One of the Good Ones, KC Rep 2025-2026 Season

FEB 17 - MAR 8, 2026

COPAKEN STAGE

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S NOTE

Welcome to Kansas City Repertory Theatre!

At KCRep, we believe theatre can be a place of joy — a space where laughter opens hearts, stories bring us closer, and we leave feeling a little more connected than when we arrived. One of the Good Ones by Gloria Calderón Kellett embodies that spirit with warmth, wit, and tremendous heart.

This vibrant comedy celebrates love, family, and the beautifully complicated ways culture and identity shape who we become. With sparkling humor and deep affection for her characters, Gloria invites us to laugh freely while also recognizing ourselves — our families, our hopes, our contradictions — reflected onstage. It is a play filled with delight, generosity, and the radical joy of being seen.

We are thrilled to welcome Laura Alcalá Baker to direct this production. Laura brings courageous humanism, precision, and care to her work. Alongside an extraordinary company of artists, they have created a production that honors both the play’s effervescent comedy and its emotional truth.

After our performances at Copaken Stage, this production will continue its journey as part of our 5th annual KCRep for All free community tour. This program sits at the heart of our mission to be Kansas City’s theatre for all: bringing theatre beyond our stages and into neighborhood community centers, libraries, and gathering spaces across the Kansas City metro — free of charge and open to all.

This tour is especially meaningful as it marks the first time KCRep for All will share a Latine-centered story. That matters — to audiences who see themselves reflected, to young people imagining new possibilities, and to a city rich with stories worth celebrating.

We are honored to share this joyful story with you, both here at Copaken Stage and throughout our community.

See you at the theatre!

Stuart Carden

Welcome to Copaken Stage

KCRep's 2026 production of

ONE of the GOOD ONES

PHOTOGRAPHY

You may take photographs inside the theatre before and after performances only. If you post a photo of the set on social media, please add the following credits to your post:

Scenic Design: CHELSEA M. WARREN

Lighting Design:

LAUREN MAHOLMES

Note: Videotaping, photography or other video or audio recording of and during this production is strictly prohibited.

Please remember to turn off all cell phones or any other devices that could make noise and distract audience members around you.

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MISSION, VISION, and VALUES

MISSION

To inspire, entertain, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all.

VISION

KCRep will be a catalyst for a culturally vibrant, equitable, and thriving Kansas City by connecting artists and audiences in a welcoming environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and understanding.

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One of the ways we practice our values is through Land

Acknowledgement — a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous peoples as the traditional stewards of the land. Acknowledging the land is an expression of gratitude and appreciation to those whose

territory we reside on, and a way to show awareness of Indigenous land rights in our daily lives.

Scan the QR code to read KCRep’s ever-evolving Land Acknowledgement which we began developing after producing the world premiere of Native American playwright Larissa FastHorse’s What Would Crazy Horse Do? in 2017 on our Copaken Stage.

KCRep is also proud to be part of the Four Directions Native Playwright Residency Program. This collaborative initiative includes four arts organizations: the Great Plains Theatre Commons (GPTC), Tofte Lake Center, Tulsa Artists Fellowship, and Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KCRep). Each organization hosts a weeklong residency for a selected Native playwright and their work over the course of a year. Each residency takes place in a different region of the country, offering a unique focus and environment to support the development of the playwright’s work.

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ACCESS

Both of KCRep’s theatres — Spencer Theatre and Copaken Stage — are ADA accessible and parking spaces are readily available. Infrared hearing systems and large-print and Braille programs are available free of charge at the lobby coat check counter in both of our theatres. One performance of each show is interpreted in American Sign Language. Please visit our website at KCRep. org for dates. Live Audio Description may be requested in advance of a production. Please contact the Box Office to learn more.

LATE SEATING

When possible, latecomers will be seated toward the back of the house, at the discretion of KCRep’s House Management staff.

CELL PHONES & CAMERAS

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GENERAL INFO

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EDUCATORS

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HISTORY

KCRep enters it’s 62nd season as source of inspiration to thousands of our nation’s best artists and to millions of Americans in Kansas City and beyond.

Missouri Repertory Theatre was founded in 1964 by Dr. Patricia A. McIlrath, who is among a select few pioneers of the regional theater movement who believed that theater could change the world and could change our town. Kansas City’s citizens continue to benefit from Dr. Mac’s passionate commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, education, and community transformation. Under her direction, KC’s theatre fans enjoyed many memorable shows, including an unforgettable 1983 production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. Dr. Mac’s vision for providing professional experience to early career artists continues today through our partnership with UMKC.

Following Dr. Mac’s retirement in 1985, George Keathley was

appointed as Artistic Director. During his tenure, and through his partnership with Executive Director James D. Costin, MRT was established as the pinnacle of artistic achievement for local theatre artists, creating a legacy of excellence through work in the civic community and with legendary MRT productions such as Dracula and Richard III.

In 2000, Peter Altman joined MRT as Artistic Director for a sevenyear tenure. His vision included laying the groundwork to promote the city more aggressively as a center for nationally recognized theatre artists, and he spearheaded changing the theatre’s name to Kansas City Repertory Theatre in 2006 to help achieve this goal. He also helped create KCRep’s second permanent performance venue, Copaken Stage, in Kansas City’s downtown Power & Light District.

Eric Rosen was hired as Producing Artistic Director in 2007. During his tenure, he was instrumental in

cultivating a national reputation and brand for KCRep and the city as a destination for reimagined classics such as Into the Woods and Evita, and critically acclaimed new works, including Clay, Venice, and Between the Lines.

In 2013, KCRep returned to the co-CEO structure when Rosen was partnered with Executive Director Angela Lee Gieras. Together, they led the company through a successful campaign for, and renovation of Spencer Theatre, crafted a five-year, $5 million campaign that increased investment in audiences, new works, and education, and rebranded the organization.

In 2019, director, producer, and educator Stuart Carden joined KCRep as its fifth Artistic Director. Deeply committed to centering KCRep in this region, Stuart believes the arts play a crucial role in strengthening communities. With an eye towards creating transformative theater experiences

for all, Stuart brought KCRep productions to the grounds of the World War I Museum and Memorial, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Roanoke Park. Further expanding our reach, in 2022 Stuart launched KCRep for All, our expansive community tour that takes KCRep to community centers, libraries, and other public spaces all over the region. He strives to provide greater access to our art form and to reflect the passions, curiosities, and stories of the diverse communities that make KC such a vibrant city.

In 2024, Angela Gieras departed KCRep after 12 years, and in 2025, Jeremy Dewey joined KCRep as Executive Director. In this role, Jeremy oversees strategic management, operational oversight and external relations to ensure KCRep’s success and sustainability. He also works collaboratively with Artistic Director Stuart Carden to support all artistic programming and initiatives.

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BOARD of DIRECTORS

(Listing as of January 22, 2026)

CHAIR

Melea McRae** VICE-CHAIR

Mary Cook Jorgenson**

TREASURER

Lauren E. Tucker McCubbin**

COMMITTEE

CHAIRS

Development

Ashlei Holznecht**

Endowment

Hayley E. Hanson**

Finance

Lauren E. Tucker McCubbin**

Governance

Ivan R. Batlle**

Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.)** Human Resources & Compensation

Kerri S. Reisdorff**

IDEA Committee

Julie Towner**

ADVISORY DIRECTORS

Donald J. Hall (1928-2024)

Irvine O. Hockaday, Jr.

John B. Francis (1917-2004)

William C. Nelson (1937-2014)

DIRECTORS

Becky Blades

Dr. Jennifer Collier

Bunni Copaken**

Courtney Crappell*

David W. Frantze **

Douglas N. Ghertner

Brett Gray

Laura Hall**

John H. (Topper) Johntz, Jr.**

Honorary Vice Chair

Andrew Kaplan**

LaMonica Madden

Tim Marchesi

Melanie Miller

David R. Morris**

Robyn Murphy

Stewart S. Myers

Patricia O’Connor

Richard Singleton III

Hillary Stamper

Sara E. Welch

DISTINGUISHED DIRECTORS

Debby Ballard

Irvin V. Belzer

Bill Blessing

Scott Boswell

Rob Bratcher

SECRETARY

Chris Hernandez**

Ann King Dickinson (1944-2024)

Courtney Goddard

Deanna Graves

Greg Graves

Nancy P. Hatch

Mike Lochmann

George Shadid

Myra Siegel

Jo Ann Sullivan

Bert Trucksess

Abigail Wendel

DIRECTOR

EMERITI

Emily Ballentine

Thomas R. Brous (1943-2023)

William L. Bruning

Linda Cozad

Barbara Fay

Robert Firnhaber (1935-2024)

Mark S. Gilman

J. Gordon Kingsley

Jeannette Nichols (1925-2024)

Marvin W. Ozley

Sally Rheinfrank

Sally West

*Ex-officio, UMKC **Executive Committee

LEADERSHIP

Stuart Carden

(He/Him) is in his fifth season as Artistic Director of KCRep. An arts leader, director, deviser, producer, educator and new play specialist, Stuart has worked across the United States building new plays, ensemble generated projects, reimagined classics, multidisciplinary performance, and actormusician driven theatrical storytelling. Including creating theatrical experiences with The Old Globe, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Goodman Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Second City, New Victory

Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Silk Road Rising, Victory Gardens, People’s Light, Northlight Theatre, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, ArtsEmerson, The Wallis Annenberg Center, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Virgin Voyages and PigPen Theatre Co. He is a member of the Society for Stage Directors and Choreographers and represented by Beth Blickers and the Agency for Performing Arts. Stuart is married to public art curator Neysa Page-Lieberman and dad to 11-year-old twins, Dashiell and Griffin.

Jeremy Dewey (He/Him) is thrilled to be joining KCRep as the new Executive Director. In this role, Jeremy oversees strategic management, operational oversight and external relations to ensure KCRep’s success and sustainability. He also works collaboratively with Artistic Director Stuart Carden to support all artistic programming and initiatives.

Prior to joining KCRep in June, Dewey was Chief of Staff at the renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), where he guided senior executives in the implementation of BAM’s strategic fiveyear institutional vision of impact, growth, and sustainability, including capital projects. He is also Founder and Senior Impact Advisor of Dewey Impact Group (DIG), a consulting group dedicated to empowering cultural and educational organizations, to dream ambitiously, design strategically, and deliver meaningful change. Select clients have included Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera, National Dance Institute, National Blues Museum, and the 92nd Street Y.

Dewey’s extensive experience in nonprofit leadership also includes previous roles the Center

of Creative Arts (COCA) in St. Louis, New York City Ballet, DHR International, and Kansas Audio-Reader Network, providing him with a holistic perspective across arts administration, fundraising, and operational management.

A passionate theatermaker at heart, Dewey co-founded Trusty Sidekick Theater Company, a celebrated New York City-based ensemble specializing in original theatrical experiences for young audiences and families. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas, and earned dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Arts Administration from Southern Methodist University.

Raised on a farm in Kansas, Dewey has a lifelong love of gardening and the outdoors, which shaped his appreciation for patience, care, and growth. He and his husband, Dr. Gary Parker, have been together for 14 years and share a love of the arts, travel, and time with their dog, Benton. They are excited to make their new home in Kansas City.

Join us for an elegant and exciting evening of live performance, community, and connection.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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TRIBUTES & REMEMBRANCES

The following gifts honor the lives and legacies of cherished members of the KCRep community. These tributes sustain KCRep and support the future of our artistry, education programs, and Theatre for All.

In Honor of DRS. KARLA & IVAN BATLLE'S 40th Anniversary from Lynn Schweig

In Honor of MARJ BURKHOLDER from Matthew Hensen

In Honor of STUART CARDEN from Virginia Lieberman

In Honor of A CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST & CREW from Barr Charitable Giving Fund

In Honor of MELANIE COLEMAN from Anita Hoyt

In Memory of JENNIFER COLLINS

Stage Manager, A Christmas Carol 2017 and more from Michael Collins

In Honor of my Dear Friends

PAUL & BUNNI COPAKEN from G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund – Ann Kauffman Baum

In Memory of ANN KING DICKINSON from Whitney Sojka

In Honor of JUDY RUSH from Shelly Doucet

In Memory of ROBERT FIRNHABER from Buddy & Carolyn Jones

In Honor of DOUG FLARCHMIN from Peter Van Auken

In Honor of ERIN FLOOD from Cathy Cooney

In Honor of ANGELA GIERAS from Angela Andresen Smart

In Honor of CHRIS HERNANDEZ from Consuelo Cruz

In Honor of JACKIE HIGHLAND from Sarah Muntean

In Memory of BRUCE R. HOPKINS from Bonnie J. Buchele, Ph.D.

In Honor of DOROTHEA & NATHAN JAGODA from The Jagoda Family Foundation

In Honor of GARY NEAL JOHNSON from Anonymous

Ivan & Karla Battle

Irv Belzer & Sue McCord-Belzer

Jessica & Jason Chanos

Bunni & Paul Copaken

Joel & Ellen DeBoer

Dave & Dee Dillon

Leslie & Travis Duke

Pamela King Erbes

Mike Fischer

Molly & Tom Freeman

Ann & Doug Ghertner

Stephen & Patricia Gound

Deanna & Greg Graves

Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.) & Dr. Valerie E. Chow

Holly Grothues & Jeff Riesenmy

Laura & David Hall

Nancy P. & Robert W. Hatch Family Fund

Alexander Higginbotham & Hanh Pham

Paul & Linda Hustad

Andrew & Sheryl Kaplan

Maureen Kennedy

Carrie & Patrick Lenahan

Mike Lochmann

Carol & Fred Logan

Lauren E. Tucker McCubbin & Gabe McCubbin

Melanie Miller

Brian Motl & Sara Sullivan and the Motivan Fund

Stewart & Debbie Myers

Barbara & Bill Nelson

Foundation in honor of Bill Nelson

Patricia O'Connor

Jessica & Matt Ralston

The Rothhaas Family

George & Lisa Shadid

Lester Siegel Trust Fund

Hillary Stamper

Deb & Paul Turpin

Jon & Katie Wright

Bill & Beth Zollars

In Memory of NANCY B. JOHNSON from Dennis Johnson

In Memory of LEE JONES from Buddy & Carolyn Jones

In Honor of CARRIE LENAHAN'S commitment to the theatre from Robin Sterneck

In Memory of LISA JANE LOEWEN from Rex Loewen

In Honor of FRED LOGAN from Bill & Anne Blessing

Debe Bramley

Mark & Pam Brandsted

Doug & Sally Burton

Tom & Kathy Busch

John & Nancy McCarthy

Tom & Molly Pitney

Linda Tharp Lisa Tuchtan

In Memory of JENNIFER MARTIN from Nancy Ellen Wagner

In Memory of JOHN MccORKLE from Keil Thompkins

In Memory of DR. PATRICIA McILRATH from Venne-Richard & Felicia Londré

In Memory of DAVID OLIVER from Mollie Alexander & Frank Hogan

In Honor of AMY ABELS OWEN'S leadership from Robin Sterneck

In Memory of ALEX PETROVIC II from Elizabeth Harding

In Memory of AUGISTINA RODRIGUEZ from Tina Rodriguez & Robin Smith

In Honor of XAVIER G. SCHAEFER from Alan Schaefer

In Memory of KAYLA SCHRANZ from Michael Schindler

In Honor of BRAD SPRONG from Pamela Miller & Michael Cummings

In Honor of HILLARY STAMPER & KATIE DUNN from Ann Abercrombie

In Memory of JANE UHLRICH from Barbara Wells

Tribute gifts can be made at kcrep.org/support . For a complete list of KCRep contributors ($100+) and Legacy Society members, see pages 65–69. Listings are current as of January 22, 2026.

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MARCH 20-22, 2026 | THE FOLLY THEATER

HONORING OUR LEGACY. FORGING OUR FUTURE.

Stuart Carden, Artistic Director

Jeremy Dewey, Executive Director

GLORIA CALDERÓN KELLETT

scenic design

CHELSEA M. WARREN

sound design SALVADOR ZAMORA

fight choreographer MARC WAYNE

costume design DANIELA TOSCANO

intimacy consultant JENISE COOK

casting DARRINGTON CLARK ANDI MEYER

production stage manager CAROLINE B. JACKSON* by

directed by

lighting design ERICA LAUREN MAHOLMES

dialect coach MICHELLE LOPEZ-RIOS

new york casting KATJA ZAROLINSKI, CSA

LAURA ALCAL Á BAKER

LEAD SPONSOR

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

HERB & BONNIE BUCHBINDER

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY

This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

ONE OF THE GOOD ONES is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

*DenotesMembersofActors’EquityAssociation,theUnionofProfessionalActors&StageManagersintheUnitedStates.

C A ST

(In Alphabetical Order)

Yoli ..............................................................................

ISABELLA CAMPOS*

Ilana ....................................................................................

NATASCIA DIAZ*

Marcos ......................................................................... TYLER

LINDQUIST

Enrique ................................................................................ GENE

GABRIEL*

Pedro ....................................................................

ROLANDO SERRANO*

UNDERSTUDIES

For Ilana: VICTORIA SOFIA BOTERO

For Yoli: JULIANA KATE PEÑA

For Enrique & Pedro: JERRY MAÑAN

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

*Denotes Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

ONE OF THE GOOD ONES will be performed with no intermission.

Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts

This theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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

The Scenic, Costume, Lighting and Sound Designers in LORT Theatres are represented by United Scenic Artists Local USA-829 IATSE.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre is the professional theatre in residence at UMKC.

Q & A with GLORIA CALDERÓN KELLETT

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to be a playwright.

A: I began as an actor, and early on I realized there were very few monologues that truly fit me — my voice, my body, my lived experience. So I finally decided to write one for myself. Then something interesting happened: I started winning monologue slams, and people kept asking me where the pieces came from. The answer was always the same — I wrote it. That led me to writing more, and eventually to creating three monologue shows. I fell in love with the simplicity of small black box theaters: no set, no distractions, just an actor and an audience sharing space.

Interview by JANA LILES Director of Marketing & Communications

Those shows developed a cult following, and for the first time I felt I could say exactly what I wanted to say onstage.

Agents eventually came, I got signed, and that opened the door to television. But even with all of that, I never wrote a full-length play — until now. Coming back to the theater feels like coming home, and I couldn’t be happier to be here.

Q: What inspired you to write One of the Good Ones?

A: I’ve often been told I’m “one of the good ones”—which is meant as a compliment, but is actually a double-edged sword. It implies comparison, judgment, and exclusion, all wrapped up in a smile. I wanted to turn that phrase on its head. This play is really about inversion — about flipping assumptions to create space for conversation in this moment we’re living in. I knew

from the start that it had to be a comedy, because I love family comedies and the way they allow us to laugh while telling the truth. That’s where it all began.

Q: At its heart, what is this play exploring?

A: Identity. It’s a buzzy word right now, but one without a simple or universal definition. How we see ourselves, how others see us, and how those things collide—it’s messy, complicated, and deeply human. I’m always drawn to complexity in my work, because that’s where honesty lives.

Q: The play uses humor to tackle complex and emotional topics. Why was comedy an important tool for you in telling this story?

A: Comedy is unifying. My mentor Norman Lear and I shared a deep love of theater and comedy, and what truly bonded us was the belief that laughter brings people together. I’m not interested in tearing anyone down. My goal is to build bridges—to invite people into a shared experience where they feel seen, recognized, and understood.

Q: You have had one previous production of this play (Pasadena Playhouse, 2024). When you saw the play onstage for the first time, what surprised you most?

A: How universal it was. The audience spanned generations and cultures, yet everyone was laughing at the same moments. That kind of collective response is a playwright’s dream.

Q: What do you hope audiences see — or recognize— in the characters onstage?

A: That most people are simply doing their best. Being a person is hard. We’re all navigating our own fears, histories, and blind spots. If this play encourages us to listen to one another a little more generously, then it’s doing its job.

Q: What’s next for you, and how can our patrons follow your journey?

A: You can follow me on Instagram at @gloriakellett. I have new TV shows, movies, and plays all coming soon — and I can’t wait to share what’s next!

Q & A with LAURA ALCAL Á BAKER

Interview by JANA LILES Director of Marketing & Communications

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey to directing here at KCRep.

A: I come by way of Chicago. Cut my teeth in the storefront scene alongside some of the most brilliant, intentional artists I’ve ever met. Those early days gave me a chance to explore who I was as an artist and what I wanted to say. My cohort was deeply interested in the stories that were not yet being told, not yet represented on the American stage. I started to think about this void as the missing American canon. I grew up in a mixed household, Mexican American. So identity and community has always been important to me. I’ve been seeking out, developing, and bringing to the stage Latine stories for a decade. It’s my greatest passion on this earth. So when my dear friend and KCRep’s Associate Artistic Director, Morgana Wilborn, called about Good Ones, I knew it was going to be something special.

Q: What are you looking forward to most about your time in Kansas City?

A: Every new city I share art in teaches me something about its

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community. I cannot wait to see how audiences respond, and I cannot wait to explore. Between the Copaken Stage and KCRep for All Tour, we have such an incredible opportunity to serve audiences all over the city. Also, I’m a sucker for a museum and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has an exhibition on Mesoamerican Art. Catch me there!

Q: What excited you most when you first read the script for One of the Good Ones?

A: So much to be excited about! This family is so lovingly familiar. To see a Latine family thriving and fighting for the love they have for one another is a rarity. Latine stories portrayed on American stages can so often be trauma centered (for obvious reasons). But to get to experience some joy? Oh, what a gift. We need it.

Then, the comedy! Gloria is a comedic genius. And this play unfolds with surprise after surprise after surprise. It’s so unexpected. It’s got that “stranger comes to town and disrupts everything” classic American play thing.

Q: At its core, what do you see this play exploring?

A: Oh, what all good plays explore… family, love, belonging. Belonging. I think that’s a big one. There is this generational struggle with identity that is central to the story. It’s such an incredible demonstration of how multifaceted identity can be. Particularly in a country with so many conflicting census boxes you can get dizzy just looking at it. We feel like we have to decide exactly who we are before others define it for us. This family is navigating that.

Q: How are you thinking about your approach to directing this production?

A: I want to focus on those relationships. Family is so incredibly important in Latine culture. We love fiercely so I want to feel that love right out the gate. Plus, I delight in directing comedy. It’s disarming for an audience and we want to keep you on your toes! From that first laugh, it’s like everyone takes a big breath and buys in. And this play has so much heart to share. Comedy is a way to engage with serious topics and relationships so that we are better able to know one another.

Q: KCRep is known for telling stories that connect deeply with its community. How do you see this play resonating with Kansas City audiences?

A: It’s been proved time and again that art is a way to build belonging. Stories told by the people with the lived experience of that culture create pathways for empathy and spark dialogue for social change. Some people call that universality. I call it humanity.

On a more serious note, right now the Latine community is under attack. We cannot ignore that is the case. We have to tell our stories to create resonances that remain with the people who bear witness. It’s a comedy, yes, but it’s not making light of our existence. It’s addressing our place in this country and our resilience to keep going. Laughter gives us release when we need it most. The people hunting us in the streets don’t want us to have joy. They want us scared. But every day that we step into the rehearsal room or on to that stage is a small act of bravery. Art is a form of resistance. Joy is a form of resilience. This play gives us both and allows us to commune in a shared deep breath.

Q: What’s next for you and how can our patrons follow your journey?

A: Life is an adventure, and I’m along for the ride! You can follow me on Instagram @labdirecting and check out my website labdirecting.com. I keep updates on what’s up next.

ONE of the GOOD ONES CAST

(In Alphabetical Order)

ISABELLA CAMPOS* Yoli

GENE GABRIEL* Enrique

NATASCIA DIAZ* Ilana

TYLER LINDQUIST

Marcos

ROLANDO SERRANO *

Pedro

UNDERSTUDIES

VICTORIA SOFIA BOTERO

Ilana

Enrique/Pedro

Yoli

* Denotes Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors & Stage Managers in the United States.

ONE of the GOOD ONES

CAST

ISABELLA CAMPOS

(Yoli) Isabella Campos is a New York based actor. Previous credits include The Protege directed by Lonny Price (Workshop), Charity Case (New York Theatre Festival*** best actress award), and Somewhere over the Border directed by Laura Alcala Baker (City Theatre/Peoples Light). Big thank you to my team over at Authentic and Pantera/ Murphy– I feel so lucky to work with you all. Y’all truly rock. Thanks to Laura for seeing me. And thank you to my mama, papa, my beautiful gramita, and of course, Kaf and Tia Blanca who live up in the sky.

NATASCIA DIAZ

(Ilana) Natascia is thrilled to be making her KC debut in this play. Her striking versatility has been featured on stages across the country and abroad, but she is most widely known for her indelible feature in the 2008 Broadway documentary film, EVERY LITTLE STEP. Broadway & Off Broadway credits include: CABARET (Kost/usSchneider), MAN OF LA MANCHA (Antonia/us Aldonza), tick, tick...BOOM! (Susan), Esmeralda in THE CAPEMAN (The Public Theatre, dir. Diane Paulus), and JACQUES BREL. Favorite regional credits: Mrs. Gibbs in OUR TOWN (Shakespeare Th.), Betty #3 in the world premiere of COLLECTIVE RAGE by Jen Sliverman, Savage in SAVAGE IN LIMBO, Mariana in MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Sally in FOLLIES (Bay Area Critics nom.), Velma in CHICAGO (The Muny, St. Louis Critics Award nom.), Gloria Fajardo in ON YOUR FEET (KC Starlight, St. Louis Critics Award). Performing extensively in Washington, she was named “one of the top 10 biggest stars in Washington DC theatre” (Washingtonian). In 2009, for her turn as Scottish punkrocker Monica in ROOMS shewon her first Helen Hayes Award in a tie with Chi ta Rivera, her second for JACQUES BREL, and in Sondheim's PASSION, she took home her third for her "obsessively watchable

and gorgeously sung" (Washington Post) turn in a "career-defining performance" (BroadwayWorld) as Fosca. TV: Law & Order, SVU, FBI. www.NatasciaDiaz.com @ladydiaz777

GENE GABRIEL

(Enrique) ( He/Him) KCRep: debut. Broadway: The Odd Couple (2005 Revival); Take Me Out (2003 Original Cast). OffBroadway: Take Me Out (Joseph Papp Public Theatre); Moments Defined (The Kaye Playhouse). Regional: Dancer (Al Green Theatre); The Drama Department, It Can’t Happen Here, Eisegesis, Blood (The Blank Theatre); The Odd Couple (West Virginia Public Theatre); Take Me Out (West End). TV/Film: FBI, Blue Bloods, Bull, Instinct, The Good Fight (CBS); The Blacklist, Shades of Blue (NBC); The Sopranos (HBO); Brittany Runs A Marathon, Cold Betrayal, Listen, Death Of A Fool, The Informer. Gene wishes to thank the cast, crew and everyone at KCRep for making this a wonderful experience. All my love and gratitude to my wife, Stacey, and daughter, Harper, for all your love, patience and encouragement! genegabriel.com, instagram.com/ggabriel70.

TYLER LINDQUIST

(Marcos) Tyler Lindquist could not be more honored to be making his KCREP DEBUT in One of the Good Ones! Tyler holds a B.F.A. in Acting and a Theatre Education degree from Avila University, an M.F.A. in Acting from Savannah College of Art and Design, and a D.D.D. (Doctorate of Dog Dads) from ChikiBoo University. Tyler is an actor, educator, technician, and anything else you need with recent collaborations with KCAT, HASF, TYA, The Coterie, Black Rep KC, UMKC, and The Unicorn. Tyler wants to give his deep gratitude to Laura and the amazing team at KCRep for the opportunity to create something special and make a difference in the KC community. He wants to send his love and appreciation to his family for their constant support and to Kristina, Chikis, and Bruno for being his everything. Tyler is happy to be home in Kansas City and making all kinds of art!

¡Muchas Gracias por estar aquí! Enjoy the magic of the theatre!

ROLANDO SERRANO

(Pedro) (They/Them) KCRep: debut. Regional: Jump Scare, The Living Newspaper Festival (Jackalope Theatre); Spinning into Butter, Take Me Out (Eclectic Full Contact Theatre); How You Kiss Me is Not How I Like To Be Kissed (Haven Theatre); The Luckiest (Raven Theatre); Soccer Player in the Closet (Nothing Without a Company); Desire in a Tiner House (Pride Film and Plays); Face the Day, The Terrible (The New Coordinates); Rabbit Hole (Residents Artist Ensemble Theatre); Noises Off! (Tent Theatre).

Education: BFA Missouri State University, School at Steppenwolf.

UNDERSTUDIES

VICTORIA SOFIA BOTERO

(U/S Ilana) (She/Her/Ella) KCRep: debut. Local: Link Up: The Orchestra Rocks (Kansas City Symphony); Gabo: A love letter; Navidad~Natal; Dissident; Morena (The Cecilia Series); Tomás and the Library Lady (Coterie). Regional: Land in the Music (Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra). International: Concierto de Gala (Banda Sinfónica de Pereira); Edeta Arts Festival, Valencia, Spain (Kansas City Wind Symphony). Awards: CreativeWest National Leader of Color Fellowship 2025. Education: BM Voice, Catholic University of America; MA Voice, MM Musicology, UMKC. Upcoming: The Twelve Kisses (Kansas City Chamber Orchestra). IG: victoria.s.botero Facebook: @victoriaboterosoprano victoriabotero.com

JULIANA KATE PEÑA

(U/S Yoli) KCRep: debut. Julianna Kate is currently pursuing her BFA in Acting at Oklahoma City University, where she recently appeared as Mo in Mother Road. Other credits include Our Town (Emily Webb), Into the Woods (The Witch), and Peter Pan (Peter Pan). Alongside her theatre

studies, she has performed with OCU’s nationally ranked Pom Team and continues to train across acting, movement, and voice. She is honored to join KCRep for One of the Good Ones.

JERRY MAÑAN

(US Enrique/Pedro) (He/Him) Recent productions: Astrov in Uncle Vanya (KCAT); Don Quixote in Adventures of Don Quixote (Bach Aria Soloists); Laurie in Little Women (KCAT); The Wolf in Refuge (The Unicorn Theatre); and The Disappointments (KCPublic Theatre). In 2019, Jerry received the KCACTF Region V Best Classical Acting award. Other credits include The Tempest, ShakesFear, Shakespeare in Love, Much Ado about Nothing (Heart of America Shakespeare Festival); Dot, The Pests (Kansas City Actors Theatre); Miss Julie, Oedipus the King (KC Public Theatre); the World Premiere of Spilled Milk (The Blackbox); Animal Amigos! (What If? Puppets). Film Credits: Midwest Skidmark. In September 2025, he directed the World Premiere of El Arbol de Aguacate, the first fully spoken Spanish show in the state of Kansas. Upcoming, he is set to write the adaptation of Arms and the Man, produced by Kansas City Actors Theatre (KCAT). Jerry is a graduate of Avila University and a company member of Kansas City Actors Theatre. IG: @mananjerry

CRE ATIVE TE AM

GLORIA CALDERÓN KELLETT

(Playwright) (She/Her) Gloria Calderón Kellett is an award-winning writer, producer, director, and actress known for bold, inclusive storytelling across television and film. She is best known as the executive producer, co-creator, co-showrunner, director, and actress of the Emmy-winning series One Day at a Time, and as the creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed series With Love. She also executive produced The Horror of Dolores Roach. Her writing and producing credits include How I Met Your

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Mother, Devious Maids, One Day at a Time, With Love, and The Horror of Dolores Roach. As a director, she has helmed episodes of Happy’s Place, How I Met Your Father, Lopez vs. Lopez, Mr. Iglesias, Mad About You, and One Day at a Time. Her acting credits include Jane the Virgin, Dead to Me, Angie Tribeca, Vivo, Your Place or Mine, and Drunk History. The daughter of Cuban immigrants, Calderón Kellett holds degrees from Loyola Marymount University and Goldsmiths, University of London. She has been recognized by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter as an industry leader and changemaker, and has received honors from the Television Academy, ALMA, Imagen, and the National Hispanic Media Coalition for her work and impact.

LAURA ALCALÁ BAKER

(Director) (She/They) KCRep: debut. Laura is a Chicago-based director and new play developer specializing in unearthing the missing canon and reimagining the existing one. Her work lives in the intersection of a mixed child, one and both – Mexican American. Laura has developed and directed new works such as Matthew Paul Olmos' a home what howls (Steppenwolf), Isaac Gomez’s The Leopard Play, or sad songs for lost boys (Steep Theatre), The Way She Spoke (DCASE, GTC), Omer Abbas Salem’s The Secretaries (First Floor Theater), RUST by Nancy García Loza (Goodman/New Stages), and the audio drama BRAVA (Make Believe Association), which is available on all podcasting platforms. Other select works include I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), Somewhere Over the Border (City Theatre/ People's Light), Anna in the Tropics (Remy Bumppo), Bull (Paramount), The Pillowman (The Gift Theatre). Laura has also directed special events such as Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium’s Access Live, which provides theatre leaders a live example of theatrical accessibility practices; and Chi Trans Cabaret (Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series), which celebrates Chicago’s trans and nonbinary talent

without the limitations of traditional casting expectations. As a casting director, she’s worked for such organizations as Latinx Theatre Commons, Tellin’ Tales Theatre, and Make-Believe Association. She also served as the Casting Director and Artistic Programs Manager for Victory Gardens Theater under Artistic Director, Chay Yew, for two seasons, leading programs such as The Access Project and Directors’ Inclusion Initiative. Laura is a Steep Theatre Ensemble Member and 2021 3Arts Make a Wave Recipient.

CHELSEA M. WARREN

(Scenic Design) (She/Her) KCRep: debut. Regional: Enemy of the People (Pittsburgh Public Theatre); The Children, Ironbound, fml: How Carson McCuller’s sml, A Separate Peace (Steppenwolf Theatre); Another Kind of Silence, POTUS, Somewhere Over the Border (City Theatre); Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Vietgone, Origin Story (Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park); Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women (Portland Center Stage); Did My Grandfather Kill My Grandfather, Side Effects May Include (CATF); Seagull, Scenes from An Execution (Quantum Theatre); A Doll’s House (Everyman Theatre); Cry It Out (Studio Theatre); Sex with Strangers (Cleveland Playhouse); Queen, Cocked, Rest, The Whale (Victory Gardens Theatre); A Small Fire (Philadelphia Theatre Company); Weathering, The White Card (Penumbra Theatre); 5, Ride the Cyclone, A Doll’s House, Part 2, Stinkers, The Children, The Wickham’s, Little Women, Hand to God (Jungle Theatre). Affiliations: Co-Chair of the USA 829 Scenic Design Category Committee; Ensemble Member at Steep Theatre. Education: MFA from Northwestern University & Associate Professor of Scenic Design at Carnegie Mellon University. (chelseamwarren.com; @chelseamwarren).

DANIELA TOSCANO

(Costume Design) KCRep: debut. Daniella Toscano is a professional costume designer with over a decade of experience in the performing arts. As a theater artist, she

thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, embracing projects that push creative boundaries. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, where she established herself as a designer of opera and musical theatre, she later received her MFA in Costume Design at UC San Diego and is currently interested in developing new works and reimagining the classics. Recent design credits: One of the Good Ones (KCRep Debut); Deathtrap (Kansas City Actors Theatre); The JonBenet Game (Unicorn Theatre); Little Women, Sweeney Todd (Musical Theater Heritage); Fefu and Her Friends (Riverside Theatre); Grown Up (Theater Mitu). Daniellatoscanodesign.com.

ERICA LAUREN MAHOLMES

(Lighting Design) (She/Her) KCRep: What The Constitution Means To Me. Regional: In The Heights, Once On This Island, The Wedding Singer (Winnipesaukee Playhouse); Revolution (A Red Orchid Theatre); Pride and Prejudice, Fat Ham (Cleveland Play House); The Inferior Sex, La Cage Aux Folles, Blues For An Alabama Sky (Trinity Repertory Co.); Sense and Sensibility (Idaho Shakespeare Festival & Great Lakes Theater); Jelly’s Last Jam, Once On This Island (Cape Fear Regional Theatre); Matt & Ben (Penobscot Theatre Company; Amerikin (Alley Theatre); Notes From The Field (Portland Playhouse). Associate Designer: Just In Time (Broadway), The Notebook (Broadway); The Notebook (1ST NATIONAL TOUR); Not About Race (Gerald Casel Dance Co.). Assistant Designer: Mary Jane, Little Bear Ridge Road (Broadway). Upcoming: Fat Ham (co-pro Portland Playhouse, Portland Center Stage). Affiliations: United Scenic Artists USA829, Black Theatre Network, Cat’s Cradle Theatre (Artistic Board Member), Design Action (Advisory Council). Education: Lighting Technology Certificate, Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas; BA, West Chester University; MFA, Illinois State University. Insta: @ericalaurenmaholmes | Website: ericalaurenmaholmes.com

SALVADOR ZAMORA

(Sound Design) (He/Him) KC Rep: debut. Regional: Indian Princesses (La Jolla Playhouse); Here There Are Blueberries (Detroit Public Theatre),;Primary Trust (Barrington Stage Co.). Off-Broadway: The Fires (Soho Rep). Select Credits: The Surgeon and Her Daughters (Colt Coeur); Bunny Bunny (Invisible Dog); Carrie: The Musical (Loyola Marymount University); The Grown Ups (Baby Teeth LA). Select Associate Credits: Here There are Blueberries (National Tour); Sumo (The Public). Upcoming: Indian Princesses (Atlantic Theater Company). Awards: Princess Grace Award (Theatre, ‘23). Education: BA in Music Production, UCSD; MFA in Theatre (Sound), UCSD. @suavecito_sounddesign www.suavecito. design.

JENISE COOK

(Intimacy Consultant) (She/Her) KCRep: A Christmas Carol, Dracula, The Color Purple, Emma, Broke-ology, Twelfth Night. Local: West Side Story, Legally Blonde (Starlight Theatre); Romeo et Juliet (Lyric Opera of Kansas City); Smart People (KCAT); fire work, Refuge, Toni Stone (Unicorn Theatre); Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, Collective Rage, Spilled Milk (Fishtank Theatre); Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City); Cabaret, She Kills Monsters, Romeo & Juliet, Stop Kiss (UCM); The Devil’s Between Us (KU). Regional: One Shot (Cleveland Playhouse: New Ground Festival); The Handmaid’s Tale Opera, Aida (Glow Lyric Theatre). Education: MFA Acting & Directing UMKC Conservatory. Jenisec.com AEA Member

MICHELLE LOPEZ-RIOS

(Voice & Dialect Coach) (She/Ella) KCRep: debut. Regional: Shane, Julius Caesar, Mojada (Oregon Shakespeare Festival); Circus Quixote (Lookingglass Theatre); Clyde’s, Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts 1, 2 & 3, Measure for Measure (Goodman Theatre); Familiar (Steppenwolf); The Nativity Variations, The Foreigner

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(Milwaukee Rep); I’m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter (Seattle Rep); Laughs in Spanish, The Brothers Size, The Good Father, The Train Driver (Milwaukee Chamber Theatre); Cardboard Piano, Crumbs From the Table of Joy (Renaissance Theatreworks); Miss You Like Hell (Baltimore Center Stage); Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, The Comedy of Errors, Hamlet (Houston Shakespeare Festival). Michelle earned her MFA at the University of Houston and her BFA at the University of Southern California. She is Chair of Performance at The Theatre School at DePaul University. michellelopezrios.com

MARC WAYNE

(FIght Choreographer) (He/Him) KCRep: The Wizard of Oz (Upcoming), A Christmas Carol, The Color Purple (Fight Choreographer), Nina Simone. Four Women; the ripple, the wave that carried me home (KCRep for All Tour). Local: The Wiz (Upcoming. Co-Director/ Choreographer), Sweeney Todd, Godspell, Porgy and Bess, Ain'tMisbehavin' (Director/ Choreographer), Titanic: The Musical; Hair, Ragtime, Carousel, Showboat (Music Theater Heritage); Lilly and the Pirates (Upcoming), Lightning Thief. The Percy Jackson Musical, Shrek: The Musical, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Charlie Brown Christmas, Alice’s Wonderland, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, BeatBugs, Pete the Cat, The SpongeBob Musical (The Coterie); Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Theater, Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleaders, Storling Dance Theater, MaxxasDance Theater. Regional: Nina Simone. Four Women (Milwaukee Rep), Belhaven University Dance Department (Jackson, MS), Dance Revolution (National Tour), Saint Louis Dance Theater (St. Louis, MO), CARMAN Ministries (National Concert Tour), The Bibleman Adventure (Video series and National Tour). International: Continental Singers (World Tours). Education: The Ohio State University: Dance.

DARRINGTON CLARK

(Casting) (He/Him) KCRep: A Christmas Carol, Flood, Twelfth Night. Local: Dreamgirls (The New Theatre); The Inheritance, Tiny Beautiful Things, Dance Nation, Kill Move Paradise, Who’s Your Baghdaddy (Unicorn Theatre); Hairspray, Godspell (Starlight Theatre); Once on This Island (Spinning Tree Theatre); Cats, My Fair Lady (Music Theatre Heritage); Charlie Brown Christmas, Puffs, We Shall Not Be Moved, Garfield, Madagascar (The Coterie). Local directing: Boxed (Whim Productions). Regional: Man of La Mancha, A Christmas Carol (Milwaukee Repertory Theatre); A Christmas Carol, A Year with Frog and Toad (Children’s Theatre of Madison); Ghost, Newsies (Circa 21). Education: BS in Theatre, Kansas State University.| @darringtune AEA Member

ANDI MEYER

(Casting) (She/Her) Based in Osage/ Kikapoo/Kansa/Sioux/Otoe Missouria ancestral territory (Kansas City), Andi is an award-winning Kanaka Oiwi/Asiani/ Asian American theatre maker/activist, arts educator, and parent. She is the Producing Artistic Director of Tradewind Arts, a boutique arts organization devoted to illuminating, motivating, and amplifying the voice of Native Hawaiian, Oceanic, and Asian American artists. Andi was a 2017-18 Charlotte Street Foundation (CSF) Studio Resident. Her work has been recognized with support from ArtsKC, TCG, Asian Arts Initiative, The Kauffman Foundation, Charlotte Street Foundation, JOCO libraries, InterUrban ArtHouse, and the Dramatists Guild Fund, as well as two NEA award-winning projects in partnership with The Coterie Theatre including Hana’s Suitcase and Justice at War. Andi’s directorial credits include Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them for Tradewind Arts; Justice at War at The Coterie; and Nomad Motel and Poor Clare at The Unicorn. She has appeared in productions at The Unicorn Theatre, The New Theatre, The Coterie, The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha, with voice and

on-camera clients including Hallmark, H&R Block, Sprint, and McDonald’s. AEA Member

KATJA ZAROLINSKI

(New York Casting) Katja Zarolinski, CS is a New York-based casting director handling productions for theater, film and television. Previous theatre casting work includes Broadway, off-Broadway and regional productions including Alley Theatre, Arena Stage, Baltimore Center Stage, Barrington Stage Company, Cape Playhouse, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, Ensemble Studio Theatre, George Street Playhouse, Guthrie Theater, The Irish Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Mosaic Theater,Oregon Shakespeare Festival, People's Light, Pittsburgh CLO, PlayMakers Repertory Company, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Signature Theatre, South Coast Repertory, Studio Theatre, Theaterworks Hartford, Virginia Stage Company, and many more. Film credits include Bernard and Huey, Fair Market Value, Senior Moment, Year By The Sea, Child of Grace, My Man Is A Loser, After The Sun Fell, Police State, Stalking the Bogeyman (short). Television credits include Twisted (ABC Family Pilot), Sesame Street, Saint George (NY Casting), and One Night Only (Vevo Pilot).

C AROLINE B. J ACKSON

(Production Stage Manager) (She/Her)

KCRep: Dracula (Production Stage Manager), Little Shop of Horrors, A Christmas Carol, Twelfth Night (Assistant Stage Manager), Pride and Prejudice (Production Assistant). Local: The Nutcracker (Kansas City Ballet); Carmen, La Traviata, Amahl and the Night Visitors, The Shining, Sondheim on Sondheim, Cavalleria Rusticana & Pagliacci, The Sound of Music, Romeo et Juliette (Assistant Stage Manager, Lyric Opera of Kansas City); Smart People, Little Women, Grand Horizons, Gaslight (Production Stage Manager, Kansas City Actors Theatre).

Regional Production Stage Manager: Something Rotten, Mamma Mia, Pageant: The Musical, Fully Committed, This Happened Once…Romance Depot, Babes In Arms, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, The World Goes Round, Altar Boyz (Forestburgh Playhouse); Into the Woods (Arkansas Repertory Theatre); Falstaff (IU Opera Theatre). Regional Assistant Stage Manager: Le Nozze di Figaro, Master Class (Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre). Tour Manager: Dog Man: The Musical (TheatreWorks USA/ National Tour). Education: MFA Stage Management, UMKC; BA Music & Theatre, College of the Ozarks. Upcoming: The Wizard of Oz (Assistant Stage Manager, KCRep). Loud and proud member of both AEA and AGMA. Adjunct Stage Management Faculty at Avila University.

CO NCORDE THEATRICALS

(Licensor) Concord Theatricals is the world’s most significant theatrical company, comprising the catalogs of R&H Theatricals, Tams-Witmark, Samuel French, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts, plus over 100 new signings each year. Our unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George & Ira Gershwin, James Graham, Katori Hall, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander & Ebb, Marlow & Moss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Arthur Miller, Dominique Morisseau, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, August Wilson and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. We are the only firm providing truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class producing. As a producer and record label, the company has won three Tony Awards and two GRAMMY Awards in the past six years. With offices in New York, London and Berlin, we have the most expert staffers in the industry. We look forward to working with you to make theatre happen!

WE’RE YOUR NEIGHBORS!

KCRep is a team of local artisans, administrative professionals, technicians, and creatives working together to bring you stories rooted in our community; theatre created by and for Kansas Citians. We connect artists and audiences in a welcoming environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and understanding.

You’re invited to come take a seat, lean forward, and experience the magic of theatre at KCRep! Then, go behind-the-scenes and discover how the magic was made by following us on social media.

ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE

Director of Finance & Administration

Jared Freemon

Associate Director of Finance

Safiyah Grant

Manager of Information Services

Michelle Blaine

Finance Manager

Caycee Garlow

General Manager

Amy M. Abels Owen

ARTISTIC

Associate Artistic Director

Morgana Wilborn

Associate Artistic DirectorKCRep/UMKC Partnership

Jason Chanos

Director of Arts Engagement

Dionna Ndlovu

Artistic Manager

Dylan W. Blackwood

Artistic Associate/Casting

Darrington Clark

DEVELOPMENT

Interim Director of Development

Ann W. Harrell

Associate Director of Development

Carrie Lenahan

Development Database Manager

Marie Kocher

Grant Writer

Diana Silver

Corporate Sponsorship Consultant

Michael Baxley

Development Associate –Events/Executive Operations

Addison Rutherford

Development Intern

Haley Johnson

EDUCATION/ COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Director of Education & Community Programs

Melinda McCrary

FRONT OF HOUSE

House Manager

Kelly Cooper

Assistant House Managers

Warren Deckert

LaVera Fleeks Snipes

STAFF

Front of House Staff

Patricia Abts

Jessica Balling

Dylan Cooper

Francis Cooper

Linda Fleeks

Luigi Muscadin

Mark Noble

Lainey Obenshain

Ta'ja Snipes

Arkisha Weston

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Director of Marketing & Communications

Jana Liles

Creative Director & Digital Marketing Specialist

Dayna Meyer

Design/Publications Specialist

Thaylia Smith

Social Media Manager & Content Creator

MacKenzie Turner

Public Relations (Press Contact)

Ellen McDonald

Publications Assistant

Tehreem Chaudhry

PRODUCTION

Production Manager

Grace Hudson

Associate Production Manager

John Henningsen

Technical Director

W.R. Shinoski

Assistant Technical Director/ Automation

Tom Gault

Scene Shop Foreman

John H. Owen II

Materials Coordinator

Cameron Smith

Head Carpenter

Abbie Hixson

Stage Carpenter

Adam Hooper

Carpenters

Jacob Maher

Griffin Rogers

Properties Director

Jamie Lindemann

Properties Artisans

Taylor Adams

Amaka Maduabuchi

Scenic Artist

Shiloah Frederick

Paint Charge

Delia Timbreza

Assistant Paint Charge

Delia Timbreza

Director of Costumes

Jenny Green

Assistant Director of Costumes

Mary Williams

Wardrobe Supervisor

Marianne S. Rowse

Craftsperson/Stitcher

Joey Gee

Cutter/Draper/Tailor

Jana Jessee

Director of Lighting

Shayna Phillips

Lead Programmer/Head Electrician

Michael Esposito

Production Electricians

Kai Goff

Reina Makimura

Director, Sound & Technology

Anakin Garner

Head Audio Technician

Gianna Agostino

Audio Technician

Samy Toskin

TICKETING SERVICES

Manager, Ticketing Services

Karl Annable

Associate Manager, Ticketing & Group Sales

Rhiannon Minster

Ticketing Services Representatives

Gabriel Adams

Tehreem Chaudhry

Jacob Allen Farmer

Andrew Fogel

Justin Gannaway

Amanda Schuster

Cedar Valdez

Jaylon Verser

PRODUCTION CREW: ONE OF THE GOOD ONES

Head Production Assistant

Addison Price

Production Assistant

Luke Habjan

Run Crew

Kennedy Tolar

Run Crew Swing

Balta Flores

Stage Carpenter

Seth Ferrin

Light Board Operator

Reina Makimura

Sound Board Operator (A1)

Samy Toskin

Wardrobe Supervisor

Marianne S. Rowse

Dresser

Marianna Flores

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STUDENT

“My students were deeply moved by the show, and so passionate about how much it meant to them. Most of my students live in the same community as the playwright . The show opened up a deep discussion about family and community and living our dreams. They continue to talk about the show and discuss its themes long after seeing it. KCRep is always going to be on my list of priority field trips because of the lasting effects it has on my students.” — Teacher who brought students to see Broke-ology

As our world grows more complex, we want to empower young people to feel free and creative, full of confidence and spirit to express themselves and feel strong. We want them to laugh and feel joy, learn about and feel on behalf of others, and know their own value in their world as smart, curious, creative and empowered individuals. KCRep seeks to play a positive role in the life of every student we encounter in a workshop or in the theatre. The arts open up expression, fuel belonging, and make connections. The arts meet the fragile, but deep, spirit of each young person — naturally open-hearted and bright-minded.

Summer Theatre Camp welcomed both middle and high schoolers for wild and wonderful opportunities to explore theatre through scene work, mask masking, movement and much more. Taught by professional actors, the joy in the room was palpable and meaningful. They hate to say goodbye!

TS & EDUCATION

“Thank you for this summer. I had a great time with everyone. I came out of myself and felt very free in this class. “ — Summer Theatre Camper

“My middle schoolers LOVED Emma. The whole process was so smooth. They were so excited to talk to the cast and crew, too.”

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— Teacher who brought students to see Emma

7,200 students — from 3rd grade through college from all over the region — saw a show as a part of the Student Matinee Series during KCRep’s 2024/25 season. Over 40% benefitted from our STARS fund. Without exception, a morning field trip experience is rich and alive. Over 220 students from Kansas City, KS saw Nathan Louis Jackson’s beautiful play about a KCK family, Broke-ology. The connections and emotions were powerful. The laughter, sighs, tears (yes) and applause for Once, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, A Christmas Carol and Emma were overwhelming. We never know when a song, a character, a sentence or a scene will spark a young heart and mind to understand themselves better. But we are here for it. Always.

To learn more about a workshop or matinee, please reach out to Melinda, Director of Education, at mccrarym@kcrep.org.

KCREP IS AT A PIVOTAL point in our journey — one defined by excitement, growth, and transformation. As we look ahead to the future, your support is more vital than ever, especially as the arts community continues to adapt to changing times.

At this defining point in KCRep’s history, we’re deeply grateful to have you by our side. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do — from world-class productions on our stages to transformative theatre in our communities.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey!

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CONTRIBUTORS

ANNUAL SUPPORTERS

KCRep is grateful for the charitable contributions of the many donors who help make our productions, community outreach programs, and youth education programs possible.

The following list represents annual and event support as of January 22, 2026.

FOUNDER

$50,000+

Copaken Family Foundation *

The Hearst Foundations

Ellen & Irv Hockaday * Jackson County, Missouri

R & C Charitable Foundation

Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation 1959, John Aisenbrey, John Davis, & David W. Frantze Trustees *

Victor E. & Caroline E. Schutte Foundation Trust E, David W. Frantze & Bank of America, N.A., Trustees *

Richard J. Stern Foundation for the ArtsCommerce Bank, Trustee *

PRODUCER

$25,000 - $49,999

Anonymous *

Anonymous

Geraldine & R. A. Barrows Foundation

Laura & David Hall *

The Nancy P. and Robert W. Hatch Family Fund *

Linda & Topper Johntz *

William T. Kemper Charitable Trust, UMB Bank, N.A., Trustee

Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund

Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation *

Pemberton Family Charitable Foundation

DIRECTOR

$10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous *

Lynn Badaracco & Dwight Quiring *

Abe & Anna Bograd

Memorial Trust

Pete B. Browne & Julie Walker Browne

Herb & Bonnie Buchbinder Donor Advisory Fund *

Harper & Rebecca Coulson

Louetta M. Cowden Foundation -

Bank of America, Trustee

The DeBruce Foundation

Brad & Linda Finkle *

Francis Family Foundation, discretionary of David & Janis Francis *

Dave & Geri Frantze *

Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation, Peter W. Brown, Barton J. Cohen, UMB Bank, n.a. Trustees *

The H&R Block Foundation

H&R Block *

Katie Hall

Health Forward Foundation

Judy O. Kirk Charitable Fund

Kissick Construction Company

Linda & Bill Kornitzer

Robb Krumlauf & Leanne Wiedemann

Frank & Margaret G. McGee Fund

David R. Morris

Jessica & Matt Ralston *

J. B. Reynolds Foundation *

Marny & John Sherman *

The Sosland Foundation *

Hillary Stamper & Katie Dunn

Jo Ann & William D. Sullivan *

UMB Financial Corporation

US Bank **

Kearney Wornall Foundation, UMB Bank, n.a., Trustee

SHOW-STOPPER

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Marcia H. Bailey *

Ivan & Karla Batlle *

Terry & Bill Biggins

Becky Blades

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City

The Breidenthal-Snyder Foundation *

Wendy & Grant Burcham

Burns & McDonnell *

Cafe Trio (in-kind)

Kay & John Callison *

Jessica & Jason Chanos

The Chanos Family

Chappelow Events (In-Kind)

Virginia & Charles Clark *

Melanie Coleman & Todd Gafney

Commerce Bank

CommunityAmerica

Credit Union

Crux KC LLC

Richard & Alison Coulson

Rick & Barbie Dierks *

Leslie & Travis Duke

Evergy *

First Business Bank

Douglas & Ann Ghertner *

Deanna & Greg Graves

Judge Jon R. Gray (Ret.) & Dr. Valerie E. Chow

Scott & Suzy Hall

Chris Hernandez & Paul Monteil

Joan Horan

Husch Blackwell LLP

JE Dunn Construction Company

Mary & Mark Jorgenson * KPMG, LLP *

Mike Lochmann *

Carol & Fred Logan *

R. A. Long Foundation *

William J. & Frances Lynn *

Timothy J. Marchesi & John D. Lawrence / DeMarche *

McCownGordon

Construction Co.

Midwest Trust & Advisors

Barbara & Bill Nelson Foundation *

Oppenstein Brothers Foundation

- Commerce Bank, Trustee

Debra & Allen Parmet

Diane & John R. Phillips

Polsinelli PC

Rick & Tanya Ratliff

Stark Wolkoff Foundation

Stinson LLP *

Drs. Jessica & Benjamin Stone

Bert & Sue Trucksess *

Nancy J. Viets

Sara E. Welch

George & Beverley Wilson *

SCENE-STEALER

$2,500 - $4,999

American Century Investment (matching gift)

Benton Anderson

Anonymous

Dick & Emily Ballentine*

G. Kenneth and Ann Baum

Philanthropic FundAnn Kaufmann Baum *

Anne & Bill Blessing * BlueScope *

James & Ellen Copaken

Fred & Lucy Coulson

Enterprise Mobility Foundation

Tom & Molly Freeman

Angela & John Gieras

Greater Kansas City

Chamber of Commerce

Hayley E. Hanson & Todd McGuire

Shirley & Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.

Tom Hipp (In-Kind)

Ashlei & Charles Holznecht

Edward & Camille Honesty

InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza (In-Kind)

Laurie & Chuck Jarrett

Nancy L. Kain *

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Kanter

Beth & Gregg Lombardi

Lauren E. Tucker McCubbin & Gabe McCubbin

* Shooting Stars — Donors of 10 or more consecutive years

SCENE-STEALER

$2,500 - $4,999

Continued

Pamela Miller & Michael Cummings *

The Milligan Family

Mark & Janette Morgan

Kerri Reisdorff

Towner Communications

Julie Stotlar-Towner

Ratana & Oscar Tshibanda

Veracity Consulting, Inc

Chris & Christine Vetter

Michael E. Whitsitt

Bill & Beth Zollars *

SCENE-MAKER

$1,500 - $2,499

A nonymous *

Anonymous (2)

Matthew & Marina Bell

Jerry & Meghan Carpenter

The Paul Chaney

Memorial Foundation

Tom & Margaret Cummings *

Dunn Family Foundation

Amy & Paul Holewinski

Carol & Dennis Hudson

Patrick Hughes, MD

The Ingram Family Foundation*

Steven Irwin *

Kim Jones

Andrew & Sheryl Kaplan

Joy & Jerry Kaplan *

Jason & Bridgette Kling *

Regina & Bill Kort

Kathy & Craig Laursen

Troy Lillebo

Meg Winslow Maffitt *

Brandon & Melissa McManamy

Marshall Miller & Kathleen Miller

Scott A. Moore

Stewart & Debbie Myers

Carl & Pam Nitsche / Nitsche DAF

Patricia O'Connor

Lisa & Charles Schellhorn *

George & Lisa Shadid

Joe & Susan Sims *

Richard Singleton III

T-Mobile Matching Gifts

Tension Envelope Foundation

PARTNER

$1,000 - $1,499

Ellen & John Aisenbrey *

Jay Beebe

Irv Belzer &

Sue McCord-Belzer *

Robert H. & Kathleen M. Bender

Nathan & Margaret Benjamin

William L. Bruning

CONTRIBUTORS

Gerry & Judy Bukowski

Annie Burcham

Michael & Karmel Carothers

Jennifer Collier

Caleb Dennis

David & Dee Dillon

Denise Dowd & Jill Burton

Steven & Leigh Eck

Holly Grothues

Stephen & Patricia Gound

Family Foundation

John Gravley & Martha Salinas

Anita Toby Grow

Marc & Nina Hollabaugh *

Doug Kallenberger & Lynn Blixrud

Linda & Bill Kornitzer

Jana & Curtis Liles

Brandon Mason

Melea McRae-Hall

McQuaid Brothers

William Moran

Sara & David O'Connell / What Matters 2 Us Fund

John & Kendal Orlowski

Tammy Peterman

Janet & Jack Podoll

William & Stacy Pratt

Joe & Lainey Puglisi

Damon & Shawna Roath

Lester Siegel Trust Fund *

Andre Smith

Brad & Gisele Sprong

Jason & Libby Thomas

Deb & Paul Turpin

Paul & Elizabth Uhlmann

Marsha & Joel Voran

Susan & Jason Waldron

Lynne & Carl Weilert

Kathryn Welch & John Wright

Molly & Steve Wendland

C. Stephen Metzler &

Brian D. Williams Fund

Debra S. Wood

Christine Yannitelli & Dennis Mansker

PATRON

$500 - $999

Anonymous (2)

David & Maryanna Adelman

Agrawal Family Fund

Joel & Elizabeth Allen

Rey Arellano

Debby & Gary Ballard

Sherrie Bell

Allison & John Bolton

Cathi & David Brain

Nancy Bramley & Friends

Sue & George Brandt

Bob & Karen Brush *

Robert Butcher & Madelyn Rudd

Mark Carlson

Craig Coen & Jeffrey Bellamy

James & Linda Cole

Kit & Jay Culver

Deborah Dibal & William Caster

Omar Farias & Paul Miranda

Sandi & Ed Fried *

Al Geritz & Dick Leeson *

Brett & Beth Gerstenberger

Dr. James & Christine Morgan

Glenski

Chris Glissman *

Brett Gray

Dennis & Donna Haines

Cathi & Thomas Halberstadt

John & Bernice Hamra Foundation

Lisa Merrill Hickok

Blair & Lyn Hosford *

Beth Jackson

John & Elaine Jepson *

Dennis Johnson

Clayton & Anne Johnston

Luke & Taylor Joliff

Buddy & Carolyn Jones

Victoria Kandt

John Keddy & Family

Donny & Connie King

Patricia Konopka

Rev. Susan Langhauser

Willie & Sandra Lawrence

Carrie & Patrick Lenahan

Sam Logan

Debra & John Mahoney

Howard & Vicky Mayer

Patricia Ann Miles

Patricia E. Cleary Miller, Ph.D.

Tom Nagel & David Wiley

Meggan Newland & Jon Henry

Ronald Newton

Genette Nicholas

Mark & Lynne O'Connell *

Patrick O'Rourke

Scott & Robin Page *

George & Wendy Powell *

Benjamin & Kimberly Randell

Robert Riccardi

Sean Richardson

Steve & Ann Robertson

Mark & Janice Schonwetter

James & Kathy Sear *

Stan & Linda Shipman *

Juliette & Ian Singer

Angela Andresen Smart

Sterneck Capital Foundation

Barbara McMahon & Dennis Varble

Richard Wetzel

Diane & Roy Whitley *

Teddi Wolff

* Shooting Stars — Donors of 10 or more consecutive years

SUPPORTER

$250 - $499

Ann Abercrombie

Kathryn & Chris Allen

Anonymous (3)

Nancy Artzer

Riki Barr

Brian & Jessica Best Stewart

Ken & Jill Biesma

Charles R. Bise Jr.

Fred & Cindy Bodker

Dan & Jobeth Bradbury

Larry Braddy

Amanda & Richard Brewington

Cindie & Bob Buchanan

Devon Carney

Arden & Mary Ann Carr *

Karen Cartlidge

Patrick & Thaylia

Smith Conway

Sarah & Clayton Cook

Cathy Cooney

Melissa Corley

Joel & Lisa Cox

Christopher Crenner & Katherine Levy

Kristopher Dabner

Don & Pat Dagenais

Tabitha Davis

Denton Donor Fund

Mike & Elizabeth Disilvestro

David Douglass

Janann B. Eldredge

Nancy Eslinger

Allen Fails

Barbara Fay

Margaret Fishback

Wendy & Larry Foland

Randy Fowler

Alberzine & Abby Freeman

Scott Giffen

Ronald & Susan Goldsmith

Philanthropic Fund *

Max & Harriet Gordon

Robert Grant

Stephanie Guinness

Allen & Gail Gutovitz

Charitable Fund

Keith Harris

Joan L. Hartung

Bill & Irma Lou Hirsch *

Katie & Levi Holland

Mary & Eric Honour

Nathan & Megan Jackson

Sylvia Jeffress

Gary Johnson

Gary Neal Johnson & Lynne Beachner

Mary Jordahl

Katherine Jorgenson &

Marc Harman

Paul & Connie Kamps

SUPPORTER

$250 - $499

Ward Katz

Continued

Jay & Ann Kinnamon

Marli Klumb

Robert Knop

George Krebs

Jane & Bruce Kunz

Simon Lee

Elizabeth R. Lesan & Katsuyoshi Nishimoto

Troy Lillebo & Brian Ellison

Andy Logan

Felicia & Venne Londre

Marilyn & Bruce Lowrey

Gregory Massman

Laurie McCormack

Jeff McLaughlin

Manda Melissa

Alan & Judy Michelson

Virginia Miller

Elyssa & Matt Moderson

Heather & Tom Morrow

Laura & Andy Muir

Jane & Charles Olsen

Alexander Ong

Christian Pantaenius

Carolyn Phelps

Mary Ann Pinkerton

Julie Polkinghorn

Maggie Presson *

Charles & Cristine Roberts *

Cameron Rostron

Richard & Erin Sack

Diana Sadler

Mary Schindler

Jack & Errett Schmid

Peggy Schmitt

Sloane Simmons & Harl Van Deursen

Kristin Smithson

Glynn Spencer

Kath Stanley

Kitty Steffens

Linda S. Stevens

Chris & Brooke Sweeney

Kurtis L. Thiel

William Thomas, Jr.

William & Elizabeth Thomas, Jr.

Robert & Cindy Thompson

Russ & Maralee Thompson

Laura Thornhill

Mark Thornhill & Maria Donigan

Marcia Tighe

William & Nancy Topper *

Leeann & Mark Van Dyne

Brian Villers

Christine Walton

Beverly Weber

Dr. Audrey V Wegst

Ms. Barbara Wells

Charles & Linda Wells

Melissa & Cyril Welter

Michele & John Wilinski *

Beverly Williamson

Mr. Stephen &

Martha Williamson

Geri Wise

Vincent Woska

Michael Wright & Christa Cavanaugh

Damon & Patricia Yurchak

Cathy Zitnik

FRIEND

$100

- $249

Jason Aaron

Ann Abercrombie

Kristina & Matt Aberle

Marilyn & Chris Anderson

Kathy Anderson

Valerie & Mark Andruss

Anonymous (2)

Joseph Archias

Aimee Asbury & Richard S. Starks II

Barbara & Richard Atlas *

Linda & Erik Avery *

Jean & Robert Ayres

Rich & Marlene Ayers

Bob & Bridget Bagby

Bobbie Bailey

John Ballard

Briann Bardsley

Katherine & Larry Barnhart

William & Patricia Barnhart

Michael Beers

Jeffrey Beeson

Laura Begley

Kimberly Benjamin

Cindy & Ted Berard

Helen A. Betts

Anne & Bill Blessing *

Emily & Rick Boeshaar

Eileen Boster

Robert Boydston

Dalene Bradford

Erin Bradley

Linda Bradley

Ms. Katherine Breen

Teresa Brent

Linda & Gus Breytspraak

Lee & Marianne Brock

Mary Lou Brous

Cherie & David Brown

Tom & Cherie Brown

Stephen & Carolyn Brown

Matthew Brumleve

Bonnie J. Buchele, Ph.D. *

Rocky & Terry Buford

Patricia Burkhead

Kelly Burt

Brian Bustos

Stephen Butland

Janet Buttery

Margaret Calhoun

Stuart Carden & Neysa Page-Lieberman

Mike Carter

Claire Caterer

Isaac Caverly

Melissa & Nial Champ

Susan Clevenger

Jessica Colby

Michael Collins

Paige Cooper

Larry Cork

Betty Ann Cortelyou

Alison Coulson

Kristen & Christopher Coulson

Evie Craig

Jody & Bill Craig

Roberta Cronk

Carol Curtis & Edward Wallace

Edmund P. & Donna J. Cytacki

Rosemary Cuni

Sean Daniels

Cara David

Barb Deane & Bill Dye

Scott Deetz

Laurie DeLong

Robert Denzel

Connie Didonna

Susan Diebolt

Sarah Diehl-Miller

Kara & Andrew Doak

James Dobbins

Dennis L. Dobson

Ben Dollins

Shelly Doucet

Brad Douglas

Tim & Trisha Drape

Family of Eric & Katie Dufur

Katie Dunn

Dr. Kristin M. Easley

Dustin Ebaugh & Kirissa Shipp

Susan & Jared Ebel

Jamie Eckrich

Cindy & David Edgington

Dwight & Teri Elliott

David M. Emerick

Kimberly England & Rob Freeland

Eppelheimer Family

Pamela Erbes

Douglas & Chris Fain

Susan Fershee

Mike Fischer

Mr. & Mrs. James Fitzpatrick

John Flaherty & Marnie Hammer

Derwin Flener

Mick & Denise Fletcher *

Rocco & Karen Florio

Karen Squires Foelsch

Dr. Alan & Cathy Foster

* Shooting Stars — Donors of 10 or more consecutive years

Dianne & R. Dennis Fowler

Mark & Sandi Fowler

William & Sarah Frederick

Shelly Freeman

Laura & Colin Gage

Sondra Gale

Ellen Gatz

Brag Gee

Pam & Dr. Fred Geer*

Mary Geisler

Spencer Geisler

Linda Zappulla Gensler & Jo-Ann Harris

Martha Gershun & Donald Goldman

Cynthia Gibson

Austin Gideon

Shannon Giles

Carla Girkin

Dominic Gomez

Davin Gordon

Christine Granger

Malinda Grant

Bill & Kathleen Gray

Doreen & Norman Greczyn

C.W. & Nancy Green

Denis Greene

Jennifer Greene

Pam & Dr. Fred Geer *

Tatiana Gregorian

Don Grodecki &

Cheryl Ricke

MaryLee Guthrie

Virginia Guzman

Kathleen Hackman

Beth & Chris Hafner

Eileen Hand

Sandra & Gerald Handley

Donna Haney

Jason Hannaman

Deborah Hays & Jim Abel

Jennifer Heap

Kathryn Hedges-Sell

Ben Heisler

Beth Herbers

Kerry Herndon

Leslie & Martin Herst

Travis Heseman

Barbara & George Heymach

Alexander Higginbotham

Michael Higgins

Richard & Merri-Ann Higgason

Travis Heseman

Kim & Ted Higgins

Michael Higgins

Paget & Tom Higgins

Elizabeth Hillman

Dan Hinrichs

Sarah Hoestje

Mr. Brad & Dr. Amy Hogan

Mary Kay & James M Hogan

Carolynne Holden

FRIEND

$100 - $249

Continued

Mary & Edwin Hood

Patrick & Whitney Hosty

Paulette Howard

Anita Hoyt

Leslie & Mark Huffhines

Mary Hungerford

Rachelle Hyder

Ron Hynum

Candace & Bill Inzer

Douglas Jansson

Lance & Pat Jessee

Roxy Johanning

Caroline John

Alleyne Johnson

Andrea Johnson

David & Kimberly Johnson

Chris & Carol Jones

Sarilee Kahn

Kelly & James Kaplan

Kyle Kauss

Mathew Kaustinen & Lori McCutchen

Annie & Alan Keneipp

John & Victoria Kennison

Erin Kimmons

Susan King-Kostelac & Martin Kostelac

Christy Kinman

Brad & Jane Kleindl

David & Lisa Klose

Mary Kommers

Arthur & Carol Faucher Kowalski

Bryan Kramer

Patrice Krampff

Brandon Krekel

George & Carolyn Kroh

Jackie Kuisle

John & Patricia Kurtz

Bill & Crystal Land

Emily Lane

Hannah Lanier

Mary Lappin

Kristin Lee

Becky Leech

Eloise Lenahan

David & Susan Leonard

Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Lerner

Jinny Levezzi

Virginia Lieberman

Mark Livingston

Jack & Ellie Logan

Mark & Karen Long

Charles & Bettyann Love

Tom Luebbering

Kara Luechtefeld

Jennifer Lundgren

CONTRIBUTORS

Jessica Luther Rummel

LaMonica & Christopher Madden

Justin Mahoney

Sue & Dev Malik

Greg Malter

Natalie A Manchon

Richard & Lydia Marien

Janet Mark &

Frank Lipsman

Carol Marks

Jacob Marshall

Monica Mauzey

Jessica May

Robert & Heather Maynard

Christine McAtee

Kelly McConnell

P. Alan McDermott *

Mr. & Mrs. Bob Merrigan

The Metzner Family

Courtney Meyer

Julia & Dennis Meyer

Kathlene Keck Meyer

Donna Millard

Joel & Helen Miller

Matt Mills

Y. Michalsi

Laurie Mitchell & Rob Beeson

Betsy Moedritzer

Sean Moser

Janice & Phillip Montgomery

Hilary Moore

Marti Moore & John Kinsey

Rebecca Morgan

Susan Morrissey

Ann & Jim Mueller *

Gretchen Muir

Charles & Carol Mullican

Judy & Carl Mullins

Bailey Mae Munson

Sheryll & Thomas Myers

Angie Nastasi

Ms. Rebecca Nedrow

Mark Nelson

Robert Nelson

Brent Never

Dina Newman

Karen & Merrill Nissen

Torre Norton

Denise Maxwell-Older

Jane J. Olson

Michael O'Hara

Megan O'Rear

Terry & Carolyn Orozco

Martin & JB Orr

Amy M. Abels &

John Owen

Dr. Christina Marie Pacheco

Jenny Palmer

Ellen Pantaenius

Mr. & Mrs. Dahya K. Patel

Laura Patton

Jana & Scott Payton

Bonnie & Douglas Pearson

John Pearson

Stephanie Peck

Wanda R. Perkins

Kathy Peters *

Candice Petersonmoon

Scott Pfeifer

Long Pham

Sheilah Philip

Janice Pinson

Scott Pittack

Pitts Family

Michelle Pool

Ruth Beedle Pope

Joe & Linda Potter

Roberta Proctor

Angela Rabin

Mark Raggett

Betsy & Harris Rayl

Thomas & Kathryn Reck

Dr. Carl B. Reed & Melody A. Miller *

Ebony Shanett Reed

Kevin Regan & Cathy Francis

Greg & Rebecca Reid

Thomas & Kathryn Reck

Martha Rhodes

Kathy A Robertson

Steve & Janice Roeder

Don Rogers

Maureen Rogers

Lindsey Rood-Clifford & Chris Clifford

Paula & Jack Rowe

Robin Royals

Gloria Rudd

Brian Russ

Martha Russell

Dacia Rzchowski

Jim Saffels

Pamela & Barry Samulcek

Laura Savidge

Alan Schaefer

Todd F. Schellhase

Michael Schindler

Donald & Martha Schlosser

Robert Schremmer & Allan Somera

Valerie Schroer

Kate Schulte

Lynn Schweig

Janet W. Sears

Larry & Linda Seckington

Michelle Self-Loveland

Gail E. Shaw

William Shively

John Shreves

William & Vicki Siebs

Janet & Andrew Simonsen

Rik Siro & Teresa Woody

John Skeans

Thomas & Mitzi Slover

Ann Smith & Ron Einbender

Elizabeth Smith

Vicki & Thomas Smith

Larry & Jean Snider

Nicholle Soendker

Whitney Sojka

Richard Sosinski

Karlie Speicher

Lori Spoozak

Sporting KC

Brad Sprague

Betty Ann Springer

Clare & George Stafford

Nancy Steinacker

Timothy Stepp

Sterling St. James LLC

Chrissy & Matt Stewart

David Stewart &

Nancy Bosche

Matt Stewart

Linda Stinnet

Drs. Sandra & Steven Stites

Annelies Stoecklin

Mark Stuecheli

Kelcy Stuckey

Bridget Sturr

Mark &Dolores Suenram

Ann & William Sunderland

Matthew Swain

Ann & Daniel Sweeney

Seth Swoboda

Jennifer Sykes

Juliann & Mark Tapko

James H Taylor

Chelsea Templeton

Susan Baker Teson

Sara Theurer

James Thomas & Kathy Burke-Thomas

Margaret Thomas

Sharon Thompson

Brooke Thornton

Heidi Thummel

Melissa Tillman

Sarah Tobaben

Adam Todd & Jennifer Hodgson

Ann Trask

Angel Tucker

Cliff & Leslie Van Blarcom *

Dianne & Christopher Vanballas

FRIEND

$100 - $249

Continued

Michael & Mary Varner

Collin Vorbeck

Wayne & Debora Wainwright

Peggy Walker

Meg Wallace

Brenda Walters

David & Leanna Walters

Joy Warner

Dale Wassergord

Alan Waterman

Michelle & Cornell Webb

William F. & Judith Webb

Vicki Webber

Scott Weidner

Regina Wells

Claire White

Leonard & Gail Williams

J.C. Wilt

Amy S. Winterscheidt

John R. Wise

Charlotte & John Wood

Hoyt H Wood, Jr

John Wood

Amanda Yates

Herbert & Lisa Young

Brian & Katherine Zeiger

Joy Zimmerman & Linda Dill

Thank you to all of those who support KCRep with charitable donations via funds at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City and United Way of Greater Kansas City, as well as other donor advised fund entities and programs.

THANK YOU TO OUR LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS

Their generosity ensures that KCRep will continue to inspire, entertain, and open minds for generations to come.

~ Anonymous Anonymous

~ Dr. & Mrs. Keith W. Ashcraft

~ William W. Baker Trust

Anne & Bill Blessing

~ Mrs. W. Coleman Branton

Mary Lou & ~ Tom Brous

Cindie Buchanan

Jerry & Meghan Carpenter

~ Nathan Schechter MD Trust in memory of ~ Vicki S. Catlin

~ Richard R. Cawthorn

~ Ann King Dickinson

~ Estate of Joseph F. Finch

Pam & Dr. Fred Geer

Courtney Goddard

~ Elizabeth Irwin Gordon

Nancy P. & ~ Robert W. Hatch

Ellen & Irv Hockaday

Linda & Topper Johntz

Mary & Mark Jorgenson

~ Helen Louise Kassebaum Trust

Dr. & Mrs. J. Gordon Kingsley

~ Lothar P. Krause

Rev. Susan Langhauser

Lindsay Meyer & ~ Corey Brunk

Pamela Miller & Michael Cummings

~ Dr. Mary Jo Rahatz

George & Lisa Shadid

~ Dr. Nathan & Ruth G. Shechter

Brad Voelker

Hal vonBohnhoff

~ Betty Widmier

Join our Legacy Society to help shape the future of KCRep — and you may also realize valuable tax advantages. Contact Carrie Lenahan at 816.235.5420

PARK UNIVERSITY

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR MUSIC

2025-26 CONCERT SEASON

September 5, 2025, 1900 Building

Molly Carr, Viola and Anna Petrova, Piano

October 3, 2025, Graham Tyler

Memorial Chapel

Park ICM Orchestra Fall Concert

Guest Conductor Timothy Hankewich

October 23, 2025, 1900 Building

Shmuel Ashkenasi, Violin, with ICM Faculty

November 13, 2025, 1900 Building

Stanislav Ioudenitch Piano Studio

December 5, 2025, Graham Tyler

Memorial Chapel

An Intimate Christmas with the ICM Orchestra

Conductor Steven McDonald

January 23, 2026, 1900 Building

Ben Sayevich, Violin and Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich, Piano

February 6, 2026, Graham Tyler

Memorial Chapel

Park ICM Orchestra Valentine Concert

Guest Conductor Filippo Ciabatti

March 13, 2026, 1900 Building

ICM String Studios

March 21, 2026, Kauffman Center

Stanislav & Friends Gala

April 17, 2026, Graham Tyler

Memorial Chapel

Park ICM Orchestra Season Finale

Guest Conductor Jason Seber

May 1, 2026, 1900 Building

Behzod Abduraimov, Piano

1900 BUILDING

Mission Woods, KS

KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Kansas City, MO

GRAHAM TYLER

MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Parkville, MO

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