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Wednesday, January 22
 

7:30am CST

Irene Ryan Semi Respondent Meeting
Wednesday January 22, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Meeting for Ryan Semifinals Respondents (Closed Session)
Guest Artists
avatar for Chuma Gault

Chuma Gault

Freelance Artist
Chuma is an actor, producer and director. He is ad for FAT HAM by James Ijams (Dezart Performs); directed “ROBBIN, from the HOOD”, by Marlow Wyatt (Road Theatre). Chuma is directing in residency with two plays at the L.A. LGBTQ Center with playwrights Tony Abatemarco (The LOST... Read More →
avatar for Kelsey Mesa

Kelsey Mesa

Managing KCACTF and Theatre Education, Kennedy Center
Kelsey Mesa's (she/her/hers) directing credits include Crimes of the Heart at Catholic University, Fefu and Her Friends at the University of Maryland, College Park; The Pavilion, The Magi, and Wish List at the Hub Theatre; and Othello, Antigonick, She Rode Horses Like the Stock Exchange... Read More →
Festival Leadership
EM

Erik Meixelsperger

Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

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

Heather Tinker

Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
Wednesday January 22, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans

8:00am CST

The Night Witches Load In
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Civic Center Stoner Theater
Presenters
BB

Brian Begley

Wayne State College
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Kate Kanne

EXPO Coord, Central College
Festival Leadership
avatar for Noah J. Files

Noah J. Files

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... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Civic Center Stoner Theater 221 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Invited Production

8:00am CST

Invited Production: Ride the Cyclone Load In
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place
Presenters
avatar for Tetta Askeland

Tetta Askeland

Southwest Minnesota State U
Tetta M. Askeland is a scenic designer and educator currently based in Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern College and received her MFA in Scenic Design and Technology from Kent State University. In addition to freelance work, Askeland teaches theatrical... Read More →
Festival Leadership
avatar for Noah J. Files

Noah J. Files

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... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Invited Production

9:00am CST

Drag Show Light Programing
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
Temple Theater
Festival Leadership
CP

Casey Paradies

Drag Show Coord, South Dakota State University
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 1:00pm CST
Temple Theater 1011 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Drag

9:00am CST

Information & Registration
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Marriott Coat Check (3rd Floor)
Festival Leadership
JW

Jonathan Wehmeyer

Associate Registrar, Truman State University
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Jim Wood

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... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Marriott Coat Check (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Information & Registration

1:00pm CST

Drag Show Tech
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Temple Theater
Festival Leadership
CP

Casey Paradies

Drag Show Coord, South Dakota State University
Wednesday January 22, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Temple Theater 1011 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Drag

4:00pm CST

Irene Ryan Finals Selection
Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Closed Session
Guest Artists
avatar for Chuma Gault

Chuma Gault

Freelance Artist
Chuma is an actor, producer and director. He is ad for FAT HAM by James Ijams (Dezart Performs); directed “ROBBIN, from the HOOD”, by Marlow Wyatt (Road Theatre). Chuma is directing in residency with two plays at the L.A. LGBTQ Center with playwrights Tony Abatemarco (The LOST... Read More →
avatar for Kelsey Mesa

Kelsey Mesa

Managing KCACTF and Theatre Education, Kennedy Center
Kelsey Mesa's (she/her/hers) directing credits include Crimes of the Heart at Catholic University, Fefu and Her Friends at the University of Maryland, College Park; The Pavilion, The Magi, and Wish List at the Hub Theatre; and Othello, Antigonick, She Rode Horses Like the Stock Exchange... Read More →
Festival Leadership
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

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 →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans

9:00pm CST

Invited Production: Ride the Cyclone Load Out
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00pm - 11:55pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place
Presenters
avatar for Tetta Askeland

Tetta Askeland

Southwest Minnesota State U
Tetta M. Askeland is a scenic designer and educator currently based in Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern College and received her MFA in Scenic Design and Technology from Kent State University. In addition to freelance work, Askeland teaches theatrical... Read More →
Festival Leadership
avatar for Noah J. Files

Noah J. Files

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... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 9:00pm - 11:55pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Invited Production

10:00pm CST

SDC Meeting
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00pm - 10:45pm CST
Marriott Waterloo (3rd Floor)
Festival Leadership
avatar for Jamie Bullins

Jamie Bullins

SDC Coordinator, U of Nebraska Lincoln
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Sarah Belfrage Honerman

Directing Assoc. Coord, Minot State University
Sarah Belfrage-Honerman is the Director of Theatre at Minot State University. Belfrage-Honerman grew up in the Midwest, originally from Sioux Falls, SD.Belfrage-Honerman is a veteran educator, with over a decade of experience in the classroom and working in the theatre. She has built... Read More →
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00pm - 10:45pm CST
Marriott Waterloo (3rd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, SDC

10:00pm CST

Irene Ryan Finals Orientation
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Orientation for all selected for Ryan Finals and their faculty coach
Festival Leadership
EM

Erik Meixelsperger

Ryan Assoc. Coord, Drake University
avatar for Cara Phipps

Cara Phipps

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

Heather Tinker

Irene Ryan Assoc. Coord, MidAmerica Nazarene U
Wednesday January 22, 2025 10:00pm - 11:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans
 
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