Michael Andreaus (Coalhouse Walker Jr) Broadway: MJ the Musical, A Soldier's Play. National Tour: Ain’t Too Proud. Off-Broadway: Love and Yogurt. NY: Savage. Film/TV: Finding Carlos, "When They See Us.” BA: University of Central Oklahoma. Thanks to his family, friends, Headline Talent and his manager LK. @michael_andreaus

Claire Sbanotto (Mother) is excited to return to the stage in her first TPAC production! Last seen in Kinky Boots (Nicola) and Matilda (Mrs Wormwood). She recently became an actual mother herself… so this role feels special. Love to Ben & Charlotte.

Sam Briggs (Tateh) is thrilled to return to the Tulsa PAC after appearing in Fiddler last summer. Favorite stage credits: George (Sunday in the Park), Anthony (Sweeney Todd), Jack (Into the Woods), Curly (Oklahoma!), Jervis (Daddy Long Legs), and Marius (Les Mis). Sam was the grand prize winner of Signature Symphony’s Tulsa SINGS! in 2019 and is a TATE-winning actor for his work in Theatre Tulsa’s Amadeus. He has performed alongside the talents of Kelli O’Hara, Judy McLane, and Wes Studi. A frequent cabaret artist, Sam wrote, directed, and starred in sell-out shows of his original cabaret A Knight of Musical Theatre and Two Tenors Too Many To-Night! the latter of which received a Prism Award for outstanding cabaret performance from the Lynn Riggs Theatre. Love to Rob, dottie, and this incredible cast and crew! IG: sambriggs_vfinal.

Majeste Pearson (Sarah) made her National Television debut on Season 2’s The Four on Fox. Prior to that, she studied in the professional conservatory for musical theatre at The New York Film Academy. From Broadway to Carnegie Hall, Majeste has graced stages around the world, including her first national tour singing behind Stevie Wonder this past fall. She used her platform to launch a nationwide school tour, promoting arts education & the power of self-expression. Pearson finds purpose in empowering those around her with her gifts and spirit. She currently teaches voice and piano at the Oklahoma Music Academy in south Tulsa. This artist, activist, and educator gives thanks to her spiritual and musical mentors for assisting her on the path to fulfilling her destiny. 

Joshua Terrones (Younger Brother) is excited to be performing with the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. Josh is a recent BFA graduate and has been in shows such as Cabaret (Emcee), Hello Dolly (Barnaby), Beauty...Beast (Lumiere), The Last Five Years (Jamie) and currently is playing the role of Math Teacher. Be Bold! @joshuaterrones

Austin Rauschuber (Father) is excited to be making his TPAC debut in this show. His recent performances include his portrayal of Jekyll and Hyde in Town and Gown Theatre’s production of Jekyll & Hyde and Buster Bluetang in the Pollard Theatre’s production of The Spongebob Musical. During the day, Austin is a Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce developing AI Marketing tools used by most major retailers. He would like to thank his wife Emily and son Milton for their unending love and support, which make his performance possible.

Philip Alexander (Grandfather) is excited to be back and doing theater again in Tulsa after a near 37-year hiatus. He has performed leading roles in theaters around the country in productions of Man of La Mancha, Much Ado About Nothing, Something’s Afoot, Pajama Game, A Few Good Men and Oklahoma to name a few. His theater and singing credits have allowed him to perform in a wide variety of venues around the globe including, Off Broadway, Carnegie Hall, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Sydney Opera House, and others. He also has credits as a choral director for both mixed choruses, orchestras and barbershop ensembles.

Marlee Vox (Sarah's Friend / Ensemble) is a Tulsa-based singer, composer, and music lover making her stage debut in Ragtime. She studied music in college and enjoys writing in genres ranging from R&B to country and blues. She is honored to join this cast in bringing such a powerful story to life.

Kim Frie (Emma Goldman / Ensemble) is happy to return this season after appearing as Golde in "Fiddler On the Roof" last year. Credits include roles and shows throughout the years across the country. Thank you to the TPAC trust for this opportunity.

Jesse-Lushanya Battice (Harry Houdini / Ensemble) is stoked to be making his TPAC Debut! He is a Chickasaw Native out of Ardmore, OK & is currently studying Musical Theatre at the University of Central Oklahoma. Jess would like to thank his Momma & Beautiful Sisters for their continued love & support. Lawa Ihullo, Much Love! Regional: Concerto, Distant Thunder (LTOK), Annie Get Your Gun (Jackson Hole Playhouse)

Averey Shaw (Evelyn Nesbit / Ensemble) graduated with a BFA in Acting from Oral Roberts University. She is super excited to perform in Ragtime at the TPAC for the first time. She is grateful to be working with such a talented cast and creative team. She thanks her family and God for supporting her every step of the way.

Robert Allen Young (Willie Conklin / Ensemble) has been performing, directing, and producing material in the Tulsa theatre scene for several years. He has been recently seen on-stage as Mendel in "Fiddler on the Roof" (Tulsa PAC Presents), McDoon/Everyone Else in "Trail to Oregon" (Samuel Briggs Productions), and Rooster in "Annie" (Theatre Tulsa). A sample of his directing credits include "Our Town" (Theatre Tulsa), "The Crucible" (Clark Youth Theatre), "[title of show]" (Samuel Briggs Productions), and "The Second Hurricane" (Tulsa Opera). He is also currently parlaying his performance skills into a gaming-focused stream: “TheDandyGaymer”. He studied at The University of Tulsa, earning his BSBA and MBA in Management Information Systems, and is currently working as Director of Customer Care at Saltus Technologies. @TheDandyGaymer

Jordan M. Andrews (Booker T Washington) was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He is an Oklahoma City based performer, adjunct voice teacher at Oklahoma City University, music director, and pianist/vocal coach. He has has been seen as a performer and music director for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, OKCU School of Music, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Cincinnati Opera, Painted Sky Opera, Theatre Tulsa, Upstage Theatre, Pollard Theatre, Kismet Arts Studio & Theatre, Poteet Theatre, and more. MM Vocal Coaching '17 - OKCU; MM Opera Performance '20 - OKCU www.jordanmandrews.com

Peter Youtsey (Henry Ford) has been suspiciously absent for many years and has finally been drug back into the theatre! His previous roles, vary from cast member of theater Tulsa’s Les Misérables as Pontius pilot in Jesus Christ superstar Patsy in Spamalot…please do not dig any further into where he has been. Thank you

Radar Bishop (JP Morgan) is excited to be in his first show with TPAC presents! He has appeared in shows with Theatre Tulsa in Oliver!, Hello Dolly, and Cabaret! He also currently works as a Union Stagehand right in this building! I wanna thank all the IATSE Stagehands and House Techs at TPAC!

Cash Curry (Little Boy) is so thrilled to be a part of his second TPAC produced show! Cash is a 7th grade student at Jenks Middle School. Some of his favorite theater credits include: Willy Wonka Jr with Theater Tulsa (Willy Wonka), Matilda with Theater Tulsa (Tommy/Ensemble), Jack and the Beanstalk with Clark Youth Theater (Jack), Shrek with Craft Productions (Young Shrek), and Fiddler on the Roof with TPAC (Ensemble).

Pete White (Little Boy) is making his TPAC mainstage debut! A Tulsa Ballet student with a passion for dance and musical theatre, recent roles include Mad Hatter for Alice in Wonderland Jr., Ensemble and Featured Tapper for both Oliver! and Newsies Jr. with Theatre Tulsa. Pete also loves baseball and playing the trumpet with the Carver Middle School Band, as well as singing with the Youth Choir at Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. He sends special thanks to his friends and family for supporting his dreams.

Betty McElravy (Little Girl) is from Tulsa and is a 4th grader at Marquette Catholic School. She’s been dancing since she was a little toddler at Miss Shelly’s School of Dance and has been in Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker cast for the past 3 years. Roles include Small Mouse, Small Pudding Cake, and Hawk Sweet. Betty had her musical theater debut last summer in TPAC’s Fiddler on the Roof as the youngest daughter, Bielke. This past spring she was in the cast of Theatre Tulsa’s Hello Dolly. Betty is so excited and grateful to be apart of Ragtime and another wonderful TPAC production!!!

Lucca Paloma Ferrara (Little Girl) is an 11-year old at JEI and found her love for musical theater 4 years ago. She has enjoyed being in productions such as Moana Jr, 101 Dalmatians, Newsies, Willy Wonka, Oliver! and Alice In Wonderland this past spring. When she’s not on stage performing, you can find Lucca costume designing, drawing and studying Advanced Taekwondo with JMAA. This is Lucca’s first production with TPAC.

Leah Hughes (Dance Captain/Company) is making her Tulsa PAC debut in Ragtime. OTHER THEATRE: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, University of Oklahoma. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: Currently working on her B.F.A in Musical Theatre Performance at The University of Oklahoma and will graduate in 2028.

Themba Ndhlovu (Dance Captain/Company) making his TPAC debut in Ragtime as Matthew Henson and a member of the ensemble. Themba recently rekindled his passion for the performing arts after nearly a decade away from the stage. His return began with the Pembroke Players’ 2024 production of Pride & Prejudice, in which he played Mr. Darcy. For Themba, community is at the heart of theater—both behind the curtain and in front of it. He is thrilled to continue telling meaningful stories and building connections within Tulsa’s theater community.

Megan Austin (Company) is going into her senior year at the University of Oklahoma studying Vocal Music Education and Arts Management. In Norman, she teaches music theatre classes at Sooner Theatre for grades Kindergarten-7th, serves as the Vice President of Membership for Sigma Alpha Iota, and serves as President of the Fine Arts Dean’s Student Advisory Council. Her most recent roles include Cinderella in “Into the Woods” and Despina in “Cosi Fan Tutte”. Right before rehearsals started, she completed her second summer as the Education intern for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.

Hannah Beck (Company) is delighted to be making her TPAC debut. BFA in Musical Theatre, Montclair State University. Regional, Goodspeed Opera House.

Drayden Z.L. Brown (Company) is 6 years old and a native of Tulsa, OK. He has participated in productions within his school and school district, but Ragtime the Musical is his debut on the big stage. When Drayden is not performing he loves playing football and doing anything associated with Spiderman. (Message to those editing: Drayden is currently 5 but will be 6 at the time of production)

Cristen Burdell (Company) fell in love with Theatre over twenty-five years ago, in a little Playhouse in Monroe, WA. A lover of the arts, by day she is the Director of Revenue Programs at Philbrook Museum of Art. Favorite credits include "The Rocky Horror Show" (Janet), "West Side Story" (Anybodys), and "Godspell" (Uzo). This is for her family; who supports every step of her journey without hesitation. Mad love.

Nicholas Lannon Cains (Company) is absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of The Tulsa Performing Arts Center's Ragtime in this beautiful ensemble! You might remember him from some of his favorite past roles, like Cal in Theatre Tulsa's Waitress, Grandpa in Theatre Tulsa's Trail to Oregon, or even as the voice of Audrey II in Tulsa Project Theatre's Little Shop of Horrors. Nick is sending all his love to his wonderfully supportive wife, Shai, and their two awesome cats, Harvey and Oscar.

Landon Corder (Company) was born and raised in Stillwater OK where he caught the acting bug in Junior High. He studied Theatre through out high school and into college at Oklahoma State University. Moved to Tulsa in 2022 and he has fallen in love with the world of voice acting from videos games to cartoons. He would like to thank his parents for always believing in him no matter what.

Nicholas Alexander Harbin (Company) is the 4 year old son of Elisha and Shirlanna Harbin. He is in Pre-K at The Academy of Okmulgee. Nicholas loves his letters and sounds. His hobbies include playing basketball and singing.

Ezekiel John Harbin (Company) is the 6 year old son of Elisha and Shirlanna Harbin. He is a first grader at The Academy of Okmulgee. Ezekiel loves math and reading. His hobbies include cooking, riding his bike and playing basketball.

L’Aria Rose Krautter (Company) first show with TPAC; however, you may have seen her recently in TCC’s vocal competition “Tulsa Sings!” Or in Theatre Tulsa’s recent productions of Waitress, Hello Dolly, and Cabaret. You may also have seen her around town performing with her cover band, “Eleven and Twelve”. L’aria begins her B.M. In Musical Theatre this fall at the University of Central Oklahoma. She would like to thank her family for supporting her music and theatre career.

Quentin Marcellis (Company) is an actor, model, and recording artist from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Quentin was born Quentin Marcellis Wright on December 9th, 1991. Quentin Marcellis began his entertainment career by the age of 10. His interest in the arts first sparked at Pocket Full of Hope, an after-school program located on Tulsa's North side. From there, his involvement in various music groups, acting, modeling, and musical endeavors at church, and school, would grant him the experience needed to take his talents to the next level.

Mackenzie Manning (Company) is thrilled to be making her TPAC debut! She is a student at Booker T. Washington High School, where she has performed in Sister Act as Deloris, Legally Blonde as Paulette, and Heathers: Teen Edition as Heather Duke. Mackenzie is incredibly grateful for this opportunity and would like to thank her parents, her drama teacher Mrs. Mayo, and her amazing friends for their constant love and support.

Michael Minick (Company) is thrilled to return to TPAC Produces, having portrayed Avram (and bottle dancing!) in last year’s Fiddler on the Roof. He previously played Rev. Shaw Moore in Footloose the Musical, after his theatrical debut in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Mike is a member of the Boston Avenue UMC Chancel Choir and Camerata, and is a longtime Lindy Hop swing dancer and instructor. He is a graphic designer and web developer with a fine arts degree, and owns NotionBox, a creative studio.

Jeremy Otis (Company) “A revolution without dancing is not a revolution worth having.” -Emma Goldman

Grayson Schreiber (Company) is thrilled to be making his regional debut at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. A Houston native, he recently completed his first year as a Musical Theatre major at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is proud to be part of a production that speaks truth in uncertain times.

Kymber Sage (Company) holds a BA in Theatre and is a multidisciplinary performer with experience in theatre, musical theatre, dance, aerial arts, showgirl performance, and stilt walking. She is thrilled to make her TPAC debut with this production. Favorite past roles include Caroline in Pride and Prejudice, the Acrobat in Matilda, and Mrs. Thorn in Ruthless! The Musical. When not performing, she can be found tackling her most cherished role as Mom to her two children.

Lillie Taylor (Company) is beyond thrilled to return to the TPAC after playing Tzeitel in last year's production of "Fiddler on the Roof." Lillie is a senior at the University of Central Oklahoma where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Education in Theatre/Communication Education. She would like to thank her parents and the TPAC for creating this very special opportunity.

Aleesia Tarver (Company) is thrilled to be part of an amazing cast and crew for Ragtime! She is currently a music major at Tulsa Community College and this is her first role in a professional setting. She cannot wait to further her career in performing arts and hopes you enjoy the show!

Olivia Tinkler (Company) from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, began her dance training at the age of 4 with The Dance Pointe Tulsa and South Tulsa Children's Ballet, and later developed a liking towards musical theatre at the age of 10. Over the years, she has performed leading roles in ballets such as "The Nutcracker", "Sleeping Beauty", and "Cinderella", as well as in musicals such as "The Little Mermaid Jr.", "The Lion King Jr.", and "Cats". Currently studying at Oral Roberts University, Olivia is working towards receiving a BFA in Dance Performance. This is her first production with the Tulsa PAC, and she is extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of "Ragtime".

Nicholas Winterrowd (Company) is excited to return to the stage with TPAC! He has a Bachelors of music theatre performance and Masters of music in music theatre directing from UCO. He was last seen onstage at the Williams Theater as Cornelius Hackl in Theatre Tulsa's production of Hello, Dolly! Much love to his friends and family!

Gigi Jenkins (Performance Apprentice) is a Junior at Jenks High School and is also a Trojanaire. Her favorite credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Chava), Kannon Gets the Wiggles (Emmie), The Addams Family (Wednesday), Gianni Schicchi (Gherardino), Matilda the Musical (Matilda). She has been apart of the OkCDA All-State choir and has gotten superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble. She is beyond excited to be apart of this amazing show.

Max McCall Performance Apprentice) is a trained actor, musician, and vocal performer. Born in New York and raised in Tulsa, Max has worked with his teacher, Michele Ross, from the age of twelve years old. Max has performed all four years of high school, under the direction of Leslie Long, starting in his spring semester of Freshman year as Wayne Hopkins in "PUFFS". The first musical Max sang in was "Into the Woods", where he played a lead role as The Baker. He also branched out to other studios, working with South Tulsa Children's Ballet in a multitude of junior musical performances under Pamela Farry Haden. In addition to being a talented singer, Max also is a skilled Jazz and Concert trombonist at Holland Hall, being recognized this past spring for "Outstanding Musician" by Justin Pearse. Most recently, he was nominated as one of the performers for the Discovery Awards.

TJ Muniz (Performance Apprentice) This will be his first show at the TPAC. You may have seen him recently as Drew Boley in NOC’s production of Rock of Ages and Mrs. Bennet in NOC’s production of Pride and Prejudice. He is extremely excited to be working with everyone here.

Alexandra Waits (Performance Apprentice) grew up exploring the art of storytelling, a passion that has followed her into adulthood. After participating in local community theatre in Owasso, she earned her music degree from the University of Tulsa and has sung with companies including Tulsa Opera, Tulsa Chorale, and the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. She is currently a singer for Songs by Heart, a music therapy program in partnership with Tulsa Opera. Alex is so grateful for this opportunity to work with the amazing cast and crew at TPAC. Soli Deo Gloria!

Sara Phoenix (Director/Choreographer) is VP of Development and Engagement for the TPAC. She served as artistic director for Theatre Tulsa from 2012-2021. Sara holds a bachelor of fine arts in theatre from the University of Oklahoma. For over 25 years, she has been involved in theatre across the country as an actress, teacher, director, choreographer, and nonprofit theatre consultant. Most recently, Sara directed and choreographed Matilda: The Musical, Les Miserables, Legally Blonde, Fiddler on the Roof, and Oliver! She has also directed the TPAC's Fiddler on the Roof and Daddy Long Legs and TT's Something Rotten, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Ragtime, A Chorus Line, Cats, and The Sound of Music. Sara has performed in and directed productions nationally and has traveled as a director and actress in Europe. She recently wrapped up a nine-year term on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Association of Community Theatres in which she also chaired their Strategic Planning Committee and served as Chairman of their Education Committee. For the past few years, Sara has co-organized and facilitated the National Youth Theatre Festival. She is a certified theatre adjudicator for theatre festivals all over the country. Sara is very proud to have directed the TPAC’s inaugural Orbit Arts pageant, The Tempest in the summer of 2019. Sara is an associate member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

Mark Frie (Music Director) has performed throughout North America in musicals, operas, and concerts. He made his solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 2006 with the New England Philharmonic and has enjoyed performing with symphonies across the country. He has performed and directed shows in such venues as Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, North Shore Music Theatre (Boston), Music Theatre Wichita, Casa Mañana Theatre in Ft. Worth, Arvada Center for the Arts (Denver), Bass Hall (Ft. Worth), Morton H. Myerson Symphony Center (Dallas), and Fair Park Music Hall (Dallas). Favorite roles include Harold Hill in The Music Man, Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady, Max Bialystock in The Producers, Sweeney Todd in Sweeney Todd, Jean ValJean in Les Miserables, Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Jud in Oklahoma, Smudge in ForeverPlaid, Papageno in The Magic Flute, Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls and Guglielmo in Cosi Fan Tutte.

Jen Alden (Choreographer) Before arriving in Tulsa, Jennifer danced with several contemporary dance companies in Portland, Oregon. Prior to this, Jennifer studied under Susan Zadoff at the University of Oregon and Eugene Ballet in Eugene, Oregon and was a company member of Dance Oregon and performed with the Eugene Opera Ballet. Before this, Jennifer performed as a soloist with the State Ballet of Oregon under the direction of Eric Hyrst. Jennifer was also involved with musical theater in high school and choreographed her first musical of West Side Story at the age of 17. Jennifer is Founding Co-Artistic Director, Choreographer and Company Manager of Oklahoma Movement (formerly Portico Dance Theatre) in Tulsa for the last 15 years, creating, directing and choreographing more than 15 full length original works. Jennifer was a Board Member and served as Treasurer of Living Arts of Tulsa for five years. She was Chair of the Arts and Entertainment Crew of Tulsa Young Professionals (TYPROs). Jennifer received awards for 40 Under 40 for both the Tulsa People and Business and Legal News. Jennifer has choreographed for three years for the Tulsa Opera, operas such as Carmen, Romeo and Juliet and Samson and Delilah. Jennifer choreographed for Theatre Tulsa and has had the pleasure of choreographing Chorus Line, Oklahoma, Jesus Christ Superstar, Ragtime, The Producers, The Wedding Singer, My Fair Lady, The Music Man and Something Rotten.  She also choregraphed and directed Sound of Music. Jennifer recently directed the opera "The Medium" for the Tulsa Opera. Jennifer was recently awarded the Tulsa Theater award (PO TATE) for her choreography of "Pride and Prejudice" for Pembroke Players. Jennifer is excited to be choreographing for TPAC this year this wonderful and impactful musical Ragtime.

Pete Otis (Assistant Director) is a jack-of-all trades theatre professional born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pete graduated from TU’s musical theatre program in 2009 and began his career as an Acrobat Captain & Aerialist for Royal Caribbean. He then worked as a Swing/Assistant Dance Captain in Broadway national tours of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Bring It On: The Musical, and studied in Boston Conservatory’s MFA musical theater program before returning home to Tulsa in 2016. He has worked with industry heavyweights like Alex Lacamoire, Andy Blankenbuehler, Lin-Manual Miranda, and even Rupaul Charles (Drag Race S9 Ep2). In Tulsa, Pete has collaborated, both onstage and off, with Light Opera Oklahoma, Theatre Tulsa, Tulsa Opera, ATC, and TPAC Presents, and has served as Adjudicator for the Tate and Discovery Awards and as a full-time theatre faculty member at the University of Tulsa. Pete graduated with a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University in 2023. He currently (& gleefully) serves as Development Coordinator for the Tulsa PAC.

Scott McLarty (Production Manager) began working at the Tulsa PAC in 2012. Since his collegiate departure from the University of Oklahoma, he has worked as a production team member in nearly every live entertainment venue in the city of Tulsa and surrounding areas. He has an extensive background in live production, technical directing, and entertainment management. Scott has a passion for making large, complicated events possible; no dream is too big. He is excited to help lead the Tulsa PAC into the next act and whatever the future may bring. With his understanding of production and his desire to ensure everything is exactly where it needs to be at all times, Scott and his team endeavor to have every detail in place for every show, helping to provide performers, patrons, staff and crew with the best possible experience.

Craig Zeittlow (Technical Director) has been involved with Theatre for 20+ years. The bulk of his years experience comes from years spent as Technical Director/Master Carpenter for the Theater Departments at Tulsa Community College and the University of Tulsa. He joined the Tulsa Performing Arts Center in 2023.

Steven Smalley (Sounds Designer) has been an audio engineer professionally for 13 years. With his background in music and technology, he finds audio engineering to be a fulfilling field as well as a creative outlet. He hopes his work will help you better connect with the cast and the story of Fiddler on the Roof.

Carson Decker (Lighting Designer) is a freelance lighting designer based out of Oklahoma. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts Design Technology from the University of Central Oklahoma. There he won multiple awards including the 2019 Regional Broadway World award for Best Technical Design-Lighting for an Equity production of Hair. Before moving to Tulsa he was the technical director at Southmoore High School. He currently resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he is the House Electrician at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. He lives with his wonderfully supportive boyfriend and their pit bull Rex. Selected credits include: Pirates of Penzance (Charlottesville Opera), The Magic Flute, Proving Up, The Flying Dutchman, Lucia di Lammermoor, Lizzie Borden (Painted Sky Opera), Grand Voices (Tulsa Opera), Rent (Southern Plains), Fiddler on the Roof, Daddy Long Legs (TPAC Presents), 9 to 5, Orfeo Ed Euridice, Little Women, Rent, Sweet Charity, Grease, Hair (University of Central Oklahoma), Shrek (Craft Productions). www.carsonld.design | @carson.ld

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Grant Goodner (A2 and Assistant Sound Designer) has been designing and mixing audio professionally in Tulsa since 2010. He has won multiple TATE awards for outstanding sound design in 2017, 2019, and 2022. Grant studied at the University of Tulsa and majored in Film Studies with a minor in Theater. Some of his favorite productions he has designed audio for include World Stage Theatre’s The Shawshank Redemption, Tulsa Project Theatre’s Avenue Q and Theatre Tulsa’s Singing in the Rain, Next To Normal, Waitress, Matilda, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. Grant is the newest member of the Tulsa PAC theatre technician team and wishes to thank everyone for the fantastic experiences he has had working with the Tulsa theater community.

Nick Mueller (Set Construction/Props) is a graduate of the University of Tulsa, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in musical theatre and arts management. Previous work includes props head for Tulsa Opera's Into the Woods and lighting designer for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. He is a recent addition to the Tulsa PAC theatre technician team and is excited to work on this production!

Terri McGilbra (Asst Production Manager)

Danielle Williams (Asst Stage Manager)

Nolan MacDonald (Props) brings a vibrant blend of creativity and community focus to TPAC. Originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, he studied English with a concentration in Rhetoric & Writing at the University of Tennessee. For the past seven years, he’s been a supporter of the Tulsa’s arts scene—most recently here at the Performing Arts Center, where he serves as Development & Community Engagement Coordinator. Passionate about storytelling and collaboration, Nolan is thrilled to join the TPAC team for Ragtime and dive into the world of props with energy and enthusiasm!

Robin Vest (Scenic Designer/Painter) is an OKC-based scenic and costume designer who is joining the faculty at OSU this fall. Robin is also a teaching artist and frequent collaborator with Oklahoma Children's Theatre. Regionally Robin's design work has been seen most recently at  Oklahoma City Rep, TheatreSquared, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Profile Theatre Company, and Opera House Arts. In New York she worked with Manhattan Theater Club, Lincoln Center, Manhattan Class Company, Playwright's Horizons, Second Stage, The Cherry Lane and many others. Robin has an MFA from Yale University and a BFA from the University of Oklahoma. The scenic design for Fiddler is inspired by traditional Jewish embroidery and the ever-inspiring printmaking work of her dear friend Katy Collier: https://katycollier.net/.

Adam-Bobby Farman (Costume Designer) has been working in costume design for over 15 years, after learning to sew as a child under the guidance of his grandmother. He primarily works with community theatres in Tulsa but has also worked across the country, including Venice Theatre in Florida and West Coast Broadway Theatre in upstate New York. His design approach focuses on creating costumes that feel lived in and authentic, helping bring depth and realism to each character. Adam is excited to be part of this production and collaborate with a passionate creative team.

Natalie Lane (Costume Intern) is a rising Junior at the University of Oklahoma. She has been involved in many of their productions wardrobe teams for shows such as The Nutcracker (2023), Crazy for You (2024), and Rent (2024). She recently completed her Sophomore Design with Contemporary Dance Oklahoma (2025). In addition to her university credits she has also served as the resident costume designer with The Broadway in Bixby Bootcamp ( 2019-2024).

Tara Tumey (Hair/Makeup Designer) is a distinguished makeup and wig designer, renowned for transforming visionary concepts into striking, high-impact creations. She holds a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and a cosmetology instructor license from Sand Springs Beauty College, equipping her with a unique blend of artistic insight and technical expertise. Her work spans a wide range of productions, where she skillfully merges avant­garde innovation with timeless elegance. A trailblazer in her field, Tara is dedicated to advancing the craft and mentoring the next generation of artists. She currently serves as President of the IATSE Local 904 Tulsa Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup Union.

Steve Haefner (Music Contractor)

Jeanine Magnuson (Pianist) A graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in piano performance, Jeanine has served as an accompanist for various vocalists, instrumentalists, churches, and a variety of special events. During the day she continues to foster the love of music in future generations as she continues her 30+ years of teaching elementary music. She is excited to be a part of the "Ragtime" production!

Rob Muraoka (Pianist) Originally from Manchester, England and raised in Australia, [Name] is a proud dad of two whose musical journey has spanned continents. After earning his Licentiate of Music in Piano and studying at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, he spent over a decade immersed in Europe’s musical theatre scene with Stage Holding Productions, performing in shows like The Lion King, Aida, West Side Story, and Mary Poppins, and working with legends such as Liza Minnelli, Phil Collins, and Claude-Michel Schönberg. Since moving to the U.S. in 2010, he has reinvented himself as a music instructor, accompanist, and freelance keyboardist, performing with Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Signature Symphony, Tulsa Ballet, LifeChurch, and numerous national and local theatre productions including Wicked, Something Rotten, Book of Mormon, Shrek, and Into the Woods. He currently teaches and accompanies at Tulsa Community College and enjoys film, music, and stand-up comedy in his free time.

Topher Stephens (Stage Manager) joins TPAC from Las Vegas, Nevada, where he worked as a stage and production Manager on and off the strip for six years. He spent seven years with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as a stage and production manager. He also spent four years on tour with The Nebraska Theatre Caravan as the company manager. He is very excited to be working with TPAC on this incredible show!

Terrence McNally (Book) had a remarkably far-ranging career, including a new work on Broadway in each of the last six decades. In 2018 he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is a 2019 recipient of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. He also received the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award. He won four Tony Awards for his plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and his musical books for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime. He wrote a number of TV scripts, including "Andre's Mother," for which he won an Emmy Award. He received two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Rockefeller Grant, four Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, two Obie Awards, and three Hull-Warriner Awards from the Dramatists Guild. In 1996 he was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. He wrote the libretto for the operas Great Scott and Dead Man Walking, both with music by Jake Heggie. Other plays include Mothers and Sons; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; The Lisbon Traviata; Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune; A Perfect Ganesh; The Visit; The Full Monty; Corpus Christi; Bad Habits; Next; The Ritz; Anastasia; It's Only a Play; Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone?; and The Stendhal Syndrome.

Stephen Flaherty (Music) is the composer of the Broadway musicals Ragtime (Tony, Drama Desk, OCC Awards, two Grammy nominations), Seussical (Grammy, Drama Desk nominations), Once on This Island (Tony nomination, Olivier Award, Best Musical) and Rocky. Additional Broadway includes Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (original songs) and Neil Simon's Proposals (incidental music). Stephen has also written four musicals at Lincoln Center Theatre: The Glorious Ones (OCC, Drama Desk nominations), Dessa Rose (OCC, Drama Desk nominations), A Man of No Importance (OCC, Best Musical, Drama Desk nomination) and My Favorite Year. Other theater includes In Your Arms (Old Globe), Little Dancer (Kennedy Center), Lucky Stiff (Playwrights Horizons) and Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein (Chicago's Jefferson Award, Best New Musical.) Film includes Anastasia (two Academy Award and two Golden Globe nominations), the documentary After The Storm and Lucky Stiff. Mr. Flaherty's concert music has premiered at the Hollywood Bowl, Boston's Symphony Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Guggenheim Museum and Symphony Space. This year celebrates Stephen's 32-year collaboration with lyricist-librettist Lynn Ahrens. Stephen and Lynn are members of the Dramatists Guild Council and co- founders of the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program. In 2015 they were inducted into the Theater Hall Of Fame. Upcoming: the stage adaptation of Anastasia.AhrensAndFlaherty.com.

Lynn Ahrens (Lyrics) won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards and received two Grammy nominations for Broadway's Ragtime. For Twentieth Century Fox's animated feature film Anastasia, she was nominated for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globes. She and longtime collaborator Stephen Flaherty received the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement, and in 2015 they were inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame. Broadway: Anastasia; Once On This Island (Olivier Award, Best Musical; Tony nominations, Best Book and Score); Seussical (Grammy nomination); My Favorite Year; Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life; Rocky; Madison Square Garden's A Christmas Carol; Ragtime (2010 Broadway revival). Off-Broadway and regional: Lincoln Center Theater's Dessa Rose, The Glorious Ones (both Drama Desk-nominated) and A Man of No Importance (Outer Critics Circle Award, Best Musical); Lucky Stiff; Little Dancer (Kennedy Center world premiere). Film and television credits include A "Christmas Carol" (NBC-TV); Camp (IFC Films); "Schoolhouse Rock" (ABC-TV) and others. (Emmy Award and four Emmy nominations). She is a Council member of the Dramatists Guild of America, a co-founder of the Dramatists Guild Fellows Program, and a Lilly Award winner for Lyrics.

Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world's leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.