight credits include: Lighting Designer for Legally Blonde and Godspell, as well as ALD and Programer for several others. Sean also designs for several other local theatres and organizations as well as live events across the country.

SAM LEVEY (Sound Designer) is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Illinois College, teaching Macroeconomics, Money and Banking, and Statistics, and researching Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Prior shows at Starlight were West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Godspell, and The Wizard of Oz. Other venues have included Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Disney World, and South Coast Repertory.

RYAN BELOCK (Video Designer) is Assistant Professor of Digital and Immersive Media at UMKC Conservatory and excited to join School of Rock at Starlight! His projection design credits include Broadway (A Wonderful World, associate designer), off-Broadway (the cell theatre, Urban Stages), and live performances and events nationwide. MFA: UT Austin. BA: Notre Dame. Love to Michelle and Neil. ryanbelock.com

MARY R. HONOUR (Production Stage Manager) is pleased to return to Starlight, having previously stage managed West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Godspell, Hairspray, Mary Poppins, and The Sound of Music, and served as ASM on Xanadu, The Producers, Music Man, Grease, Hello Dolly, Jesus Christ Superstar and Footloose. Mary is a KC local who has worked many seasons at KC Rep, and regionally at La Jolla Playhouse, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, and Arizona Theatre Company. Mary is happy to be making theatre magic under the stars at Starlight!

MICHELLE GUTIERREZ MARTINA (Assistant Stage Manager) is a proud KC native. This is her 10th Starlight SM credit! Favorites include Wizard of Oz, Legally Blonde, Miss Saigon (MSUA tour), and West Side Story. Thanks to Caroline for having me back! All my love to Dave, my 3 kiddos and family. Special shoutout to Mr. Martin and Mrs. Little, my rockstar theatre teachers. May God grant you all a beautiful night under and amongst the stars.

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ALEX MURPHY (Assistant Stage Manager) is back at Starlight after serving as Assistant Stage Manager for First Date. Local Credits: Emma, Broke-ology, A Christmas Carol, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (Kansas City Repertory Theatre), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Justice at War (Coterie Theatre). Regional Credits: A Christmas Carol, Still Ready (Actors Theatre of Louisville), Gem of the Ocean, The Scarlet Letter, Two Sisters and a Piano, Wine in the Wilderness, The Unwritten Law (Two River Theater), American Prophet, (Arena Stage). An Iliad, How I Learned What I Learned (Pennyslvania Shakespeare Festival). OffBroadway: The Harder They Come, (The Public Theater), Romeo and Bernadette (Amas Musical Theatre), Two’s A Crowd, (Ritmar Productions) Touring: The Prom First National.

FRANCI TALAMANTEZ-WITTE (Student Supervisor) has been an educator of the arts for over 25 years! She teaches theatre and dance around the Kansas City area with KCYA, Heartbeat Studios, MTKC and more. She is also a director, choreographer and active performer. In 2023 she made her Off-Broadway debut in Prejudice and Pride. Franci is thrilled to be the Student Supervisor for School of Rock!

CAROLINE GIBEL (Executive Producer) is Starlight’s Vice President of Programming, where she presents national Broadway tours and produces select titles for Starlight’s AdventHealth Broadway Series. A proud Kansas City native, Caroline is now in her fourteenth season as a full-time member of the Starlight team—having first joined the organization as an intern more than twenty years ago. She is a member of The Broadway League, the national trade association for the Broadway industry, and represents Starlight as part of the Independent Presenters Network (IPN), a consortium of forty leading Broadway presenters and theatres across the country. Caroline lives in the Northland with her husband, Danny, and their daughter, Hattie. She gratefully dedicates her work this season to them, with love. Heartfelt thanks to the incredible School of Rock company for their talent and commitment—and to our audiences for supporting Starlight and live theatre. Rock on!

STARLIGHT (Producer) Opened as a theatre in 1950 and a nonprofit organization in 1951, Starlight is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Kansas City, Missouri, and connects our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage audiences of all ages. Offering diverse programming year-round, Starlight presents Broadway musicals, concert events, and extensive community engagement programming, including classes, scholarships, and one of the largest high school musical theatre award programs in the nation. Located on 16 acres in Swope Park, the historic, cityowned venue is the second-largest outdoor producing theatre in the country with almost 8,000 seats. Follow Starlight on social media @kcstarlight and visit kcstarlight.com for more information.

Who’s Who

Starlight Production Staff

SCHOOL OF ROCK

Executive Producer

CAROLINE GIBEL

Technical Director

AARON M. CLARK

Assistant Technical Director

RYAN BRITTON

Master Electrician

KERSTIN MESSMER

Company Manager TIM FORSYTHE

Production Stage Manager Mary R. Honour*

Assistant Stage Manager

Michelle Gutierrez Martina*

Assistant Stage Manager .........................Alex Murphy*

Student Supervisor ................ Franci Talamantez-Witte

Wardrobe Services .. Kansas City Costume Company

Wardrobe Supervisor .................................... Gayla Voss

Wig & Make-up Supervisor Gene Flaharty

Video Production Bryce Walker Jones

Head Carpenter Eric Webster

Head Properties .................................Jessica Bednarek

Head Audio...................................... Andrew Gangestad

Head Electrician .................................... Joshua Topping

Head Flyman ............................................. Richard Smith

Head Deck Carpenter Isaac Kopp

Assistant Sound Designer Halley Sylvester

Technical Theatre Intern Hana Rose North

Stage Management Intern Savannah Stermer

Thanks to our Rental partners - VFX, BacklineNow Vista Productions, Theatrical Media Service, StagePro, Harvest Productions, Bluefox

The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Backstage and Front of the House Employees are represented by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (or I.A.T.S.E).

The Director-Choreographer is a member of the STAGE DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS SOCIETY, a national theatrical labor union.

United Scenic Artists represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre

Bring a Group to Starlight

Experience the best of Broadway at Starlight Theatre!

With affordable pricing and a beautiful outdoor venue, Starlight is the perfect outing for your group. Plus, groups get exclusive benefits including:

Up to 25% off ticket prices for groups of 10+

Priority seating

Experience the best of Broadway at Starlight Theatre!

Personalized service from our Group Sales Coordinator

With affordable pricing and a beautiful outdoor venue, Starlight is the perfect outing for your group. Plus, groups get exclusive benefits including:

Flexible payment options

Fundraising opportunities for nonprofit partners

Up to 25% off ticket prices for groups of 10+

Priority seating

Let Starlight help you create a night under the stars this summer with a personalized group experience.

Personalized service from our Group Sales Coordinator

Flexible payment options

Fundraising opportunities for nonprofit partners

For more information about group tickets, contact Gabriel van Dyne, Group Sales Coordinator at (816) 997-1137 or groups@kcstarlight.com.

Let Starlight help you create a night under the stars this summer with a personalized group experience.

For more information about group tickets, contact Gabriel van Dyne, Group Sales Coordinator at (816) 997-1137 or groups@kcstarlight.com.

THEME NIGHTS

ROCK THE NIGHT MOTOWN NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

Turn up the volume! Before School of Rock, join us for “Rock the Night,” a high-energy pre-show event with rock band trivia, themed photo ops, and an exclusive commemorative pin. Wear your favorite band tee and get ready to bring the house down!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

Before Ain’t Too Proud takes the stage, join us for “Motown Night,” a groovin’ pre-show celebration with a special live performance on the Spotlight Stage and a commemorative pin to mark the rhythm and soul of the night.

CORONATION DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6

The gates are open for “Coronation Day,” a magical pre-show event before Starlight’s production of Disney’s Frozen! Decorate your own royal crown, step into the world of Arendelle, and take home a special commemorative pin to remember the night you let it go in royal style!

BEYOND THE LIFEBOAT

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17

Step into the world of Life of Pi with “Beyond the Lifeboat,” a pre-show event celebrating survival, storytelling, and resilience. Enjoy trivia, a special Spotlight Stage performance, and an unforgettable evening — plus, take home a commemorative pin!

J. Douglas Cusick MD, FACS

WE VALUE YOUR OPINION

From purchasing tickets to curtain call and everything in between, guest experience is top priority at Starlight. Please take a moment to answer a brief survey by scanning the QR code below.

SHARE OUR SPOTLIGHT

Starlight and Variety KC have partnered on numerous initiatives over the years.

Starlight underwent a $3.5 million dollar improvement project in 2020, leveling walkways and making our historic venue more welcoming to the ADA community. That same year, we also installed communication and sign language boards throughout the venue, and Variety KC began to provide sensory bags that are available for checkout at our performances, too.

In February of this year, we were able to build on our relationship with Variety KC by hosting the Family Sweetheart dance in Starlight’s Applause Club. All Variety KC families, volunteers, and supporters were invited to attend an afternoon of dancing, friendship, and smiles. It was a magical afternoon and one we won’t soon forget.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds. Starlight strives to provide an inclusive environment for all Kansas Citians. Being an outdoor venue and with a variety of programming for all ages and walks of life, we want to be the first families think of when they want to enjoy accessible, live entertainment. Through our partnership with Variety KC, we know that dream is a possibility.

STARLIGHT DONORS

$25,000+

Christine & Don Alexander

Ann & Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation

Anonymous

Ash Grove Charitable Foundation

Bill & Denise Bade

Rick & Cathy Baier Family Foundation

Peggy & Rich Baker

June Beaver

Matt & Kate Beem

Carey & Tom Wilkins

Al & Sharon Cinelli

Howard E. and Debra L. Cohen Family Donor Advised Fund

Pat & Don Dagenais

The Deramus Foundation

Steve & Sue Dietze

Steve & Cathy Doyal

Peggy & Terry Dunn

E. Kemper Carter & Anna Curry

Carter Community Memorial

The Elsberry Family Foundation

Brett & Nikki Emison

Edward L. Enyeart

Sarah & Ray Evans

Sherry & Gary Forsee

Mark & Sarah Fortino

The Fried Family

Gregg & Cheryl Givens

The Goppert Foundation

Hall Family Foundation

David & Laura Hall

Harry Wilson Loose Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

Haverty Family Foundation

Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Jr. Donor Advisory Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Sara Hicks & Michael O’Connell

Joan Horan

J.B. Reynolds Foundation

Jackson County, Missouri

Howard & Ro Jacobson

Jeannette & Jerome Cohen Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Kaufman Family

Kearney Wornall Foundation

Kevin & Dianne Kelly

Rob & Amy Wolf

Tondee & Shawn Lutterman

Marion & Henry Bloch

Family Foundation

McCown Family Foundation

The McDonnell Foundation

McLaughlin Family Charitable Fund

The Morgan Charitable Foundation, in loving memory of Sandi Morgan

Morgan Family Legacy Foundation

Muriel McBrien Kauffman

Family Foundation

$10,000+

Allan and Margot Huber Charitable Fund

Anna C MacAskill Schwab and Dwight L Schwab, Sr Charitable Foundation

Anonymous

Jeff & Susann Anthony

Barnes-Bisset Family Foundation

Becky Blades & Cary Phillips

Wendy & Troy Burgess

Castetter Johnson Family Foundation

Nate Chamberlain & William Ottens

D. E. Shaw & Co., L.P.

Linda & Bruce Enright

Everhance

Jill Farrell

John & Bridget Murphy

Neal and Angela Sharma

Dean & Anita Newton

George & Wendy Powell

Regnier Family Foundation

Greg & Rebecca Reid

Jim & Sharon Reinert

Vicki & Bill Reisler

Ora Reynolds & Curt Roberts

Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts

The Ronald D. Deffenbaugh Foundation

Elaine & Arlen Rubin

Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn

Schreiber Charitable Trust

Daniel & Mary Schulte

Charitable Fund

Victor E. and Caroline E. Schutte Foundation

Trust E, David W. Frantze and Bank of America, N.A., Trustees

The Sherman Family Foundation

State of Missouri

The Patrick and Janna Stueve

Family Foundation

Sunderland Foundation

Tony and Teresa Kempf

Don & Jean Wagner

Charitable Foundation

Debbie & Russell Welsh

Matt & Sabrina Wiewel

William T. Kemper Foundation

Estelle S. & Robert A. Long

Ellis Foundation

Fowler Family Foundation

Gordon Family Foundation

Lisa & Eric Hays

Trina & Tom Henke

Robert & Melissa Hingula

Laura & August L. Huber III

Cathy & Jerry Jones

Heather Jones & Bryan Long

Mark & Mary Cook Jorgenson

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Mary Lockton & Michael Murphy

Priscilla & Bruce Long

The McDonnell Foundation

Cara McLaughlin

Diane O’Byrne

Terry & Barbie O’Toole

Drs. Susan & Charles Porter

Lisa Rohlf

Lindsey Rood-Clifford & Chris Clifford

Eric Ryan & Janet Cinelli

Robert & Dr. Phyliss Bernstein

Stepp & Rothwell/Amy Guerich

In memory of Megan E. Taylor, by Bill and Marilyn Taylor

Angelo & Elisa Trozzolo

Kyle & Kasey Vena

Joel & Marsha Voran

Carolyn Watley

Sandra & Byron Whitaker

Eddy Whitley & Tracie Dittemore

Nancy Whitworth & Doug Ballou

Thomas and Sally Wood

Family Foundation

STARLIGHT DONORS

$5,000

Aviva Ajmera & Wayne Strickland

Rob Bratcher & Michelle

Davidson Bratcher

William & Ann Briggs

Matt & Nancy Buchmann

Dan & Leanne Carr

Carl & Jean Chinnery

Debra Churchill

Community Builders of Kansas City

Michael & Carrie Condon

Mark & Stephanie Coulter

Creative Planning

Jill & Marshall Dean

Joseph Dunn

Carla & Don Duryee

Brian & Lesley Elwell

Amanda Adkins

A.L. Huber - General Contractors

American Century Investments

Anonymous

Art Lithocraft Company

Jon Ball

Ellen & Lee Baty

Peggy Beal

Beth & John Borders

Michael & Peggy Borkon

Burns & McDonnell

Jeff & Deanna Burns

JJ Burns & Andrea Boswell-Burns

In Honor of Dr. Durl W. & Cathleen O’Neil

CBIZ

City of Kansas City, MissouriCity Manager’s Office

Bill Clarkson

Melanie & Russ Cline

Kevin & Anne Connor

Ellen & Jamie Copaken

David Dahmer

Shawn Delp

Diane’s School of Dance

Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe

George Dragush

Mark & Lisa Ebbitts

Elaine Feld Stern Charitable Trust

Kent & Robin Emison

Enterprise Bank & Trust

Kenneth & Marilyn Hager

Don Hall, Jr.

Rick & Chris Heise

Jenny & Casey Housley

Holladay Distillery

Ingram Family Foundation

Stacey Janssen

Kim Jones & Shelly Freeman

Donovan & Alison Kidd

Marty & Beth Krebs

Andrew & Katherine Lang

David & Lisa Lang

McCownGordon Construction

Steven & Anna McKee

Jan & Lee Morevitska

$2,000

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Buddy & Charlene Foutts

Kristen & Daniel Fromm

Vicki & Michael Graft

Travis & Maqual Graham

Greater KC LINC, Inc.

Jonathan & Barb Haden

Michael & Carolyn Haga

Jerry Hedrick

Joseph Helms

Henderson Engineers

Charles W. Herbster

Hickok Family Foundation

Cheryl Hill

Steve & Gayle Jagoda

Cindy Jeffries

Richard Jones

Margaret Kalal

Herb & Nancy Kohn

Marilyn Kulmus & John Shoenhair

Larry and Ellen Polsky Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City

Liberty Park LLC

Thomas & Sandy Long

Michael & Kristy Lorenz

The Mariner Foundation Fund

William McDaniel

Annette McLaughlin

David Morris

Michael & Patricia Morrissey

Keith Mueller

Brian & Lisa Osgood

Chuck & Karen Peters

Northland Sonic Drive-Ins

Bill & Sandra Snyder

Strickland Construction

Paul & Erin Stucky

R. Gordon Tompkins

Mark & LeeAnn Van Dyne

Eileen & Tom Weir

Tom & Loren Whittaker

Mandi & Kevin Wright

Cynthia Wymore

Bonnie & JW Youngblood

Meierotto Jewelers

Trey & Laurie Meyer

Mitzi Ryburn Agency -

State Farm Insurance

Daniel Nenonen

Charles & Kay Newell

John & Kathy O’Toole

Bonnie & Doug Pearson

Pepsi Beverages Company

Port KC

Mike Quinn

Kathy & Mike Rainen

Trent & Kim Robinett

Daniel & Nan Schaper

Megan & Sheldon Sebastian

Flip Short

Craig Stearns

Sharon Stiner

Jacob T. Stolz

Barbara Storm

Sunlighten

Donna Thomason

Emily & Rian Tilgner

Maria Timberlake

Kathy & Bob Waller

Brian & Jennifer Weiford

Ted & Molly Wiedeman

Stephen & Marta Williamson

Brian & Ellen Woltkamp

Connie Wright

This list reflects donors who made a cumulative gift of $2,000+ to any Starlight campaign between August 1, 2024, and May 6, 2025, or a gift to Starlight’s Uniquely KC Campaign. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To review the list of all Starlight donors, visit kcstarlight.com/starlight-donors and kcstarlight.com/uniquelykc

ACCESSIBILITY

Parking

Accessible parking is available in the Yellow, Red, and Orange Lots located east and southeast of the theatre. Guests displaying state-issued disabled license plates or placards will be directed to the accessible parking area as space allows.

Mobile Assistance Shuttles

Complimentary curb-to-curb shuttle service is provided to guests with mobility challenges. Starlight operates multi-passenger shuttles that have designated stops in Yellow, Red, Orange and Purple parking lots. Shuttles provide needed transport to and from Gate 8.

Wheelchair Assistance

Starlight personnel are available to provide wheelchair assistance to a seat location prior to the show and back to the gate’s drop off point after the show. Please contact a member of our Guest Assist staff if you need assistance.

Restrooms

There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms throughout the venue. A companion restroom as well as universal changing tables are located in the northeast restrooms closest to Gate 6.

Assistive Listening Services

Assistive listening devices are free at every performance. To obtain a device, visit the South Guest Information Kiosk located across from Ovation. Sunday night Broadway performances are interpreted for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons.

To use your personal device, connect to the Listen Everywhere app with headset or earbuds and connect to the Starlight Listen Everywhere Wi-Fi.

Sight-Impaired Services

Audio Description (AD) is provided by the Audio-Reader Network during the Saturday night Broadway performances. Guests may obtain an audiodescription device at the Audio-Reader Network table behind Terrace 2.

Sensory Kits

In partnership with Variety KC, Starlight offers sensory kits for guests in need of noise-canceling headsets, weighted blankets, and fidget toys. Sensory kits may be checked out a Guest Information Kiosk.

GUEST INFORMATION

Weather Policy

All Starlight events are held rain or shine, with the exception of severe/ dangerous weather. Updates are posted on kcstarlight.com/alerts.

Security Screening Policy

To ensure the safety of all guests, Starlight reserves the right to inspect persons, parcels or clothing capable of concealing or carrying prohibited items into the venue in situations where health, safety or well-being may be compromised. All guests are subject to an inspection of bags and parcels, including pat-downs and use of magnetic wands.

Starlight has also implemented a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bag that can be brought into the venue. Review the full list of prohibited items on the Plan Your Visit page at kcstarlight.com.

Photography

Use of professional photography equipment or recording devices (video, audio, or other medium) is prohibited to use during a performance without prior written consent. By attending a Starlight performance, guests give their consent to be photographed or recorded by talent, venue, or their contractors.

Smoking Areas

Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the venue except the North Lawn and east of the Encore Deck. This policy applies to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other smoking device. Marijuana and all cannabis products are prohibited.

If you need assistance at any time while at Starlight Theatre, please:

Contact a member of our team: Guest Assist staff (in royal blue shirts), Ushers and Volunteer Ambassadors (in navy blue shirts), or Security personnel (in black shirts).

Need immediate assistance? Visit a Guest Information Kiosk.