Christopher Barksdale, is a familiar face to the Kansas City theater scene. He was a leading dancer with the Kansas City Ballet for the 21 seasons. He was in the First National Touring Company of the Will Roger’s Follies, and in the chorus of the Broadway show Thoroughly Modern Millie. In addition to his theater credits, he has worked in Opera Houses in this country and abroad. He has also been seen in local theater venues like Starlight, The Coterie, and the Unicorn Theater and recently The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City. He works as a teacher at Miller Marley School of Dance and Voice. He is the Resident Choreographer for The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City. His roles include, The Lion (The Wiz), Papa Ge (Once on This Island), The Coterie Theater. Jacob/Claudine (La Cage aux Folles) The Unicorn. Candide (Candide) L.A Opera. NoMoe (Five Guys Named Moe) and Ain’t Misbehavin and Sarafina, Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City. And Jesus (Jesus Christ Superstar) The Arts Asylum and This Happy Breed. He has also worked for Mesner Puppet Theater on several shows. Christopher is thrilled to be working with the cast and crew of Cats here at MTH!! Featured roles at MTH include the Emcee in Cabaret and Jacob in La Cage Aux Folles.

Bryce Bayer is excited to return to MTH after appearing in A Chorus Line in 2023! Originally from St. Louis, and now based in NYC, Bryce has performed with companies across the country. Regional: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, The Muny, The Wick Theatre, American Stage Theatre Company, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Laguna Playhouse, and more! Millikin University BFA Musical Theatre graduate. Represented by The Movement Agency. Love to family, friends, and dad. @bbayer7

Lauren Braton. Local: Sweeney Todd, The Secret Garden, R&H Unplugged, Ragtime, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, She Loves Me (Music Theatre Heritage); Fun Home, Last Days of Summer, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Christmas Carol, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods (KCREP); Nine, Violet, A Little Night Music (Spinning Tree Theatre); School of Rock, First Date, Cinderella, Sound of Music (Starlight Theatre); Where the Wild Things Are, Shrek (The Coterie); Grey Gardens (Unicorn Theatre); Life Could Be A Dream, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, No Way to Treat a Lady, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play (American Heartland Theatre); Judy Barbra Liza and Blues in the Night (Quality Hill Playhouse). www.laurenbraton.com

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Angel Z Duong brings elegance and versatility to burlesque, musical theatre, and cabaret. Performance credits include STEVIE (2022), A Chorus Line (2023), Luxuria (2023), Tryst: A Lover’s Rendezvous (2023), Whiskey Dynamite (2024), and Guys and Dolls (2025). She’s graced stages in Kansas City, Denver, and internationally.

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TONY PULFORD MTH credits: The Man of La Mancha, In The Heights, The Who’s Tommy and Jesus Christ Superstar. Other acting credits include: Sister Act, and MAMMA MIA at New Theatre Restaurant. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Tomás and the Library Lady, The Miracle Worker, and The Cat in the Hat. Evita at The Kansas City Repertory Theatre, West Side Story at Spinning Tree Theatre and with the KC Lyric Opera. A Soldier’s Play at The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City. Follow him on instagram @tonyjopulford

Sasha Reid is thrilled to be making her onstage debut with Music Theatre Heritage! Originally trained in classical ballet, Sasha danced for over a decade before shifting to musical theatre during high school. She recently graduated with a BFA in Filmmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute, where she cultivated her passion for performance art and experimental filmmaking. Sasha has been working as a production intern at MTH, most recently on Guys and Dolls, and is excited to now be stepping into the spotlight herself.

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MARYANN TRAXLER (Jellylorum) MaryAnn is a Kansas City native who has wandered far and found that there’s no place like home. She is thrilled to be back at MTH, where her previous credits include: Godspell, A Chorus Line, It’s A Wonderful Life: Live Radio Play, and DOLLY: Ruby Room Series. Other favorite credits: School Of Rock (Patty Di Marco, Starlight); Carnival Cruise Line (Principal Singer/Dancer); Legally Blonde (Ensemble/U/S Elle, Starlight); Merrily We Roll Along (Beth, MTKCPro); Freaky Friday (Monica, The New Theatre). All glory and honor to God. Love to Robb, her family, and friends who have become family. Follow @mrosinskiphoto

Kyle Brown, percussion- Musical Theatre Heritage: Gypsy; Cabaret; My Fair Lady; The Producers; Cats; Christmas Spectacular; Buddy Holly Jolly Christmas; La Cage aux Folles; Quality Hill Playhouse: I’ve Got Rhythm; Aquarius; Rhapsody In Gershwin; New Theatre Restaurant: Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story; Church Basement Ladies; Menopause The Musical; Nunsense; Spinning Tree Theatre: Violet; West Side Story; 13; Assassins; Caroline, Or Change; Bubble Boy; The Unicorn Theatre: Hands On A Hardbody; Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson.

Kassie Ferrero has been playing the bass for over 20 years, exploring all different genres and musical settings. She regularly performs with orchestras such as the Kansas City Symphony, Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, and Missouri Symphony where she holds the Assistant Principal title. While classical music is her bread and butter, you can also find her throughout the KC Metro performing in musicals, contemporary concerts, and any other occasion where a bass is needed! She received her Bachelor of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Master of Music from the Peabody Conservatory, both with a focus on double bass performance. Outside of music, you can find Kassie baking, enjoying time with her family, or helping others at Local Cannabis Company, her second home.

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Ty Tuttle is a KC based pianist and musical theatre coach. He recently received his Master’s degree in Vocal Coaching and Accompanying from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Recent credits: Secret Garden, Titanic, Jump and Jive (MTH), Ordinary Days (Krannert Center for the Performing Arts), Mamma Mia! (Central Illinois Stage Co.), and Gianni Schicchi (Eastern Illinois University).