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Sunday, January 19
 

9:30pm CST

Irene Ryan & MTI Prelim Respondent Orientation
Sunday January 19, 2025 9:30pm - 10:15pm CST
Marriott Salon F (2nd Floor)
Orientation for Irene Ryan Prelim Responders
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
avatar for Emily Wirkus

Emily Wirkus

MTI Coordinator, University of North Dakota
Sunday January 19, 2025 9:30pm - 10:15pm CST
Marriott Salon F (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans
 
Monday, January 20
 

7:30am CST

Irene Ryan Prelim Selector Meeting
Monday January 20, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor)
Irene Ryan Prelim Selector Orientation (closed meeting)
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
Monday January 20, 2025 7:30am - 8:00am CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans

5:00pm CST

Irene Ryan Selector Deliberations
Monday January 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor)
Irene Ryan Prelim Selector Deliberations (Closed Session)
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
Monday January 20, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Marriott Salon A (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans

9:00pm CST

Irene Ryan Semis Orientation
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor)
Orientation for all participating in the semifinals of Irene Ryans 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
Monday January 20, 2025 9:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Marriott Salon D (2nd Floor) 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans
 
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 →
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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

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

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
 
Friday, January 24
 

9:00am CST

Irene Ryan Finals Rehearsal
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place
Rehearsals for all Ryan finals, time and order TBD (Closed Session)
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
Friday January 24, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans

1:30pm CST

Irene Ryan Finals Selector Meeting
Friday January 24, 2025 1:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place
Orientation for Ryan finals selectors (Closed Session)
Guest Artists
avatar for Ashley DeMoville

Ashley DeMoville

R7 Co-Chair, Spokane Falls CC
Dr. Ashley DeMoville is an accomplished academic leader, director, and educator dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion in theater education. Currently the Interim Dean of Visual and Performing Arts at Spokane Falls Community College, she holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational... Read More →
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CarlosAlexis Cruz

UNC Charlotte/Nouveau Sud
CarlosAlexis Cruz is the Producing Artistic Director of the Nouveau Sud Circus project; a circus for social change company in service of intercultural and cross cultural communications in the urban region of Charlotte, North Carolina.Cruz’s Nouveau Sud was awarded a NEFA National... Read More →
avatar for Correy West

Correy West

Open Jar Representative, Open Jar Institute
Correy West was last seen on Broadway in Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He made his Broadway debut in South Pacific at Lincoln Center. Subsequently, he performed in the Broadway production of Nice Work If You Can Get It at the Imperial Theatre alongside Matthew... Read More →
avatar for Karen Burthwright

Karen Burthwright

Open Jar Institute
Karen is thrilled and honored to be back here with Region 5 at KCACTF this year. In 2018, 2020, (and virtually in 2022) Karen (AEA, SAG/AFTRA, CAEA, ACTRA) was a guest artist who taught musical theatre workshops, was the MTI choreographer/Open Jar representative, and judged and responded... 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
Friday January 24, 2025 1:30pm - 1:50pm CST
Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
  Orientation/Meeting, Irene Ryans
 
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