2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series
July 26–28
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Dear fairy tale fans,
Welcome to Starlight and this production of Shrek the Musical! You are about to embark on a whimsical journey where ogres sing, princesses defy expectations, and laughter echoes through the forest—tonight’s forest, Swope Park.
Whether you’re revisiting Shrek’s journey from solitude to heroism or discovering it for the first time, this is a story that transcends generations. As someone who remembers when the Shrek films first released—23 years ago!—I find its themes of friendship and embracing who you are no matter how different you feel to be timeless. It’s a reminder that happiness comes from within and our differences make us special—and what better place to celebrate our differences than one of the most unique venues in the country?
If you haven’t heard, we’ve embarked on a $40 million fundraising campaign to enhance the Starlight tradition and extend it to new audiences of all ages for years to come. The first major campaign in more than 20 years, this project aims to attract and develop new audiences, enhance arts access and youth education opportunities, generate positive economic impact in the region, and foster support for Kansas City’s arts and culture sector as one of the largest civic cultural assets in the city.
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2024-25 Starlight Board of Directors
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Howard Cohen
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Sabrina Wiewel
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Mark Fortino
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Directors
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Greg M. Graves
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Robert Wolf
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Dean Newton
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Starlight aspires to be the home for accessible live arts experiences for all generations. As a part of our organization’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA), we strive to offer live arts experiences that reflect the world around us, celebrate different perspectives, and inspire conversations.
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STARLIGHT THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS CITY
2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series presents
FIFTH ESTATE
ENTERTAINMENT & ROUND ROOM LIVE PRESENT
BASED ON THE DREAMWORKS ANIMATION MOTION PICTURE AND THE BOOK BY WILLIAM STEIG
BOOK & LYRICS BY
DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE
MUSIC BY
JEANINE TESORI
ORIGINALLY PRODUCED ON BROADWAY BY DREAMWORKS THEATRICALS AND NEAL STREET PRODUCTIONS
STARRING
NICHOLAS HAMBRUCH CECILY DIONNE DAVIS NAPHTALI YAAKOV CURRY
TIMMY LEWIS TORI KOCHER JAMIR BROWN KELLY PRENDERGAST SAGE JEPSON
LEON RAY RILEY JOHNSTON CARSON ZOCH DEMETRIO ALOMAR
CYNTHIA ANA RIVERA HOPE SCHAFER KATHERINE PALADICHUK ALLY CHOE CASEY LAMONT JOHN CARDENAS
PUPPET DESIGN
CAMILLE LABARRE
MUSIC CONTRACTOR
SCENIC DESIGN
STEVEN KEMP
PROP DESIGN CAM UPTON
NATE PATTEN PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
MARISA CHRISTIE
CASTING DIRECTORS WOJCIK CASTING TEAM
SCOTT WOJCIK HOLLY BUCZEK, CSA
SOUND DESIGN BEN SELKE
HAIR & WIG DESIGN
RACHAEL GEIER
COMPANY MANAGER ERIC BRICKING
TOUR BOOKING THE ROAD COMPANY
TRC.NYC
ORCHESTRATIONS JOHN CLANCY
MUSIC PROGRAMMING STRANGE CRANIUM PRODUCTIONS
TOUR MARKETING & PRESS SOLOSHOE COMMUNICATIONS
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER DANI DAVIS AND ROB OLDS
MUSIC SUPERVISOR CHRIS FENWICK
MUSIC DIRECTOR HARRISON ROTH
ADVERTISING CREATIVE THE PEKOE GROUP
GENERAL & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ROUND ROOM LIVE
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY JASON MOORE AND ROB ASHFORD
DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY DANNY MEFFORD
CAST
Shrek......................................................................................................................................Nicholas Hambruch
Fiona ......Cecily Dionne Davis
Donkey..............................................................................................................................Naphtali Yaakov Curry
Lord Farquaad.................................................................................................................................Timmy Lewis
Dragon................................................................................................................................................Tori Kocher
Pinocchio..........................................................................................................................................Jamir Brown
Sugar Plum Fairy/Gingy...........................................................................................................Kelly Prendergast
Wolf....................................................................................................................................................Sage Jepson
Pig 1.......................................................................................................................................................Leon Ray
Pig 2............... .Riley Johnston
Pig 3..................................................................................................................................................Carson Zoch
Papa Ogre/Papa Bear................................................................................................................Demetrio Alomar
Mama Bear/Blue Bird............................................................................................................Cynthia Ana Rivera
Mama Ogre/Wicked Witch...............................................................................................................Hope Schafer
Teen Fiona/Peter Pan..........................................................................................................Katherine Paladichuk
Young Fiona/Ugly Duckling..................................................................................................................Ally Choe
SWINGS/STANDBYS
Casey Lamont John Cardenas
Dance Captain
UNDERSTUDIES
For Shrek: Sage Jepson, Riley Johnston
For Fiona: Kelly Prendergast, Katherine Paladichuk
For Donkey: Leon Ray, John Cardenas
For Lord Farquaad: John Cardenas
For Dragon: Cynthia Ana Rivera, Hope Schafer For Pinocchio: Carson Zoch, John Cardenas
For Gingy: Ally Choe, Casey Lamont For Wolf: John Cardenas, Demetrio Alomar For Mama Bear: Casey Lamont, Hope Schafer For Papa Bear: John Cardenas, Casey Lamont For Papa Ogre: John Cardenas, Leon Ray For Pigs 1, 2, and 3: John Cardenas, Casey Lamont For Ugly Duckling: Casey Lamont, John Cardenas For Young Fiona: Casey Lamont, Kelly Prendergast, Hope Schafer For Wicked Witch: Casey Lamont, John Cardenas
For Mama Ogre: Casey Lamont, Cynthia Ana Rivera, Katherine Paladichuk For Peter Pan: Casey Lamont, John Cardenas
For Teen Fiona: Casey Lamont, Kelly Prendergast, Hope Schafer
MUSICIANS
Music Director: Harrison Roth
Associate Music Director/Keys 2: Sachio Nang
Drums: Michael Manasseh
Cello: Hannah Burke
Guitar: Joseph Levens
Bass: Miles Ahlstrom
The use of any recording device, either audio or video, and the taking of photographs, either with or without flash, is strictly prohibited. Please turn off all electronic devices such as cellular phones, pagers and watches.
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Act I
Big Bright Beautiful World Story of My Life
The Goodbye Song
What’s Up, Duloc?
What’s up, Duloc? (Reprise #1)
Once Upon a Mysterious Time I Know It’s Today Travel Song Forever
I Know It’s Today (Reprise) Who I’d be
THERE WILL BE ONE 15-MINUTE INTERMISSION.
Act II
Morning Person
I Think I Got You Beat
What’s Up, Duloc? (Reprise #2) Make A Move When Words Fail
Morning Person (Reprise)
The Arrival of Farquaad Freak Flag
Wedding Procession
Big Bright Beautiful World (Reprise)
Beautiful Aint Always Pretty
This is Our Story
CYNTHIA ANA RIVERA
HOPE SCHAFER
KATHERINE PALADICHUK
ALLY CHOE
TIMMY LEWIS
TORI KOCHER
JAMIR BROWN
KELLY PRENDERGAST
SAGE JEPSON
CASEY LAMONT
JOHN CARDENAS
NICHOLAS HAMBRUCH CECILY DIONNE DAVIS
NAPHTALI YAAKOV CURRY
LEON RAY
RILEY JOHNSTON
CARSON ZOCH
DEMETRIO ALOMAR
WHO’S WHO
NICHOLAS HAMBRUCH (Shrek) (he/him) Nicholas is honored to join the Shrek family. Credits Include: Jesus Christ Superstar - 50thAnniversary Tour (Pilate), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo), Chess (Anatoly), Big Fish (Edward Bloom). Instagram and TikTok: @nickofmusic.
CECILY DIONNE DAVIS (Fiona) (she/her) Cecily gives honor to God who is the head of her life. Elated to make her National Tour Debut; love always to her family, friends, PMA team and Wojcik Casting for endlessly believing in her. BFA Musical Theatre, Howard University (‘23) @cecily.dionne
NAPHTALI YAAKOV CURRY (Donkey) (he/him) Credits: Valentine, Twelfth Night (Sebastian US), Rent (Ensemble/Benny US), The Real Housewives of Motown (Paul Williams). Education: B.F.A in musical theatre, University of Arizona. Follow me on IG @thats_nap to follow my artistic journey!
TIMMY LEWIS (Lord Farquaad) (he/him) Nat'l Tour debut! Off-Bway: A Class Act, Woman of the Year. Regional: The REV, John W. Engeman Theatre, Vermont Stage, Milbrook Playhouse. TV: The Food That Built America. Film: The Line w/ Alex Wolff and Halle Bailey. BFA: Penn State. @limmytewis
TORI KOCHER (Dragon) (she/her) Tour debut! Tori has performed in theme parks, piano bars, cruises, and award shows. Much love to Hayley, family, & Shrek team for supporting her in telling this beloved story of celebrating differences! BFA Belmont MT @torikocher#autismproud
JAMIR BROWN (Pinocchio) (he/him) Off Broadway: Stranger Sings The Parody Musical Regional: Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today (World Premiere), Beautiful- The Carol King Musical. Many thanks to God, family, Broad Talent, friends and the Shrek team. Ig @jamir.jb
KELLY PRENDERGAST (Sugar Plum Fairy/ Gingy) (she/her) Credits: Bottle Shock! (Sam US), San Diego Symphony Christmas Concert (Soloist), Ride the Cyclone (Swing/US), Cabaret (Swing), EightySixed (Janey/Rachel US) Waitress (Swing/Jenna US). Thanks to my family, ASP, and Lohne/Graham Management! @kellyprendergast1
SAGE JEPSON (Wolf) (they/them) Sage is a multi-hyphenate performer based in New York. Select Credits: Dandelion, Rent, Rocky Horror, Seussical. “Grace+Sage” and “lavender boy” on Spotify. Grateful to the family, AA and Kreativ. BFA Boston Conservatory @sagepjepson
LEON RAY (Pig 1) (he/him) Credits: Disney Cruise Line (Vocalist), Into the Woods (Witch), Songs For A New World (Man 2), Urinetown (Hot Blades Harry), Twelfth Night (Malvolio), Bring It On (Twig). Thanks to my mother, family, friends and WOBC for their infinite support! @Leon_Ray__
RILEY JOHNSTON (Pig 2) (he/him) is thrilled to be making his Nat’l Tour debut. Riley would like to thank his family, Resolute Artists Agency, and Shenandoah Conservatory! Wojcik & creative team. Follow on IG/Tik Tok @riley.johnston1
CARSON ZOCH (Pig 3) (he/him) is beyond stoked to be joining the swamp for his 3rd National Tour! Credits: Charlie Brown Christmas Tour (Swing), Footloose (Ren), Little Women (Laurie). He thanks his amazing family and friends for their support. Life is a Highway. IG @carson.zoch
DEMETRIO ALOMAR (Papa Ogre/Papa Bear) (he/him) Demetrio Alomar is SHOCKED to be getting paid to cut up and act a fool all over North America. He thanks the amazing cast and creative team, as well as Mami, Mig, Shyanne, Suki, and Breyanna! Check out his credits and clips on Instagram: @dalomar02
CYNTHIA ANA RIVERA (Mama Bear/Blue Bird) (she/her) Cynthia's National Tour Debut! Special thanks to Take 3 Talent & the Shrek Team! God, without you nothing is possible Mom, J, Fam I love you endlessly. ALWAYS FOR YOU DAD, you've got the best seat in the house! IG: @cynthiaanarivera
HOPE SCHAFER (Mama Ogre/Wicked Witch) (she/her) Hope is overjoyed to be a part of this team! She’s an NYC based artist who has been performing regionally from a young age and, recently, internationally with Princess Cruise Lines. Thanks to her loved ones and Jim Keith at MTA! insta:@hopeeschafer
KATHERINE PALADICHUK (Teen Fiona/ Peter Pan) (she/her) National Tour: Rudolph (Elf/ Rudolph US). Regional: Witnesses (CCAE), Bottle Shock (CCAE), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Candlelight). All love to my family, friends, and ATB Talent! BFA: Cal State Fullerton. @katherinepaladichuk
ALLY CHOE (Young Fiona/Ugly Duckling) (she/her) Ally is excited to be making her national tour debut! She would like to thank her family for being her biggest support and The Hell’s Kitchen Agency! Select credits: Wonderland, Godspell, Puffs, Oklahoma! BFA Brigham Young University 2023 @allychoe
WHO’S WHO
CASEY LAMONT (Swing/Dance Captain) (she/her) Original Cast: His Story (Lucifer), Off-Off Broadway: Rathskeller (Gluttony) Other Credits: An American in Paris (The Phoenix Theatre Company), West Side Story (Utah Festival Opera & MT). Thanks to my family, friends, and Inclusive Management! @_caseylamont
JOHN CARDENAS (Swing) (he/they) Tour: SpongeBob (Swing/SpongeBob US), Fiddler on the Roof (Fiddler). Regional: Hello Dolly, La Cage, WSS, Guys & Dolls, Spamalot… and more. Thankful for Dad, Wojcik Casting & Shrek Team. “Mom you have the best seat in the house.” @Johnnie_321
DAVID LINDSAY-ABAIRE (Book and Lyrics) is a playwright, screenwriter, lyricist, and librettist. Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo with composer Jeanine Tesori (five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score); Rabbit Hole (Pulitzer Prize for Drama); Good People (NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, Horton Foote Prize); Shrek the Musical with Jeanine Tesori (Kleban Award for Lyrics); High Fidelity with Tom Kitt and Amanda Green. Off Broadway: Kimberly Akimbo (Lortel, NYDCC, OCC and Drama Desk Awards for Best Musical); at MTC, Ripcord, Kimberly Akimbo (the play), Wonder of the World, Fuddy Meers; at Soho Rep, A Devil Inside. Film: The Family Fang, Rise of the Guardians, Rabbit Hole, Oz the Great and Powerful, Poltergeist, Inkheart, Robots. Member: Dramatists Guild, WGA, ASCAP. David is also, along with Tanya Barfield, Co-Director of the Playwriting Program at The Juilliard School.
JEANINE TESORI (Music) is a composer of musical theatre, opera and film. Her musicals include Kimberly Akimbo; Soft Power; Fun Home; Shrek The Musical; Caroline, or Change; Thoroughly Modern Millie; and Violet. She is a two-time recipient of the Tony Award for Best Score and a two-time Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Her operas include A Blizzard on Marblehead Neck; The Lion, The Unicorn and Me; and Blue, which received the MCANA Award for Best New Opera. For her opera Grounded, she became one of the first two women to be commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera. Tesori served as Supervising Vocal Producer on Steven Spielberg’s WEST SIDE STORY. She is the Founding Artistic Director of New York City Center’s Encores! Off-Center series and a lecturer in music at Yale University.
DANNY MEFFORD (Tour Direction/Choreography) is thrilled to make his directorial debut with Shrek.
He has choreographed three Tony Award winners for Best Musical: Kimberly Akimbo, Dear Evan Hansen, Fun Home - along with other Broadway shows. He made dances for Dickinson on AppleTV+ and staged the high school theatre production for Rise on NBC. Some other choreographic highlights include an international tour of Sound of Music, numerous off-Broadway shows like Good Person of Szechwan and Miss You Like Hell, and some very downtown NY theatre like Dance Dance Revolution and Here’s Hoover! He has an MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep and a BS from the University of Evansville. Much love to his family. Enjoy the show!
HARRISON ROTH (Music Director) Harrison is an NYC-based Musician. MD credits include: Bare, Playhouse Square; The Sound of Music, Cleveland Orchestra; and Songs from an Unmade Bed, 54 Below. Many thanks to Chris², Jeanine, David, Danny, the stellar Shrek team, and family. BWMT-MD
CHRIS FENWICK (Music Supervisor) Music Supervisor: Broadway revival of Once On This Island (Tony Award, Best Revival). Music director: Kimberly Akimbo (Tony Award, Best Musical), Soft Power (Pulitzer finalist), Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Public Theater and Broadway productions of Fun Home (Tony Award, Best Musical; Pulitzer finalist). Chris music directed the original productions of Michael John LaChiusa’s Giant, Los Otros, Queen of the Mist, and See What I Wanna See
STEVEN C. KEMP (Scenic Design) Credits: Sesame Street Live, Peppa Pig’s Sing Along Party, Blippi The Wonderful World Tour, Baby Shark Live, PJ Masks Live. Over 120 designs for opera with 40 companies and over 50 designs in NYC including the Off-Broadway revival of Tick, Tick…Boom! as well as numerous productions for regional theatres, cruise ships and international tours. 10 Broadway productions as an Associate Designer including Jesus Christ Superstar and Memphis. @stevenckempdesign
BEN SELKE (Sound Design) Select Sound Design credits include: The Illusionists Broadway, A Night with Janis Joplin, Big Apple Circus, Jukebox Hero The Musical, Rock of Ages, Swing! The Musical, PJ Masks Live, Blippi The Musical, Baby Shark Live, and Million Dollar Quartet. Ben would like to thank his amazing wife for all her support and his two children, Charlotte and Joshua, for making every day an adventure.
WHO’S WHO
CAMILLE LABARRE (Puppet Design) Camille Labarre is Founder and Creative Director of LAB LAB, a puppet and prop shop in NYC. Broadway: Water for Elephants (Puppet Designer), The Skin of Our Teeth, Into the Woods (Assistant Puppet Designer / Builder). Regional: Alliance Theater. Selected TV: Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock (Puppet / Prop Builder). Selected Ads: Amazon Prime Day, Honda Holiday, Dunkin’ x NHL, Hershey’s (Puppet / Prop Builder). Selected Live Events: Thom Browne SS 2022 - New York Fashion Week (Puppet Builder)
CAM UPTON (Prop Designer) For 15 years Cam Upton has been creating props for theater, film and television. Film: ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, and Daniel Isn’t Real. Theater: Oh Hello (Broadway); Water for Elephants (Alliance Theatre) Television: Random Acts of Flyness; AHS; Beanie Mania; SNL, The Walking Dead and Severance. Other: Macy’s Christmas Windows.
JOHN CLANCY (Orchestrations) Broadway: The Notebook, Kimberly Akimbo (Tony/Grammy Noms.), Mean Girls (Tony nom.), 1776 (2022 revival), Fun Home (Tony nom.), Diana the Musical, The Prom, Tuck Everlasting, Shrek the Musical (Tony nom.), Cats 2016 (Dance Arr.) Off-Bway/Reg. Theater: A Transparent Musical, The Karate Kid, JOY, The Secret Life of Bees, Gun & Powder, Cornelia Street, Becoming Nancy, Soft Power (Dance Arr.) The Fortress of Solitude, Jasper in Deadland, Just So. 2018 Tony Awards Opening by Sara Bareilles.
MARISA CHRISTIE (Production Stage Manager) Thanks Mom and Dad!
SEONJAE KIM (Associate Director) is thrilled to be a part of Danny’s beautiful vision of Shrek Favorite credits: KPOP (Broadway), Riot Antigone (La MaMa/Ars Nova), The Wolves (Atlantic), and Wild Goose Dreams (SpeakEasy) BA: Northwestern. www.seonjaekim.com or @sunintheskyletterj
MARK MYARS (Associate Choreographer) Broadway Associate Choreographer: Dear Evan Hansen (Tour and West End), The Cher Show, My Fair Lady (Tour and West End), SpongeBob Squarepants, War Paint, If/Then (Tour), Wicked (International Dance Supervisor) www.markmyars.com
SOLOSHOE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC (Tour Marketing & Press) The SoloShoe team is thrilled to be a part of Shrek The Musical. Founded by Craig Boleman and Kass Prince in 2000, the firm with a funny name has led the marketing efforts for tours
including KODO, On Your Feet!, Dirty Dancing in Concert, Spider-man Into the Spiderverse in Concert, The Choir of Man, MST3K, Taj Express to name a few. Currently representing Bluey’s Big Play (Wackadoo!), Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience, The Ten Tenors, Malevo and Dick & Angel Dare to Do It fun people • serious creative
DANI DAVIS (Executive Producer) is an Emmy award winning writer, Tony nominated Broadway producer, Helen Hayes award recipient, an Emmy nominated television and theater director/choreographer, and theatrical touring producer. Broadway: Little Women - The Musical (2 Tony nominations), The Lonesome West (4 Tony nominations). Touring: Billy Elliot (Helen Hayes), Little Women - The Musical, Dreamworks' Shrek The Musical, The Wedding Singer, Flashdance. Television: Handel's Messiah Rocks (Sony/PBS - 2 Emmy awards, 7 nominations), Girlstarter (Discovery), Kenny Rogers' Christmas Gift (Hallmark), Regional: Cindy of Arc (The Intiman/ Baltimore Stage), Mamma Mia! (Various), The Full Monty (CRT). A graduate of Duke University, Dani serves on Duke’s Entertainment Media & Arts Network steering committee, as well as on boards of organizations in New York City and Cape Cod. She is the proud mother of Noah Pelty and Nina Howland. www.thedanidavis.com
THE ROAD COMPANY (Tour Booking) Founded in 1997 by Stephen Lindsay and Brett Sirota. In addition to Shrek, current representation includes Wicked, Moulin Rouge!, Back to the Future, Kimberly Akimbo, Beetlejuice, Ain’t Too Proud, and more.
ROUND ROOM LIVE (Producer) is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world. Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Blippi The Musical (2023 Olivier Award nomination for Best Family production), Sesame Street Live!, Peppa Pig Live, Nitro Circus 20th Anniversary Tour, and Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage. Round Room’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Formula 1: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, and Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free.
WHO’S WHO
FIFTH ESTATE ENTERTAINMENT (Producer)
Founded in 2016, Fifth Estate Entertainment is a New York based theatrical production and general management company specializing in developing and producing live entertainment for the stage as well as managing tours, New York City productions, and special events. Recent productions include the 10th Anniversary tour of Rock of Ages, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live, and In Residence on Broadway.
WOJCIK CASTING TEAM (Casting) B’way: The Little Prince. Tours: The Kite Runner , Jesus Christ Superstar (1st & 2nd National), Motown, Something Rotten!, RENT, Kinky Boots, Rock of Ages, An Officer & A Gentleman, Flashdance, Joseph/Dreamcoat and A Chorus Line as well as Dreamgirls and Jekyll & Hyde in S Korea and West Side Story in Tokyo, NCL: The Donna Summer Musical, Cirque’s Bad Apple @ NY/NY in Las Vegas and extensive branded family entertainment tours including Mr Blippi, American Girl Doll, Blues Clues, Cocomelon, Baby Shark and more. Off-Broadway: Othello: The Remix, Church & State, Tennessee Williams’ The Two Character Play and more. Regional: Multiple seasons/shows for Riverside Theatre, FL; Tuacahn PAC, UT; Theatre Aspen and Arvada Center, CO; Stages St. Louis, MO, Theatre Raleigh, NC; The Engeman Theatre, 92nd Street Y and Summer Theatre of New Canaan. NY Developmental: SuperYou. www.wojcasting.com @Wojcasting
STAFF FOR SHREK THE MUSICAL
PRODUCERS
FIFTH ESTATE ENTERTAINMENT
Dani Davis
ROUND ROOM LIVE COMPANY MANAGER
Eric Bricking
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
Will Farnham
Senior Production Manager Nicole Sharra General Manager
CASTING WOJCIK CASTING TEAM
Scott Wojcik Holly Buczek, CSA
TOUR BOOKING THE ROAD COMPANY
Stephen Lindsay Brett Sirota
Gracie Lewis Shawn Willett Quinn Wasson
Shane Parksmith AnaBella Kalish Jacob Hoffman
Creative Producer.............................................Josh Blackburn
Associate Creative Producer..................................Becca Smith
Merchandise...................................................The Araca Group
Stage Manager.................................................Marisa Christie
Assistant Stage Manager..................................Helen Thornton
Associate Director.................................................Seonjae Kim
Associate Choreographer.......................................Mark Myars
Associate Production Manager.......................Bryant Montalvo
Score Manager..................................................Chris Anselmo
Music Contractor....................................................Nate Patten
Associate Scenic Designer..................................Josh McEwen
Associate Lighting Designer.............................Jasmine Moore
Assistant Sound Designer.................................Jacob Freeman
Light Programmer/Associate Lighting Designer.....Paul Sonnleitner
Associate Costumes...............................................Ricky Lurie
Head Carpenter...................................Ashlee Cheyenne Oliver
Assistant Carpenter.......................................Braeden Baldwin
Flyman...............................................................Carder Casper
Production Electrician.....................................John Trowbridge
Head Electrician...................................................Nova Schultz
Writing Associate..............................................Darius Buckley
Assistant Electrician................................... Cristian Hernandez
Head Sound............................................... Christopher Griffith
Assistant Sound............................................Cassandra Glover
Production Properties...........................................Indy Sulleiro
Wardrobe Supervisor......................................Hannah Beecher
Hair and Makeup Supervisor................................Camie Jones
Vocal and Dialect Coach.......................................Alison Weller
Production Assistant................................................Maci Bass
Electronic Music Design................................Strange Cranium
Billy Jay Stein, Hiro Iida, Ko Tanaka
Copyist.....................................Joann Kane Music – Kyle Brenn
Fifth Estate Assistants.........................................Natalie Rine, Sophie Glassman, Liv Rhodes, Jasmine Zang
Casting Associate............................................Cassie Maguire
Tour Creative................................................The Pekoe Group
Video Content & Photography................................Full Out Creative
Tour Accomodations....................................................Located
Trucking.......................................................................OTL
Transportation.............Arrow Stage Lines and Senators Coach
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
Personalized service from our Group Sales Coordinator
Flexible payment options
Fundraising opportunities for nonprofit partners
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.
Melissa Etheridge & JEWEL
July 31, 2024
O.A.R. Sept. 5, 2024
Two Door Cinema Club Sept. 28, 2024
Boyz II Men Aug. 4, 2024
Cage The Elephant Sept. 14, 2024
The Smashing Pumpkins Aug. 14, 2024
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Sept. 27, 2024
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Starlight is working toward embedding inclusion, diversity, equity, and access into every aspect of our organization. Through our mission, we are dedicated to delivering accessible entertainment for all audiences. The uniqueness of our employees, volunteers, and community are what make the Starlight experience memorable. We aspire to create a culture where everyone belongs and all are welcome. We strive to be an organization that our city is proud to champion.
Inclusion
Starlight supports an environment that welcomes, values, and respects the individual differences and contributions of its employees and community.
Diversity
Starlight values the uniqueness of our employees and community and the ways in which those differences contribute to a richer, more creative and productive work culture and guest experience.
Equity
Starlight promotes fairness within policies, procedures, resources, programs, and opportunities that create conditions that empower all to reach their full potential.
Access
Starlight provides fair and equitable access to services, resources, and opportunities that are essential to achieve and maintain social, cultural, and economic well-being.
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 their first 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 I won’t soon forget.
Starlight also hosted the book launch for Variety KC ‘s third book teaching about disabilities and inclusion, “Variety Tales: Aubrey’s Dream.” This special celebration included Tony Award-winning actress, Ali Stroker, who talked about accessibility and inclusion to Variety Kids.
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.
GROUP THEME NIGHTS
Are you looking to add to your fun at Starlight? This season, take advantage of any of our pre-show theme nights. Enjoy fun activities and great Broadway shows at a discount. Attend solo, or even better, attend with a group!
SUNDAY, JULY 28 | SHREK THE MUSICAL
Step into the world of Far Far Away with “Fairytale Night” at Starlight! Take pictures with all your favorite fairytale creatures and play medieval themed games. Enjoy it with the whole family before attending Shrek The Musical.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7 | COME FROM AWAY
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of kindness, unity, and the power of human connection at “I Love KC Night” during Come From Away! Step into this heartwarming story inspired by true events, where strangers become friends and a small town in Newfoundland opens its arms to the world. Wear your KC merch as we celebrate our hometown!
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 | WEST SIDE STORY
Attend a pre-show arts exhibition exclusively displaying local artists from the Latino community. Take a stroll around Starlight’s campus and take in the many diverse talents KC has to offer! Afterward, enjoy the Broadway classic West Side Story featuring more local talent.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21 | PETER PAN
Join us for an enchanting evening as we soar to new heights and embark on a journey to the magical world of Neverland during our “Take Off to Neverland Night!” Take pictures with Peter Pan’s favorite sidekick Tinker Bell, face painting, and more before enjoying the magic of the Broadway show, Peter Pan. For more information, visit kcstarlight.com/themenights
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JOIN THE FUN!
The American Royal is celebrating its prominent 125-year legacy of food and agriculture events and educational programs in 2024.
SCAN THE QR CODE TO FIND OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND WAYS TO GET INVOLVED.
Single tickets and sponsorships are available online. Scan the QR code to learn more or visit kcstarlight.com/gala.
DON & JEAN WAGNER
DEVELOPING FUTURE LEADERS
The workforce of the future is ever evolving – as are the required skillsets. To keep up with the change in trends, employers today are placing greater strategic value on employing creative workers.
That’s why initiatives like the Bob Rohlf Internship program are so important. Paid arts internships are rare, and Starlight interns gain hands-on, real-world experience while building the highly sought-after skills of today’s employers.
“I learned a great deal about the industry and am walking away with a lot of skills and materials I can provide to future employers. [My internship] allowed me to further develop a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge.”
-2023 Bob Rohlf Intern
When you donate to Starlight’s Annual Gala, you develop future leaders through programs like this. With every step forward, we’re Breaking Ground.
STARLIGHT DONORS
Anonymous
Anonymous
Howard E. and Debra L. Cohen
Family Donor Advised Fund
Ann & Gary Dickinson Family Charitable Foundation
Sherry & Gary Forsee
Goppert Foundation
Hall Family Foundation
Harry Wilson Loose Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Jackson County, Missouri
Kearney Wornall Foundation
Marion & Henry Bloch
Family Foundation
The McDonnell Foundation
McLaughlin Family Charitable Fund
The Morgan Charitable Foundation, in loving memory of Sandi Morgan
Morgan Charitable Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman
Family Foundation
$10,000+
Aviva Ajmera & Wayne Strickland
Anonymous
Bill & Denise Bade
June Beaver
Matt & Kate Beem
Robert & Dr. Phyliss Bernstein
The Deramus Foundation
Steve & Sue Dietze
Brett & Nikki Emison
Donald J. Hall
Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Jr.
Donor Advisory Fund of the Jewish Community Foundationvof Greater Kansas City
John & Bridget Murphy
Mike O’Connell & Sara Hicks
Family Foundation
The Ronald D. Deffenbaugh
Foundation
The Sherman Family Foundation
State of Missouri
The Patrick and Janna Stueve
Family Foundation
William T. Kemper Foundation
J.B. Reynolds Foundation
Joan Horan
J.C. Nichols Company
Charitable Trust
Jeannette and Jerome Cohen
Philanthropic Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Mary Lockton & Michael Murphy
Edward P. Milbank
Morgan Family Legacy Foundation
George & Wendy Powell
Ora Reynolds & Curt Roberts
Lindsey Rood-Clifford & Chris Clifford
Daniel & Mary Schulte Charitable Fund
Anna C MacAskill Schwab & Dwight L Schwab Sr Foundation
Byron & Jeanne Thompson Family & Country Club Bank
In Memory of Richard J. Van Winkle, Jr.
Don & Jean Wagner Charitable Foundation
Debbie & Russell Welsh
Nancy Whitworth & Doug Ballou
Matt & Sabrina Wiewel
Carey & Tom Wilkins
ROB & AMY WOLF
MICHAEL & CARRIE CONDON
STARLIGHT DONORS
$5,000+
Christine & Don Alexander
American Century Investments
Daniel & Janelle Benninghoff
Becky Blades & Cary Phillips
Commerce Bank
Concord Country Club Bank
Joseph Dunn
ECCO Select
The Elsberry Family Foundation
Brian & Lesley Elwell
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Edward L. Enyeart
A.L. Huber - General Contractors
Peggy & Rich Baker
Jon Ball
Barnes-Bisset Family Foundation
Ellen & Lee Baty
Wendy & Troy Burgess
Jeff & Deanna Burns
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carson
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance
Services of Kansas City
The City of Kansas City, Missouri
Condon Family Foundation
Ellen & Jamie Copaken
Jill & Marshall Dean
Deloitte
Steve & Cathy Doyal
Peggy & Terry Dunn
Elaine Feld Stern
Charitable Trust
EY
Everhance
The Fried Family
GastingerWalker&
David & Laura Hall
Don Hall, Jr.
Hallmark
Marlys & Michael Haverty
Trina & Tom Henke
Ingram Family Foundation
Kansas City Parks & Recreation
Kaufman Family
Tondee & Shawn Lutterman
Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
Monarch Build
$2,500+
Jill Farrell
Mark & Sarah Fortino
Amy Guerich
Donald & Diantha Hagan
Rick Halstead
Robert Harrington
Mr. Charles W. Herbster
Robert & Melissa Hingula
Augie & Laura Huber
Howard & Ro Jacobson
Kansas City Testing & Engineering
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Kevin & Dianne Kelly
Tony & Teresa Kempf
Kissick Construction
Marilyn Kulmus & John
Shoenhair
The Lang Family
Liberty Park LLC
Priscilla & Bruce Long
Heather Jones & Bryan Long
Mary Elizabeth Martin
Scholarship Trust US Bank
N.A., Trustee
Jan & Lee Morevitska
Darlia & David Morris
Dean & Anita Newton
NextPage
Terry & Barbie O’Toole
Olsson
Greg & Rebecca Reid
Vicki & Bill Reisler
Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn
Bill & Sandra Snyder
Sunlighten
Eddy Whitley & Tracie Dittemore
Tom & Loren Whittaker
McCown Family Foundation
Matt & Monica McLaughlin
Meierotto Jewelers
Diane O’Byrne
Pepsi Beverages Company
Chuck & Karen Peters
Port KC
ReeceNichols Real Estate
Daniel & Nan Schaper
Stepp & Rothwell, Inc.
Jacob T. Stolz
Donna Thomason
R. Gordon Tompkins
The Trudy Foundation
Truman Medical
Centers/University Health
Turner Construction Company
UMB Financial Corporation
Mark & LeeAnn Van Dyne
Joel & Marsha Voran
Carolyn Watley
Cynthia Wymore
This list reflects donors who made a $2,500+ gift to any Starlight campaign between August 1, 2023 – May 30, 2024. We apologize for any errors or omissions. To review the list of all Starlight donors, visit kcstarlight.com/starlight-donors and kcstarlight.com/uniquelykc.
GUEST INFORMATION
Weather Policy
All events are held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, Starlight may delay a performance for an hour or more before deciding to cancel or continue. If a weather-related delay is needed, we will communicate updates via the public access system, event staff, and at kcstarlight.com/alerts.
On the rare occasion when Starlight is unable to present the majority of a show due to weather or other circumstances, guests may exchange their tickets at no charge for another performance of the same show. Season ticket holders always have this privilege, regardless of weather. The face value of the ticket will be applied to the new performance. To make an exchange, call Starlight Ticket Services at (816) 363-7827.
Security Screening Policy
To ensure the safety and security of our guests, Starlight reserves the right to inspect persons, parcels, or clothing capable of concealing or carrying prohibited items in the venue.
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. While medical and recreational marijuana is legal, Starlight Theatre is private property and marijuana is prohibited.
Accessibility
Starlight is committed to making performances accessible to all guests. Accessible parking is available in the Yellow Lot (near Gate 6). State-issued disabled license plate or placard will allow guests entry to accessible parking 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 both Yellow and Red paved parking lots. Shuttles provide needed transport to and from Gate 8.
GUEST INFORMATION
Guest Drop-Off
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 GuestAssist staff if you need assistance or text us at (816) 278-7827 for on-site help.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located throughout the venue. A companion restroom is available near the Encore Deck closest to Gate 6.
Assistive Listening Services
Starlight offers free assistive listening devices at every Broadway performance. Sunday night Broadway performances are interpreted for hearing-impaired guests.
Sight-Impaired Services
Saturday night Broadway performances are described for visually impaired guests by Audio-Reader Network. Devices for the audio description service are free and available at the Guest Information Kiosk.
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 at the Guest Information Kiosk.
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).
Visit a Guest Information Kiosk in the venue or text us at (816) 278-7827.
Other Questions?
Visit kcstarlight.com/faqs or call (816) 363-7827
Administration
Lindsey Rood-Clifford
President + C.E.O.
Jacques’ Hassen
V.P. of Employee Experience
Mandi Wright
V.P. of Finance + C.F.O.
Baylee McMillin
Accounting Manager
Maren Peterson
Accountant
Taylor Carter Executive Assistant
Community Engagement
Alex Jones
V.P. of Community Engagement
Dr. Andy Pierce
Community Engagement Manager
Katherine Tolbert
Community Engagement Manager
Brice Turner
Community Engagement Coordinator
Katie McKernan
Community Engagement Coordinator
Marketing + Sales
Bess Wallerstein Huff
V.P. of Marketing + Sales
Cindy Fasl
Director of Ticketing
Jeff Miller
Director of Sales
Ken McClain
Director of Guest Experience
Rachel Bliss
Director of Marketing
Bryce Jones
Multimedia Manager
Colin Bennett
Digital Marketing Manager
STAFF
Jodi Olson Kidney
Content Marketing Manager
Samantha Wolowicz
Event Night Supervisor
Tanis Ham
Ticket Services Supervisor
Grace Linn
Graphic Designer
Emily Leritz
Marketing Subscription Coordinator
Gabriel Van Dyne
Group Sales Coordinator
Trinidy Thompson
Special Events + Sales Coordinator
Operations
Deb Churchill
V.P. of Operations
Phil Butler
Facilities Manager
Molly Flanery
House Manager
Chris Kindell
Senior Facilities Technician
Archie George
Facilities Technician
Robbie Sharp
Facilities Technician
Clayton Williams
Horticulture Supervisor
Christian Schoolcraft
Horticulture + Facilities Technician
Philanthropy
Andrew Lang
V.P. of Philanthropy
Denton Williams
Philanthropic Events Manager
Erin Olm-Shipman
Donor Relations Manager
Juliana Tran-Castillo
Donor Relations Manager
Sydney Slavin
Grants + Donor
Communications Manager
Claire McEwen
Philanthropy Coordinator
Programming + Production
Caroline Gibel
V.P. of Programming + Production
Kent Andel
Associate Producer
Aaron M. Clark
Technical Director
Ryan Britton
Audio Manager
Kerstin Messmer
Production Technician
Programming +
Information Systems (IS)
Bill Waugh
V.P. of Concert Programming + Information Systems
Genie Haggard
Programming Manager
Megan McCranie
Guest Experience Systems Manager
Owain Howell
Information Systems Manager
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