Bye Bye Birdie Cast
Meet the talented cast bringing Bye Bye Birdie to life at Gladstone Theatre in the Park!
 Isaiah GrummonHarvey Johnson |
Isaiah Grummon is excited to be making his Gladstone Theatre in the Park debut in Bye Bye Birdie! Previous productions include The Aristocats, Legally Blonde Jr., and Aladdin Jr. When he isn’t performing, Isaiah enjoys playing soccer and spending time with friends. |
| Gillian Miller is very excited to be a part of this year’s Gladstone Theatre in the Park production of Bye Bye Birdie. Her previous roles include Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice, Mrs. Norbury in Mean Girls, Carol Henderson in Decision Height, and Rhonda in Almost, Maine. She would like to thank her family, friends, and the production staff for their constant support and encouragement throughout this season! |  Gillian MillerKim MacAfee |
 Stella LeftridgeChildren’s Ensemble |
Stella is thrilled to be returning to Gladstone Theatre in the Park this summer! She made her GTIP debut last year in Elf: The Musical. Outside of GTIP, Stella has performed in The Aristocats KIDS, Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS, and Once Upon a Mattress. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her! |
| Casey Huff is sooooo happy to be joining this year’s Gladstone Theatre in the Park production once again! Previous roles include Nostradamus in Something Rotten! and Curtis in Sister Act. They would like to give a profound thank you to their awesome wife, Tessie, who probably handed you a program on your way into the show. |  Casey HuffAdult Ensemble |
 Kimberlynn LoebsackTeen Ensemble |
Kimberlynn Loebsack is excited to be part of this year’s Gladstone Theatre in the Park production of Bye Bye Birdie. Her previous theatre credits include Beetlejuice, where she performed as a member of the ensemble portraying a Cheerleader, Girl Scout, and Drill Team Member, and Seuss Odyssey, where she played Chippy the Snip and Wind 1. Kimberlynn would like to thank her family and friends and is grateful for this wonderful opportunity. |
| Andrew Jenson is excited to be part of this year’s Gladstone Theatre in the Park production of Bye Bye Birdie. He enjoys the opportunity to perform alongside such a talented cast and is grateful for everyone who makes community theatre possible. When he’s not on stage, Andrew enjoys gymnastics, SFX makeup artistry, and dance, along with spending time with family and friends. He appreciates every chance to be creative and connect with others through the arts. |  Andrew JensonTeen Ensemble |
 Lucas IngleHugo Peabody |
Lucas Ingle is excited to participate in this year’s Gladstone Theatre in the Park production of Bye Bye Birdie. He is a member of the Coterie Acting and Comedy Masterclasses as well as Thespian Troupe #7378. Lucas was also honored with a Cappie Award for his role as General Genghis Khan Schmidtz in Seussical. |
| Chloe Roth is thrilled to be back on stage for Gladstone Theatre in the Park’s production of Bye Bye Birdie! Her previous roles include JoJo in Seussical, Matilda in Matilda, Cady Heron in Mean Girls JR, and Anna of Arendelle in Frozen JR. Chloe is thankful to God, her friends, and her family for their support. |  Chloe RothMargie |
 Sydney DeeringSuzie |
Sydney is excited to be performing in her first Gladstone Theatre in the Park show! Previous roles include Annie in Annie (Weston Community Theatre), Marcy in School of Rock (Starlight Theatre), and Belinda Cratchit in A Christmas Carol (KC Rep). Sydney thanks Michelle McIntire, Liz and Kyle Tarvin, and her friends and family for their support. |
| Ava Skinner is so excited to be making her first appearance with Gladstone Theatre in the Park in Bye Bye Birdie. Previous roles include Mrs. Beauregarde in Willy Wonka and Tom Snout in Something Rotten!. She would like to thank all of her friends and family for coming out to support her, as well as everyone who helped make this season such a magical and unforgettable experience. |  Ava SkinnerTeen Ensemble |
 Ellis HowardKid Ensemble |
This is Ellis’ first production with Gladstone Theatre in the Park! She has previously performed at KCYA and Ibsen and is thrilled to be joining a new cast for Bye Bye Birdie. Ellis would like to thank her parents for the rides to rehearsals, her grandparents for being “back-up,” and her sisters and friends for offering feedback on her performances at home. |
| Collins Kenealy is very excited to be part of Bye Bye Birdie! She has been involved with Corbin Kids Theater for four years, performed in Heritage Middle School’s latest play and musical, and is thrilled to be returning for her second year with Gladstone Theatre in the Park. Collins is having so much fun being part of Bye Bye Birdie and hopes to see you on opening night! |  Collins KenealyKid Ensemble |
 Kristi HibschmanMrs. Mae Peterson |
This is Kristi’s third production with Gladstone Theatre in the Park. Recent roles include Grandma Helene in Freaky Friday, Maureen McCreary Donnelly in The Irish Wake of Paddy O’Toole, Gwendolyn Pigeon in The Odd Couple, Antonia in Much Ado About Nothing, and Shylock in Something Rotten!. |
| Liz Wollberg is thrilled to be back for her fifth production with Gladstone Theatre in the Park. She is especially excited to be sharing the stage once again with her daughter. Liz would like to thank her boys, her students, and her boo for all of their love and support! |  Liz WollbergMrs. Merkle |
 Abby WollbergTeen Ensemble |
Abby is so excited to be in Gladstone Theatre in the Park’s production of Bye Bye Birdie. This is her third production with GTIP. She previously appeared in Li’l Abner and Cinderella. Abby would like to thank her family and friends for all of their love and support throughout the years, and she is thrilled to be part of this wonderful production. |
| Kallyn Kubmeyer is so excited to return to Gladstone Theatre in the Park after an 11 year hiatus! This will be her seventh GTIP production after getting her start in South Pacific in 2010. After earning her master’s degree in psychology, pursuing her clinical career, and returning to dance classes, Kallyn is thrilled to be back on stage. She would like to thank her family, especially her husband, for his unwavering support as she continues to chase her dreams. |  Kallyn KubmeyerEnsemble |
 Melissa WolfeDance Captain |
Melissa is so excited to be part of this year’s production of Bye Bye Birdie for her third Gladstone Theatre in the Park show. Previous roles include Adult Ensemble and Sophie in Annie, and Adult Ensemble in Something Rotten!. She would like to thank her friends and family for always believing in her. Melissa would also like to thank the GTIP board, directors, cast, and crew for making every experience amazing! |
| Katelyn is excited to be making her Gladstone Theatre in the Park debut in Bye Bye Birdie! She is a senior at UMKC and has appeared on her university’s stages numerous times, most recently as Anna in The Arsonists. Katelyn would like to thank her family, friends, and her boyfriend, Hadyn, for their unconditional love and support. “You must always have faith in people. And most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” – Elle Woods |  Katelyn HurdEnsemble |
 Danny FowlerGuitar Guy |
Danny is thrilled to be back for his second show this season following his run as Mal Beineke in The Addams Family, pulling double duty both in the pit and on stage as Guitar Guy. He is deeply grateful to the Gladstone Theatre in the Park community for allowing him to bridge these two worlds, and to his family for their constant love and support. |
| Violette is excited to be a Sweet Apple Teen in Bye Bye Birdie. She previously played Young Anna in Frozen Jr. at Lakeview Middle School and looks forward to continuing to pursue her passion for community theatre. Violette would like to thank her family, her choir director Mr. Day, former vocal teacher Yvonne Reushelle, and current teacher Michelle Harper. Each of these people has supported her throughout this journey. |  Violette HarmanPenelope Ann |
 Amber AffleckDoris MacAfee |
Amber is thrilled to be part of such an iconic show! Previous credits with Gladstone Theatre in the Park include Mrs. Claus in Elf the Musical, Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof, and Mary Martin of Tours in Sister Act. Amber would like to thank the cast, production team, and her fellow board members for always making summers feel like home. ❤️ |
| Being on stage sets Arianna’s soul on fire and acting brings her the greatest joy! Arianna has appeared in numerous plays and musicals, including Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Battle of the Bulge, Ethics, Stay Young, Moms, Hugo and Harvey in Bye Bye Birdie, Detective Casey Neptune in The Alibis, and Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda. This is Arianna’s first production with Gladstone Theatre in the Park, and she has enjoyed every second of the experience! |  Arianna PavlovicTeen Ensemble |