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We present these pages to offer some
well-deserved recognition for the wonderful people who
have given their ideas, sweat, and time to the Marshalltown Community
Theatre. Without their efforts, our theatre would be little
more than a dark room. We celebrate your generous gift to our
community!
If
you
have participated in an MCT production in the past, in any capacity,
please take your bow with the folks on these pages. Contact the MCT
Web Site Information Director and arrange to be included.
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Lynn MAAS
Marshalltown, IA
Lynn, an MCT
veteran in her own right, began at our theatre by performing in one of
the GALA's sometime during the 1980's. Since then, she has worked back
stage, as well as on stage in a variety of capacities. Her first "real"
role was the 1990 portrayal of Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and
although she has performed in several GALA's, Lynn is probably best
remembered as Sister Mary Amnesia in all of the NUNSENSE productions. In
addition, she served many years on the Board of Directors as Costume
Designer. Employed at Lowe's Flowers, Lynn and her husband Bill have six
wonderful grandchildren.
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Jeannie MADDOX
Marshalltown, IA
Jeannie's first appearance was in GALA 2003 and she returned to our
stage again in the 2004 production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. She
has now become an MCT veteran with her portrayal of April in our 2007
summer show, COMPANY. Jeannie has completed her Associate in the Arts
Degree at Marshalltown Community College and plans to continue her
education at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is a Guest
Relations Representative for Choice Hotels International©
and enjoys coming back to MCT while on break from the rigors of school
and work. "I've always loved the theatre. Everyone is really
friendly, and the atmosphere is awesome."
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Kelly MALL
Marshalltown, IA
Kelly is another newcomer to
our MCT stage. She has helped backstage on several plays, however
she says of her being cast as Letta in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, “This is my
first onstage acting experience ever and I would like to thank everybody
involved for making it a great one.” Kelly goes on to say, "Being onstage is
definitely a change from being a stagehand and I would like to thank
everybody for their extended patience and additional help."
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Kevin MARING
Marshalltown, IA
Kevin recently realized that
there are plays he'd like to see on the MCT stage that aren't going to get
there unless he directs them himself, so when Katherine asked him to help
her direct DEATH OF A SALESMAN, he “leapt at the chance to learn from a
master.” Among the things he has learned: "When dealing with actors,
always remember Al Capone's dictum, that a kind word and a handgun will
get you further than a kind word alone, and just because I would have done
it differently doesn't mean I would have done it better, or even as well.
...Although it still hurts that I got beat out by a new-comer for the role
of Linda Loman."
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Sue MARTENS
Marshalltown, IA
Sue performed in her high
school plays and in our GALAS. She loves
to act, loves to meet new people, and loves to have fun. When Sue is
not on our stage she teaches students with special needs at Franklin
Elementary School.
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Julianne MASON
Marshalltown, IA
Julianne
has participated in many theatrical productions at the high school and our
GALA - 2001.
She was cast in the role of
Peggy in our 2003 production of THE WOMEN, and most recently as Frenchie
(one of the Kit Kat Girls) in our 2003 summer musical, CABARET.
Julianne hopes to one day
become a working professional actor.
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Hayley MAXWELL
Marshalltown, IA
Hayley first appeared on the
MCT stage as Mollie Ralston in our 2006 production of THE MOUSETRAP.
Among her many interests are synchronized swimming, pilates, yoga,
reading, writing poetry and prose, art, and traveling. Hayley has
appeared in the MHS production of CYRANO and she was a character in a
civil war cemetery walk-through in 2003.
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Arlene McATEE
Marshalltown, IA
Arlene has been involved with MCT in various capacities for over 20 years.
She has performed in many productions, helped backstage and even directed.
Arlene truly wears many hats here at MCT, both on and off stage. In
addition to the many appearances on our stage, she has served on our Board
of Directors as President, Makeup Chairwoman, and currently as Board member responsible for
Publicity.
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Brandi McBAIN
LeGrand, IA
Brandi moved to the area after serving eleven years in the U.S. Navy.
Her debut at MCT was playing the part of Mae Ellen in our Spring 2009
production of FIRST BAPTIST OF IVY GAP. Brandi is originally from South
Carolina and she is a student at Marshalltown Community College.
She and her husband, Brett have a son named Gabriel.
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Valencia McCOWN
Des Moines, IA
The closest
Valencia came to acting in a play was being part of the make up crew in
a college production. "I loved it!" But years later, she decided
to take the leap and portray Mrs. Muller in our 2008 spring production
of DOUBT: A PARABLE. Valencia, who has been an attorney for almost 25
years, is married with three grown children and two grand children. In
her off time, she enjoys Bible studies, audio books, and golf. Welcome
to our stage, Valencia!
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Ryan McFARLIN
Marshalltown, IA
Ryan said he was "totally
excited" to portray his first MCT role as Jack Dawkins (better known as
The Artful Dodger) in our 2008 production of OLIVER! His favorite
subjects are currently math and social studies. When Ryan has time
away from acting and studying, he enjoys reading, fishing, and playing
all kinds of sports. It doesn't matter what sport it is.
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Sue McLELAND
Conrad, IA
Sue is a member of the
Whistle-stop Players in Conrad, and has appeared in their productions as
Aunt Eller in OKLAHOMA, Sarah in QUILTERS, Sarah in THE DAY THEY
KIDNAPPED THE POPE, and Agnes in I DO! I DO! She has also appeared
in MY FAIR LADY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE
IN TEXAS. Sue joined MCT for the first time in QUILTERS. She
also sings with the Tuesday Musical Club in Conrad. She and her husband
James have five grown children; all are active in the theatre. When not
performing, Sue describes herself as a "stay-at-home Grandma."
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Brian MERRICK
Grinnell, IA
Being the only male in a role amidst
a cast of seven females was how Brian started off his new year in 2007.
Our winter production marked Brian's MCT debut as he played the part of
Jake in Neil Simon's comedy JAKE'S WOMEN. He can now add this to
the list of theatre productions he has participated in throughout the
Midwest. When he is not involved in theatre here at MCT or with
the Grinnell Community Theatre, Brian works as a therapist at the Tama
County Mental Health Facility.
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Rob MERRITT
Cedar Rapids, IA
Rob
was an MCT regular
after moving to Marshalltown from college at The University of Iowa. He
said he is “moonlighting” as an actor, playwright, and author and
wants everyone to know that in October of 2002 his first book was
published;
No Easy Answers: The Truth Behind Death at
Columbine. He co-authored the book with former
Columbine High School student Brooks Brown.
Rob has served on our Board of Directors as Programs and Newsletter
Chairperson and did an amazing job as MCT Web Manager as well.
He is also an avid collector of Smurfs, video games, and traffic
citations. Rob has now moved to Cedar Rapids to take on the
responsibilities of
Community Relations
Director for Theatre Cedar Rapids. We wish him all the best!
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Dean MESSERLY
Steamboat Rock, IA
Dean's first role at MCT
was as Mike in the 2006 Summer Musical, WORKING. He followed that
by
performing the role of Larry in our 2007 musical, COMPANY. He is a rural
carrier for the Marshalltown Post Office, but Dean also makes time to
help area churches with special music and pulpit supplies. He
loves to sing, along with fishing, gardening, and being a dad.
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James W. METZGER
Marshalltown, IA
Making his debut on our
stage in the 2009 summer production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, James
portrayed the three roles of Philip Dubois, Harry Woods, and Jon
Peacock. He is a practicing pediatrician and enjoys his hobby of
creating studio pottery.
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Shannon MITCHELL
Marshalltown, IA
Shannon has been seen on
the MCT stage in GALA 99, GALA 2004, JERRY'S GIRLS, and as Mary Magdalene
in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Most recently, she was cast as Allison
St. James in our production of ROMANTIC COMEDY. She is also a veteran of many college
theatre productions, performed in the Assistance League's FOLLIES in 2003,
and she directs contemporary Christian productions. Shannon and her husband Aaron are the proud
parents of three children.
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Deidra MOHR
Dunbar, IA
Deidra's first MCT role was in the part of Miss Casewell in our
2006 production of THE MOUSETRAP and more recently she played Sarah in
our 2007 summer musical COMPANY. As a graduate of East
Marshall High School, her goal is to attend Columbia College East
Hollywood Film School with aspirations of becoming a director /
screenwriter / actor. In addition to building on her acting repertoire,
Deidra is also a musician, playing the baritone saxophone, piano, and
her instrument(s) of choice, percussion; she puts all these talents to
work as a five year member of the Grinnell College Percussion Ensemble
and said, "That's probably why I auditioned for COMPANY - a love for
both acting and music."
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Kristen MONROE
Marshalltown, IA
From the first
moment she saw ANNIE at MCT (as a little girl), Kristen knew
being on stage would be a most rewarding experience, never imagining she
would eventually land the lead in her first production as Guinevere in
our 1996 summer musical CAMELOT. Kristen followed this performance
with appearances in two of our 1997 productions, BREAKFAST WITH LESS AND
BESS, and THE LION IN WINTER, along with one of the NUNSENSE productions
and several GALAS. Kristen owns and operates
Ultimate Web Design, L.L.C.,
was named one of Marshalltown's 30 under 40 in 2007, has been
active in numerous community organizations, and teaches web design for
Iowa Valley Continuing Education. If Kristen has any spare time,
she enjoys reading, kayaking, singing, and spending time with friends
and family.
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Brenda MORRIS
Marshalltown, IA
Brenda loves the
theatre. She cannot remember a time she was not involved in one way
or another. She is currently on our Board of Directors, serving as
Board Secretary. Brenda, shy as she is,
enjoys acting the most, especially in comedies, but nothing comes close to
the enjoyment she receives from the friends she has made at the theatre.
Brenda came to our theatre in 1993 when the Lennox plant in Columbus, Ohio
was closed. Since then, she has been a valuable asset to MCT in many
ways, on and off stage. Brenda is presently
struggling to be an
author of children's books.
She has a
wonderfully supportive husband, Charlie, a favorite (and only) son, Eddie,
and in her words, “The two most intelligent cats in the universe (Leo &
Fritz).”
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Eddie MORRIS
Marshalltown, IA
Eddie commented on a
role he had as Happy in DEATH OF A SALESMAN, "I’ve been everything from
Dracula’s Servant to a Roman Soldier/Eunuch. Katherine says if I
play him well, she’ll let me portray something other than a womanizer in
the next play! I’d like to thank my mother for giving me a love of theatre. Curtains up!"
Eddie is currently employed as a social worker.
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Gwen MORRISON
Marshalltown, IA
Gwen has always enjoyed
performing, especially after participating in her 2008 high school
production of BYE, BYE BIRDIE. At the urging of her best friend, she
landed the role of Unitarian Minister S.M. Johnson in THE LARAMIE
PROJECT, our 2009 summer production. Gwen says she wanted to be a
part of the play because "it has a deep personal connection with me." In
addition, she enjoys writing, reading and hanging out with friends.
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Becky MOUNSDON
Marshalltown, IA
Becky has been involved with
MCT since she moved back to Marshalltown in 1984, with her most recent
role being that of Louise in our 2008 winter show, PRIVATE LIVES. She
has been in many productions over the last three decades, noting some of
her most favorable shows were MARY MARY, THE FOREIGNER, COME BACK TO THE
FIVE & DIME JIMMY DEAN, JIMMY DEAN, and CAMELOT. By day, she's a
mild-mannered librarian at Lenihan Intermediate School, and by night,
she's a welcome addition to our stage and theatre.
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Alan MULLIKIN
LeGrand, IA
Previously a veteran of
dinner theatre, Alan was lured back to the stage when offered the role of
Judas in MCT's production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Alan has been
the pastor at LeGrand Friends Church since 2003, and holds a degree from
Barclay College in Kansas. He and his wife Sheryl are the proud
parents of four kids.
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