KAY LANGSTON – CLASS OF 2021

 

This Senior Spotlight features an SLT senior who has been in the troupe program for 11 years! Kay Langston says they were very shy when first in troupe, but soon developed confidence and learned to enjoy the process. “Troupe has helped me with my social skills, how well I do in group projects, and I’ve always felt safe to be myself.”

The theatre is a family-affair for the Langstons – Kay’s mother Kris serves as a music director for SLT, and Kay has shared the stage with sister Denna many times. Kay and Denna were both invited to perform in the Springfield engagement of A Christmas Story: The Musical’s national tour after a lengthy audition process

 

In addition to their work on the Landers stage, Kay is an accomplished theatre technician, too. Kay typically serves on the crew for at least one show every season at SLT, including a stint as a running crew member for the upcoming production of Clue: The Musical. Kay’s favorite on stage credits include productions of Peter Pan and All Shook Up, and their favorite production to work backstage on was SLT’s 2018 production of West Side Story.

Following graduation, Kay would like to attend cosmetology school and study business as well. When asked what advice they would give to younger troupers or those just joining the program, Kay says that the reward depends on what you put into the experience. “Treat troupe rehearsals with the excitement and energy you hope to get out of it!”

Instructors at SLT love working with Kay’s diverse skill set in theatre – from being an excellent musician, to being a great improv actor, and serving as a leader on many backstage crews, Kay’s passion for the arts is evident in all that they do. Congrats, Kay! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us at Springfield Little Theatre!

MORE ABOUT KAY

What was the first play/musical that you saw?

I saw Cinderella at the Landers in 2007 for my 4th birthday.

What’s a secret talent you have?

I have a crazy green thumb, I have more than 40 plants and they’ve all doubled in size in less than a year.

What is the theme song to your life?

The theme from Monsters, Inc.

What’s your dream role/show?

Orpheus in Hadestown.