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Jazz Hands and Jingle Bells Cast List

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Thank you so much to all who auditioned for Jazz Hands and Jingle Bells, a holiday variety show at the Landers Theatre December 10-12! We are excited to work with you this week in preparation for the merriment!
A facebook group, SLT’s Jazz Hands and Jingle Bells has been created. Please search and request to join the group for rehearsal information, etc.
Thank you, everyone! “We wish you the merriest!”
  • Colter Camp—Angels in the Snow
  • Taylor Wehrenberg—Journey To The Past
  • Myleigh Swanson—The Man With The Bag
  • Kaitlyn Wilson—I’ll Be Home for Christmas
  • Megan Bone and Grey Roberts—We Wish You The Merriest
  • Kaitlyn Wilson and Wyatt Munsey—Oklahoma Christmas
  • Wyatt Munsey–Sparklehollytwinklejingly
  • Avery Tillette—Never Fall in Love with an Elf from Elf
  • Chloe Quinn—Messiah by Francesca Battestelli
  • Emma Gaddy—Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • Max Duffy and Sophia Birmingham—Christmas Tree Farm
  • McKenna Mackey—Counting Down to Christmas
  • Alyssa Hakan—Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
  • Gabriel Hobbs—God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Tap Solo
  • Kaitlyn Wilson and Emma Gaddy—Mary Did You Know
  • Kylie Howard—Snowman by Sia
  • Santa and Holly Claus—North Pole Funk
  • Elsa and Anna from Princesses Of The 417—Ring in the Season and When We’re Together
  • YES Troupe–Holiday Medley: Deck The Halls, All I Want For Christmas Is You, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow, It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas, Santa Baby, Baby It’s Cold Outside, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town
  • YES Troupe—Jingle Bells
  • YES Troupe Seniors—Yabba Dabba Yuletide
  • YES Troupe Juniors with Derrick DeVonne King—Underneath The Tree
  • YES Troupe Freshman and Sophomores—Little St. Nick
  • Dancers: Gabriel Hobbs, Megan Bone, Lucy Aguirre, Vegas Turner, Wyatt Munsey, Alyssa Hakan, Megan McNeilis, YES Troupe
  • Holiday Choir: Lucy Aguirre, Hasini Simon, Gabriella Wise, Luna Mesick, Kathy Wilkerson, Daniel Bush, Valerie Mosher, YES Troupe

The Full Monty Cast List

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Thank you to everyone who came out to audition – we appreciate you sharing your time and talent with us! Our first cast meeting with be Sunday, November 21, at 7pm on the 4th floor of the Landers. Please join the Facebook group “SLT’s The Full Monty 2022” and look for additional information to be posted in the coming days. On behalf of the SLT staff, board of directors, and creative team, THANK YOU for your support of SLT!

Josh, Parker, Carla, and Austen

  • JERRY LUKOWSKI – Brian Ashton Miller
  • PAM LUKOWSKI – Kelle Rathe
  • TEDDY SLAUGHTER – Robert Hazlette
  • DAVE BUKATINSKY – Clifford Lyons
    GEORGIE BUKATINSKY – Kris Langston
  • HAROLD NICHOLS – David DePriest
  • VICKI NICHOLS – Micha Pelkey
  • MALCOLM MACGREGOR – Clayton Avery
  • ETHAN GIRARD – Eli DePriest
  • NOAH “HORSE” T. SIMMONS – Derrick Devonne King
  • JEANETTE BURMEISTER – Marty Chaney

ENSEMBLE (additional cameo roles to be assigned at the first meeting)

  • Christian Carroll (u/s Harold)
  • Esther George
  • Michael Grover (u/s Horse)
  • Heather Haloupek
  • Robert Hazlette (u/s Jerry)
  • Brian Kress (u/s Malcolm)
  • Patrick Mulheron (u/s Ethan)
  • Kaleb Norman (u/s Dave)

The Full Monty Callback List

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Thank you to everyone who came to audition the last two evenings. We need to see the following on the 4th floor of the Landers Theatre at 7pm on Wednesday, November 10. Please be prepared to learn a short movement combination, then some of you will be asked to stay and sing/read from the script.

Josh, Parker, Carla, and Austen

  • Clayton Avery
  • Doug Cannon
  • Christian Carroll
  • Marty Chaney
  • Jim Cox
  • David DePriest
  • Eli DePriest
  • Tom Emery
  • Michael Grover
  • Lou Hakan
  • Heather Haleupek
  • Robert Hazlette
  • Derrick Devonne King
  • Brian Kress
  • Kris Langston
  • Clifford Lyons
  • Brian Ashton Miller
  • Patrick Mulheron
  • Kaleb Norman
  • Micha Pelkey
  • Emma Puerta
  • Kelle Rathe
  • Sean Scarborough
  • Bob Uthoff

SLTv – Season 1 – Episode 1

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Introducing SLTv (Springfield Little Theatre Television)!

On this week’s episode of SLTv we’ll talk about Storytime Saturdays, Y.E.S. Troupe Guild Performance, SLT Booth at Cider Days, Y.E.S. Troupe Performance at Cider Days, 112 Years of the Landers Theatre, Kinky Boots, SLT Late Night, Cinderella, Shrek: The Musical JR, The Haunted Ghost Tour, 101 Dalmatians, and more.

There is a place for everyone at Springfield Little Theatre. Call us, email us, visit us online, or drop by when you have a free moment. We’d love for you to get involved!

 

Shrek: The Musical Jr. Cast List

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Thank you, thank you, thank you so much to everyone who auditioned for Shrek: The Musical Jr.! We greatly appreciate you sharing your time and talent with us these past three nights. The honor was ours, to be in the presence of such wildly talented young people!
 
As you know, so many factors go into putting together a cast, and some tough decisions had to be made. If your name does not appear below, we would love to see you at upcoming auditions.
 

Shrek: The Musical Jr. Cast List

 
Storyteller 1 – McKenna Mackey
Storyteller 2 – Toviel Kiima
Storyteller 3 – Grace Weaver
Storyteller 4 – Morgan Baum
Storyteller 5 – Matthew Baum
Mama Ogre – Myleigh Swanson*
Papa Ogre – Colter Camp*
Little Ogre – Eli Roberts*
Shrek – Wyatt Munsey
Captain of the Guards – Brady Boaz*
Pinocchio – Oscar Gillam*
Big Bad Wolf – Andrew Hellman*
Straw (Pig 1) – Grey Roberts*
Sticks (Pig 2) – Colter Camp*
Bricks (Pig 3) – Elias Walley*
Wicked Witch – Kaydence Cameron*
Peter Pan – AJ Coale*
Ugly Duckling – Betsy Cybulski*
Mama Bear – Avery Tillette*
Papa Bear – Alex Kennedy*
Baby Bear – Violet Hill*
Sugar Plum Fairy – Zoe Allie*
Shoemaker’s Elf – Logen Cardwell*
Fairy Godmother – Zoe Guidry*
White Rabbit – Megan Bone*
Humpty Dumpty – Hasini Simon*
Mad Hatter – Oliver Walley*
Little Red Riding Hood – Kherington Vinson*
Donkey – Towdah Kiima Thelonius – Cooper Fritz*
Lord Farquaad – Keavan Coale
Gingy – Ava Bartlett*
Young Fiona – Claire Lebeck*
Teen Fiona – Max Duffy*
Princess Fiona – Sophia Birmingham
Dragon – Kylie Howard*
Pied Piper – Gabriel Hobbs*
Blind Mouse 1 – Katie Orr
Blind Mouse 2 – Hailey Hakan
Blind Mouse 3 – Megan McNeilis
Bishop – Elias Walley*
Dwarf – Eli Roberts*
 
Featured Dance Ensemble: Lucy Aguirre, Cadence Benson, Hailey Hakan, Maddie Jones, Calise Littleton, Megan McNeilis, Katie Orr, Lola Sallie
 
Knights: Colter Camp, Gabriel Hobbs, Grey Roberts, Oliver Walley
 
*Additional ensemble roles may be comprised from these individuals. Those will be determined during the first week of rehearsal
 
The first cast/parent meeting will be held NEXT Sunday, August 29th on the 4th floor of the Landers from 6:00-6:30 PM, with rehearsal to follow for the cast until 9:00 PM.
 
Please join the group SLT’s 2021 Shrek The Musical Junior.
 
– Clayton, Aryn, and Millie

Shrek The Musical Jr. Callback List

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Shrek The Musical Jr. Callback List

What a great two nights of auditions! Thank you so much to everyone that auditioned for SLT’s Shrek The Musical Junior! The talent displayed by all of you was a joy to witness and much appreciated.
If your name appears below, please wear something that you feel comfortable moving in, and bring a mask and a water bottle.
If you consider yourself an intermediate to advanced tapper for your age, please bring tap shoes. If you don’t already own a pair of tap shoes you do not need to go buy them!
Due to limited space, we invite parents to wait on the 3rd floor for the early portion of callbacks. A streaming link to view callbacks will be provided.
Be prepared to make really strong choices tonight, have a blast, and let your freak flag fly!
– Clayton, Aryn, and Millie

We would like to see the following people tonight at 6:00 PM on the 4th Floor of the Landers Theatre:

Lucy Aguirre
Zoe Allie
Ava Bartlett
Leta Bass
Matthew Baum
Morgan Baum
Cadence Benson
Sophia Birmingham
Averie Boaz
Brady Boaz
Megan Bone
Kaydence Cameron
Colter Camp
Logen Cardwell
Kylie Chapman
Isabelle Christian
AJ Coale
Keavan Coale
Roxy Coale
Betsy Cybulski
Max Duffy
Cooper Fritz
Oscar Gillam
Daniel Gimlin
Nicholette Guavis
Zoe Guidry
Alyssa Hakan
Hailey Hakan
Andrew Hellman
Violet Hill
Brianna Hobbs
Gabriel Hobbs
Kylie Howard
Maddie Jones
Alex Kennedy
Toviel Kiima
Towdah Kiima
Julian Killian
Ella Kroll
Claire Lebeck
Emma Lewis
Calise Littleton
McKenna Mackey
Megan McNeilis
Luna Mesick
Charissa Moser
Wyatt Munsey
Katie Orr
Jenna Pruitt
Chloe Quinn
Charlee Roberts
Eli Roberts
Faith Roberts
Grey Roberts
Kelly Rose
Lola Sallie
Hasini Simon
Elia Smith
Emily Stine
Charlotte Stoddard
Kately Sutherland
Myleigh Swanson
Delaney Thurman
Avery Tillette
Wolfgang Turner
Kendall Vinson
Kherington Vinson
Elias Walley
Oliver Walley
Kennedy Wallin
Grace Weaver
Kaitlyn Wilson
Sophia Wilson

GET INVOLVED IN THE 2021-2022 SEASON

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GET INVOLVED

Springfield Little Theatre has been Springfield’s COMMUNITY THEATRE since 1934 (that’s 87 years!). With opportunities for every age and skill level, it’s never been easier to get involved.

Here’s some ways to participate in the arts in your community.

THROW A PARTY

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (20-45)

The Springfield Little Theatre Associate Board is a networking, party throwing, theatre going, board of young professionals. Perks of membership in the SLT Associate Board include planning and participating in SLT’s BIGGEST events, The Haunted Ghost Tour and Curtains & Corks, as well as 2 tickets to every mainstage performance, additional discounted tickets to mainstage performances, exclusive invitations to SLT events, and more.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

LEARN MORE

 

GO BEHIND THE CURTAIN

TECH NIGHT: August 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Interested in helping with Costumes, Sets, Lighting, Sound, Props, Painting, or working on the Backstage Crew? Join us at the Landers Theatre for TECH NIGHT, a meet and greet with SLT’s veteran Technical Directors. Apply your skills and learn new skills while helping Missouri’s largest and oldest civic theatre produce their mainstage shows! From teenagers to retirees there are a wealth of ways to get involved behind the scenes.

No need to RSVP, just come to the Landers Theatre at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 10th.

BE A PART OF THE STORY

2ND GRADE-HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

Audition for SLT’s Youth Performance Troupes! Featuring weekly rehearsals, community performances and events, professional training, and masterclasses with some of Broadway’s Best, SLT’s Troupe program is the heartbeat of Springfield Little Theatre. Have fun, make new friends, and look good doing it!

LEARN MORE

2021-2022 Associate Board Application

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The 2020-2021 Associate Board pose with musical guest, Shaun Munday, at Curtains & Corks.

Be a part of the THEATRE

The Springfield Little Theatre Associate Board is a networking, party throwing, theatre going, board of young professionals. Perks of membership in the SLT Associate Board include planning and participating in SLT’s BIGGEST events, The Haunted Ghost Tour and Curtains & Corks, as well as 2 tickets to every mainstage performance, additional discounted tickets to mainstage performances, exclusive invitations to SLT events, and more.

Be a part of the MAGIC

HAUNTED GHOST TOUR: October 1-2, 2021

Lead guests on an adventure through the hallowed halls of the Historic Landers Theatre and explore the mysteries of the 112 year old landmark.

Be a part of the EXPERIENCE

CURTAINS & CORKS: June 2, 2022

SLT’s annual theatrical wine tasting event features fun and games, wine, food, wine, raffles, wine, giveaways, wine, live music, and wine.

Be a part of the LEGACY

The SLT Associate Board represents an enthusiastic network of innovative young professionals (ages 25-40) from the Springfield area in order to support the mission of the Springfield Little Theatre to entertain, educate, and involve the community in live productions and in the preservation of the historic Landers Theatre.

APPLICATIONS DUE BY FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2021

APPLY NOW

2021-2022 Troupe Auditions

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The Springfield Little Theatre youth performance troupe program seeks, nurtures, and develops focused young performers. Auditions are held annually and each troupe group remains together for the entirety of the season/academic year. Membership offers students a stimulating, fast-paced rehearsal environment; a sense of belonging; an investment in community; discounted class sessions at SLT; performance opportunities; and enthusiastic guidance from a caring and creative staff.

All troupers learn the values of accountability, discipline, teamwork, kindness, hard work, and play, attributes that will serve them in any of their future endeavors, and are instilled with a lifelong love and appreciation for the arts.

JUMP TO A SECTION

Elementary School Auditions

Middle School Auditions

High School Auditions

 

ELEMENTARY TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 2-5 are encouraged to audition for our Elementary Musical Theatre Troupes as well as our Elementary Acting Troupe!

AUDITION DATES
  • 2nd & 3rd Grade | Wednesday, August 18, at 4:00 PM
  • 4th & 5th Grade | Thursday, August 19, at 4:00 PM
ABOUT THE AUDITION
  • Auditioning troupers should prepare a 32 Measure (~1 minute) vocal selection for their audition
  • Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination
  • Students do not need to audition for Elementary Acting Troupe, they only need to indicate interest on their audition forms
ELEMENTARY TROUPE CAMPS 
  • Elementary Acting Troupe: August 30-September 2 from 4:00-4:30 PM
  • Troupers in Training: August 30-September 2 from 4:30-5:30 PM
  • Elementary Troupe Camps: August 30-September 2 from 4:30-6:00 PM
ELEMENTARY MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
  • Elementary Troupe rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:30-6:00 PM beginning September 8, 2021
  • Troupers In Training rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 PM beginning September 8, 2021
  • Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
  • Troupers In Training Annual Tuition–$400
  • Elementary Troupes Annual Tuition–$450
  • (Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments)
ELEMENTARY ACTING TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • Elementary Acting Troupe rehearsal every Wednesday from 4:00-4:30 PM beginning September 8, 2021
  • Elementary Acting Troupe Annual Tuition–$150 (Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments)
  • Must also be a member of Young Artists or Landers Kids, and fulfill the commitments outlined above
TROUPERS IN TRAINING CAMP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

  • Monday, August 9th-Thursday, August 12th
  • 4:00-6:00 PM
  • $170

>>> Troupers in Training Camp Registration <<<

MIDDLE SCHOOL TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 6-8 are encouraged to audition for our Musical Theatre Troupes (Youth Players/Showstoppers/Intermediate Players) as well as our Acting Troupe (Middle School Thespians).

AUDITION DATES

Please choose one of the following dates to audition:

  • Monday, August 16, at 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 17, at 4:00 PM
ABOUT THE AUDITION

For musical theatre troupes:

  • Perform a memorized vocal selection (32 measures only). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections preferred.
  • Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination.
  • Provide a 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Musical Theatre troupes and Middle School Thespians, you need only submit one essay.

For Middle School Thespians

  • Perform a prepared monologue (one minute or less). Can be found or self-authored.
  • Provide a 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Musical Theatre troupes and Middle School Thespians, you need only submit one essay.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL TROUPE CAMPS

Middle School Troupe camps are mandatory for those cast.

  • Musical Theatre Troupes: August 23-26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM
  • Middle School Thespians: August 30-September 2, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Artsfest, Spring or Summer Show, End-of-The Year Show, and Community Events
  • Youth Players/Showstoppers/Intermediate Players Rehearsal every Thursday from 5:00-6:30 beginning September 2, 2021
  • Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
MIDDLE SCHOOL THESPIANS COMMITMENTS
  • Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
  • Middle School Thespians rehearsal every Tuesday from 5:00-6:30 pm beginning September 7, 2021
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
TROUPERS IN TRAINING CAMP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

  • Monday, August 2nd-Thursday, August 5th
  • 4:00-6:00 PM
  • $170

>>> Troupers in Training Camp Registration <<<

HIGH SCHOOL TROUPE AUDITION INFORMATION

Students entering grades 9-12 are encouraged to audition for Y.E.S. Troupe (Musical Theatre) and Teen Players (Acting/Improv)!

AUDITION DATES

Y.E.S. TROUPE AUDITIONS

  • Freshman Auditions: Monday, July 26 at 4:30 PM
  • Sophomore Auditions: Tuesday, July 27at 4:30 PM
  • Junior Auditions: Wednesday, July 28 at 4:30 PM
  • Senior Auditions: Thursday, July 29 at 4:30 PM

TEEN PLAYERS AUDITIONS

  • Monday, August 2 at 4:30 PM
ABOUT THE AUDITION

For Y.E.S. Troupe:

  • Perform a memorized vocal selection (32 measures only). Bring sheet music. A piano player will be provided. Musical theatre selections preferred.
  • Auditioning troupers will be taught a musical theatre dance combination.
  • Provide 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Y.E.S. Troupe and Teen Players, you need only submit one essay.

For Teen Players:

  • Perform a prepared monologue (one minute or less). Can be found or self-authored.
  • Provide 300 word essay explaining your interest in the arts and in the SLT youth performance troupe program. If you’re auditioning for Y.E.S. Troupe and Teen Players, you need only submit one essay.

HIGH SCHOOL TROUPE CAMPS

High School Troupe camps are mandatory for those cast.

Y.E.S. Troupe Camp:

  • August 2-5 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Teen Players Camp:

  • August 9-13 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (held at the Landers Theatre).
Y.E.S. TROUPE COMMITMENTS
  • Annual Opening Little Theatre Guild Meeting, Cider Days, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Youthfest Talent Showcase, Artsfest, End-Of-The Year Show, and Community Events
  • Y.E.S. Troupe Rehearsal every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM beginning August 10, 2021
  • Two excused absences per semester; One unexcused absence per semester
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
TEEN PLAYERS COMMITMENTS
  • Monthly Performances, Show Your Character Event, Troupe Holiday Show, Teen Player Final Showcase, Community Events, and other performances as scheduled
  • Teen Player Rehearsal every Thursday from 4:00-6:00 pm beginning August 19, 2021
  • Annual Tuition–$600
  • Choose 1 annual payment, 2 semester payments, or 10 monthly payments
Y.E.S. TROUPE AUDITION WORKSHOP

Want a leg-up on your Troupe Audition? We can help with that! Join us at The Judy (237 South Florence Ave, Springfield, MO)! We’ll help you find a song, lead you through dance combinations, and walk you through the audition process.

  • Monday, July 19, 202
  • 4:30-6:30 PM
  • $25

>>> Y.E.S. Troupe Audition Workshop Registration <<<

QUESTIONS?

Contact the SLT Education Department at (417) 413-2287 or [email protected]

Kinky Boots Cast List

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KINKY BOOTS – THE COMPANY

Charlie Price: Eli Depriest

Lola/Simon: Brandon Looney

Mr. Price: David Depriest

Nicola: Austen Mcgranahan

George: Kaleb Norman

Don: Robert Hazlette

Lauren: Zoe Zelonky

Pat: Micha Pelkey

Trish: Kris Langston

Harry: Clay Kettlecamp

Angels: Cody Collier, Max Ruether, Joe Schultz, Logan Strebler

Angel Swings/Factory Ensemble: Owen Cave, Justin Zickefoose, Kay Langston

Richard Bailey/Ensemble: Joshua David Smith

Ensemble:

Madelyn Baum, Nikki Boldt, Teghan Breiner, Hannah Curnutt, Michael Grover, Ryan May, Emma Puerta, Kelle Rathe, Natalie Regenold, Caden Smith, Jacob Winter, Taylor Wehrenberg


The roles of Factory Workers, Hooligans, Club Patrons, etc. will be assigned at a later date. First company meeting will be Sunday, July 11, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the Landers stage. Please join the private facebook group “Kinky Boots at SLT” for more information.

Thank you all for your time, talent, and energy. We celebrate you! Elevate you! And raise you up!

Chuck, Josh, Parker, Austen, Micha, Scott, & Kaley

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