Hello, Dolly! - April 11 - April 20, 2024

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 Crew Who's Who 

  • Benjamin Miller head shot

    Benjamin Miller

    Director

    Ben, now in the Director's seat for "Hello, Dolly!"carries a bittersweet mix of excitement and sorrow,stepping into the role originally intended for the lateRob Crouse. It's a role he takes on with deep honor,dedicating the production to Crouse's memory.Ben is no stranger to the Director's chair; with pastsuccesses including CC's "Kinky Boots," "In the Heatof the Night," and co-directing "Grumpy Old Men" and"The Rocky Horror Show,". Ben also loves being onstage, leaving his mark in roles like Dr. FrederickFrankenstein in "Young Frankenstein" "Daddy"Warbucks in "Annie." Patrick Star in "SpongeBob theMusical," Bill Sikes in "Oliver," and Max Bialystock in"The Producers.'Ben's multifaceted contributions to theater reflect hisdedication and versatility, highlighting hiscommitment to ensuring every production is trulymemorable for our patrons.

  • Brandon McElwain head shot

    Brandon McElwain

    Assistant Director/Stage Manager

    Brandon is excited to take on a new role at CCPas the Assistant Director for this production.You may have seen Brandon on stage in otherproductions these past few years, including thelaugh of loud comedy The Play that Goes Wrong,as the "Old Man" in A Christmas Story (Fragile.Must be Italian!). Annie. Elvis the Musical andGrumpy Old Men.When he is not spending time on stage Brandonenjoys spending time with his wife and 3 sons (hisoldest is in this show), watching Chicago Bearsfootball, volunteering at Capital West ChristianChurch, and working as the Marketing Directorfor State Tech in Linn.

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    Sue Logston

    Music Director

    Married to Mike Logston-50 years. 3 grown children, 5grandchildren, caretaker of a lot of animals! Musically,Sue has served as a Vocalist, Music Educator, (K-12school & private), Church Musician, Choir &/orOrchestra Director, Performer &/or Music Director forschool and community theatre.In 1989, I auditioned for Carousel with a newcomer toTLT-JC, Mr, Rob Crouse. It was my first audition sincehigh school…… and I was cast in a lead role. That eventchanged the trajectory of my life.After a few more shows, Rob asked me to direct themusic for Crazy for You. It was a challenge thatopened the door for over 30 years of Musical Theater!A thank-you to every person who helped me in thisjourney, with a tip of the hat to: Rob Crouse, WynRiley, Matt Tolksdorf, Jack Renner, Ron Vossen, MarkWegman, Lauri Carr, Denice Maxwell, everychoreographer I've ever worked with, & my love Mike Logston!

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