2023-2024
Iron Street Dance Company
Captain – Brynn Shaft
Jr. Captain – Jocelyn Bailey
Mari Brown-Mereles
Andrew Graber
Hollis Murdock
Camille Graber
Aria Jagodzinske
Belle Henry
2023-2024
Stage Door 1 Music Theatre Company
Captains – Carley Pierce* and Addilyn Jagodzinske
Jr. Captain – Gabriel Freeland
Mara Mondt
Mac Sheforgen
Katie Morgan
Oscar Sheforgen
Erin Dolezal
Sloan Homelvig
Atticus Reynolds
Ellie Riekhof
William Howe
Ava Weaverling
*Indicates Graduating Senior
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
This program was funded in part by a Salina Area United Way Make a Difference Grant
October 3-7, 2023
Kephart Theatre
Goosebumps The Musical
Phantom of the Auditorium
Book and Lyrics by John Maclay
Music and Lyrics by Danny Abosch
Adapted from Goosebumps; book 20: Phantom of the Auditorium by R.L. Stine
Mysterious events befall the theater and no one can be sure if it’s just coincidence or the work of…The Phantom! Brooke and Zeke are excited to star in their school’s next hit musical, The Phantom, until they hear a rumor that the show is cursed. Prepare to get “Goosebumps” as the mystery unfolds! This silly and (only a little) spooky musical is based on the popular series from R.L. Stine.
Narrative provided by Theatreforyouth.com
CAST
Brooke – Camille Graber
Zeke – Oscar Sheforgen
Ms. Walker – Kenny Rojas
Emily – Keira Hoffman
Brian – Isaiah Boswell
Tina – Carlyn Elting
Anna – Alea Barnaby
Cami – Taryn Goetz
PRODUCTION
Director & Choreographer – Elizabeth-Ali Schade
Music Director – Kat Shaft
Stage Manager – Gabriel Freeland
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
November 9 – 11, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunflower Financial Theatre
Tiny Beautiful Things
Our debut CTA AfterDark play!
Based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, Tiny Beautiful Things personifies the questions and answers that “Sugar” was publishing online from 2010-2012. When the struggling writer was asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position of advice columnist, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance for obstacles both large and small.
Tiny Beautiful Things is a play about reaching when you’re stuck, healing when you’re broken, and finding the courage to take on the questions that have no answers
Narrative by Concord Theatricals
CAST
SUGAR – LINDSEY ROJAS
LETTER WRITER #1 – WILLIAM BROWN
LETTER WRITER #2 – GILDA ALVAREZ
LETTER WRITER #3 – BECKY HOLLIDAY
PRODUCTION
Director – Elizabeth-Ali Schade
Lighting and Scenic Design – Elizabeth-Ali Schade
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
School Performances: February 27 – March 1
Public Performance: March 2 at 2:00 PM
Kephart
Pinkalicious The Musical
BOOK BY ELIZABETH KANN & VICTORIA KANN
MUSIC BY JOHN GREGOR
LYRICS BY JOHN GREGOR, ELIZABETH KANN AND VICTORIA KANN
BASED ON THE BOOK “PINKALICIOUS” BY VICTORIA KANN & ELIZABETH KAN
Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out how to get out of this predicament.
CAST
Pinkalicious – CAROLINE HIATT
Mrs. Pinkerton – RYLEIGH SHOWMAN
Mr. Pinkerton – AUSTIN MILLER*
Peter – ISAAC DILL*
Alison – SLOANE RYAN
Dr. Wink – EDEN ARB
Ensemble
MAYA BROWN-MERELES
MAEVE GREGORY*
ELI HOWE*
LILY LEONARD
LILLIAN WILSON*
MOLLY ZUCCARELLI
* indicates that hte student is new the CTA / Theatre Salina stage.
For more information visit our GET INVOLVED page and select “CTA Auditions”
PRODUCTION
Director – Kat Shaft
Music Director –Renne Toms
Choreographer – Brynn Shaft
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
May 9-11 at 7:30 PM
Sunflower Financial Theatre
An Iliad
By Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
AN ILIAD is a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller—possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history.
Narrative provided by Dramatists.com
CTA After Dark productions may contain mature material, language and themes. Viewer discretion is advised.
CAST
Performed by Mark Anderson
Accompaniment by Kaleb Feist
PRODUCTION
Director – Mark Anderson
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
May 2 – 4, 2023
Kephart
CenterStage
Center for Theatre Arts annual three day showcase!
A collection of works from all of the CTA students. This event begins with two days of musical theatre performances from classes ranging from 3 to 18 years of age, followed by one full day of dance from classes of students ages 3 – 50+ years of age.
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
July 5 – 7, 2024
Kephart
Shrek The Musical Jr.
CTA’s 2024 SummerStage
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
With abundant opportunities for imaginative sets and costumes, and a host of over-the-top roles for an expandable cast, there’s a part for everyone in this dazzling adventure story.
Narrative by MTI
CAST
SummerStage 2024 – Shrek the Musical, Jr.:
Eden Arb
Titus Arb*
Charlotte Bertram*
Isaiah Boswell
Maggie Brown-Mereles
Maya Brown-Mereles
Cooper Comeau*
Katie Dreiling*
Lillian Dreiling*
Carlyn Elting
Dominic Freeland
Larkin French
Taryn Goetz
Camille Graber
Mazie Graham
Caroline Hiatt
Thea Hoekstra
Keira Hoffman
Vivienne Hoffman
William Howe
Colbey Hyde*
Aria Jagodzinske
Lily Leonard
Amelia Lund
Austin Miller
Eliana Nava*
Espyn Reed
Atticus Reynolds
Samuel Reynolds
Harper Riekhof
Sloane Ryan
Elin Shaft
Paige Shaft
Emma Twist
Lillian Wilson
Lily Wilson*
* – indicates student new to CTA & Theatre Salina productions
PRODUCTION
Director – Lindsey Rojas
Music Director – Kat Shaft
Choreographer – Audrey Jagodzinske
Education Director – Maggie Spicer Brown
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
July 19 – 21, 2024
Sunflower Financial Theatre
Alice by Heart
A CTA SecondStage production.
Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson
From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland.
As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss, and finding the courage to move forward. This world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.
Narrative by BroadwayLicensing.com
CAST
ALICE/ALICE SPENCER…………………………………………..Lydia Gerry
ALFRED HALLAM/WHITE RABBIT/MARCH HARE…………Zander Flener
RED CROSS NURSE/QUEEN OF HEARTS……….………….Carley Pierce
HAROLD PUDDING/MAD HATTER…………………………Mac Sheforgen
TABATHA/CHESHIRE CAT………………………………………Brandy Sandoval
DODGY/DUCHESS/MOCK MOCK MOCK MOCK TURTLE….Wyatt Angell
NIGEL/DORMOUSE/KNAVE OF CLUBS……………………….Katie Morgan
DR. BUTRIDGE/KING OF HEARTS………………………………Karly Kroeker
ANGUS/CATERPILLAR……………………………………..…Audrey Jagodzinske
CLARISSA/QUEEN OF DIAMONDS/
MOCK MOCK MOCK TURTLE…………………………………………Sarah Rosario
TUBE ENSEMBLE/KNAVE OF SPADES/CATERPILLAR 2/
MOCK MOCK TURTLE……………………………………………….Nyah Weis*
TUBE ENSEMBLE/KNAVE OF HEARTS/
JABBERWOCK/MOCK TURTLE………………….……………….Mara Mondt
* Making their Theatre Salina / CTA performance debut.
PRODUCTION
Director/Choreographer – Maggie Spicer Brown
Music Director – Jill French
Props Chief – Carlie Wilson
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
August 2 – 4, 202
Sunflower Financial Theatre
Bookmarked
Center for Theatre Art’s Annual Contemporary Dance Show
CAST
NEXT TIME IT COULD BE YOU!
For more information visit our GET INVOLVED page and select “CTA Auditions”
PRODUCTION
Director – Maggie Spicer Brown
Logo Artwork – Shelby Memmott
Choreographers
Tasha Deiser
Alison Hiatt
Audrey Jagodzinske
Jeff Leger
Shelby Memmott
Jess Polzella
Elizabeth-Ali Schade
Claire Schmidt
Maggie Spicer Brown
