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7:30am CST
Irene Ryan Prelim Selector Meeting
Monday January 20, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Festival Leadership EM
Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with...
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Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
9:00am CST
Costume Runway Set Up
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am CST
Festival Leadership 
U of Central Missouri
Cassie Kay Hoppas is the Assistant Professor of Costumes for the Division of Theatre and Dance at University of Central Missouri. Originally from Erie, Ks, Cassie completed her BFA of Theatre from Emporia State University and her MFA in Costume Design and Production from the University...
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9:00am CST
Information & Registration
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Festival Leadership JW
Associate Registrar, Truman State University
KCACTF National Committee Member at Large, South Dakota State University
Jim Wood currently serves on the KCACTF National Executive Committee as Member-at-Large. He also serves Region 5 as the Registrar and is a former Regional Chair. Jim is a Professor and the Artistic Director of Theatre & Dance at South Dakota State University. An actor, director, designer...
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9:00am CST
American Girl(s) Load In
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Presenters 
Assoc Workshop Coord, U of Central Missouri
Spencer Musser is the assistant professor of scene design and technical direction at the University of Central Missouri. He is a graduate of UMKC graduate theatre program and the Kansas City Art Institute. Since graduation he has worked and taught around the United States including...
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University of North Dakota
DTM Vice Chair, Drake University
Originally from northwest ND, Noah J. Files has worked in the theatre on both coasts and throughout the Midwest. He earned his MFA in Scenic Design from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a BA in Theatre Arts from Minot State University in Minot, ND. A former Region V student...
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9:00am CST
Design Expo Check In
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Festival Leadership
DTM Vice Chair, Drake University
Originally from northwest ND, Noah J. Files has worked in the theatre on both coasts and throughout the Midwest. He earned his MFA in Scenic Design from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a BA in Theatre Arts from Minot State University in Minot, ND. A former Region V student...
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EXPO Coord, Central College
Cost. Parade Coordinator, Truman State University
AP is a professor at Truman State University. This is their second year as the Co-Coordinator for the Expo and first year as Costume Parade Coordinator. AP is excited for another year at their favorite festival!
5:00pm CST
Irene Ryan Selector Deliberations
Monday January 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Festival Leadership EM
Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with...
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Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
7:00pm CST
10 Minute Play Casting
Monday January 20, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Festival Leadership 
NPP Co-Vice Chair, Truman State University
Cat Gleason teaches acting, directing, and stage movement, as well as theatre history and criticism. An award-winning teacher, she has received the Road Warrior and Innovative Teaching honors from The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival KCACTF5 as well as being honored...
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NPP Co-Vice Chair, Peru State College
Laura Gold (she/her) is the Associate Professor of Theatre at Peru State College. Recent Peru Theatre Company directing credits include Orphans, Love Song, Proof, and Everybody. She is especially proud of PTC's annual production The Disco Citizens—30 plays in 60 minutes, or your...
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NPP Chair, U of Central Missouri
Aaron Scully, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University of Central Missouri. His plays have been produced around the country including Atlanta, Des Moines, Washington D.C., Seattle and Pittsburgh, PA. Most recently a production of his play "The Disappointments" toured...
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9:00pm CST
Irene Ryan Semis Orientation
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Festival Leadership EM
Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
Irene Ryan Coordinator, Graceland University
Cara is a queer director, educator, and writer based in Saint Paul, MN and Lamoni, IA. She recently directed the world premiere musical, THROUGH THE SUNKEN LANDS, by Avi Amon and Tim J. Lord for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Cara's national work includes credits with...
Read More → HT
Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
