Branton will be a freshman at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois this fall. He will be studying political science in preparation for a career in child advocacy law. Despite his plan for a career outside of the arts, he knows he will be a lifelong participant and supporter of the arts. A fun fact is that Branton's favorite animal is the giraffe. Several of our young artists drew giraffe pictures for him this summer, including one with Branton as a giraffe...

Anna will be attending The University of Memphis this fall with the goal of majoring in musical theatre. She states, “I’ve been so lucky to be the assistant director for this show. The theater is mygreatest passion and I am so fortunate that I am about to share it with all these talented actors!” She has been performing on the KPAC stage for seven years and has worked behind the scenes extensively, also.

Briley Ann Medlin, known to all as BAM, will be a freshman at E. W. Grove High School. This fall will mark her 10th year on stage at KPAC as well as having loads of experience behind the scenes. She performs with KPAC’s vocal group, Harmonix, and this summer she plays the title role in Annie JR. Briley says, “I’m so honored to have stage managed this wonderful show and to get to know all of these talented young performers.”

Hailey will be a sophomore at UT Martin this coming fall majoring in education with a minor in music. An HCHS graduate and Madrigals alumni, she spent loads of time on the KPAC stage, most famously appearing as Ariel in Disney’s Little Mermaid, JR. Her experience this summer has solidified her desire to be an educator, stating that she “has loved the opportunity to teach these amazing kids and do something I loved at the same time.”

Olivia is a 2021 graduate of HCHS and is planning to attend Union University this fall. She has been in HCHS & KPAC productions for several years, appearing as role of Beth in last summer’s production of Little Women. Olivia has developed a wonderful rapport with our young performers in Disney’s Aristocats KIDS as their choreographer.

Townes is a homeschooled15 year old going into his sophomore year, He has been involved with KPAC theatre since he was 8, acting, crewing, and directing shows such as Little Women, Into the Woods, and Annie, JR, to name a few. He is a multi-faceted artist, playing multiple instruments and singing in KPAC’s vocal group, HarmoniX.

Nathan studied Electronic Media and English at Murray State University. He has 20+ years of live and studio sound experience. Nate’s experiences have taken him all over the world—to Australia, Japan, Mexico, South America, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and 49 of the 50 states (he will get to Hawaii eventually), Carnegie Hall, and even the White House. Nathan loves using his talents to help the young artists at KPAC.

Owen will be a seventh grade student at W. O. Inman Middle School this fall. He’s an experienced young actor, who plays piano and ukulele, and sings in KPAC Young Artists HarmoniX. Now that he is old enough to be a daily crew member, he states, “I have had so much fun working with these amazing young artists. They make me smile every day.”

Finley will be in 8th grade at W. O. Inman Middle School this coming year. She has been on stage since she was wee little girl, and she sings with KPAC’s vocal group, HarmoniX. This is Finley’s second time to be part of a show’s daily production, and it has been an amazing experience for her. Finley says, “ I am very excited to continue to work with these young artists on shows to come!

Rhonda became involved at KPAC in 2003 as a volunteer and became KPAC Manager in 2013. In addition to the daily business and tourint artists program, she serves as producer for this summer’s theatrical performances and helps with all facets of the production, sewing in particular. Rhonda is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, arranger, piano and general music teacher, and is a ukulele enthusiast.