Special thanks to our wonderful team of stage managers and designers:
Monika Locke, Melanie Lawerence, Karen Pittman, and Chloë Alexander.
Thanks to Mark Graham for building our set.
Thank you to all our awesome backstage crew!
Thank you to Kathy Shipp and Melanie Lawrence for your work on Joseph's coat.
Thank you, Grisham Locke, for your work on programming lights.
Thank you to all of our orchestra members for your excellent work!
Thank you to anyone who picked up a paintbrush, created a prop, worked on publicity, swept a floor, and so on! It takes a village to make a production happen!!
-Dee Alexander
Joseph marks Ashton’s seventh RCT production; she was last seen as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends, especially since completing her master’s degree in May! By day, she works in the Louisiana Tech Honors College. Ashton has truly loved getting to know her “students” and castmates in this show.
Gabe Garcia is a recent graduate of Cedar Creek School. In the fall Gabe will attend Sam Houston State University to pursue a BFA in musicial theater. This is his 11th RCT show. His most recent role was Aslan in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Gabe has loved being apart of the RCT community and is so greatful for everyones support. He hopes you enjoy the show!
Greg Green was last seen as Lazar Wolf in Fiddler on the Roof. Since 2017, he has played The Ghost of Christmas Present twice in a Christmas Carol, Herr Hussler in Mary Poppins, and Jacey Squyres in Music Man. He is grateful for the opportunities RCT has given him to sing and act onstage and make memories with friends.
Mikey has performed in several lead roles in RCT musicals, including Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music and Curley in Oklahoma! More recently he played the part of Uncle Stanley in Smoke on the Mountain and Sanders Family Christmas. Mikey is a Distinguished Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering program at Louisiana Tech University, where he has taught for 19 years.
Anky Kiremire was last seen terrorizing villagers in Fiddler on the Roof
and catching fire in The Play That Goes Wrong. By day, he teaches
Computer Science at Louisiana Tech, where coworkers tolerate his
impromptu dance routines and failed a cappella pitches. He thanks his
daughter Amanya, loyal rehearsal buddy and unofficial director, for
keeping him humble and honest.
This is Jake's 4th production with RCT. He was previously in Clue, 12 Angry Jurors, and Cinderella. Jake is thankful for his wife, Micah, and daughter, Stela, for their support.
Levi is excited to back on stage with RCT for his 15th show. His last role was as Don Lockwood in Singin' in The Rain, Jr. in June. Levi will be a freshman at Ruston High School where he will be on the soccer and wrestling teams. Outside of school, he also enjoys playing the guitar and being a part of The Bridge Church. Levi hopes you enjoy this amazing show!
Ayden is a student at Louisiana Tech majoring in Graphic Design and has been involved with RCT since childhood. Some of his notable roles have been Ichabod Crane in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The King of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, Rudolpho in Matilda Jr, and Sheldon Potts in June B Jones. He will be performing with his mom, Anna, and sister, Audrey Anna.
This is Jude’s 12th show with RCT, with roles including Peter Pevensie in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Don Lockwood in Singin' in the Rain. He is a class of 2027 representative on the RCT Youth Council and works as a student athletic trainer for Ruston High. He’s so excited to portray Issachar alongside the other brothers, and hopes you enjoy the show!
Landon is 15 years old, and he is no stranger to the RCT stage. Some of his previous roles include Peter Pevensie in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a bottle dancer in Fiddler on the Roof, and Olaf in Frozen, Jr. In addition to acting and singing, Landon also enjoys playing guitar, reading, talking, hanging out with friends, and creating his own games and stories.
Although this is his first RCT production, Ben's previous credits include Ensemble (The Wedding Singer), Billy Cane (Bright Star), Henry (Next to Normal), and most recently, Seymour Krelborn (Little Shop of Horrors). This August, he will be seen as Charlie Brown in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in Monroe. Ben is a Junior at ULM, pursuing a degree in Graphic Design.
Kathryn Nicole is a cosmetologist at Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar inside Ulta Beauty in Ruston. She was last seen as Honey Raye Rutrell in Southern Hospitality. Kathryn is a devoted homeschooling mom to Molly, Chris, and Lakin. Her greatest joy is serving the Lord —whether at work, at home, or in the spotlight.
Chris is a lifelong resident of Ruston and serves as a teaching pastor at The Bridge Community Church. Over the years, he’s enjoyed watching his three children thrive in Ruston Community Theater and is excited to join them on stage for Joseph. His role as Pharaoh’s Butler marks both his RCT debut and his first theater performance in 25 years.
Joe was last seen as Tevye in RCT's Fiddler on the Roof. You've seen him in roles such as Walter Hobbs in RCT's Elf, Sebastian in RCT's Cinderella and Jacob Marley in RCT's A Christmas Carol . He works everyday as a mild mannered Speech Pathologist. All thanks to my wife, Shannon and our kiddos McKenna and Mitchell for their support. Enjoy this trip to Egypt! Excelsior!!
Of all the shows Johnathan has been in, this one may be the funnest! The Pharaoh has been the most challenging role because it is so iconic. He has enjoyed having all three kids involved on stage and exicted for his wife Anna to be playing flute in the orchestra. By day, Johnathan works as a physician at the Green Clinic. He hopes you will all enjoy this show!
This is Anna's 13th RCT show. Some of her favorite roles have been Martha in White Christmas, Marion in The Music Man, Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, and Rachel in Anne of Green Gables. She is married to Josh and their kids are Ayden, Audrey Anna (both in this show), and Anderson. Anna is the Talented Art Teacher at DWCS.
After having performed on flute and piccolo with the orchestra for RCT's Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, as well as backstage as Caruso for Mary Poppins, Katherine is happy to return to the stage again. She was last seen as Charlotte Denham in Elf. Katherine is a Ph.D student at Louisiana Tech, teaches mathematics, and is an active performer on flute in the local area.
Chloë Alexander is a senior at LA Tech in Music Industry studies. Chloë has been dancing since she was 9 years old, and choreographing since 2020. She served as dance captain for RCT’s “White Christmas” and was the choreographer for RCT’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Chloë was last seen on stage as Hodel in "Fiddler on the Roof", and Rita in “White Christmas”.
Teagan LeBlanc is an upcoming Senior at Ruston High School. She has been doing shows with RCT since she was 8 years old. This will be Teagan's twelfth play with RCT. Singing in the Rain, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and Descendants are previous RCT plays she has been a part of. In her free time Teagan enjoys, reading, crocheting, and baking.
Kaitlin has been involved in RCT since 2017 and Joseph will be her 17th production. She was most recently seen in the ensembles of White Christmas and Fiddler on the Roof. She recently graduated from BPCC and plans to pursue a career in film. She has loved bringing the Bible to life and hopes you enjoy the show!
Siriana Kilpatrick is 17 and will be starting at Lousiana Tech in the fall. She has been involved with RCT since 2020, when she worked backstage for Junie B Jones Jr. Her favorite roles have been Mrs. Honey in Matilda Jr., The Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland, and The White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Siri hopes you enjoy this fun, technicolor musical!
Laina is an incoming sophmore at Louisiana Tech, where she is a member of Union Board, Student Recruiters, and Sigma Kappa Sorority. This is her 9th production with RCT, including her most recent roles as Chava in Fiddler on the Roof and Anne in Anne of Green Gables. She is grateful to be a part of this amazing cast, and she hopes you enjoy the show!
Lindsay is a Louisiana Tech Alum with a master's degree in Accountancy. She was last seen as Gina Jo in Southern Hospitality. She would like to dedicate this performance to her real life husband, Derek, who recently earned his Professional Engineering license!
Jari Richardson is a rising sophomore at New Living Word School in Ruston. Her most recent RCT roles include the White Witch in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and Audrey in Disney's Descendants. In April, Jari performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. She also won the 2025 Region 8 Poetry Out Loud competition.
This is JD's first show with RTC and he couldn't be more excited to be on stage. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, he is entering his junior year at Louisiana Tech as a Chemical Engineering major and Chemistry minor. He is a member of Tech's chamber choir.
Simon is 14 years old and is a freshman this year as a homeschooler. He loves reading, drama, & working out. This is his third play with RCT He's very happy to be a part of this play, and hopes that you enjoy the show. Previous roles have been Father Christmas in the Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, and Roscoe Dexter in Sining in the Rain Jr.
Nathan Richardson, a native of Minden, LA, returns for his 6th production with RCT, following this season's White Christmas. He is excited to be part of this latest show and has thoroughly enjoyed watching this story come to life on stage.
A three-time Rustony nominee, Ashley loves being involved with RCT's musical productions. She is usually overacting in the ensemble (except for 2024's Fiddler on the Roof, in which she played Yente). She would like to thank RCT for creating community and spreading the love of theatre, and her supportive and patient husband (thanks for dinner, honey!). Excelsior!
This is Leah's fourth show with RCT. She was last seen as "Grandmother" in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Catherine will be a junior at Cedar Creek. She has been performing with RCT since she was 7, last seen as Kathy Selden in Singin in the Rain, Jr. This is her 12th show! Her favorite roles to date are Jane Banks in Mary Poppins and Kathy. Cat is a State Champion Powerlifter, an EE, and a Cougar Ambassador. She currently holds the title of Miss Krewe of the Twin Cities Teen.
This is Audrey Anna's 19th RCT show alongside her mom, Anna, and brother, Ayden. Some of her favorite roles were Kathy in Singing in the Rain Jr, Diana in Anne of Green Gables, Susan in Miracle on 34th St, and Anaryllis in The Music Man. She is going into 10th grade at RHS and is in Advanced Choir and Takented Art. She enjoys singing, writing songs, and The Bridge Youth.
Mady is a junior at Cedar Creek School. She is apart of the Lady Cougar basketball and track teams. This is Mady's 6th RCT show. Her most recent role was Roz in Singing in the Rain Jr. Mady has loved being apart of this cast. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Ensley Dyess will be a 7th grade talented theatre and voice student at RJHS in the fall. This is her 3rd stage appearance with RTC; most recently appearing in Singin In The Rain Jr. From 2021-2024, Ensley performed in eleven productions in the Greater New Orleans area. She would like to thank her family and friends for the support. Break a Leg cast and crew!
Molly Foy loves crocheting, reading, dancing, and hanging out with friends. She’s especially excited to be in the show with her mom, who plays Mrs. Potiphar!
Sara is excited to return this summer for her fourth RCT musical, following her role as Shprintze in Fiddler on the Roof. She will be a freshman this fall at Geneva Academy, West Monroe. Outside of performing with RCT and her school drama club, she enjoys reading, swimming, and spending time with her family, friends, and her dog.
Anniston is a soon-to-be 7th grader, and this is her 9th show with RCT. Her favorite role has been playing the White Stag in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. When she's not performing on stage, Anniston enjoys running cross country, writing her own plays, making up choreography, singing, and dancing!
Carson is 13 years old. His favorite pastime is playing and watching baseball. You may have seen Carson in The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe where he played Fenris Ulf, the sinister chief of the White Witch's secret police. His favorite role thus far with RCT has been playing Charlie Bradley in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Dove Kilpatrick has been in 12 RCT productions! Her favorite roles have been Matilda in Matilda, Jr., Baby Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical, Jr., and she loves being in the ensemble in shows! Dove loves doing theatre because she enjoys singing and loves spending time with her friends and family! Thank you for supporting our show!
Alexis turned 15 during tech week for this production. This is her eleventh show with RCT. She was last seen as Zelda in Singing in the Rain Jr. She's excited for you to hear all of the wonderful music, and hopes you enjoy the show.
John Kelly will be a 6th grade homeschool student in the fall. His last role with RCT was the Dwarf in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."
Nash Kilpatrick is 14, and this will be his 17th RCT production! He loved playing Tickle in Junie B. Jones Jr., Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, Diedrich in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and really loves being in the ensemble of any show, so he can be in a variety of scenes with a variety of people! He has loved being in this show with friends and family! Enjoy the show!
13 year old Kaejha Stewart is funny, full of life, and has a great personality. She meets no stranger and is no stranger to the RCT stage. Since her first show in 2019, she has been in several RCT productions. She loves her theater family and the friendships that are formed through it. She hopes you have a great time watching the show.
Charlotte Hanchey is going into 7th grade at RJHS. This is her 10th show with RCT, some of her favorites being Cinderella and Fiddler on The Roof. She especially loves this show because of the amazing cast. In her free time, she likes to do cheer, sing, and do nails. Charlotte is excited to perform in the children's choir, and hopes you enjoy the show!!
Dee has directed all thirteen of the Chumley Musical Series productions for RCT. He also recently directed and returned to the stage as a performer in RCT’s Smoke on the Mountain and it’s sequel A Sander’s Family Christmas. Dee serves as an adjunct professor at LA Tech in the music and theatre departments. He maintains a private music studio in Ruston and serves as a Worship Leader at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ruston. He is married to Tami and is the Dad of Johnathan, Emma, and Chloe.
Monika is once again so happy to be a part of another amazing RCT show. She loves being a part of this family and hopes you enjoy the show!
Chloë Alexander is a senior at LA Tech in Music Industry studies. Chloë has been dancing since she was 9 years old, and choreographing since 2020. She served as dance captain for RCT’s “White Christmas” and was the choreographer for RCT’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Chloë was last seen on stage as Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, and Rita in “White Christmas”.
He is the owner of D Mitch Entertainment Productions, LLC. Sound Tech for Grambling State University. a member of Kappa Kappa Psi and former member of the college's Band. A musician for The Church of Restoration in Grambling, LA and Mt. Harmony Baptist Church of Ruston, LA.
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group. www.concordtheatricals.com