This season we take our audiences on a journey from the pages of novels and plays to the stages at 303 E. Iron Avenue.
2023-2024
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Fridays – Sundays
September 1 – 24, 2023
A Thursday Night Performance is available September 14 & 21.
Kephart Theatre
Roald Dahl’s
Matilda
The Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!
Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.
Narrative by Music Theatre International
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Production Sponsor – GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING
Costume and Orchestra Sponsor – HERITAGE REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, LLC
CAST
MATILDA – Caroline Hiatt / Maya Brown-Mereles
TRUNCHBULL – Nathan King
MS. HONEY – Kristina Freeland
MR. WORMWOOD – Tim Burns
MRS. WORMWOOD – Mary King
MRS. PHELPS – Gin Hoffman
PARTY CLOWN/ESCAPOLOGIST/SERGEI – Michael Freeland
ACROBAT/COOK – Tasha Deiser
MICHAEL WORMWOOD – Parker Anderson-Kepley
DOCTOR/RUDOLPHO – Alex Engelland
HENCHMAN – William Howe
BRUCE – Dominic Freeland
LAVENDER – Ryleigh Showman
TOMMI – Vivienne Hoffman
ERIC/RUSSIAN HENCHMAN – Atticus Reynolds
NIGEL – Sam Reynolds
HORTENSIA – Bristol Dooley
AMANDA – Kahlan Metcalfe
ALICE – Lily Leonard
THE ENSEMBLE
Aria Jagodzinske
Sloan Homelvig
Mari Brown-Mereles
Sarah Rosario
William Howe
Larkin French
Tasha Deiser
Zach Swanson
Parker Anderson-Kepley
PRODUCTION
Director – Michael Spicer
Music Director – Jill French
Choreographer – Maggie Spicer Brown
Orchestra Director/Rehearsal Pianist -Tyler Breneman
Stage Manager – Ellen Fixsen
Props Chief – Amanda Reynolds
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursdays – Sundays
October 13 – 29, 2023
Sunflower Financial Theatre
Into the Breeches!
Book by George Brant
Oberon Play House’s director and leading men are off at war with the Axis. Determined to press on, the director’s wife sets out to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare’s Henriad, assembling an increasingly unexpected team united in desire, if not actual theatre experience. Together they deliver a delightful celebration of collaboration and persistence when the show must go on!
Narrative provided by Concord Theatricals
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Production Sponsor – COLDWELL BANKER and PINION
CAST
Maggie Dalton – Rachel Pearson
Celeste Fielding – Gin Hoffman
Ellsworth Snow – Scott Price
Winifred Snow – Vicki Price
Stuart Lasker – Alex Lankhorst
Ida Green – Ralita Cheeks
June Bennett – Paula Rolph
Grace Richards – Taylor Garretson Hartzell
PRODUCTION
Director – Gary Demuth
Stage Manager – Susie Packard
Props Cheif – Beth Ruder
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursdays – Sundays
November 17 – 30, 2023
December 1-2 and 15-17, 2023
Kephart Theatre
The Wizard of Oz
The Musical
Book by John Kane
Music by Herbert Stothart, Harold Arlen, E.Y. “Yip” Harburg
Lyrics by Harold Arlen, E.Y. “Yip” Harburg
Narrative provided by Stage Agent
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
Dorothy – Grace Corman**
Gultch/Wicked Witch – Vickee Spicer
Glinda – Jill French
Aunt Em – Callie Hobkirk
Uncle Henry/Oz Guard – Zach Swanson
Prof. Marvel/Wizard – Bob Jones
Hunk/Scarecrow – Andrew Graber
Hickory/Tin Man – Aidan Heusman
Zeke/Lion – Cathie Norris
Nikko/Commander of Monkeys – Erin Jeffreys
Winkie General – Tommy Flores
PRODUCTION
Director – Michael Spicer
Music Director – Jill French
Orchestra Director – Melanie Allison
Choreographer – Maggie Spicer Brown
Stage Manager – Mandi Graber
MUNCHKIN LAND
Lullaby League – Cali Smith**
Lullaby League – Maggie Brown-Mereles**
Lullaby League – Gabby Garber**
Lollipop Guild – Mason Leonard**
Lollipop Guild – Harlow Hendrick
Lollipop Guild – Ollie Jeffreys**
Mayor – Lily Leonard
Coroner – Sloane Ryan*
Barrister – Paige Shaft
City Father 1 – Amelia Lund*
City Father 2 – Harper Riekhof*
Fiddler – Molly Zuccarelli*
ENSEMBLE
Addilyn Jagodzinske
Alicia DeHaan**
Callie Hobkirk
Camille Graber
Elias Torres
Elin Shaft
Ellie Riekhof*
Guthrie Burch**
Katie Morgan
Keira Hoffman
Kinsleigh Showman
Larkin French
Mara Mondt
Mari Brown-Mereles
Ollie Jeffreys
Oscar Sheforgen*
Tara Dulohery
Tasha Deiser
Tommy Flores
William Howe
*Theatre Salina Debut
**Theatre Salina/CTA Debut
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursdays – Sundays
January 5 – 21, 2024
Sunflower Financial Theatre
The Odd Couple
Female Version
Play by Neil Simon
Narrative provided by Stage Agent
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Production Sponsor -THE BANK OF TESCOTT
CAST
Olive Madison – Allison Yaple
Florence Unger – Shawna Carter
Mickey – Kristina Freeland
Sylvie – Lindsey Rojas
Renee – Robin Dutton
Vera – Sara Young
Jesus Costazuela – Loren Young
Manolo Costazuela – Joel Bicknell
PRODUCTION
Director – Amanda Reynolds
Stage Manager – Tim Burns
Props Chief – Beth Ruder
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Fridays – Sundays
February 2-18, 2024
Thursday night performance February 8, 2024
Kephart Theatre
Clue: The Musical
A musical based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game
Book by Peter DePietro
Music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker, and Vinnie Martucci
Lyrics by Tom Chiodo
Narrative provided by Concord Theatricals
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
MR. BODDY – CHRISTOPHER GRABER
MRS. PEACOCK – CALLIE HOBKIRK
PROFESSOR PLUM – SPENCER WESLEY
MISS SCARLET – MARY KING
COLONEL MUSTARD – JOHN HENDRICK
MRS. WHITE – KAT SHAFT
MR. GREEN – ALEX ENGELLAND
DETECTIVE – ALYSON RAYMOND
PRODUCTION
Director -Vickee Spicer
Music Director – Matt Gerry
Pianist – Stephanie Gerry
Stage Manager – Mandi Graber
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Friday – Sunday
April 5 – 21, 2024
Thursday night performance April 18, 2024
Kephart Theatre
Sense and Sensibility
Based on the novel by Jane Austen
By Kate Hamill
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters—sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne—after their father’s sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. SENSE AND SENSIBILITY examines our reactions, both reasonable and ridiculous, to societal pressures. When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart?
Narrative provided by Dramatist Play Services
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
Elinor – Taylor HartzellMarianne – Alicia DeHaanMargaret – Carlyn Elting*Mrs. Dashwood – Vicki PriceJohn Dashwood – Aaron Woodman*Edward – Alex EngellandFanny – Karly Kroeker*Col. Brandon – Patrick HoffmanWilloughby / Robert Farrars – Aidan HeusmanSir John – Richard GroetzingerMrs. Jennings – Rachel Pearson
GOSSIPS
Lady Middleton / Gossip 5 – Shana Woodman*Lucy Steele / Gossip 3 – Mary KingAnne Steele / Gossip 1 – Lexie Spearman*Gossip 2 / Servant – Paula RolphGossip 4 / Doctor/ Thomas – Scott Price
* Indicates first time in a Theatre Salina Mainstage Performance
PRODUCTION
Director – Elizabeth-Ali Schade*
Stage Manager – Andi Haden
Props Chiefs – Kaleb Kroeker*
* Indicates first time in a Theatre Salina leadership position.
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursdays – Sundays
June 7 – 23, 2024
Kephart Theatre
The Prom
Drama Desk Award for Best Musical
Book & Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.
Narrative provided by Theatrical Rights Worldwide
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
EMMA NOLAN………………………………………Brandy Sandoval*
ALYSSA GREENE…………………………………..Emily Streeter
DEE DEE ALLEN……………………………………Vickee Spicer
BARRY GLICKMAN…………………………………Bill Brown
TRENT OLIVER………………………………………Tommy Flores
ANGIE DICKINSON………………………………….Mary King
TOM HAWKINS ………………………………………Alex Engelland
MRS. GREENE……………………………………….Lauren Bertram
SHELLY SAPERSTEIN………………………………Mara Mondt
KAYLEE……………………………………………….Erin Dolezal
SHELBY / PRODUCTION DANCE CAPTAIN…….Mari Brown-Mereles
NICK / TEEN ENSEMBLE…………………………..Hudson Duff*
KEVIN / TEEN ENSEMBLE…………………………Elias Torres
OLIVIA KEATING / ENSEMBLE……………………Carley Pierce
ENSEMBLE
Alivia Durall*
Megan Graff*
Thea Hoekstra
Sloan Homelvig
Allen Johnson
Katie Morgan
Hollis Murdock
Carley Pierce
Zach Swanson
Becca Winsky
* – indicates Theatre Salina Mainstage debut
PRODUCTION
Director – Maggie Spicer Brown
Choreographer – Claire Schmidt
Music Director – Melanie Allison
Stage Manager- Andi Haden
