The School of Performing Arts

Presents

Peter and the starcatcher

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER

Sheldon Mba

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Linda Starkey

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Melissa Penkava Koza

STAGE MANAGER

Jesse Stephenson

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Abby Epstein

SCENIC DESIGNER

Robin Vest

ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER

Damien Page

COSTUME DESIGNER

Jade Almsberger

HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER

Sarah Bussard

ASSISTANT HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER

Brittani Richardson

ASSISTANT HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGNER

Renae Richmond

LIGHTING DESIGNER

Nick Roux

CO-SOUND DESIGNER

Denise Ussery

CO-SOUND DESIGNER

Madi Henderson

PRODUCTION AIDE/

INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHER

Erin Urick


PROPS ARTISAN

Molly Bazar

VOICE AND DIALECTS COACH/FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER

Joseph Urick

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Ed Baker

PRODUCER

Cheyla Clawson


ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Will Smith

Trigger Warning


Patrons who may suffer from epilepsy & other visual light stimulation should be advised of the flashing/flickering lighting effects used during Act 2 Scene 6 of this performance.

Faculty/Guest Artists

Sheldon Mba (Director/Choreographer) is an Assistant Professor of Performing Arts- Theatre and Social Justice and the Interim Program Director of Theatre at Wichita State University. He has professionally performed regionally in the Midwest and Southeast as an actor and concert dancer. Mba has performed brilliantly as an actor in a wide range of roles, such as Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (Summer Lyric at Tulane), Laertes in Hamlet (New Orleans Shakespeare), Little Moe in Five Guys Named Moe (Forum Theatre), Brad in The Rocky Horror Show (Crown Arts Collaborative) and Sheldon Saperstein in The Prom (Oklahoma Lyric). As a dancer, he has shared his skills with the Koffee Dance Company, the African American Dance Ensemble, Harambee Collective, the Regina Klenjoski Dance Company, and Smack Dab Dance. The Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival recognized him for his Choreography of Catch Me If You Can and Little Women. His Direction and Choreography Credits include American Dance Festival, National Black Theatre Festival, Region IV of KCACTF, Crown Arts Collaborative, Forum Theatre, Roxy’s Downtown Theatre, Children’s Performance Theatre, Wichita Collegiate High School, Trinity Academy, Harvester Arts, and in numerous capacities across the Midwest and East coast.



Sarah Bussard (Hair/Makeup Designer) (M.F.A. Theatre Design & Production (Makeup & Wig Design) at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music) is a Costume and Makeup/Wig Designer with work in theatre, opera, film, and video, including collaborations with Music Theatre Wichita, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival, Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, Olney Theatre Centre, Sarasota Opera, Virginia Opera, Cincinnati Opera, and Chautauqua Opera. Other work includes The American Experience with Rick Burns, Seven Below, Silk Trees (Evermore Pictures), as well as Evaluating Kaitly, and 177, award-winning short films with Runaway Pen Productions. She is currently a part of the Costume Design faculty at Wichita State University where her research interests include Traditional Asian Dress, Historical Hair Styling, and Inclusion and Diversity in Design.


Cheyla Clawson Chandler, MA, MFA (Producer) is an Associate Professor of Dance and the Director of the School of Performing Arts at Wichita State University. Chandler’s modern dance research is focused on Horton Technique, and she attended the Horton Dance Technique Certificate Program 2013-2020 at The Ailey School in NYC. Her two duets, Anam Chara (2014) and nosuchSymbiosis (2016) were invited to The American College Dance Association National Festival at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Cheyla presented her latest research focused on community integration curriculum in dance performance degrees at The International Arts in Society conference in June 2022 (Australia), gave a workshop on Dance and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the American College Dance Association online National Workshop series in March of 2021 as well as community-based intergenerational research at The American Dance Symposium in NYC in January of 2023. At WSU, Cheyla is a member of the Student Success and Persistence Coalition, the President’s Diversity Council, and the University Assessment Committee. She coordinates the College of Fine Arts Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging Committee and is a doctoral candidate in the Educational Leadership Program. Beyond WSU, Cheyla is a Policy Board Member for the National Dance Education Organization.

Faculty/Guest Artists

Brittani Richardson (Assistant Hair & Makeup Designer) is elated to be working on Wichita State University's theatre production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Previous credits include hair and makeup assistant for Wizard of Oz (Music Theatre of Wichita), and makeup for The Kansas African American Museum's original production of Canaan. Brittani graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre. You can find out more at her website www.empowerbeautybybrynn.squarespace.com

Robin Vest (Scenic Designer) has been designing whimsical scenery since 2002. She spent much of her New York career working on new plays, getting to the root of the environment and trying to minimize moving pieces in favor of a seamless evolution of space. Lately she has been designing more musicals, reimagining shows like Peter Pan and Annie, connecting to young audiences with playful scenery influenced by the books her own children read. Other favorite recent projects include Gloria at Profile Theatre directed by Josh Hect, Miss You Like Hell directed by Esteban Arévalo Ibáñez at Theatre Squared, and Matilda at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, directed by Marc de la Concha and The Magic Flute at Oklahoma City University directed by Cynthia Stokes.

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Run of Show

Prologue


Company

The Neverland - On Deck


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Aster, Molly, Bumbrake, BILL SLANK, Alf, Greggors, & Ensemble

Molly’s Cabin


MOLLY, Bumbrake, Bill Slank, Alf, & mack

Bowels of the ship


Bill Slank, Mack & Pirates

Bilge Dungeon


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Aster, Molly, Bumbrake, Grempkin, & alf

The Wasp- Captain’s Cabin


Aster, Black Stache, Greggors/Smee, Sanchez, & Pirates

The Neverland - Passageway


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Bumbrake, Captain Scott, Bill, Mack, and Black stache

The Wasp - Captain’s Cabin


Aster, Greggors/Smee, Sanchez, & Pirates

The Neverland - Bilge Dungeon


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Aster, & Molly

The Neverland - On Deck


Peter/Boy, Molly, Bill Slank, & Alf

The Neverland and the Wasp


Company

15 MINUTE INTERMISSION

Prologue - Mollusk Island - Shore


Prentiss, Ted, Molly, Bumbrake, Captain Scott, Alf, Mack, Black Stache, Smee, & Mermaids

Mountaintop, Mollusk Island


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Bumbrake, & Alf

Jungle


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Molly, Black Stache, Smee, Fighting Prawn, Hawking Clam, & Mollusks

Mollusk Territory


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Molly, Fighting Prawn, Hawking Clam, & Mollusks

Mister Grin’s Cage


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Molly, Fighting Prawn, Hawking Clam, & Aster

Beach


Black Stache & Smee

Jungle’s edge


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, & Molly

Up the Mountain


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Aster, molly, Black Stache, Smee, Fighting Prawn & Hawking Clam

Grotto


Peter/Boy, Alf, & Teacher

Mountaintop


Peter/Boy, Prentiss, Ted, Grempkin, Alf & Black Stache

Beach


Company

CAST

Peter/Boy


Gavin Tanner

Prentiss


Cat Kee

Ted


Israel Carreno

Aster


Austin Hancock

Molly


Hayley Longacre

Bumbrake


Jessica Hudson

Captain Scott


Morgan Holcomb

Grempkin (U/s Alf)


Lynnaya Mcclure

Bill slank/ Fighting Prawn


Ashley Grega

Alf (U/s Black stache)


Carson Ediger

Mack (Fight Captain)


Emily Redfield

Black stache


Renae Richmond

Smee


Matthew Gwinner

Sanchez (u/s Slank)


Seferino ramirez

Hawking Clam


Steven Soetjoadi

Teacher


Trevor andreasen

Ensemble (U/S Peter/Boy)


Jonathan Banks

Ensemble (U/S Grempkin)


AubreyJohnson

Ensemble (u/S Teacher)


Ella Kemper

Ensemble (U/S Aster)


ian moore

Ensemble (u/S Mack)


Jo Smith

Ensemble (u/s Hawking Clam)


Maëliss Larcher

Ensemble (u/s Molly)


Mia Dennett

U/S - Understudy

production staff

DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER


Sheldon Mba

MUSIC DIRECTOR


LINDA STARKEY

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR


MELISSA PENKAVA KOZA

STAGE MANAGER


Jesse Stephenson

Assistant Stage Manager


Abby Epstein

Production aide/INTIMACY CHOREOGRAPHER


Erin Urick

Scenic Designer


Robin Vest

Assistant scenic designer


Damien page

Costume Designer


Jade almsberger

HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER


Sarah Bussard

ASSISTANT HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER


Brittani Richardson

Assistant Hair & Makeup Designer


Renae Richmond

LIGHTING DESIGNER


Nick Roux

Co-SOUND DESIGNER


Denise Ussery

Co-Sound Designer


Madi Henderson

Assistant Technical Director


Will SMith

PROPS ARTISAN


Molly Bazar

VOICE/DIALECTS COACH/FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER


Joseph urick

scene shop manager


Jason Flanders

SCENE SHOP CREW LEAD


DENISE USSERY

SCENE SHOP CREW


Will Smith, Trevor Andreason, Madi Henderson, Jesse Stephenson, Molly Bazar, Lena Castro

Costume Shop manager


Melissa Penkava Koza

Lead costume shop assistant


Jade almsberger

costume shop assistants


mia dennett, blake grimsley, emma lewis, renae richmond, adia tolbert

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR


Adia Tolbert

WARDROBE RUN CREW


Kate Kelly, Alec Moore

Costume maintenance crew


Katie Bauman, karter smith

HAIR/MAKEUP RUN CREW


Emily Flowers

DECK/SHIFT CREW


Sean Gorman, Zac Richardson, Will Smith

PROPS RUN CREW


Molly Bazar, Fio WIllis

Prop Shop Lead


August Smaglik

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production staff

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HEAD ELECTRICIAN


Nick Roux

Light Board Operators


Nick Roux, David Neville

Follow Spot Operators


M taylor, Lena Castro

Audio engineers/SOUND BOARD OPERATORs


Denise Ussery, Madi Henderson

audio assistant (a2)


Alexis Driscoll

Stage management mentor, Technical Director


ed baker

Lighting Design Mentor


David Neville

Costume Design Mentor


sarah bussard

Performance facilities, Audio Education COnsultant


David Muehl

House Manager


Sheldon Mba

USHERS


Cobie reeves, alaycea kremeier, Olivia lockwood, leo porcaro, sydney mason, tamara gagne, thomas yambo-rios, Pablo Prado

poster design


Jade Almsberger

BIOGRAPHIES

Jade Almsberger (Costume Designer/Poster Design)is so excited to be presenting her final senior design at Wichita State University. She is graduating in Spring 2024 with a B.F.A. in Design & Technical Theatre, focusing on costuming. Design credits include Ever There (WCDT 2022) Stupid Fucking Bird (2022), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Empty Space Theatre 2023), and now of course, this show! Favorite full and partial costume build credits include The Princess’s Dress (Love’s Labor’s Lost 2021), The Seagull Dress (Stupid Fucking Bird) 2023), Berthe’s Dress (Pippin 2023), and whatever she made for Peter. Jade also discovered her love for wardrobe and has wardrobe supervised several WSU productions. Professionally, she has dressed for IATSE Local 190 for The Lion King (2022), Dear Evan Hansen (2023) and Annie(2023). She also spent the last two summers at The Glimmerglass Festival in NY doing Wardrobe for Opera. Additionally, Jade also designed many of SPA’s posters including Fox Sisters (2022), Happy Wright (2022), and all of the 2023-24 seasons except for the Senior Capstone Festival. She’s had so much fun in school and is ready to take on whatever comes next.

Trevor Andreasen (Teacher) is stoked to be in his first mainstage at Wichita State University. He previously played Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream (Empty Space Theatre). Alongside pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, he is hosting an improv troupe at WSU. Trevor believes that stories are an integral part to sharing and navigating the human condition and is proud to call himself a storyteller. To learn more about Trevor and what he does visit www.trevorandreasen.com.




Jonathan Banks (Ensemble, u/s Peter/Boy) is pumped to be performing in his first play with Wichita State University! He is a sophomore pursuing a BFA in Music Theatre and is a member of the Black Student Union and Madrigals. Recent credits for Jonathan include WSU: A Chorus Line (2023), Music Theatre Wichita: MTW Holiday Show (2022), Ragtime (2023), The Forum Theatre: Once on This Island (2023), and Crown Arts Collaborative: Dreamgirls (2023). He has really appreciated the challenging process of this show and hopes you enjoy the product!





Molly Bazar (Props Artisan) Is so excited to show off their work on Wichita State University’s theatrical production of Peter and The Star Catcher. Previously working as deck chief in A Chorus Line (WSU), and a part of the crew for the 2023 Compendium anthology film (WSU). Molly is currently a Junior planned to graduate in 2025 with a BFA in Design & Technical Theatre and a BAA in Filmmaking. Molly has worked in Wichita State University’s scene shop helping build shows like Pippin, A Chorus Line, Stupid F##king Bird!, and Peter and The Star Catcher. Molly’s mission is simple, to help in the creation of something fantastic.

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Israel Carreno (Ted) is excited to be making his Wichita State University theatre debut.

Previously he appeared in Legally Blonde (Perry-Lecompton High School), An Audition for a Murder (Fort Scott High School) and Ranked the Musical (Fort Scott High School). Israel is a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, and is a member of

the Wichita State Music Theatre Company (WSMTC). Israel’s mission as an artist is “to inspire others to have an open mindset and make a positive impact on the world."


Mia Dennett (u/s Molly) has previously been seen in Pass Go (Empty Space), Sense and Sensibility (Salina South High School), and Radium Girls (Salina South High School). She is a sophomore pursuing a BA in Theatre with emphasis in performance and costuming and a minor in American Sign Language. She also serves as Membership and Outreach for D.R.E.A.M.. Mia's mission is to increase and celebrate diverse stories that allow disabled voices to be heard. You can learn more about Mia at miaquinndennett.weebly.com.

Carson Ediger (Alf, u/s Black Stache) is excited to be performing in Wichita State University’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. He has previously performed in Compendium: Interface (Wichita State University), Popcorn Movie (Wichita State University), and Clear Water (Independent Film). Carson is a senior working towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance with a minor in Graphic Design, as well as certifications in Directing, Voice Acting, and Filmmaking. Carson’s mission as an artist is “to bring all people together through emotional entertainment.”

Abby Epstein (Assistant Stage Manager) ) is excited to be working on her first show at Wichita State University on Peter and The Starcatcher. Previously Abby has worked in stage management for A Midsummer Night's Dream (Grandview High School), was student tech director in Curtains: The Musical (Grandview High School), and worked on carpentry crew on Matilda: The Musical (Jewish Community Center of Denver). Abby is a first year student and is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technical Theatre.


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Ashley Grega (Bill Slank/Fighting Prawn) is returning for her fifth and final show at Wichita State University. Previous Credits include Mama Bushwick is Dead (Wichita State University), Compendium Wichita State University), and Love’s Labour’s Lost (Wichita State University). Ashley is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance with a double minor in Communications and Honors Leadership. She is also a member of the sorority Delta Gamma, holding various leadership positions. She is currently applying for graduate school in hopes of earning her MFA in Theatre Performance. Ashley’s mission as an artist is to “thrive off my imagination and show how important it is for someone to never lose theirs. If the story I tell on stage can ignite someone's emotions, I know I did my job as an actress.”


Matthew Gwinner (Smee) is s bittersweetly honored to be making their last appearance on the Wilner mainstage as a Wichita State University Senior, graduating this semester. As a transfer student from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Matthew’s first show at WSU was in 2022, in Stupid Fucking Bird as Dr. Eugene Sorn. You could’ve also seen Matthew in Empty Space Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Peter Quince. He’s also made appearances in a few shows around town that include: Light Up the Sky (Wichita Community Theatre), Sleuth (ICTRep), and most recently, The Old Man and The Old Moon (ICTRep). As a Senior about to finish his BFA Degree in Theatre Performance, Matthew’s mission right now is to gain as much experience as he can to hone his skills in acting and create new, exciting, and honest characters on stage in order to pursue his fiery passion for theatre as a career.

Austin Hancock (Aster) feels bittersweet to be performing in their last Wichita State University main stage show! Before this show, they had roles as Henry Roth in Go Like Saints (Wichita State University), Happy Wright in Happy Wright (Wichita State University), and Karnak in Ride the Cyclone (Roxy’s Downtown). They plan to pursue a career in voice acting after they graduate. Austin’s mission is “to make people laugh and enjoy their lives, even for just a moment.”




Madi Henderson (Co-Sound Designer) is a senior in his last semester at Wichita State University. In the spring he will be graduating with a BA in Theater, a minor in English Lang & Literature, and certificates in film making and film studies. Henderson has previously worked as a sound designer for Happy Wright (WSU), and assistant sound designer on Pippin (WSU). In addition to sound design Henderson has worked in the scene shop as a carpenter, worked as an audio engineer, and will be stage managing the upcoming Empty Space production of Smokefall. Co-sound designing for this production was particularly enjoyable for Henderson as he was able to work with sound scaping and surround sound in ways that are new to him. Working in a team with Denise has also made this production process better for Henderson, who has enjoyed collaborating on making the sound design for this production the best it could be.

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Morgan Holcomb (Captain Scott) is incredibly excited to be performing on Wilner stage again! Previous credits include Go Like Saints (Wichita State University), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space Theatre), Compendium (WSU). Morgan is a junior pursuing a BFA in Theatre Performance and is a representative of the School of Performing Arts Student Council. She is also currently hired at Music Theatre Wichita as a Hair/Makeup Artist for their summer season. Coming up next, Morgan will be featured in the film premiere of Christmas Dish in April! You can find out more about Morgan on her Instagram, mrholcomb20.


Jessica Hudson (Bumbrake) Jessica is beyond excited to be back onstage after designing for two years! This past summer, she was the Hair & Makeup Intern at Music Theatre Wichita. Other design works include A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space), Pippin (Wichita State University), and Stupid F##king Bird (WSU). Her most recent acting credit was in WSU’s production of Loves Labour’s Lost as Costard. Jessica is a junior pursuing a BA in Theatre along with a minor in Signed Languages and a directing certificate. Jessica also works on campus within the SPA Office. She would like to thank all her mentors here at WSU and MTW for all the knowledge they have bestowed on her as well as her family for being an integral part of all she strives to accomplish. Instagram: @ohsnapitshudson

Aubrey Johnson (Ensemble, u/s Grempkin) is making her Wilner Stage debut. Previously credits include Joyce in Mama Bushwick is Dead (Wichita State University), Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Oak Grove High School), Antigone in Antigone (Oak Grove High School), and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (Oak Grove High School). Aubrey is a freshman at Wichita State pursuing a BFA in Performing Arts with an emphasis in Theatre Performance. Aubrey’s mission as an artist is to move to New York and be a professional actress. Previously credits include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors (Oak Grove High School), Antigone in Antigone (Oak Grove High School), and Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (Oak Grove High School). Aubrey is a freshman at Wichita State pursuing a BFA in Performing Arts with an emphasis in Theatre Performance. Aubrey’s mission as an artist is to move to New York and be a professional actress.

Cat Kee (Prentiss) is excited to return to Wilner Stage with the cast of Peter and the Starcatcher! Previously they have been seen at Wichita State University in Mama Bushwick is Dead and Love's Labour's Lost. They have also been found behind the scenes, with recent fight choreography credits for Sleuth (ICTRep) and Carrie the Musical (Roxy's Downtown). Cat is a senior pursuing a BFA in Theatre Performance with a minor in Signed Languages and a certificate in Physical Performance. They are an Actor Combatant with both the Society of American Fight Directors and the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat, holding eight weapons certifications between the two.




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Ella Kempker (Ensemble, u/s Teacher) is ready to laugh, cry, and sprinkle starstuff all throughout her last show here at Wichita State University!! Ella is graduating this May with a BFA in Theatre Performance, minor in Graphic Design, and certificate in Stage Management. You have last seen her here Stage Managing Mama Bushwick is Dead in the Welsbacher last semester and you can next see her as Taylor in Christmas Dish premiering in April.

Ella would like to give the biggest shout out to Ed Baker for without him she would never have gone to college let alone gotten through it without him. Thank you for everything Ed. Thank you WSU for the last 5 years, the friends I have made here will be lifelong friends that I am grateful for forever. Her friends have pushed her more creatively and personally than anyone in her life and has made her a better person and artist all in one because of it. I love you guys!! After college Ella isn’t planning on leaving Neverland as she is heading back to Disney World to live out her childhood dreams!!



Maëliss Larcher (Ensemble, u/s Hawking Clam) is making their Wichita State University theatre debut. Previous credits include Clue (Shawnee Mission North High School), Freaky Friday (Shawnee Mission North High School), and Game Show (Shawnee Mission North High School). Maëliss is a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance with a minor in French. Maëliss's mission an an artist is to "Treat everyone I meet with respect and compassion."



Hayley Longacre (Molly) is starstruck to be a part of Wichita State University Theatre Department’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. This is her fifth year in college and plans to graduate in Fall 2024 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance. She is a transfer student from Tulsa Community College in Oklahoma and has been going to WSU since 2022. Previously, she has appeared in Mama Bushwick is Dead (Wichita State University), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space Theatre), and Stupid F****** Bird (Wichita State University). TTFN!!!


Lynnaya McClure (Grempkin, u/s Alf) is excited to be returning to the Wilner stage! Previous acting credits include The Shocker Studios Christmas Spectacular, Sister Act (Gladstone Theatre in the Park) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space Theatre). She is pursuing a BFA in Theatre Performance, minors in Business Administration and Musical Theatre, and a certificate in Directing. Lynnaya made her lead directorial debut last semester with Mama Bushwick is Dead. Outside of involvement in theatre, she is a member of the Cohen Honors College and Mortar Board. She will portray Edith in the upcoming audio show, The Adventures of Sunday Novak.

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Ian Moore (Ensemble, u/s Aster) is so YAR HAR to be making their on-stage debut here at Wichita State University! Ian is a BA Theatre major in his second year here at WSU. You can see him in the screening of Christmas Dish at the Welsbacher Theater premiering in April! FIDDLE-DEE-DEE!!!

Damien Page (Assistant Scenic Designer) is a senior from Hutchinson, KS. He currently works for the Historic Fox Theatre in Hutchinson as the projectionist for movies, and as a lighting designer and production crew member for live/touring shows. After graduation, he hopes to continue on this path in hopes of becoming a TD/Production Manager. He is excited to bring this show to life and is excited to share the results of the team's creative process!




Seferino Ramirez Jr. (Sanchez, u/s Bill Slank) is making his Wichita State Theatre debut. Previous credits include Cinderella (Garden City High School), Once on This Island Jr. (Garden City High School) In the Heights (Garden City High School). Seferino is a junior pursuing a BA in Theatre.

Emily Redfield (Mack/Fight Captain) is excited to be a part of this productionl! Emily is a BFA Theatre Performance major with a directing certificate and an Honors College minor track. Previous WSU acting credits include Compendium (Lucy), Popcorn Movie (Aubrey), and Loves Labours Lost (Princess). She also assistant directed Stupid F***ing Bird. Emily is a member of the Society of American Fight Directors, holding four certifications in unarmed, single sword, broadsword, and rapier/dagger combat. Emily plans to continue work in acting, directing, and stage combat after graduation.

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Renae Richmond (Black Stache, Assistant Hair & Makeup Designer) is so YARRRG to close out their senior year at Wichita State University. You may have seen them onstage at WSU as Happy in Happy Wright, Nell in Go Like Saints, and Jaquenetta in Loves Labours Lost. They have also recently gotten in the film acting scene with several student films including Clinically in Love (Dir. Piper Prichard), After Hours (Dir. Ashlynn Farney), the film in WSU’s Season: Defriend (Dir. Bret Jones). You can catch them this summer at Music Theatre Wichita as a Hair & Makeup Artisan. Their tech and design credits include Stage Manager of A Chorus Line (WSU) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space), Costume Build/ Hair & Makeup Crew for Pippin and Stupid F##king Bird (WSU). They also worked as a Hair & Makeup Artisan at MTW last summer (Rock of Ages, Beauty & the Beast, Ragtime, Cats). They are a senior BFA Theatre Performance Major with a Minor in Music Theatre. They are also the Production Manager of Empty Space Theatre. Renae's mission is to help create a safe space for other artists’ voices to be heard. You can find out more about them on instagram @renaerichmond.official

Jo Smith (Ensemble, u/s Mack) is excited to help bring the story of Peter and the Starcatcher to WSU. Prior to this performance he has performed in: The Old Man and the Old Moon (ICT REP), Sleuth (ICT REP),The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Crown Arts Collaborative), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space Productions), and Stupid F**king Bird (Wichita State University). Jo is a senior at Wichita State University studying for a BFA in Theatre Performance. Outside of performance, he has spent his time working in the costume department, designing for student shows at his community college and being a recipient of the KCACTF Meritorious Achievement for Costume Design.

Will Smith (Assistant Technical Director) is a 23-year-old transfer student from Katy Texas, currently finishing out a BFA in Design and Technical Theatre with a minor in Business. Will is an active member of the community both working in the scene shop his whole time at WSU and being a current member of The Local 190. This is Wills 9th show here at WSU and he can't wait for whatever else is to come. Will wants to thank the cast and crew of Peter for all the hard work we have poured into this show couldn't do it without y'all. (shoutout to my family love all y'all) Enjoy the show!!




Steven Soetjoadi (Hawking Clam) is back for his second show at Wichita State University (WSU). Previous credits include the film Compendium (WSU), and an audio show titled Master of Stone (WSU). Steven is a senior pursuing a BAA for Media Arts in Acting for Digital Arts. Being an actor with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Steven’s mission is “to represent the disabled community in the industry, and to promote awareness and diversity of such actors.” You can join in with his journey as an actor on Instagram @stevensoetjoadi.

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BIOGRAPHIES

Jesse Stephenson (Stage Manager) is beyond honored to be working on WSU's production of Peter and the Starcatcher. He has also been a part of Wichita State University’s productions of Pippin and A Chorus Line, serving as Assistant Stage Manager on both shows. Jesse is a sophomore studying for his BFA in Design and Technical Theatre and a Stage Manager Certificate. You can see more of Jesse's work on his website https://jjsteph13.wixsite.com/jstephensontechnical.

Gavin Tanner (Peter/Boy) is over the roof to be a part of this production of Peter and the Starcatcher. His previous credits include Ride the Cyclone (ROXY’S), A Chorus Line (Wichita State University), and Pippin (WSU). Gavin is a senior pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre, and he is the president of the Wichita State Music Theatre Company (WSMTC). Gavin would like to thank his family, friends, God, and Peyton for supporting him through this process. His mission as an artist is to educate, challenge, and inspire.



Denise Ussery (Co-Sound Designer) is thrilled to be working on Wichita State University’s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Previous credits include Carpentry Apprentice for the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, sound designer for WSU’s Mama Bushwick is Dead, sound/lighting designer for A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Empty Space Theatre), and sound designer for Pippin (WSU). Denise is a senior pursuing a BFA in Design and Technical Theatre and the Co-Technical Director of Empty Space Theatre.



Coming SoOn

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Christmas Dish

April 5-6. 2024

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Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre

April 25-28 2024

2023-24 Scholarships

Alfred S. & Esther U Perry Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Fine Arts

Bailey Buchanan

Leopold Porcaro

Renae Richmond

Gracie Solas

Alyssa Watson


Audrey Needles Scholarship Fund

Ella Kempker


Charlie Whitworth Theater Scholarship

Jade Almsberger


Delores and Charles Crum Mainstage Theatre Scholarship

Jade Almsberger

Trevor Andreasen

Dylan Bray

Scott Cockrill

Ashley Grega

Matthew Gwinner

Morgan Holcomb

Leopold Porcaro

Seferino Ramirez

Joel Smith

Adia Tolbert

Denise Ussery


Pamela J. Postier Performing Arts Scholarship

Hannah Chandler


Randal M. Jones Endowed Scholarship

Piper Patterson


Dr. Forrest E. Richert Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Alexandria Thanschiedt


Eleanor Doty Clair Scholarship

Matthew Gwinner


Mary Jane Teall Theatre Scholarship

Morgan Holcomb


George D. Wilner Achievement Award (Scholarship)

Lynnaya McClure


Janice Chambers Ramsey Scholarship in Musical Theatre

Zoe Phillips

Sophia Pickett

Wyman Wheeler


Jon and Kelly Callen Musical Theatre Endowed Scholarship

Zoe Phillips


Joyce Cavarozzi Endowed Scholarship in Theatre

August Smaglik


Julia Weaver Masters Theatre Scholarship

Adia Tolbert


Veryle Heriford Endowed Scholarship in Fine Arts

Sophia Hillman


June M. Lair Endowment For The Arts

August Smaglik


Stev Overstreet Dean’s Fund in Fine Arts

Dalton Devoe


Turtle Scholarship For Dance

Kaete Mokrynski

Cobie Reeves


Van & Virginia Lee Fiser End Mem/Opera/Music Theatre

Dalton Devoe


Kim Stephens Memorial Endowment for Excellence in Dance

Hannah Chandler


Martha M Fleming Dance Scholarship

Lille Nightingale

2023-24 Scholarships

Linda Starkey Musical Theatre Scholarship

Gavin Tanner


Lulu Bonavia Dance Scholarship

Liberty Warner

Kimberly Aguilar

Olivia Lockwood


Mickey & Pete Armstrong Performing Arts Scholarship

Jonathan Banks

Denver Fankhouser

Kexye Collins


Patrons of Music Theatre

Frances Robu

Christian Watkins


Performing Arts Angels (PAA)

Lena Castro

Lexye Collins

Nicholas Macias

Fio Willis


PAA Marketing Scholarships

Dylan Bray

Blake Grimsely

Trevor Andreasen

Gavin Tanner


Schaefer , Johnson, Cox, Frey & Associates P.A Endowed Scholarship

Gracie Solas


Marcus Family Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in the Arts

Olivia Lockwood


Marjorie Lois Graham Scholarship

Bailey Buchanan

Dalton Devoe

Gavin Tanner

Emily Redfield


Miller Trust

Bailey Buchanan

Hannah Chandler

Alaycea Kremeier

Alexandria Nickel

Lillie Nightingale

Piper Patterson

Cobie Reeves

Ella Kempker

Lynnaya McClure

Emily Redfield

Renae Richmond

Reuben Scheck

August Smaglik

Zoe Phillips

Gavin Tanner

Christian Watkins


Fred J Valentine Fine Arts Scholarship

Zoe Phillips

Sopiha Pickett

Gracie Solas

Wyman Wheeler


The Performing Arts Angels exists to provide educational and training opportunities for talented dance, musical theatre, and theatre (performance and design/tech) students in the School of Performing Arts - opportunities not funded through the state or university.

The School of Performing Arts faculty, staff, and students recognize and deeply appreciate all your financial support. It allows us to fulfill our mission to educate and train students for a career in the arts and entertainment industry. To find out how you can become a Performing Arts Angel and support the School of Performing Arts students, please contact our office at 316-978-3078 or give online at www.wichita.edu/give.

We apologize in advance for any omission or errors in this list. Please bring corrections to the attention of Matt Fisher at matthew.fisher@wichita.edu or 316-978-3078. Listings may shift from one program to another depending on the timing and receipt of gifts.

Giving for September 2022 - October 2023

*Deceased

Producer ($1,000 +)

Marty and Donna Perline

Stev Overstreet

Sally Ottaway

Gary Wood

Anita Jones

Julie and Stan Longhofer

Mike & Susan Pompeo

Margaret Fulton-McKay

Richard & Cynthia Carl

Marlene Hayes

Emily Bonavia

Paul & Michelle Witte

Christine Kubik


Director ($500-$999)

Pam Postier

Raymond & Diane Gans

Jerry Martin

Dennis & Genell Arnold



Director ($500-$999)

Jane McHugh

Dee & Linda Starkey

Louise Brinegar & Gene Carr

Pete & Renea Goforth

Keith & Georgia Stevens

Thom & Adrienne Rosenberg

Shoko Sevart

Marie Bukowski

Choreographer ($200-$499)

Wes Henderson

Harriet Hickman

David Stone & Marni Vliet Stone

Lance & Della Lickteig

Walter & Kaye Myers

Richard Muma & Rick Case

Steven & Kitchel Woods

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choreographer ($200-$499)

Cheyla Clawson

Deborah Gafvery & Kenneth Gibbs

Nancy Anderson

Rodney Miller & Pina Mozzani

Groves Retail Liquor



Performer ($25-$99)

Ted & Debra Kimble

Dean Cleverdon & Nancy Nyberg

Anne Welsbacher

Johanne Pachankis

Brian & Sarah Walden

Patrick & Sandy Hannon

Elizabeth Wine

Rob, Denise & Arri Simon Charitable Fund

Nadia Karim


Designer ($100-$199)

Eric Engstrom

Stephen Sowards & Jane Wilcox

Daniel & Martha Housholder

Harold & Evelyn Gregg

Alan & Sharon Fearey

Hew & Judy Goodpasture

Stephen Sowards & Jane Wilcox

Deb Bringegar & John Diel

John & Mary Shellito

Jeffry Koch & Lesley Riddell-Koch

Ann Marie Siegwarth

Marlene Markley

Matt Fisher

Kathleen Moore

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Thank you Angels!

Performing Arts Angels

Everyone Can Be An Angel

Visit wichita.edu/give to become a member online with a credit card, or complete the form below, enclose a check (payable to the WSU Foundation/Performing Arts Angels) and send by mail to:

1845 Fairmount, Campus Box 2, Wichita, KS 67260.

Producer

Director

Choreographer

Designer

Performer

$1,000+

$500-499

$200-499

$100-199

$25-99

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