Originally from New York City, Mark attended St. John's University, Ottawa University, and the University of Kansas. After finishing school, Mark studied acting and directing at LaMama ETC in New York City. Soon after returning to the Kansas City area, Mark became theatre director at Shawnee Mission South, where he created one of the most vibrant and student-led theatre programs in the Midwest. Awards: A Chorus Line and Cabaret (Best of Kansas City Theatre); Best Director for Company (The Barn Players); Best Director for Into the Woods (Greenroom Publications); Fantasticks (Top 10 at International Thespian Conference); Godspell (2012 Kansas State Thespian Conference); The Demmi Award and Founders Award (Theatre in the Park). Throughout his career, Mark has directed more than 350 productions. He views each production as a way to hold up a mirror to what is around us, to make the world a better place.

Skip has been at Shawnee Mission South since fall 2013. He is currently Technical Director at Rockhurst University and Technical Director for The KC Fringe Festival. He has worked at Theatre in the Park, Chestnut Fine Arts, and The Barn Players. He has also worked at other high schools in KC including Ruskin and Blue Valley West.

Patricia brings her skills in photography, sewing, and teaching to Shawnee Mission South Theatre, where she works as Costumes Coordinator. She is also the official photographer for shows at South. She has been married for 25 years to her husband Mike and they love to spend time with their wonderful family including their son Tim and his wife Murphy and new grandson Van, middle son Kevin and Jackie, and SMS graduate ('17) daughter Megan.

Taylor Helm, a junior, is so excited to be stage managing such an exciting show! South: Cinderella (Assistant Stage Manager), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Assistant Stage Manager), Mamma Mia! (Assistant Stage Manager), Steel Magnolias (Stage Manager), A Night of One Acts (Stage Manager), Stocking Stuffers 2020 (Stage Manager), Almost, Maine (Stage Manager), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Company Manager). She would like to thank Steven Yuen, Morgan Lank, the entire production team and cast, and everyone fighting for equality.

Jaimes Donovan, a junior, is absolutely thrilled to have the privilege of working as an assistant stage manager for this show! South: Peter Pan (Costumes/Make-up crew), Cinderella (Costumes Crew), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Costumes Crew), Mamma Mia! (Costumes Crew), Scenes From a Quarantine (Sam), Stocking Stuffers 2020 (Costumes Crew), Almost, Maine (Costumes Crew), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Costumes Crewhead). She would like to thank her family, friends, fellow costumes crewheads, and geeks everywhere.

Harper Larsen, a sophomore, is excited to be doing her second show as an assistant stage manager at South! South: Almost, Maine (Assistant Stage Manager), Repertory Theatre (Set Crew). She looks forward to participating in more shows to come. She would like to thank her friends and family and the entire set crew for the hard work they put into this production.

Steven Yuen, a senior, is so excited to be in this beautiful show! South: Peter Pan (Twin #1), Cinderella, Mamma Mia!, Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Jack), Almost, Maine (Daniel and Director of Photography), A Miracle on 34th Street (Sound Board Manager), Jesus Christ Superstar (Assistant Sound Manager), Godspell (Assistant Sound Board Manager), A Night Of One Acts (Assistant Stage Manager), Stocking Stuffers 2020 (Director of Photography), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Video Production Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491; Theatre In The Park: The Little Mermaid (Running), Matilda (Running). He would like to thank Taylor Helm, our healthcare workers, and those who fight for equality and education. #BlackLivesMatter

Sam Hale, a junior, is excited to do his fourth show as the head sound designer. South: Peter Pan (Assistant Sound Board Manager), A Miracle on 34st Street (Assistant Sound Board Manager), Jesus Christ Superstar (sound crew), The Laramie Project (Assistant Sound Board Manager), Cinderella (sound crew), Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Sound Board Manager), Mamma Mia! (Assistant Sound Board Manager), A Night of One Acts (sound designer), Stocking Stuffers 2020 (sound designer), Almost, Maine (sound designer), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Sound Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491; Theatre In The Park: Matilda (Running). He would like to thank his friends, family, and all those fighting for the rights of others.