Madelyn Baum-Bogowith has been involved at Springfield Little Theatre for 15 years. She began her journey at the age of 9, with a Summer Institute production and six-week classes. Madelyn’s performance credits include 25 productions on the Landers stage, some of her favorites being- ELF, JR., MAMMA MIA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and KINKY BOOTS. Additionally, she was a part of the SLT Youth Performance Troupe program for 6 years and is a graduate of Y.E.S. Troupe.

Though Madelyn enjoys performing, her passion and excitement for the arts are embedded through the service SLT provides to the community through work in arts administration, accessibility to the arts, graphic arts/social media, and, most importantly nonprofit leadership. Because of this, Madelyn served as an Arts Administration Intern with SLT for her senior year to prepare her for her collegiate studies. She later graduated from Drury University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration, a Professional and Digital Communications certificate, credits in Graphic Design, and a Masters in Nonprofit and Civic Leadership.

Madelyn has wanted to serve in the arts her entire life and feels beyond blessed to be doing so at SLT, an organization that embodies excellence, family, and the JOY of community theatre. In addition to her work at SLT, she enjoys directing Broadway Cabaret and teaching adjunct at Drury University, her alma mater.

At SLT, Madelyn loves working with all of her students and having the ability, and responsibility to help them become a part of something that is bigger than themselves -a legacy. Whether it’s a kindergartener or an adult, she enjoys finding that special place for everyone, where they are able to truly PLAY and connect to themselves and others!