Welcome to our 65th Anniversary Season.
2025-2026
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Thursday-Sunday, September 5-28, 2025
Kephart Theatre
Come From Away
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Narrative by Music Theatre International
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Production Sponsor – GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING
Costume and Orchestra Sponsor – EDWARD JONES
CAST
Diane & Others – Kristina Freeland
Hannah & Others – Kaydence Dickson
Janice & Others – Hannah Knox
Beulah & Others – Michelle Cardinal Dolan
Bonnie & Others – Lindsey Rojas
Beverley & Others – Vickee Spicer
OZ & Others – Perry Grewell
Kevin T./ Garth/ Others – Alex Engelland
Kevin J./ Dwight/ Others – Spencer Wesley
Bob/ Ali/ Others – Simeon Rawls
Claude & Others – William R. Brown
Nick / Doug/ Others – Loren Young
PRODUCTION
Director – Michael Spicer
Music Director – Tyler Breneman
Choreographer – Maggie Spicer Brown
Stage Manager – Renee Toms
Intimacy Director – Andi Haden
Sensitivity Coordinator – Elizabeth-Ali Schade
Props Chief – Allison Cook
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursday-Sunday, October 10-26, 2025
Sunflower Financial Theatre
Listen
By Brigid Amos
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Production Sponsor – COLDWELL BANKER and PINION
CAST
PRODUCTION
Director – Mark Anderson
Stage Manager and Props Chief – Susie Packard
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursdays – Sundays
November 21 – December 6 &
December 19-21, 2025
Kephart Theatre
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
The Musical
Music by Mel Marvin
Lyrics by
Book by
For decades, the story of the mean, green Mister Grinch discovering the joy of Christmas has delighted both readers and viewers. And now, you have the opportunity to bring Dr. Seuss’ adored classic to your stage.
Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children’s book, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! features a book and lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin. This duo expands on the timeless story, adding new songs that are bound to have everyone tapping their feet.
With a heart “two sizes too small,” the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities of Who-ville from a solitary distance. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about opening his heart to the real meaning of Christmas.
Narrative provided by MTI
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
The Grinch – Spencer Wesley
Old Max – Christopher Graber
Young Max – Andrew Graber
Mama Who – Melissa Burrows
Papa Who – Kurt Krupp
Grandma Who – Vickee Spicer
Grandpa Who – Loren Young
WHOVILLE ENSEMBLE
Auntie Who – Addilyn Jagodzinske
Trixie Who – Jaci Brake
Reno Who – Katie Morgan
Bumble Who – Teagan Burrows
Mooney Who – Stacy Jagodzinske
Palm Springs Who – Jared Jarvis
Cindy-Lou Who – Liv Ratzlaff
Boo Who – Vada Brake*
Annie Who – Berkley McClanahan*
Danny Who – Isaac Cranmer*
Punky Who – Isaac Zaragosa*
Betty-Lou Who – Gabby Garber
Phyllis Who – Saiana Ruffin*
Scallops Who – Camille Graber
Rugby Who – Paige Shaft
Gymslip Who – Maggie Brown-Mereles
Izzy Who – Caroline Hiatt
Timey Who – Allen Johnson
Buzz Who – Mac Sheforgen*
*Indicates Theatre Salina Mainstage Debut
PRODUCTION
Director/Choreographer – Maggie Spicer Brown
Music Director – Melanie Allison
Stage Manager – Mandi Graber
Props Chief – Kelly Brown
PIT SINGERS
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Thursdays – Sundays
January 9-25, 2026
Sunflower Financial Theatre
12 Angry Men
Play by Reginald Rose
A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. “He doesn’t stand a chance,” mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts. “This is a remarkable thing about democracy,” says the foreign-born juror, “that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a person; of a man or woman we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing.” But personal it is, with each juror revealing his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry men. The jurors’ final verdict and how they reach it—in tense scenes that will electrify your audience and keep them on the edge of their seats—add up to a fine, mature piece of dramatic literature, an experience you’ll be proud to present.
Narrative provided by Dramatic Publishing
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
Foreman – Alex Lankhorst
Juror 2 – Scott Price
Juror 3 – Jeffery Ebel
Juror 4 – Michael Spicer
Juror 5 – Simeon Rawls
Juror 6 – William Brown
Juror 7 – Michael Freeland
Juror 8 – Mark Anderson
Juror 9 – Rick Groetzinger
Juror 10 – Jack McCord
Juror 11 – Perry Grewell
Juror 12 – Christopher Graber
Guard – David Greiser
Judge – Gary Denning
PRODUCTION
Director – Tyrees Allen
Stage Manager – Andi Haden
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Fridays-Sundays February 6-22, 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Kephart Theatre
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Play by Jesse Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids, and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage, the “Sweet Delilah” on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. Sheree, the spunky team captain, desperately tries to maintain her organized and “perfect” life, and continues to be the group’s leader. Dinah, the wisecracking overachiever, is a career dynamo. But her victories in the courtroom are in stark contrast to the frustrations of her personal life. Lexie, pampered and outspoken, is determined to hold on to her looks and youth as long as possible. She enjoys being married—over and over and over again. The self-deprecating and acerbic Vernadette, acutely aware of the dark cloud that hovers over her life, has decided to just give in and embrace the chaos. And sweet, eager-to-please Jeri Neal experiences a late entry into motherhood that takes them all by surprise. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging) that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives in the second act, these friends, proving the enduring power of “teamwork” rally ’round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. THE SWEET DELILAH SWIM CLUB is the story of these five unforgettable women—a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever…
Narrative provided by Dramatists Play Service
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
Sheree Morgan Clinton*
Lexie Taylor Hartzell
Dinah Lauren Bertram
Vernadette Leigh Anne Alderson*
Jeri Neal Rachel Pearson
*Indicates Theatre Salina Mainstage Debut
PRODUCTION
Director – Victoria Spicer
Stage Manager – Ellen Fixen
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Friday – Sunday
April 3-19, 2026
Thursday night performance April 16
Kephart Theatre
The Pirates of Penzance
Book and Lyrics by W.S. Gilbert
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Set sail with this classic comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history. A fresh take on one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic operas, this updated version of The Pirates of Penzance took New York by storm when it premiered in Central Park in 1980, leading to a subsequent smash-hit Broadway run.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious, hopeful farce follows young Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to an ineffectual but raucous band of pirates. He disavows the pirates’ way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel. Frederic’s melodious tones win over the heart of Major-General Stanley’s songbird daughter, Mabel, but when the Pirate King discovers that General Stanley has lied about being an orphan to keep the pirates from stealing all of his belongings and carrying off his bevy of beautiful daughters, an “ingenious paradox” may prevent the budding romance and lead to the death of “The very model of a modern Major-General.”
The beauty, wit and whimsy of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic score is suffused with a modern sensibility, making this version an excellent choice for opera and light opera companies looking to expand their audience base. The sheer number of memorable roles makes it perfect for community and school groups. And with production requirements consisting of only two sets and a medium-sized orchestra, The Pirates of Penzance should be considered by any company featuring comic actors with excellent singing voices.
Narrative provided by Music Theatre International
Our Partnership Production with
Kansas Wesleyan University
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
CAST
Pirate King- Alex Engelland
Frederic- Zander Flener
Ruth- Mary King
Mabel- Grace Corman
Edith- Catherine Hammer
Kate- Tru Haesemeyer
Isabelle- Sydney Cantin
Sisters
Alicia DeHaan
Mackenzie Martinez
Karly Kroeker
Allison Cook
Aubreigh Heck
Major General- William Brown
Samuel- Jacob Corman
Sergeant/Pirate- Perry Grewell
ENSEMBLE
Pirates
Kort Comeau
Kaleb Kroeker
Jared Jarvis
Kaiden Comeau
Allen Johnson
Lee DeHaan
Chris Comeau
Police
Charlotte Bertram
Maggie Brown-Mereles
Maya Brown-Mereles
Caroline Hiatt
Vivienne Hoffman
Amelia Lund
Harper Riekhof
Sloane Ryan
Paige Shaft
PRODUCTION
Director – Michael Spicer
Assistant Director – Simeon Rawls
Music Director – David Corman
Choreographer – Victoria Spicer
Stage Manager – Andi Haden
Assistant Stage Manager – Kaydence Dickson
Photo Credit: Heartland Photography LLC
Thursday – Sunday
June 5-7, 18-28, 2026
Kephart Theatre
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville
More than a musical. It’s a way of life.
Book by Greg Garcia and Mike O’Malley
Music and Lyrics by Jimmy Buffett
On a small island in the Caribbean, vacation goers and the laid-back staff of the Margaritaville bar flirt, unwind and sip drinks under the sun. When an ambitious tourist named Rachel arrives with her friend Tammy for a much-needed vacation, she finds an unexpected romance with Tully, the island bartender and musician. As paradise collides with real life, both are faced with deciding what they want beyond the sandy beaches of Margaritaville. This tropical romantic comedy has plenty to laugh at and a sweet love story – all underscored by Jimmy Buffett’s classic tunes, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl, Raising Hope) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (Survivor’s Remorse, Shameless), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!
Narrative provided by Concord Theatrical
Thank you to our Corporate Partners!
Production – EQUITY BANK
Orchestra – HUTTON
CAST
Tully – Zander Flener
Rachel – Brandy Sandoval
Tammy – Tru Haesemeyer
Brick – Brandt Busse
Marley – Leigh Anne Alderson
J.D. – Rick Groetzinger
Jamila – Kaydence Dickson
Chadd – Dwayne Norman
ENSEMBLE
ENSEMBLE
Dwayne Norman
Jared Jarvis
Ben Corman
Sydney Cantin
Grace Corman
Morgan Clinton
Shana Woodman
Mackenzie Martinez
Erin Dolezal
Reese Kimmi
Scarlett Randolph
ORCHESTRA PIT SINGERS
Kurt Krupp
PRODUCTION
Director- Simeon Rawls
Music Director- Melanie Allison
Choreographer – Claire Schmidt
Stage Manager- Andi Haden
Initmacy Director- Elizabeth-Ali Schade
Props Chief- Renee Toms
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