Tootsie, 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre

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Dear Friends, Families, and Guests,

Welcome to Starlight and the opening of the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series! We are excited to share pivotal moments in history with you through this season’s shows. From biblical times told through rock music to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. From the iconic 1960s’s tunes of the Beatles to the emotions of the 1990s through the music of Alanis Morissette. And from the 21st century’s female empowerment movement to the perseverance of the human spirit in response to the events of 9/11, this Broadway season will take you on a journey through history.

And, what a historic moment this is, too.

I join you this season as the first woman to serve as President + C.E.O. in Starlight’s 70+ history. I’m looking forward to spending my 17th summer at Starlight, this time in a new role, and can’t wait to experience this season alongside you, Starlight’s wonderful supporters.

Being together for tonight’s performance is history in the making.

Thank you for supporting the theatre I love and our mission to connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage. If you haven’t already, I invite you to become a season ticket holder and spend more evenings with us this summer. Season ticket holders always get the best price, plus benefits like free premium parking, discounts on additional tickets, priority seating, and more. To learn more, visit our Ticket Office near Gate 3, find us online at kcstarlight.com, or call (816) 363-7827—and learn how you can put the cost of tonight’s ticket toward season tickets.

Thank you for choosing Starlight and for being a part of a Kansas City tradition of experiencing the excellence of Broadway under the stars.

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30,000+ people engage with community programs.

CONGRATULATIONS

WINNERS

Outstanding Overall Production

Raymore-Peculiar High School – Something Rotten!

Creative Contribution Award

Breana Smith for Choreography – Truman High School – Disney’s High School Musical

Outstanding Orchestra

Olathe West High School – Disney’s Freaky Friday

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier I

Truman High School – Disney’s High School Musical

Outstanding Scenic Design, Tier II

Raymore-Peculiar High School – Something Rotten!

Outstanding Lighting Design

Raymore-Peculiar High School – Something Rotten!

Outstanding Technical Crew

Raymore-Peculiar High School – Costume Crew – Something Rotten!

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier I

Central High School – Disney’s Mary Poppins

Outstanding Costume Design, Tier II

Raymore-Peculiar High School – Something Rotten!

Outstanding Hair & Makeup Design

Platte County High School – The Addams Family (High School Edition)

Technical Contribution Award

Isaac Lowe for Stage Management – Olathe West High School

Dream Production Award

Sierra Quinn for Direction – Smithville High School

Community Impact Award

Blue Springs High School

Olathe South High School

Liberty North High School

Outstanding Ensemble

Olathe East High School – Disney’s Newsies

Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role

Layla Abu Saada as Katherine Plumber – Olathe East High School - Disney’s Newsies

Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role

Skylar Kline as Bert – Central High School – Disney’s Mary Poppins

Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role

Elsa Thompson as Lily – Lee’s Summit High School - Anastasia: The Musical

Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role

Peter Dessert as Will Parker – Bishop Miege High School - Oklahoma!

Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role

Molly Brusven as Flotsam – Liberty High School – Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role

Jay Allen as Smee – Olathe South High School – Peter Pan

Outstanding Actress in an Ensemble Role

Leah Pal as Robby the Stockfish – Olathe Northwest High School – Urinetown

Outstanding Actor in an Ensemble Role

Michael Bell as Finch – Olathe East High School – Disney’s Newsies

Rising Star Scholarship

Senior Award – Bryce Williams – Lee’s Summit High School

Junior Award – Grace Puchalla – St. James Academy

Sophomore Award – Adrianne Turner – Leavenworth High School

Ceremony Ensemble Scholarships

Ellie Eisele – Olathe East High School

Gen Anderson – Olathe West High School

Grace Fisher – Liberty High School

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CAST

Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels ......................................................................DREW BECKER

Julie Nichols............................................................................................ ASHLEY ALEXANDRA

Sandy Lester. ...................................................................................................... PAYTON REILLY

Max Van Horn ................................................................................................ MATTHEW RELLA

Jeff Slater ............................................................................. JARED DAVID MICHAEL GRANT

Rita Marshall .................................................................................................. KATHY HALENDA

Fran Fields ................................................................................................. DIANNE MANASTER

Ron Carlisle .................................................................................................. ADAM DU PLESSIS

Carl ................................................................................................................ MATT KURZYNIEC

Stuart JOSH WOODIE

Suzie NICOLE FRAGALA

Gone Female Trio LEYLA ALI, NICOLE FRAGALA, LAURA GULEY

Ensemble PARKER AIMONE, LEYLA ALI, KYRA CHRISTOPHER, MIA DAVIDSON, NICOLE FRAGALA, LAURA GULEY, AUSTIN WONG HARPER, BRIAN CEDRIC JONES, MATT KURZYNIEC, KAIMANA NEIL, ARIANNA SCHRAGE, JOSH WOODIE

SETTING

New York. Present day.

UNDERSTUDIES

Understudies never substitute for listed performers unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the appearance.

For Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels— MATT KURZYNIEC, JOSH WOODIE for Julie Nichols— LEYLA ALI, NICOLE FRAGALA for Sandy Lester— LAURA GULEY, ARIANNA SCHRAGE for Max Van Horn— KAIMANA NEIL, JOSH WOODIE for Jeff Slater— BRIAN CEDRIC JONES, MATT KURZYNIEC for Fran Fields— MATT KURZYNIEC, ARIANNA SCHRAGE for Ron Carlisle— MATT KURZYNIEC, JOSH WOODIE for Rita Marshall— KYRA CHRISTOPHER, ARIANNA SCHRAGE

SWINGS

LEXI BALDACHINO, ROBERT MILLER

DANCE

CAPTAIN

LEXI BALDACHINO

ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN

ROBERT MILLER

THERE

ACT I

MUSICAL NUMBERS

“Overture” Orchestra

“Opening Number” ...................................................................................................Ensemble, Michael

“Whaddya Do”. Michael

“What’s Gonna Happen” ................................................................................................................. Sandy

ACT I

“Whaddya Do” (Reprise) Michael

“Overture”.................................................................................................................................. Orchestra

“I Won’t Let You Down”.............................................................................................................. Dorothy

“Opening Number” Ensemble, Michael

“I’m Alive” Julie, Ron, Max, Dorothy, Ensemble

“Whaddya Do”............................................................................................................................... Michael

“There Was John” ............................................................................................................... Julie, Dorothy

“What’s Gonna Happen” Sandy

“Whaddya Do” (Reprise) ............................................................................................................. Michael

“I Like What She’s Doing” Rita, Julie, Stuart, Suzie, Ron, Max, Dorothy, Ensemble

“I Won’t Let You Down” Dorothy

“Who Are You?” Michael, Julie

“I’m Alive”..................................................................................... Julie, Ron, Max, Dorothy, Ensemble

“What’s Gonna Happen” (Reprise) ............................................................................................... Sandy

“There Was John” Julie, Dorothy

“Unstoppable”. ........................................................................................... Michael/Dorothy, Ensemble

“I Like What She’s Doing” ...................................................................... Rita, Julie, Stuart, Suzie, Ron, Max, Dorothy, Ensemble

“Who Are You?” ................................................................................................................. Michael, Julie

ACT II

“What’s Gonna Happen” (Reprise) Sandy

“Entr’acte” .................................................................................................................................. Orchestra

“Unstoppable”. Michael/Dorothy, Ensemble

“Jeff Sums It Up” .................................................................................................................. Jeff, Michael

“Gone, Gone, Gone” Julie, Female Trio

“Who Are You?” (Reprise) ............................................................................................................... Julie

ACT II

“This Thing” Max

“Entr’acte” Orchestra

“Whaddya Do” (Reprise) .................................................................................................... Jeff, Michael

“Jeff Sums It Up” .................................................................................................................. Jeff, Michael

“Gone, Gone, Gone” ................................................................................................... Julie, Female Trio

“The Most Important Night Of My Life” Max, Suzie, Stuart, Rita, Ron, Ensemble

“Who Are You?” (Reprise) Julie

“This Thing” ....................................................................................................................................... Max

“Talk To Me Dorothy” Michael “Arrivederci!”......................................................................................... Dorothy, Julie, Max, Ensemble

“Whaddya Do” (Reprise) Jeff, Michael

“What’s Gonna Happen” (Reprise) Sandy

“The Most Important Night Of My Life”.......................................................Max, Suzie, Stuart, Rita, Ron, Ensemble

“Thank You” (“Talk To Me Dorothy” Reprise) Michael

“Talk To Me Dorothy”................................................................................................................. Michael

“Arrivederci!” Dorothy, Julie, Max, Ensemble

ORCHESTRA

“What’s Gonna Happen” (Reprise) ...............................................................................................Sandy

Conductor, Keyboard 2: Andrew David Sotomayor, Josh Ceballos

“Thank You” (“Talk To Me Dorothy” Reprise) ........................................................................ Michael

Associate Conductor, Keyboard 1: Sam Groisser

Drums, Percussion— Paul Merendino, Jr.; Bass— Brandon Kyle Miller; Guitar— Jared Cannata; Reed 1— Kevin Vu; Reed 2— Christian Paradiso; Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn— Bill Dowling; Trumpet 2— Kyle Knepper; Trombone— Megan O’Malley; Band Tech— Paul Merendino, Jr.

ORCHESTRA

Conductor, Keyboard 2: Andrew David Sotomayor, Josh Ceballos

Associate Conductor, Keyboard 1: Sam Groisser

Music Supervisor: Dean Sharenow

Supervising Music Director: Andrea Grody

Music Coordinator: Talitha Fehr

Drums, Percussion— Paul Merendino, Jr.; Bass— Brandon Kyle Miller; Guitar— Jared Cannata; Reed 1— Kevin Vu; Reed 2— Christian Paradiso; Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn— Bill Dowling; Trumpet 2— Kyle Knepper; Trombone— Megan O’Malley; Band Tech— Paul Merendino, Jr.

Electronic Music Design: Billy Jay Stein and Hiro Iida for Strange Cranium Productions, Inc.

Music Supervisor: Dean Sharenow

Supervising Music Director: Andrea Grody

Music Coordinator: Talitha Fehr

Electronic Music Design: Billy Jay Stein and Hiro Iida for Strange Cranium Productions, Inc. The

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WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

DREW BECKER (Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels) is thrilled to be a part of the 1st National Tour of Tootsie alongside such a fantastic cast and creative team. He thanks his family, friends, and management for their endless love and support. BFA: Shenandoah Conservatory. Social Media: @drewbecker Enjoy the show!

ASHLEY ALEXANDRA (Julie Nichols) is so grateful for this opportunity to see the country and do what she loves. Thanks to her parents, Troy, and Craig for their continued support. Credits: Into The Woods (Florinda); Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal); Celebrity Cruises; touring with singer/songwriter Tara Vaughn.

PAYTON REILLY (Sandy Lester). Off Broadway: Wild Women of Planet Wongo. Regional: Kinky Boots; Mamma Mia; The Great American Trailer Park Musical; Grease; Cabaret. Many thanks to the cast and crew, Dave Secor, Binder Casting, Troika, her family and fiancé Matt for their constant love and support! paytonreilly.com

MATTHEW RELLA (Max Van Horn). National tour debut! Matthew is a Jersey boy excited to travel the country with this amazing production. Favorite credits include Grease; West Side Story; Beauty & the Beast; Guys & Dolls. Special thanks to his family, friends, MMC fam and Mikey Nagy/The Collective Talent. Instagram: @MatthewRella

JARED DAVID MICHAEL GRANT (Jeff Slater) immersed himself into the Chicago theatre scene working with prestigious theatres like Theater Wit, Porchlight Theatre, Paramount Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Red Orchid Theater and Theo Ubique, and was Man Man on Showtime’s hit show “The Chi.” He gives thanks to God, his family and friends. “Everything I want, I Have!”

KATHY HALENDA (Rita Marshall). Eighteen National Tours including Rose in Gypsy; Maggie Jones in 42nd St.; Mae West in Ziegfeld; Ms. Lynch in Grease; Norwegian Cruise Lines [Havana]; Ringmaster of Big Apple Circus; National Anthem at Madison Square Garden and hundreds of roles in Regional Theatre.

DIANNE B. MANASTER (Fran Fields) is so excited to be joining the fabulous cast and creatives of the national tour of Tootsie. Many thanks to Binder Casting and Troika, and much love to Paul and Stephanie for their support. Credits include: Cabaret; Hank Williams; Macbeth; Romeo and Juliet.

ADAM DU PLESSIS (Ron Carlisle). Originally from South Africa, Adam’s credits include Macbeth; Phantom of the Opera; Annie; Kinky Boots (TROIKA); Jesus Christ Superstar; The Last 5 Years; Fiddler on the Roof; Beauty and the Beast; CATS; Rock of Ages; Boys in the Photograph.

PARKER AIMONE (Ensemble). National tour debut! Past credits: The Nutty Professor, The All New Piano Man, Mamma Mia. TV: “American Horror Story”, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. Step One Dance Company. Pace University, BFA Commercial Dance. Parker would like to thank his family, friends & MSA agency for all their love and support. @parkeraimone

LEYLA ALI (Ensemble). Originally from Melbourne, Australia. Leyla has performed in Japan, Singapore, and on the high seas. Since relocating to New York, her first U.S. national tour was R&H’s Cinderella. Leyla is thrilled to return to the stage with Tootsie and tour more of this beautiful country!

LEXI BALDACHINO (Swing, Dance Captain) is thrilled to be touring with this amazing company! Regional credits: Cassie in A Chorus Line; Alex Owens in Flashdance; Holly in The Wedding Singer. Huge thanks to her team at BWA and to everyone that has supported her on her journey! @lexichino

KYRA CHRISTOPHER (Ensemble) is giddy to return to theatre! Credits: Cabaret National Tour (Frenchie/ Alto Sax); A Chorus Line (Cape Playhouse). Kyra also runs her own Barre Fitness company. BFA: CCM. Endless thanks to CTG, Mom and Dad. kyrachristopher. com @killed.by.kiki

MIA DAVIDSON (Ensemble) is excited to be twirling across the country with Tootsie! She is a NYC native, and a graduate of AMDA NY and LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts! She just finished touring with Summer: The Donna Summer Musical and her other credits include: Grease; A Bronx Tale; Dreamgirls.

NICOLE FRAGALA (Ensemble) Credits: Jekyll and Hyde; Cabaret. Concert: Bernstein’s MASS (Ravinia Festival, PBS Great Performances); West Side Story (Kimmel Center); El Niño (Spoleto Festival). TV: “The Code,” “Rifkin on Rifkin”. Education: Mannes School of Music and WCC. Much love to friends and family! Massive thank you to Binder Casting! @nicole.fragala

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

LAURA GULEY (Ensemble). National tour debut! Laura just finished Tuacahn’s 2022 Season doing Wonderland (u/s Mad Hatter); Mary Poppins; Joseph... Dreamcoat starring David Archuletta. Other credits include Rock of Ages (Waitress #1, u/s Sherrie); A Christmas Story (Lead Elf). Love to the HKA Team and my biggest fans, Mom, Dad and Jilly. Penn State. @ lauraguley

AUSTIN WONG HARPER (Ensemble), he/him, is beyond thrilled to be making his national tour debut with Tootsie. Select performing credits: Newsies, In the Heights, Billy Elliot (Woodminster), Pippin, Hairspray (UCSD), the Blue Devils Color Guard. Big love to mom, Patrick, and Stanley boi. @austinhapa

BRIAN CEDRIC JONES (Ensemble) is a NYC artist recently seen in the national tours of Legally Blonde and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. He also loves opera with recent performances as an acrobat in Turandot and the Young Harlekin in Ariadne Auf Naxos at Metropolitan Opera. Brian is thrilled to join the cast of Tootsie!

MATT KURZYNIEC (Ensemble) Thrilled to be on tour with his fiancée, Payton! Off-Broadway: The Video Games (Super Mario). Regional: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Young Frankenstein; Rock of Ages. BFA: Western Michigan University. Many thanks to Brian, Amber, Chad, Dave, Binder Casting, Troika Entertainment. All the love to my parents, family, and friends! Mattkwho. com @mattk313

ROBERT MILLER (Swing, Assistant Dance Captain). Regional credits: West Side Story and Little Shop of Horrors (Porthouse Theatre). Thank you, friends and family, for your undying love and support. Love yinz! IG: @robayeee

KAIMANA NEIL (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making his national tour debut! Recent credits: Le Cabaret Rouge on MSC Seashore; Chicago Shakespeare’s Wizard of Oz; Porchlight Music Theatre’s Sophisticated Ladies. A proud LINK and CCPA alumni. Kaimana sends out gratitude to his soul family and the Hell’s Kitchen Agency! www. kaimananeil.com @woosh_kid

ARIANNA SCHRAGE (Ensemble), she/they, is absolutely thrilled to be making her national tour debut! They are currently pursuing a BFA in Acting from Wright State University and give endless thanks to all of her family, friends, and teachers for their continuous love and support. Socials: @arianna.schrage

JOSH WOODIE (Ensemble), an Ohio native, yet long-time New Yorker, has spent the past eighteen years performing in musicals and concerts. Favorite credits include The Bridges of Madison County (Robert); The Music Man (Harold); Rock of Ages (Stacee); The Last Five Years (Jamie). He also performs worldwide with ChapQuist Entertainment.

DAVID YAZBEK (Music and Lyrics). Broadway: The Band’s Visit; The Full Monty; Dirty Rotten Scoundrels; Women on the Verge... TV/film: “Late Night with David Letterman” (writer); “Boardwalk Empire” (score); “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” (theme); hundreds of other scripts, scores and songs. Music: five solo albums. Upcoming: Dead Outlaw, a New Musical. 1 Tony Award, 5 Tony Noms, an Emmy, a Grammy, 4 Grammy noms, an Obie, 5 Drama Desk Awards and none of it helps his self-esteem. What is that about? He can fold contour sheets, at least that’s something.

ROBERT HORN (Book). Winner of the 2019 Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and New York Drama Critic’s Circle Awards for his work on Tootsie. Additional theatre credits include 13 The Musical, Shucked, Hercules, Moonshine the Musical, Lone Star Love; and Dame Edna: Back With A Vengeance. He’s written, created and/or produced such series as “Designing Women;” “Living Single;” “High Society;” “Partners.” He has contributed to large scale events such as Bette Midler’s Divine Intervention tour; and has had production deals at Warner Brothers, Sony and ABC Studios. Films include 13 The Musical on Netflix, Teen Beach Movie’s 1 & 2; Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure; Disney’s Wildlife; Good Advice. Dedicated to my Mom, husband John, and twin sister Nancy who I know is guiding my pen.

DAVE SOLOMON (Director). Broadway (as Associate Director): Tootsie, Side Show, Mystery of Edwin Drood, 9 to 5, Pal Joey, Sunday in the Park with George, The Ritz, Curtains. Film/TV: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (2017), Mr. Holmes,“Christmas Story Live!” Upcoming: Pump Up The Volume and the film Brenda & Billy, starring Santino Fontana and Sarah Stiles. Other directing credits include: The Play That Goes Wrong (Le Petit Theatre, New Orleans), The Dodgers (Hudson Theatre, LA), Ordinary Days (Pittsburgh Playhouse). He wrote and directed the award- winning short film Photo Op, starring Randy Harrison, and his play, Margaret and Craig, was seen at NY Stage&Film starring Mario Cantone. www.dave-solomon.com

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

SCOTT ELLIS (Original Broadway Director). Broadway credits include his Tony-nominated direction of Tootsie; Kiss Me, Kate; She Loves Me; You Can’t Take It With You; On the 20th Century; Elephant Man; Edwin Drood; Harvey; Curtains; Twelve Angry Men; 1776; Company; Steel Pier; Month in the Country; Picnic. OffBroadway: Amy and the Orphans, Dada Woof Papa Hot, Streamers. TV: “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Divorce,” “Weeds,” “30 Rock” (Emmy nom.). Nominated for nine Tony Awards. Associate Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company.

DENIS JONES (Broadway Choreography). Broadway: Tootsie (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics nominations); Holiday Inn (Tony, Drama Critics, Outer Circle nominations); Honeymoon in Vegas. Other recent credits: Eurydice (Metropolitan Opera); Chicago (The MUNY); A Chorus Line (Signature); Chasing Rainbows (Paper Mill Playhouse); Call Me Madam (City Center Encores!); How To Succeed (Kennedy Center); The Tempest (NY Shakespeare Festival); Flamingo Kid (Hartford Stage). denisjonesonline.com

ANDREA GRODY (Supervising Music Director, Vocal & Incidental Arrangements). Broadway: The Band’s Visit; Tootsie. Upcoming: Suffs. Off-Broadway/regional: Assassins (Yale Rep); The Band’s Visit (Atlantic Theater Company); Public Works’ As You Like It; The Fortress of Solitude, The Great Immensity, Love’s Labour’s Lost and Venice (The Public Theater); Robin Hood as composer/MD and Unknown Soldier (Williamstown Theatre Festival). As writer/composer: Strange Faces BA Princeton University, MA Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

DAVID CHASE (Dance Arrangements) 40 Broadway productions as dance arranger and/or music director/ supervisor. Upcoming: revivals of Music Man; 1776; Beauty and the Beast. Many arrangements/orchestrations for the Boston Pops; Kennedy Center Honors; Radio City; “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; “Schmigadoon!”; “Crazy ExGirlfriend.” Choral works at Hal Leonard. Two Emmy® nominations for music direction for NBC Live! musicals, plus a Grammy® nomination.

SIMON HALE (Orchestrations). Theatre: Girl From The North Country (West End/Broadway); Olivier/ Drama Desk nominations); Tootsie (Broadway; Tony nomination); Bedknobs & Broomsticks (UK Tour); Spring Awakening (Broadway/West End); Women on the Verge… (Broadway/West End; Drama Desk nomination); Get Up, Stand Up (West End). Film as orchestrator: Spectre - The Writing’s on the Wall. Recording as arranger/orchestrator: Björk, Jamiroquai, George Michael, Oasis, Simply Red and Sam Smith (Grammy nomination).

DAVID ROCKWELL (Original Scenic Design for Broadway). Broadway: Tootsie; Kiss Me Kate; Lobby Hero; She Loves Me (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards); On the Twentieth Century (Tony nomination); You Can’t Take It With You (Tony nomination); Kinky Boots (Tony nomination); Lucky Guy (Tony nomination); Hairspray (Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle nominations). Off-Broadway: The Seven Deadly Sins; Soundtrack of America; the Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park. Television: the 81st, 82nd, 93rd Oscars (2010 Emmy Award). Founder and President of Rockwell Group, an architecture and design firm.

CHRISTINE PETERS (Tour Scenic Design). Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Tour; Tootsie Tour; 2012/ 2018 Elf Tour; 1st Date; Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic; Noel Tour. Broadway (associate designer): King Kong Alive on Broadway; Miss Saigon; 1984; Paramour; Les Meserables; Testament of Mary; Jekyll & Hyde; The Book of Mormon; Newsies The Musical; The Addams Family; Elf; Bonnie and Clyde; The House of Blue Leaves; Elling; Enron; Mary Stuart; The American Plan; Cyrano de Bergerac.

WILLIAM IVEY LONG (Costume Design). Mr. Long designs for opera, ballet, modern dance, theatre, television, and film. He has 76 Broadway credits and has been nominated for 17 Tony Awards, winning 6 times. He was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in January 2006. www.williamiveylong.com

DONALD HOLDER (Lighting Design). Broadway: Over 50 productions, 2 Tony awards (The Lion King; South Pacific) and 13 Tony noms. Recent projects include Kiss Me, Kate; My Fair Lady; Oslo; Anastasia; She Loves Me; Fiddler on the Roof; The King and I; The Bridges of Madison County; Golden Boy; Spiderman; many others.

BRIAN RONAN (Sound Design). Over 40 Broadway designs. He is the recipient of Obie, Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, Olivier and Tony awards. Some recent shows: Mrs. Doubtfire; Kiss Me, Kate; The Prom; Springsteen on Broadway; Mean Girls; Escape to Margaritaville; The Last Ship; Beautiful; The Book of Mormon; American Idiot; Next to Normal; Spring Awakening; Cabaret; Anything Goes.

PAUL HUNTLEY (Hair & Wig Design). Londonborn. Has worked hundreds of Broadway shows, most memorably the original productions of Cats; Evita; The Producers; Hairspray. A recipient of Drama Desk and Tony awards, he has also worked with the most legendary leading ladies of the cinema, including Bette Davis and Marlene Dietrich.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

ANGELINA AVALLONE (Make-Up Design).

Broadway: Diana; Company (Patti LuPone); War Paint; The Prince of Broadway; Cabaret; Disgraced; Big Fish; Cinderella; Nice Work...; Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; Chaplin; The Addams Family; Young Frankenstein; Dreamgirls; West Side Story; Memphis; Rock of Ages; Sweeney Todd; The Color Purple; A Little Night Music; Anything Goes; Company; Gypsy; The Little Mermaid.

BINDER CASTING (Casting) was founded by Jay Binder nearly 40 years ago and has been a part of RWS Entertainment Group since 2016. The office has cast 150+ Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Touring productions, in addition to countless national and international projects spanning both stage and screen. Binder was featured prominently in the Broadway documentary, Every Little Step, and is a proud twelvetime recipient of the Artios Award for Excellence in Casting. The office infuses its work with both a deep respect for our roots and a commitment to growth. www. bindercasting.com

KATHLEEN CRAWFORD-HAWKINS (Company Manager) Very excited to join the Tootsie Tour and Troika family! Incredibly grateful to her husband and family for their love and support, and to all those that have given her the opportunity to do what she enjoys! Credits include Gold Over America, The Illusionists, STOMP, David Copperfield, and many more...

BRIANNA THOMPSON (Assistant Company Manager) is a recent graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans and is a fresh face to Troika. Her past credits include working as an Assistant Stage Manager for Mother Courage, and her Children at Southern Rep Theatre; The Three Musketeers at The NOLA Project.

MOLLY GOODWIN (Production Stage Manager) is thrilled to be touring with TOOTSIE! Inter/National Tours: West Side Story | Stage Around Tokyo, Sister Act Asia, The Wizard of Oz, Sister Act, GHOST, West Side Story, BLAST, Legally Blonde. Goodwin has managed entertainment for Holland America Line, cruising across the globe. Favorite credit: Celine Dion’s A NEW DAY: Live in Las Vegas. BA in Theatre/Dance, MFA in Stage Management. She sends love to friends and family, thank you for roots and wings.

NATHAN COFFEY (Assistant Stage Manager). Nate is ecstatic to be joining year two of Tootsie! Previous credits include: Walnut Street Theatre, Syracuse Stage, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nate holds a BFA in stage management from Syracuse University. Thank you to all of my mentors for helping me live the dream.

ANDREW DAVID SOTOMAYOR (Music Director). Previous credits include the First National Tour of Escape to Margaritaville; the Off-Broadway premiere of Curvy Widow; Some Enchanted Evening (Paper Mill Playhouse); West Side Story (Maltz Jupiter Theatre); among others. He is a proud graduate of Stetson University, Florida, and loving husband to Bart. For more, visit Soto.fun.

JOSH CEBALLOS (Music Director). Previous credits include Tootsie (1st National tour) and The Color Purple (3rd National tour). Other credits: As You Like It (Public Works), In the Heights, Evita, Little Shop of Horrors. Cuban-Dominican with a strong enthusiasm for coffee! For more, visit thatpianodude.com

ANDREW TERLIZZI (General Manager) is currently in his 10th season with TROIKA Entertainment.

GM Tour Credits: Tootsie; My Fair Lady. CM Tour Credits: Tootsie; Escape to Margaritaville; Kinky Boots; Bodyguard the Musical; Cheers Live on Stage; The Wizard of Oz; Sister Act the Musical; Ghost: The Musical; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; West Side Story. Regional Credits: Williamstown Theatre Festival; Studio Theatre. Other Credits: Disney Live On Stage; Royal Caribbean Cruise Line; Starquest. He Holds a BFA from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

HEATHER CHOCKLEY (Production Management) joined the Troika team after having toured, both nationally and internationally, for 15 years. After that lifetime on the road she finds she likes not living out of a suitcase the whole time. Now based in the DC metro area, she also does a bit of political event work, and shares the crew member recruiting responsibilities at Troika.

DEAN SHARENOW (Music Supervisor). Grammywinning record producer/engineer. Broadway: Girl From the North Country; Tootsie; The Cher Show; The Band’s Visit; Amélie; The Last Ship; Women on the Verge… OffBroadway: Twelfth Night; The Total Bent; Fortress of Solitude (all Public Theater). Album producer/engineer: Girl From the North Country; Unknown Soldier; Tootsie; The Band’s Visit; The Great Comet…; Women on the Verge…, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson; Shaina Taub; David Sanborn; Stephen Lynch; David Yazbek.

TALITHA FEHR (Music Coordinator) has worked on over 75 national and international productions and tours since 2005. Highlights include: Sister Act, Mamma Mia!, School of Rock, Come Fly Away, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as well as the 2010 Olympic Ceremonies in Vancouver. She dedicates her work on Annie to the memory of her mentor, Sam Lutfiyya.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING (Tour Marketing & Press) is an integrated marketing agency working with the world’s largest entertainment, sports, consumer, and lifestyle brands, including 80+ Broadway shows over 25 years. Current tours: Ain’t Too Proud, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Into the Woods, Mean Girls, Pretty Woman, Tootsie. Upcoming tours: Back to the Future, Funny Girl, The Hip Hop Nutcracker, The Kite Runner, Mamma Mia!, Mrs. Doubtfire.

THE BOOKING GROUP (Tour Booking Agency) has represented 27 Tony Award® winning Best Musicals and Plays. Current tours include: Hamilton; Dear Evan Hansen; Come From Away; The Book of Mormon; 1776; Hadestown; Mean Girls; MJ The Musical; Pretty Woman; Six; Tina; To Kill A Mockingbird; Anastasia; Chicago; Fiddler on the Roof; Hairspray; My Fair Lady; R.E.S.P.E.C.T; and Tootsie. Future tours include: Almost Famous, Funny Girl, Mamma Mia!, Mrs. Doubtfire, A Strange Loop, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Wiz.

NEURO TOUR (Physical Therapy). Carolyn Lawson

PT, founder and CEO of NEURO TOUR and Neurosport, leaders in performing arts medicine. We are honored to be part of Tootsie. Broadway: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; The Cher Show. Tours: On Your Feet!; Hamilton; CATS.

TROIKA ENTERTAINMENT (Producer & Tour Management) For more than 30 years, TROIKA Entertainment has been producing, managing, booking, and bringing the Broadway experience to audiences in over 450 markets throughout the United States and around the world. Theater is, at its heart, a profession of people. We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to being a company that creates an inclusive, global, and welcoming home for all our touring companies, partners, and employees. Current and upcoming productions include Annie, CATS, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, My Fair Lady, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Tootsie. www.TROIKA.com

MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL (MTI) (Licensing) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser, and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 60

countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre, and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students. MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City with additional offices in London (MTI Europe) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia).

ALDEN BADWAY JOHNSTON (Co-Producer)

Michael A. Alden, Dale Badway, Karen Johnston: multiple Tony, Emmy, Olivier Award winners. Broadway: Pippin, Porgy & Bess, An American In Paris (NY/ Paris/ London), On The Town, Bonnie & Clyde, Groundhog Day, Tootsie (EPIC Theatricals).

TERRY COOK (Co-Producer) Founder/CEO Parcion Private Wealth, which partners with business owners, entrepreneurs, and their families to provide planning, advocacy, and investment management. A supporter of the arts himself, Parcion also supports the passions and causes of the families they serve.

LARRY J. KROLL (Co-Producer) A Tony nominated producer who began working in theater with Andrew Lloyd Weber. Broadway: If /Then, The Encounter, Tootsie, Come From Away (plus international tours). In negotiations with the BBC for the rights to two films.

VASI LAURENCE (Co-Producer) Theater/Film: Passing Strange (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award/Best Musical) and made into a film directed by Spike Lee. Other credits: How The Grinch Stole Christmas, several Off Broadway shows and film projects.

LAWRENCE TOPPALL (Co-Producer) Yiddish theater in So. Florida. Broadway credits: The Gathering, Say Goodnight, Gracie, Burn The Floor, Looped, On Your Feet, Beautiful, The Carole King Musical, Come From Away.

2 JS & A, INC. (Co-Producer) is helmed by film Industry veteran Phillip B. Goldfine & media entrepreneurs Kevin Weisberg & Lou Paik. They produce film & television in 50+ countries and on over 100+ channels.

WHO’S WHO IN THE CAST

TOOTSIE TOUR STAFF

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Kori Prior

GENERAL MANAGEMENT & PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

TROIKA Entertainment

GENERAL MANAGER

Andrew Terlizzi

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Heather Chockley

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Dave Burch

COMPANY MANAGER

Kathleen Crawford-Hawkins

TOUR MARKETING & PRESS

ALLIED GLOBAL MARKETING

Andrew Damer

Jennifer Gallagher Scott Praefke

Dakota Abell Jessica Cary Adina Hsu

Anne Dailey Meyer Amenkha Sembenu Emily Toppen alliedglobalmarketing.com

TOUR BOOKING AGENCY

THE BOOKING GROUP

Meredith Blair Kara Gebhart

Laura Kolarik Stephanie Ditman thebookinggroup.com

CASTING

BINDER CASTING

Mark Brandon, CSA

Chad Eric Murnane, CSA; Amber Snead, CSA

Jarrett Reiche; Kyle Coker; Anthonoy Pichette

Part of RWS Entertainment Group

Ryan Stana, CEO

PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER ..........................MOLLY GOODWIN

Assistant Stage Manager

Assistant Company Manager

Nathan Coffey

Brianna Thompson

Assistant Director .............................................. Augustine Ubannwa

Associate Choreographer Chip Abbott

Associate Lighting Designer .............................. Coby Chasman-Beck

Assistant Lighting Designer Colleen Doherty

Moving Light Programmer

Jesse Cogswell

Production Electrician Meghan Hong

Associate Sound Designer Cody Spencer

Production Audio ............................................................. Brian Rau

Assistant Hair & Wig Designer Loryn Pretorius

Wardrobe Coordinator Isabella Fernandez Rasdal

Mainbrain Programmer

Copyist

Chris Petti

Erin Reifle

Dance Captain Lexi Baldachino

Assistant Dance Captain

Robert Miller

Rehearsal Piano ........................................ Andrew Michael Peterson

Dialect Coach

HEAD CARPENTER

Elizabeth Hayes

CHRIS MOLLICA

Assistant Carpenter .............................................. Amanda Pusateri

Flyman

Head of Props

Crew Swing (Electrics & Props)

Head Electrician

Andrew Partin

Whitney Phelan

Gina Leonardo

Brandon Hawkinson

Assistant Electrician ............................................. Justin Rauckhorst

Head of Audio Kevin Thurber

Assistant Audio ...................................................... Brittany Ozanich

Head of Wardrobe

Assistant Wardrobe

Star Dresser

Melissa J Payte

Jenna Travis

Dylan A Blussick

Head of Hair & Makeup Joanna Catalano

Assistant Hair & Makeup

Hailey Parker-Combes

Physical Therapy NEURO TOUR Physical Therapy, Inc

Physical Therapist Dr. Katie van den Heuvel, PT, PAM-MC

Payroll Services PEOPLE HRO

Insurance .......................................The Arts Insurance Program, LLC

Creative Services Tricia Kelly, Anderson Kelly Studio

Website & Social Media ........................................................ SpotCo

Production Photographer Matthew Murphy, Evan Zimmerman, MurphyMade

Merchandise

Merchandise Manager

Creative Goods Merchandise LLC

Briceson Dennis

For TROIKA Entertainment

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Vice President, Finance

Vice President, Marketing

Angela Rowles

Kori Prior

Brian Jacob

Michael Yuen-Killick

General Counsel ...................................................Sara Jane Baldwin

General Managers

Tyler Solis, Andrew Terlizzi

General Management Assistant ......................................... Emily Miu

Director of Production

Production Manager

Technical Supervisor

Assistant Production Manager

Heather Chockley

Gregg Damanti

Dave Burch

Drew Neitzey

Director of Operations ................................................

Director of Engagements

Melanie Cahill

Barrett Newman

Senior Production Accountant .......................................Sheila Lewis

Production Accountant

Travis Huebel

Staff Accountant Electra Walker

Office Manager

Shaquille Stewart

Warehouse Manager Coree Howard

CREDITS

Scenery ............................................... Empire Technical Fabrication

Lighting, Motors & Automation Equipment Christie Lites

Drum Equipment Treehouse Drums, Aquarian Drumheads, Vic Firth Sticks, Sabian Cymbals

Sound Equipment Sound Associates

Costumes Tricorne Inc., John Kristiansen New York Inc., Bethany Joy Costumes, Giliberto Designs, Jeff Fender Studio, Steppenwolf Costume Shop

Custom shoes by T. O. Dey. Shoes by LaDuca and Worldtone Shoes. Undergarments provided by BraTenders. Trucking JANCO, LTD.

Production Travel & Housing by ROAD REBEL ENTERTAINMENT GLOBAL, San Diego, CA

SPECIAL THANKS

Rehearsed at Red House Center in Syracuse, NY

Technical Rehearsals and Previews held at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre, Rochester NY

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

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

The Director and Choreographer are members of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent national labor union.

MATCHING GIFTS

ARE YOU MAXIMIZING THE IMPACT OF YOUR GIFT TO STARLIGHT?

You may be able to double or triple your gift through your company matching gift program, further ensuring that Kansas City’s most unique outdoor venue will be around for future generations to experience the arts.

Contact your human resources or benefits representative to learn how to engage with your company’s matching gift program. The following are just a few of the many generous businesses that match gifts from employees, retirees, or employee spouses. Reach out to your company today and ensure you don’t miss the chance to multiply your gift!

Abbott Laboratories

Aetna

AMC Theatres

American Century Investments

Andrews McMeel Universal

Aon Corporation

Apple Inc.

Arthur J. Gallagher Company

Assurant Employee Benefits

AstraZeneca

AT&T

Bank of America

Black & Veatch

Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Bristol Myers Squibb

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Burns & McDonnell

Butler Manufacturing Co

Charles Schwab Corporate Foundation

Cigna Corporation

Cisco Systems

Clorox Company

Costco

Deluxe Corporation Foundation

Ernst & Young

Evergy

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Express

Gap, Inc.

General Electric Company

General Mills

Google

H&R Block

Hallmark Corporate Foundation

HCA Healthcare Foundation

Hewlett-Packard Company

Home Depot

Humana

IBM

Illinois Tool Works

IMA Corporation

JE Dunn Construction

Johnson & Johnson

Kansas City Power & Light District

Kansas City Southern

Labconco Corporation

McCownGordon Construction, LLC

Microsoft Corporation

National Starch & Chemical

NorthPoint Development

Pepsi Beverages Company

Pfizer

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OVATION

A HIDDEN GEM

DURING CONCERT NIGHTS, OUR OVATION SPACE BECOMES AN INTIMATE LOUNGE SERVING HIGHEND COCKTAILS. SEATING IS LIMITED, SO ARRIVE EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPACE AND ENJOY A DRINK BEFORE THE SHOW.

LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF STARLIGHT NEAR THE STAGEHOUSE EATERY.

50/50 for

Starlight’s 50/50 fundraiser gives YOU the chance to WIN BIG! Your 50/50 ticket purchases support community engagement programming and accessible live entertainment in this Kansas City landmark.

How It Works

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SHARE OUR SPOTLIGHT

We are a community of members that create, identify, and enhance business opportunities for LGBTQ+ and allied organizations through advocacy, promotion, and facilitation of the success of the LGBTQ+ business community and our allies to foster a more inclusive and vibrant economy in Kansas City and across the Mid-America region.

Our guiding principles are equality, inclusion, economics, and education.

Scan the QR code to learn more about the Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce

GROUP THEME NIGHTS

For more information, visit kcstarlight.com/ThemeNights

FAITH NIGHT JUNE 21

Join Starlight for a KC BBQ buffet dinner while hearing from local Christian faith leaders. Join the conversation and network with other faith-based followers in the community, then enjoy the Broadway musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

PINK RUSH PARTY JULY

12

Join Starlight for photo opportunities, signature cocktails, and a night of fantastic theatre with Legally Blonde The Musical. This is going to be just like senior year, except funner!

PARTY IN THE U.S.A. JULY 27

Test your musical knowledge with Broadway-themed music bingo. Enjoy a KC BBQ buffet and drinks while you put your knowledge to the test before enjoying the Broadway musical 1776.

90’S NIGHT AUG. 3

Are you all that and a bag of chips? Jump back to Starlight and find out with 90’s-themed music bingo and enjoy the Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill.

BRING A HERO WEEK AUG. 29 – SEPT. 3

Starlight is proud to celebrate all of our heroes who put our community first. Teachers, first responders, medical and public service professionals are what make our community wonderful. Bring your hero to the Broadway musical Come From Away and receive special discounts and promotions.

YOU’RE INVITED

SATURDAY, JULY 22 | 6 P.M. – MIDNIGHT

CO-CHAIRS

Monica Curls and Tracy Musolf

This annual community fundraiser includes tickets to the Saturday, July 22 performance of RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles and features a pre-show cocktail hour and a postshow dance party.

Funds raised from the event directly benefit Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internships program, which provides paid summer internships to college students.

For more information, please visit kcstarlight.com/starrynight

Text STARRYNIGHT to 44-321 to donate

A round of applause for the 2023 Starry Night at Starlight All-Stars who are raising money in support of this year’s event. Scan the QR code to support your favorite All-Star’s campaign!

Sam Barnett Langdon & Emison

Theresa Garza Spire

Angela & Daniel Kennedy, Jr AoK Consulting LLC | BioNexus

Traci Clatterbuck JE Dunn Construction

Robert & Melissa Hingula Polsinelli | Johnson County KS Arts & Heritage Center

Rachel Hack Merlo Google Fiber

Andrea Boswell-Burns & JJ Burns Actor/Educator/Entrepreneur | Dollar, Burns & Becker

Kyri Gorges KPMG

Teresa Martinez & Tyler Means Visit KC | Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Jamie Day Blue Cross Blue Shield

Dudley Hogue Heartland Men’s Chorus

Taylor Mills Lockton

Laura Brozovich Pivvot, Inc., A Terracon Company

Tonya & Lawrence Guinn Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation | Quest Diagnostics

Stacy Mayer reStart

Jacob Derritt JP Morgan Chase

Elise Jones Enterprise Bank & Trust

Mark Moberly & Kerri Stowell Sunflower Development Group | Fox 4

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 twitter.com/kcstarlight.

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 Starlight recognizes that medical and recreational marihuana 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 paved parking lot (near Gate 6). Stateissued 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 Zebra and Cheetah 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 polo shirts), Ushers and Volunteer Ambassadors (in light blue polo shirts), or Security personnel (in black polo shirts).

Visit a Guest Information kiosk in the venue or text us at (816) 278-7827.

Other Questions?

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Administration

Lindsey Rood-Clifford President + C.E.O.

Community Engagement

Alex Jones

STAFF

Marketing

Bess Wallerstein Huff

V.P. of Marketing + Sales

Jeff Miller

Sponsorship + Premium Sales Manager

Rachel Bliss

V.P. of Community Engagement

Dr. Andy Pierce

Community Engagement Manager

Katherine Tolbert

Community Engagement Manager

Katie McKernan

Community Engagement Coordinator

Lorenzo Harrison

Community Engagement Coordinator

Concerts + IS

Bill Waugh

V.P. of Concerts + Information Systems (IS)

Owain Howell

Information Systems (IS) Manager

Finance

Mandi Wright

V.P. of Finance & C.F.O.

Baylee McMillin

Accounting Manager

Maren Peterson Accountant

Human Resources

Jacques’ Hassen Director of Human Resources

Communications Manager

Anna Gicinto

Private Events Coordinator

Bryce Jones

Multimedia Design Coordinator

Emily Leritz

Marketing Subscription Coordinator

Gabriel Van Dyne

Group Sales Coordinator

Grace Linn

Graphic Designer

Jodi Olson Kidney

Content Marketing Coordinator

Kayla Zack

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Operations

Deb Churchill

V.P. of Operations

Phil Butler

Facilities Manager

Kayla Van Thullenar

House Manager

Molly Flanery

House Manager

Archie George

Facilities Technician

Nick King

Facilities Technician

Robbie Sharp

Facilities Technician

Clayton Williams

Horticulture Supervisor

Chris Kindell

Horticulture + Facilities Technician

Rori DeFoor

Volunteer Coordinator

Philanthropy

Andrew Lang

Director of Philanthropy

Erin Olm-Shipman

Donor Relations Manager

Sydney Slavin

Grants + Donor

Communications Manager

Megan McCranie

Database Coordinator

Claire McEwen

Philanthropy Coordinator

Production

Kent Andel

V.P. of Production

Aaron M. Clark

Technical Production Manager

Kerstin Messmer

Audio + Video Technician

Caroline Gibel

Director of Programming

Ryan Britton

Production Coordinator

Ticket Services Department

Ken McClain

Director of Ticket Services

Cindy Fasl

Ticket Services Manager

Genie Haggard

Ticket Services Concerts Manager

Tanis Ham

Ticket Services Coordinator

Teva Spencer

Senior Ticket Services Representative

Lifesaving proton therapy is now in Kansas City.

A first for the region, the most advanced form of radiation treatment is now available at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. Delivering a precise beam of radiation directly into the tumor, proton therapy reduces side effects and limits damage to surrounding tissues. To learn if proton therapy is right for you, call our nurse navigator today at 888-770-1236 to schedule an evaluation or visit KUCancerCenter.org/ProtonKC

Ronny Rotondo, MD Medical Director, Proton Therapy

Ronald Chen, MD, MPH Chair, Radiation Oncology