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Don Arnott, Camp Director:
Don has been with StageworX for ten years and was previously Chairman of the Board! His favorite color is blue and retired from Lamb Weston and is currently a substitute teacher! His favorite musical is "Wicked!" He has a long history with theatre in the Kansas City area. He has Stage Managed more than 20 shows with Theatre in the Park (Outdoor and Indoor) and The White Theatre. Since retiring after his 40-year career, you can find Don at Walt Disney World or spending time with his family. |
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Jack Kirwan, Assistant to Camp Director:
Jack has been on Staff for nine years and was a camper for eight years prior. He is an after-school teacher at the YMCA and his favorite musical is “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Jack is a member of the JCCC Theatre Department and his favorite color is red! When not working, Jack enjoys playing video games, working out, going to the movies, and drawing! |
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Nicole Scheier, Marketing Manager:
Overland Trail Middle School Teacher - Theatre/Modern Communication Nicole has been with the StageworX family for 24 years. By day, she is the Theatre/Modern Communication teacher at Overland Trail Middle School, runs a photography business, is the marketing manager for Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice, and resident photographer for Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. Her favorite color is purple & her favorite musical is “Beauty and the Beast!” She danced at Miller Marley for 13 years and has performed with Theatre in the Park, the White Theater, New Dinner Theater, and at Walt Disney World. In her spare time, she reads, creates photo albums, & hangs out with her husband & dogs! |
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Heather Heilman, Parent Liaison:
Heather has been on Staff for four years! She works as a Mortgage Underwriter full-time and her favorite color is blue! Her favorite musical is "Wicked" and she likes to read, be outside, & hang with family in her spare time! |
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Lindsay Davis, Director:
Green Springs Elementary School Teacher - Kindergarten Lindsay has been on Staff for 13 years. She has been named Chick-Fil-A’s Teacher of the Year and has received a Teacher of the Year nomination three times. Her favorite colors are purple, coral, and yellow and her favorite musicals are “Seussical,” “Wicked,” and “Newsies!” In her free time, you can find Lindsay chauffeuring her four daughters to dance and soccer! |
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Lindsey Lauterwasser, Director:
InJoy Music Teacher Lindsey has been on Staff for three years! She works for InJoy Music teaching private piano lessons, voice lessons, and early childhood music classes and her favorite color is pink! She loves the musicals, "Moulin Rouge" and "Waitress!" She grew up doing theatre in the Kansas City area, both professionally and at various community/school theaters. She now loves being able to share her love of music and theatre with her students and campers! She graduated from Benedictine College with a degree in Music Education in 2021, where she was very involved with the choirs and the a cappella group! In her free time, Lindsey likes to read, go on walks, sing, and spend time with family and friends. |
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Nicki Davis:
Green Springs Speech-Language Pathologist This is Nicki's first year on Staff and her favorite color is yellow! She has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 7 years. Her favorite musical is "Frozen." In her free time, she loves to read! |
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Curran Mock:
Curran is a first-year Staffer! He is a photographer by day and his favorite musical is "Pippin!" His resume highlights include: Drew Boleyin in "Rock of Ages" at Olathe East and Eddie Souther in "Sister Act" at Olathe East. In his free time, he loves playing piano, cello, and guitar. He even loves playing Disc Golf! |
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Kelsey Phillips:
Reading Specialist - Nieman Elementary Kelsey has been on Staff for two years and was a StageworX camper for four years! She has taught elementary school for 12 years & is currently a Reading Specialist at Nieman Elementary. She grew up in a family who loves musical theater, and has fond memories of her 4 years attending Camp. Her favorite musical is "Les Miserables." Kelsey's favorite things to do are be outside and spend time with her family. |
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Megan Schueller:
Miller Marley Dance Teacher Megan has been on Staff for two years! She is a Ballet teacher at Miller Marley, where she grew up taking dance, and is a personal chef to her two kiddos! Her favorite color is black and her favorite musicals are "In the Heights" and "Hadestown!" She performed in regional theaters all over the country, danced on a cruise ship, had a quick little sighting on Broadway, and danced at Disneyland. She loves to spend time with her read, do Pilates, spend time with her family, and shop! |
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Jenna Skov:
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School - 2nd Grade Jenna is a first-time Staffer! Her favorite color is blue and her favorite musicals are "Newsies" and "Hamilton!" Jenna recently finished a Masters of Arts in Teaching program at KSU and is looking forward to her first year teaching 2nd grade. She was a stay-at-home Mom for the last 12 years & has taught Kindergarten and First Grade Sunday School at her church for many years. In her spare time, Jenna enjoys reading, playing board games, traveling with her family, and playing volleyball. |
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Allison Friedrich, Director:
Odessa Middle School Teacher - Computer Literacy Allison was a camper for one year before being a Staffer for 26 years! She is the Computer literacy teacher at Odessa Middle School. Her favorite color is all of them and she loves the musical “Wicked.” She is a co-writer of four musicals geared towards 5-8-year-olds. In her free time, she likes to watch Jurassic Park, sing musicals, make shirts, & listen to books. |
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Tori Friedrich, Director:
Fire Prairie Upper Elementary Teacher - Reading Intervention Tori has been with StageworX for 20 years! She teaches Reading and will be graduating with her Educational Specialist in Reading in August! Plus, she has co-written four musicals with Allison Friedrich! Her favorite color is turquoise and her favorite musical is “SIX.” In her spare time, she is driving her teen boys places as they live their best lives, reading, & drinking coffee. |
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McKenzi Crossman, Director:
Mission Trail Middle School Teacher - Theatre Kenzi has been on Staff for three years! Her favorite color is pink & her favorite show is "West Side Story!" By day, she is a teacher! She taught dance for six years at Dance Images in Liberal, Kansas and Tip Toz in Council Grove Kansas. She graduated from Emporia State University and was very involved with her sorority Chi Omega and the Theatre Department. Her resume highlights include: Horizon Award Nominee, Makeup designer - "Macbeth," Stage Manager - "Urinetown" Stage Manager and Choreographer - "No Way to Treat a Lady," House of Blue Leaves - "Little Nun." In her free time, she likes to binge tv shows with my family! |
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Cy Conaway:
Cy has been on Staff for three years! His favorite color is yellow and favorite musical is "Hadestown!" His resume highlights include: acted in 18 shows, been on an improv team for 2 years (3rd place at state competition), written sketch comedy, wrote lyrics for an original song performed at KMEA, and he had a cameo in the movie "PinPoint!" In his spare time, he reads, works on how to write theatrical works, plays tennis, and has family board game nights. |
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Mary Fabac:
Mary has been on Staff for two years & was a camper for two years! Her favorite musical is "Mamma Mia" and her favorite color is pink. She goes to Grand Canyon University majoring in Theatre for Secondary Education. Her theatre highlights include: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Fools," "Anything Goes," "Drowsy Chaperone," "Once Upon a Mattress," & "Willy Wonka." In her free time, Mary likes to write musicals and watch tv. |
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Kyle Feather:
Ranchview High School Teacher - Choir Kyle is a returning Staffer, making this his seventh year on Staff after four years as a camper! His favorite color is purple and he is the Choir Director at Ranchview High School (Carrollton, TX). His favorite musical is "Anastasia!" He sings in professional choirs in Kansas and Dallas. In his spare time, he enjoys music directing community theater and children’s theater! |
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Katelyn Huwe:
Katelyn has been on Staff for three years and her favorite colors are light pinks and purples! Her favorite musicals are "Hadestown" and "Moulin Rouge!" She loves participating in theatre at Olathe East High School! In her free time, she likes to watch movies and hang out with her friends! |
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Maria Milazzo:
High School Campus Minister - Notre Dame de Sion High School Maria is a first-time Staffer! Her favorite color is purple and her favorite musical is "Into the Woods!" Her resume highlights include: Soprano soloist for various events in Kansas City such as the Italian Festival, Diplomatic Ball, and Catholic Charities Gala. Musical Director at Nativity of Mary Theatre from 2017 to 2023 with students 3rd through 8th grade. Directed junior shows of Frozen, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, and Seussical amongst others. Recent Music Director for Little Shop of Horrors with City Theatre of Independence. In her free time, she likes to go on walks, spend time with family, read, & binge-watch favorite shows! |
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Morgan Tate:
Morgan is a first-time Staffer & was a StageworX camper for two years! Her favorite color is purple and she is currently studying Theatre at the University of Kansas! Her favorite musical is "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." She likes to read, write, and sing-along to musical theatre karaoke tracks. |
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Paula Brekken, Director/Vocal Director:
Olathe Northwest High School Teacher - Vocal Music Paula has been on Staff since 2000! She is a vocal music teacher and church music director, her favorite color is pink, and her favorite musical is "Spamalot!" Paula's resume highlights include: Grammy award winning KC Chorale for 24 years, Carnegie Hall premiere by audition in 2007, Crossroads Church music director for 30 years, won the MCDA Prelude 1st Year Teacher Award, and was Prince Orlofsky in “Die Fledermaus.” In her free time, you can find her cheering on her girls, walking her dog, Bindi, and lifting weights! |
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Scott Ladish, Director:
Piper High School Teacher - Theatre/Speech/English Scott has been on Staff for three years! Scott is the Speech, Theatre, & English teacher at Piper High School and his favorite color is green! He loves the musical, "Little Shop of Horrors!" Along with being a Front-of-House employee at Theatre in the Park and a member of the Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society, he has numerous awards and accolades from the Pitt State Theatre program including the 2021 award for “Outstanding Overall Theatre Student.” In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, reading new scripts, and spending time with his friends and family. |
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Adam Segura, Director:
Ray-Pec East Middle School Teacher - Technical Director Adam has been on Staff for six years! He works as the Technical Director at Ray-Pec East Middle School during the school year. His favorite color is orange and favorite musical is “Into the Woods!” His resume highlights include: Teaching 4 years at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School, receiving the Outstanding New Teacher Award from the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri, continuing his education at Southern Oregon University with a Masters in Theatrical Production and Design. and being selected to bring our Fall 2023 production of "Romeo and Juliet" to the Missouri State Thespian Festival! In his spare time, Adam plays with his dog, Sawyer, plays disc golf, plays video games, binges movies and tv shows, reads, & plays with friends! |
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Ethan Crapser:
Shawnee Mission West High School Teacher Ethan has been on Staff for 8 years and was a camper for 10 years prior! He works as a teacher at Shawnee Mission West high school and his favorite color is grey. He also works as a technician for a theatre company based out of KC. His resume highlights include: Intern at Glimmerglass Opera Festival & taking a group of students to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. His favorite musical is "Something Rotten!" In his spare time, Ethan enjoys playing video games and 3D printing. |
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Trevor Harrison:
Olathe North High School Teacher - Video Production Trevor has been on Staff for four years and was a camper for 11 years prior! His favorite color is blue and his favorite show is “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind." Outside of camp, he is the Video Production teacher at Olathe North. He loves to read and make art! Currently, he is into printmaking and drawing. |
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Jackson Huwe:
Jackson has been on Staff for two years! His favorite color could be a shade of green, red, or blue. His favorite musicals are "Hadestown" or "Big Fish!" His resume highlights include: "I can make a mean bowl of cereal (profession)." In his free time, he enjoys going on play dates with his friends. |
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Ann McCroskey, Choreographer:
Miller Marley Dance Teacher Ann is a returning Staffer, making this her 15th year at camp! Her favorite color is red and she is a dance instructor at Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice. Her favorite musical is "Newsies!" She danced at Worlds of Fun and for the KC Chiefs. She started the Rock Chalk Dancers (Pom Squad) at the University of Kansas, choreographs for many venues around KC (~141 shows so far), & is the Director of the Miller Marley Entertainers, a performing group of 51 7th-12th graders. In her spare time, she enjoys going to Walt Disney World! This summer she is choreographing "Anastasia" at Shawnee Mission Theatre in the Park. |
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John Mulvey, Director:
Theatre for Young America Teacher - Acting John has taught acting classes at Longview Community College and KC Young Audience’s Community School of the Arts, and currently teaches acting classes for Theatre for Young America. He is a professional actor, appearing at such venues as Theatre for Young America and also performing with the improvisational and sketch comedy groups Out on a Limb, The Argon Ship, and also at Comedy Sportz. He attended Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas where he received a Bachelor of Theatre Arts degree. |
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Jeff Yarnell, Director:
Blue Valley High School Teacher - Theatre Jeff has been with StageworX for 28 years! By day, he is a Drama teacher to the stars! He likes jewel tones of cool colors and the show “Noises Off.” A personal accomplishment of his is his principal no longer walking past him and saying, “Hey Reggie.” When he’s not teaching the stars, Jeff enjoys spending time with his bride, Hottie McApplesauce. |
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Ella Amos:
Ella is a first-time Staffer and was a StageworX camper for eight years! Her favorite play is "Chrys De Lautis" by Jeff Yarnell and her favorite color is green. By day, she is a college student and lifeguard. She has been involved in theatre for the last ten years at StageworX and her alma mater. She enjoys exercising, being outside on a walk or at the pool, and spending time with friends and family! |
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Chase Ellis:
Chase has been on Staff for two years & was a StageworX camper for six years! |
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Sarah Peterson, Director:
Harmony Middle School Teacher - Theatre/Modern Communication & Miller Marley Dance Teacher Sarah has been on Staff for 18 years! She is the Theatre/Modern Communication teacher at Harmony Middle School and her favorite color is green! It’s tough to pick just one musical but, she loves “Newsies!” Sarah has been an educator for 23 years, has directed or choreographed over 100 productions around KC, is the Assistant Director of the Miller Marley Entertainers, teaches Teen Theater Jazz at Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice, and is married to Mike (21 years) and a Mom (three kids - 17, 15, 13)! When not working, Sarah likes to hang out with family and friends, go to see shows, read, eat chips and salsa! |
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Amy Alderman, Choreographer:
Lakewood Middle School Teacher - FACS & Miller Marley Dance Teacher Amy has been on Staff for 13 years! She the Family and Consumer Science Teacher at Lakewood Middle School and her favorite color is purple! Amy has her Masters of Arts in Education - Speech and Drama, is a dance teacher at Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice, performed at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and has choreographed close to 60 shows in 13 years around the Metro. She has a top five when it comes to musicals, but two of them are "In the Heights" & "Come From Away!" She has a wonderful husband, Curt, of 9 years and two little gals, Serenity and Georgia! She could not be happier that we get to share our love of musical theatre with them! "Family is one of the most important things to me and I'm so happy that I get to share StageworX with so many of my family members! Every Key!" |
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Dave Davis, Vocal Director:
Harmony Middle School Teacher - Choir Dave has been on Staff for 21 years! While not at camp, he is the Ringmaster (Choir Teacher) at Harmony Middle School. His favorite color is blue and he loves “Million Dollar Quartet.” He won the 2009 Horizon Award, was a Finalist for the 2013 Grammy Teacher of the Year, and the 2018 Ignatius Award Recipient. While not taming the animals or at camp, he enjoys watching sports, playing music, and listening to podcasts! |
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Kym Gibbs, Accompanist:
Rockhurst High School - Collaborative Pianist Kym has been on Staff for 12 years and her favorite color is charcoal grey! She is the collaborative pianist at Rockhurst High School. She loves getting to work with and teach the kids over the years. Her favorite musical is “Godspell!” When she isn’t working, she enjoys painting, singing and playing in a community choir! |
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Hanna Stevens:
Harmony Middle School Teacher - Social Studies/English This is Hanna's second year on Staff! Her favorite colors are pink & purple! Hanna is a Social Studies and English teacher at Harmony Middle School. Her favorite musicals are "SIX" the musical & "Little Shop of Horrors." In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family as much as possible. |
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Sophia Carey:
Cottonwood Point Elementary Teacher - Music Sophia is a first-time Staffer and her favorite color is pink! She is the music teacher at Cottonwood Point Elementary and has taught k-5 elementary music for 7 years, assisted with 5 Harmony Middle School musicals, and directed many fifth grade choirs with 20-65 kids. Her favorite musical is "Legally Blonde!" In her free time, Sophia likes to hang out with her husband, walk her dog, hang out with her sisters. |
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Skip Gordon, Director:
Shawnee Mission South High School - Theatre Technical Director Skip has been on staff for StageworX 20 years. He is currently the Technical Director for Shawnee Mission South High School and works for UPS. He has worked for Rockhurst University, Chestnut Fine Arts, Theatre in the Park, Blue Valley West High School, StoneLion Puppets, Kansas City Fringe Festival, and WaterFire KC. His favorite musical is "Sweeney Todd!" In his spare time, he likes to be camping, fishing, or kayaking! |
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Rylee Carney:
Rylee has been on Staff for three years! Her favorite color is dark green and her favorite show is "Come From Away!" Her resume highlights include: being a two-time Blue Star Nominee for Scenic Painting and Design. In her free time, she enjoys painting, rock climbing, & paddle boarding. |
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Lexi King:
Lexi is a first-time Staffer! |
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Cassandra Mojica:
Cassandra has been on Staff for three years and her favorite color is purple! Her favorite musical is "Mamma Mia" or "All Shook Up" - she hasn't decided yet - they're both so good! Her resume highlights include: Outstanding Thespian in troupe 5078; Fall Musical at Olathe East- Best Supporting Actress- Rock of Ages; Spring Lab at OE- Best Author- OE Live. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her friends. |
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David Munzell-Johnson:
David has been on Staff for three years! His favorite color is maroon and his favorite musical is "Clue!" When not working at StageworX, he works as a stage hand! Whenever he has free time, he finds himself rock climbing! |
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Doug Peterson:
Doug has been on Staff for three years, his favorite color is blue, and by day... He is retired! His favorite musical is "Les Miserables." He & his wife are excited to be in KC to spend time with family and friends and to be involved with StageworX. While never on-stage, he has worked backstage at a number of shows at Theater in the Park and the Jewish Community Center. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and going on Disney Cruises. |
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Sandi Peterson, Camp Nurse:
Sandi has been on Staff for three years and her favorite color is coral! She was a registered nurse for 34 years! Now, she is retired and her favorite activities include reading and cruising! Her favorite musical is "Wicked!" |
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Jose Sorto:
Jose has been on Staff for two years! |
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Risa Brekken:
Risa has been on Staff for two years and was a StageworX camper for 14 years! Her favorite color is yellow and her favorite musicals are "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Legally Blonde." Her resume highlights include: Drum Major 2022-2024, NHS Membership 2022-2024, Tri-M Membership 2020-2024, playing Katherine in "Newsies" at StageworX, playing Little Becky Two Shoes in "Urinetown," participating in various Choir and Band honor groups and receiving awards, and College Acceptance to Missouri State University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her sisters and family, listening to music, singing and dancing, getting outside, hanging out with friends, and other fun things! |
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Kennison Friedrich:
Kennison has been on Staff for two years and was a StageworX camper for 14 years prior! She is a full-time student attending Missouri State University. Her favorite musical is "Hamilton" and in her free time, she likes to tun, cook, & hang out with friends! |
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Hade Henry:
Hade is a first-time Staffer & was a StageworX Camper for five years! His favorite color is purple and, when not at school, he refs soccer games on weekends. His favorite musical is "Hadestown!" His resume highlights include: Gomez - "Addams Family"; Agent Branton - "Catch Me If You Can"; Jack Kelly - "Newsies"; SpongeBob - "Spongebob the Musical." In his free time, Hade enjoys playing sports and hanging out with friends! |
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Jackson Janeway:
Jackson is a first-time Staffer! He was a StageworX Camper for 13 years and his favorite color is red! By day, you can find Jackson at Paws at Play helping with dogs! His favorite musical is "Newsies" and some resume highlights include: "Newsies" - Race; "All Shook Up" - Jim; "Spongebob" - Larry the Lobster! In his free time, Jackson likes to play sports like tennis and basketball. |
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Josie O'Keefe:
Josie is a first-time Staffer and was a StageworX camper for five years! Her favorite color is blue and her favorite musical is "Cats!" Her highlights include: "Spongebob" - Squidward (Stageworx 2021); Pearl (Barstow 2023) "All Shook Up" - Natalie/Ed (Stageworx 2023); Miller Marley Entertainers 2021-2024 (3 years). In her spare time, she dances at Miller Marley and assists in multiple classes! |
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Luke Peterson:
Luke is a first-time Staffer and was a StageworX camper for 13 years! His favorite color is blue and his favorite musical is "Footloose!" Hie resume highlights include: Olathe East: "Sister Act" - Joey; "Rock of Ages" - Dennis Dupree; "Newsies" - Romeo; StageworX: "All Shook Up" - Chad; "Newsies" - Davey; "SpongeBob" - Mr. Krabs. In his free time, Luke enjoys running and hanging out with friends! |
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Ruby Ricker:
Ruby is a first-time Staffer after being a Camper for two years! Her favorite color is dark green and her favorite musical is "Bright Star." She will be a Senior at Blue Valley Northwest High School this coming school year & will be mentoring with BVNW Choir and Orchestra teachers during the 2024-25 school year. Her resume highlights include: "Addams Family" Ancestor (BVNW ‘23-24), Sylvia in "All Shook Up" (StageworX ‘23), Miller Marley Entertainer, and member of International Thespian Society Troupe 5222. In her spare time, Ruby enjoys to sing, dance, paint, & play the cello! |