Don Schlitz(1952-2026)

(June 24, 2004 to August 29, 2004) He was composer and lyricist for the musical, "Tom Sawyer," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Lyndsey Argon (Naomi Peters); Devin Amos (Lucy Wain); Kelli Berry (Sally Bellamy); Lori Blalock (Aunt Polly); Debra Bluford (Widow Douglas); Robert Gibby Brand (Mark Twain, Pap); Ashley Burns (Becky Thatcher); Charles Fugate (Lanyard Bellamy, Doc Robinson); David Gomez (Alfred Rogers); Leah Hamilton (Sereny Harper); Trevor Houston (Sidney Sawyer); Katie Hunter (Susie Hartley); Jessica Ims (Sabina Bellamy); Jim Korinke (Judge Thatcher); Eric Magnus (Gideon Wain); Vincent Onofrio Monaschino (Lemuel Dobbins); Carolyn Money (Jessica Rogers); Jeff Newman (Joe Harper); Nathan Norcross (Lyle Peters); Paula Prosser (Amy Lawrence); Michael Linsley Rappaport (Reverend Sprague); Hank Rector (Sheriff); Brian Sears (Huckleberry Finn); Josh Shirley (Muff Potter); Stephan Stubbins (Tom Sawyer); Matt Williams (George Peters); Spencer Wilson (Ben Rogers) and James Andrew Wright (Injun Joe) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Mark Twain was the original author of the novel. Ken Ludwig was developer and adapter. Richard Carrothers was also director. Joe R. Fox III was producer. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Keith Brumley was scenic designer. Mary Traylor was costume designer. Deborah Morgan was properties designer. Roger Stoddard and Brian R. Davidson were also sound designers. Ryan K. Klein was company manager. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Rich Bittner was choreographer. Mark Ferrell was music director. Duane A. Hoberg was technical director. Eddie Ocheskey was resident technician. Brian R. Davidson was also audio engineer. Charlie Ream was master carpenter.