Kickapoo Theatre

ATHENA SINCLAIR SPOTLIGHTS 💋🖼️

Athena is Hollywood’s newest star and Claudia’s biggest rival. She’s charming, seductive, and knows how to get whatever she wants. Let’s meet the actresses who play her:

CORAL: Maris Christensen is a sophomore who has done 6 shows at Kickapoo. When she’s not performing on stage, she is a member of the theatre’s Construction and Hair & Makeup team.  Outside of theatre, she is involved in Chamber Choir and enjoys kickboxing. Her favorite part about playing Athena is attempting to out-diva Sophia (aka Claudia). If she were a celebrity, she’d want to be famous for singing, and she is obviously Team Athena. Maris wants to give a big shoutout to her fellow members of the Construction and Hair & Makeup team for all their hard work! You can come see her and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

MINT: Lillyana Njorge is a senior who has done 4 shows at Kickapoo. Outside of theatre, she is a member of the NHS. Lillyana adores Athena because she is a diva who loves to give attitude. If she were a celbrity, she would want to be a famous actress, and she thinks Mr. Boodles is musch cooler than the divas by far. After high school, she plans to attend college and live life to the fullest! You can come see her and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Maris & Lillyana! 🏨🌴

BERNARD S. DUNLAP SPOTLIGHT! ⏱️🤵‍♂️

Dunlap is the uptight general manager of the Palm Beach Royale. He’s a control freak who learns to live a little from his cooky hotel staff. Let’s meet the actors who play him:

💚 MINT: Zavian Phoenix is a senior and has been in 6 productions at Kickapoo. Outside of the show, Zavian is a member of the Kickapoo Speech and Debate Team, a film and music creator, and a player of Dungeons and Dragons. Zavian loves Dunlap’s outgoing personality and his dedication to making sure his guests are in a comfortable position. If Zavian was a celebrity, he’d want to be known for his music and movies, and he prefers Mr.Boodles over both the divas. After graduation, he plans on making more movies when he has the chance. Zavian would like to say ”I’m a Green Lantern after I was a Red Lantern”. You can come see him and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

🧡CORAL: Tyler Kuschel is a senior who has done 7 shows at Kickapoo. Outside of theatre, he is the Kickapoo Choir President, Mellophone Section Leader in the Kickapoo Golden Arrow Marching Band, the First Chair French Horn in the Kickapoo High School Wind Ensemble, and a member of Minor Inconvience, Kickapoo’s a capella ensemble. Tyler enjoys playing Mr. Dunlap because of his slow fall into insanity as stuff keeps piling on to his plate. He loves the many ways he can interpret his lines. If Tyler was famous, he’d want to be an inventor of something useful like Maple Syrup or the Shake-Weight, and he for sure Team Claudia.After high school, he plans to go to college for Instrumental Music Education.Tyler would like to give a big thanks to Sophia French for convincing him to join theatre and to his mom for driving him to rehearsals. for being constantly hilarious and Harper Russell for being incredibly awesome! You can come see him and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Zavian & Tyler!🏨🌴

MRS. OSGOOD SPOTLIGHT! 👵🏻💍

Mrs. Osgood is the society matron and president of the Palm Beach Ladies for Unity, the organization hosting the wartime benefit/USO-style entertainment for the troops. She’s overly sweet, old, and fabulous in every way! Let’s meet the actresses who plays her:

Madi McClanahan is a senior and this is her 6th show, her 4th at Kickapoo. Besides playing Mrs. Osgood, she is also the Head of Hair & Makeup, meaning she designs the looks for all of our shows! In addition to theatre, she is involved in Chamber Choir and plays the bass in her band, Sullenboy. Madi loves playing Mrs. Osgood because she’s so joyful! Mrs. Osgood has a carefree attitude and it reminds Madi of herself. Madi would want to be famous for wig and hair styling, and she thinks Mr. Boodles would destroy the divas in a fight. She wants to go to either Missouri State University or Mizzou for art, theatre, and music! Madi would like to thank her amazing fellow cabinet members for being great friends and for welcoming her into their lives. Also, she says thank you to the hair and makeup team (especially Harper) for making her job easier! She couldn’t be more excited for this amazing show! You can see Madi at all performances, which include our pay-what-you-can preview November 4, and our shows on November 5-6 @ 7PM & November 7 @ 2PM & 7PM, and our student matinee November 9!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Madi! 🏨🌴

PIPPET SPOTLIGHTS! 🐩😣

Pippet is Claudia’s very anxious assistant. He is a total doormat for Claudia and constantly in a panic thanks to her shenanigans. Let’s meet the actors who play him:

🧡 CORAL: Smith Cowan is a sophomore who has done 9 shows, this being his 7th at Kickapoo. Outside of theatre, he is also a tenor in Chamber Choir! He enjoys playing Pippet because he feels his character is realistic to the time period. If Smith were a celebrity, he would want to be famous for acting in movies and television. Smith thinks Mr. Boodles would beat Claudia and Athena in a fight. He wants to shout out Kaden Harper for being constantly hilarious and Harper Russell for being incredibly awesome! You can come see him and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

💚 MINT: Braxton Fitch is a senior who has been a part of 7 shows, 3 of which being at Kickapoo! A part from playing Pippet, Braxton is also a member of the Hair & Makeup Team. When he’s not at the theater, he enjoys baking and working on various film projects. Braxton loves playing Pippet because he gets to act annoyed, irritated, and nervous the entire show. It’s a fun role and that’s very different from the past characters he’s played. If Braxton were famous, he’d want to be known for his style, and he thinks Mr. Boodles is cooler than both the divas. After high school, he plans to travel around the world with his partner, Scott, and eventually attend OTC and/or MSU. After that, he plans to settle down with his pets outside of Missouri and do a job he loves! Braxton wants to shout out Kaydence Miller for being so lovely and Scott for picking him up after rehearsals. You can come see him and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Smith & Braxton! 🏨🌴

MURPHY STEVENS SPOTLIGHTS ⏱️📋

Murphy is Athena’s loyal but exhausted assistant. Murphy is incredibly deadpan and constantly trying to hold
everything together while everyone else spirals. Let’s meet the actresses who play her:

💚 MINT: Kaydence Miller is a senior, and this is her 9th show at Kickapoo. Besides being Murphy, Kaydence is the theatre department Vice President, captain of the Tech Team, and a member of the improv team! Outside of theatre, she plays on the Kickapoo Tennis Team. She loves playing Murphy because she’s head over heels for Francis. If Kaydence were famous, she’d want it to be for her comedic chops, and she is team Athena! She plans on going to college to study financial data. Kaydence would like everyone to know that the Kickapoo Theatre Department has given her gray hairs from all the stress. You can come see her and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

🧡 CORAL: Kennedy is a junior, and this is her 2nd show at Kickapoo. Outside of acting, she is a member of the theatre’s hair and makeup team, the Website and Social Media Manager for Journalism, the Journalism Student Council Representative, and a member of National Honors Society. She loves playing Murphy because she gets to act alongside her close friends. If she got famous, she would want it to be for music, and she thinks Athena would beat Claudia in a fight! Kennedy wants to give a special thanks to Maris, her Athena, for helping her learn her lines. You can come see her and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Kaydence & Kennedy! 🏨🌴

DORA DEL RIO SPOTLIGHTS 🗞️🦷

Dora Del Rio is Miami’s passionate, emotional gossip columnist who smells scandal everywhere. She’s loud, relentless, and always ends up in the middle of the chaos! Let’s meet the actresses who play her:

🧡 CORAL: Charissa Moser is a senior and this is her 14th show, her 6th at Kickapoo! Besides playing Dora, she is also the Head of Acting, Co-Captain of Improv, and Director of the Drama Club One Acts! Outside of Kickapoo Theatre, she is involved in Kickapoo Chamber Choir, Kickapoo’s a ca****la group, Springfield Little Theatre’s Y.E.S. Troupe, First Priority, Scholar Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta, and has an internship at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Charissa loves how dramatic Dora is, and she believes Dora is the funniest character in the show. She thinks Athena is superior to Claudia. Charissa wants to say thanks to her Mom and Dad! She also wants to thank Kickapoo Theatre for letting her be your head of acting for two years. It has been wonderful! You can come see her and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

💚 MINT: Lexi Greninger is a sophomore, and this is her 3rd show at Kickapoo. When she’s not acting on stage, she loves to roller skate and cook. Playing Dora has been a blast because she loves being the comedic relief! If she became a celebrity, she’d want to be a famous homicide detective, and she thinks Mr. Boodles would beat the divas in a fight. Lexi wants to shout out Anniston Beunetello and Molly O’toole for their incredible work behind the scenes! You can come see her and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Charissa & Lexi! 🏨🌴

FRANCIS SPOTLIGHTS! 🧳🌹

Francis is the charming bellhop at the Palm Beach Royale. He’s a charismatic sweettalker who is hopelessly in love with Murphy Stevens. Let’s meet the actors who play him:

💚 MINT: Lucas Nevels is a senior who has done 12 shows at Kickapoo. In addition to playing Francis, Lucas is the Head of Tech for the theatre department and Co-Caption of the Improv Team! When he’s not at the theater, he participates in broadcast journalism, film making, and plays Resident Evil and Final Fantasy on his Playstation 5. Lucas enjoys playing Francis because of the many “romantic” moments he has with other cast members. He is team Athena, and if he were a celebrity, he’d want to be a viral internet personality. After high school, he plans on attending Missouri State University with a major in Theatre Design and Technology with a focus on New Media Arts and a minor in Film. Lucas wants to shout out Leon Kennedy, Chuu, and Kaydence Miller for carrying the theatre department! You can come see him and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

🧡 CORAL: Kaden Harper is a junior who has done 6 shows, 5 of them being Kickapoo Productions. Outside of the show, Kaden is involved in improv team, Chamber Choir, a capella, and Peer Mediators. Kaden enjoys playing his character because Francis is epic and cool, just like Kaden! If he were a celebrity, he’d want to be famous for passing gas. He also thinks Mr. Boodles is cooler than both the divas. Kaden would like to give a big shout out to Madi Mclanahan for her kindness, support, and incredible work on the Hair & Makeup Team! You can come see him and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Kaden & Lucas! 🏨🌴

OTIS SPOTLIGHTS! 🛎️🫣

Otis is one of the bellhops at the Palm Beach Royale. He’s big-hearted, dependable, and not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer. Let’s meet the actors who play them:

🧡CORAL: Castle Kilburn is a freshman and has done 14 shows, this being his first one at Kickapoo. Outside of Kickapoo Theatre, he is a part of Springfield Little Theatre’s YES Troupe, Speech and Debate, music production and songwriting, thrifting, film, and is a nationally awarded photographer. He adores playing Otis because Otis is not the brightest of the bunch and sometimes it’s nice to not overthink things and live in the moment. If Castle was a celebrity, he’d want to be famous for music production, and he thinks Mr. Boodles is better than the divas. He’d like to shout out his family, lawyer, and friends, especially Alli, Caleb, and Taya. Castle also encourages you to follow him on Instagram . You can come see him and the rest of the Coral Cast on November 5 & 6 at 7PM and at the student matinee!

💚 MINT: Cooper Newby is a junior who has done 37 shows, 7 of those being Kickapoo Theatre productions. Outside of theatre, he likes to hang out with his quadruplet brothers and writes plays in his free time. He has written 4 already! the His favorite thing about playing Otis is (spoiler alert) getting to throw the dog off the balcony. If Cooper became a celebrity, he would want to be famous for being a playwright. He is team Athena, not Claudia. You can come see him and the rest of the Mint Cast on November 4 @ 7PM and November 7 at 2PM & 7PM!

Tickets for Suite Surrender are on sale! Use the link in bio to get your seats and support Cooper and Castle! 🏨 🌴

SUITE SURRENDER CAST THROWBACKS! 👶🍼

Come see these adorable, not-so-little kids in our fall play, Suite Surrender! Watch 2 Hollywood divas send a hotel chaos as their rivalry wreaks havoc! It’s a show filled with irony, laughs, and the wackiest set of characters. You will not want to miss it! 🏨🌴

Purchase your tickets with the link in bio today! 🎟️🦩

Also, can you guess who is who? Drop your guesses in the comments! 👀💬

SUITE SURRENDER TICKETS ARE ON SALE! 🏨🌴

Get your seats to Kickapoo Theatre’s hilarious fall play while you still can! Watch 2 Hollywood divas send a hotel chaos as their rivalry wreaks havoc! It’s a show filled with irony, laughs, and the wackiest set of characters. You will not want to miss it!
Purchase your tickets with the link in bio today! 🎟️🦩

This show has two separate casts! Below are each of their performance dates:
🧡 Coral Cast will perform on November 5 and 6 at 7 PM and at the student matinee on November 9 @ 8:30 AM.
💚 Mint Cast will perform on November 7 @ 2 PM and 7 PM. In addition, Mint Cast will perform at our pay-what-you-can preview night on November 4 @ 7 PM.
Curious who’s in each cast? Check out the cast list linked in our bio!

We can’t wait to see everyone at Suite Surrender! Get your tickets before it’s too late!

Kickapoo High School Cabinet