Hairspray

Hairspray - July 25 - August 03, 2025

Countryside Community Theater

Crew Who's Who

Steph Bley

Co-Director / Choreographer

Steph has been directing & choreographing for 18 years, working on over 60 musicals, but this is her first one for CCT! Recent credits include Something Rotten and The Drowsy Chaperone. Her choreography also has been featured at the Iowa High School Musical Theatre Awards. She would like to thank her husband Taylor, her mentor Leslie, and the amazing Hairspray team!
Keenen Wilson

Co-Director

Keenen is a QC native currently residing in Rock Island. This is his first production with CCT and he could not be more excited to be a part of this show! It’s also his first time being a part of the production staff, so he thanks the cast and crew for their patience as he has learned the ropes! Thanks to you all for coming and supporting our show!
Vivian Bonde

Assistant Director / Stage Manager

Vivian is double majoring in theatre arts and communications at the University of Iowa. This is her second time stage managing for CCT, and she is so excited to be back! Her more recent work includes Day Fades Into Night Fades Into Day (SM) and The Indoctrination of Bananas (Ensemble). She would like to thank her production team and cast for making this show such a joy!
John Whitson

Music Director / Pit Director

John is Associate Choir Director and Drama Club Director at Davenport North HS. Now in his 10th year of teaching, he performs & music directs in the QCA, sings with Nova Singers and Augustana Choral Artists, and appears as a guest soloist. He holds an M.M. in music ed and B.A.’s in music ed and music composition. He lives in Davenport with his husband, 2 dogs & 2 cats.
Curtis Fisher-Oelschlaeger

Assistant Music Director

Curtis teaches at Rockridge High School and is excited to do his first full show at Countryside. He performs with the Nova Singers, directs the Quad City Singers, and is the organist for the Church of Peace in Rock Island. He has been seen on the stages of Quad City Music Guild, Circa ‘21, and Opera Quad Cities. Special thanks to Alexander!