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 the shows. She has been married for 22 years to her husband Mike and has 3 amazing kids: Tim and wife Murphy, Kevin, and Megan.

Taylor Helm, a junior, excited to be stage managing such a unique production! 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), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Company Manager). She would like to thank Steven Yuen, Morgan Lank, the entire production team and cast, and everyone fighting to help our theatre thrive during these difficult times.

Steven Yuen, a senior, is excited to be Assistant Stage Manager/Video Director for this production! South: Footloose, Peter Pan (Twin #1), Cinderella, Mamma Mia!, Stocking Stuffers 2019 (Jack), 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), Advanced Repertory Theatre (Video Production Crewhead), Thespian Troupe #2491; Theatre In The Park: The Little Mermaid (Running), Matilda (Running); American Musical and Dramatic Academy Summer Conservatory. He would like to thank Taylor Helm, our healthcare workers, and those who fight for equality and education. #BlackLivesMatter.

Harper is excited to be working on another South show! South: Repertory Theatre (Video Production Crew). Harper would like to thank her friends and family for their support.

Vincent, a junior, is excited to put his video production skills to work on SMS Theatre's Stocking Stuffers! South: Stocking Stuffers 2019, Repertory Theatre (Video Production Crew). Vincent would like to thank his friends and family.

Daniel Koehn, a senior, is thrilled to be involved in his ninth show at South! South: Mamma Mia!, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Miracle on 34th Street (2018), Footloose; South Tech: Cinderella, Peter Pan, Beauty and The Beast, A Miracle on 34th Street (2017), Repertory Theatre (Video Production). Daniel would like to thank his friends and family, as well as Mr. Swezey, Kristi Mitchell, Mr. Duncan, and Mr. Adams for encouraging him to pursue what he loves. He would also like to thank those among us who are working in the healthcare sector at this time. Thank you for remaining vigilant and protecting all of us.