Ever wanted to know more about the people who make this possible every year? Check it out below!
Director – Tim McCray
He also is the lighting designer and helps with set design/construction.
Come back soon to learn more about Tim!
Music Director – G. Leayn Losh
Leayn’s first show as a part of the TAV family was Seussical in 2018. Her favorite show as a part of TAV is Shrek.
Her favorite moment was at the end of Annie when Frank presented her flowers and he gave the most amazing speech. She felt so much appreciation and love from the cast. She also loves opening nights with all of the excitement and seeing the smiles of everyone!
She really enjoys putting the orchestras together and working with the entire team from when we first start talking about shows until closing day!! It has been a true joy to be part of the TAV family! Also looking up from the orchestra and seeing Tim playing Santa in Annie takes the cake!
Accompanist – Denise Gibson
Come back soon to learn more about Denise!
Choreographer – Cat Larrison
Cat has been a member of TaV since 2004 when she auditioned and joined Stations after returning to KC after college.
Cat’s favorite TaV shows are The Music Man and Oklahoma! Her funniest memory was when Toto in Wizard of Oz #2 was not a fan of the Tin Man – needless to say, there was another layer to the story!
Outside of Theatre at Vis, Cat is the Founder of Larrison Creative which offers back support for nonprofits and artists.
Assistant Director – Mary Kate Green
Mary Kate has been a part of TAV since 2010 when I was an orphan in Annie.
Her favorite TAV show that she has been in as an actor was Godspell. Her favorite show that she has been a staff member on was Shrek.
Outside of work, she likes going to the park with her son and her husband, painting with watercolors, and singing in church.
Director of Operations – Haley Box Foglio
Haley has been involved with TaV since 2000! She now coordinates and oversees all of the “non-creative” stuff of TaV shows like sponsorships, ticket sales, and program printing.
Her favorite TaV show to date is the 30th anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast because we were able to see ALL of our hard work come to life for a truly awesome performance.
Outside of TaV, Haley is a lover of books and video games – especially Mario. She also loves hanging out with her husband and sweet daughter!
Communications – Melissa Dierkes
Melissa has been a part of Theatre at Vis since she moved to KC and started school at UMKC. She started with Stations in 2017 and became a part of the TAV family.
Her favorite show she has been a part of with TaV was Seussical because she got to learn a little bit about all of the kids and learn the ropes of the team members before becoming more and more involved.
Outside of work and theatre, she loves playing with her two pups (Dex & River), listening to music in any fashion, and playing golf.
Set Designer – Pat Muller
Pat is the mastermind behind out set designs. He does construction and detailing of some of the more complex pieces. He also is a stagehand come show week!
Pat has been apart of the the TaV family since ~2000. After the Wizard of Ox in 2000, he saw a need for his background and talents and decided to put them to good use.
His favorite part of the theatre seasons every year is the fact that we create something from nothing (but not so much the strike part, no one likes that part). He also enjoys watching the kids learn to work well with each other and push each other to achieve their best.
Costume Designer – Jennifer Prusa & Sandie McCray
Come back later on to learn more about Jennifer!
Come back later on to learn more about Sandie!
Props Coordinator – Gibrette Muller
Gibrette is currently doing props management and works backstage with the crew during show week! She has been apart of the TaV family since Wizard of Oz in 2000 when she volunteered to help backstage and with hair and makeup when their youngest daughter was in the show.
Gibrette’s favorite part of working with TaV is getting to know the kids more and more each year as they grow and transform. TaV is a ministry first and foremost and she’s watched the miracle of this effort save kids’ lives.
Stage Manager – Mark McCray
Mark has been an integral part of TaV since 1987. He mainly coordinates all the set piece movements, but also helps with any and all members of our family.
His favorite TaV shows were the first rendition of the Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast.
Outside of work and theatre, Mark is a huge football AND theatre nerd.
Construction Leads: Doug Johnson & Brad Schmitz
Come back later to learn more about Doug!
Come back later to learn more about Brad!
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