Carrissa Norman Director
This is Mrs. Norman's second year as a teacher at Lincoln Christian. She has deep roots within Lincoln's history as she was part of it's first graduating class in 2003. Her final theatrical performance at LCS was in "Sound of Music" as Liesel. After graduation, she went on to TCC and then to Oklahoma State University. Upon graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, she went to work for Alabama Shakespeare Festival (2009-2015) as an Assistant Production Manager. From there she traveled to Dallas to work for Dallas Theater Center. When she became a teacher, she was able to combine her passion for theatre and drive for educating the next generation on the importance of the arts so that they can make a difference in their communities. She would like to thank, Matt Norman, Cheryl Hildebrandt, the COTM Production team, her students, and the cast and crew of Music Man Jr., The Great Pandemonium, and Into the Woods Jr. for all of the hardwork and dedication to this program. I love you all!
Cheryl Hildebrandt Music Director
Known as Mrs. H to Lincoln Students, Cheryl has taught music at LCS since 2013. Through out her school years she was cast in many productions with favorites including "Hello Dolly" and "Mame". After graduating from High School in Nebraska she headed to Oklahoma State University where she was active in both instrumental and vocal music. Cheryl graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Vocal Music Education. Her passion has always been to teach children and adults to use their God-given talents in reaching others through music. This is her 4th production at Lincoln and she is honored to have the privilege of working with these amazing students! Cheryl would like to thank the students for trusting her and giving all they have (even when they may not want to). She would also, and most importantly, like to thank her husband and family for their , love, understanding, their unwavering support!
Christina Jenkins Choreographer
Christina is thrilled and blessed to work with Lincoln Christian's wonderful students again! She has been a choreographer in the Tulsa area since 2003, working with Theatre Tulsa, American Theatre Company, Union Theatre, several other area high school as well as choreographing for a full length animated film. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts/Drama and a Masters in Education from Oral Roberts University. Christina taught advanced theatre and stage craft at Union Intermediate HS for five years. She has directed 21 plays and choreographed more than 40. Having grown up dancing, acting and singing, musical theatre is her passion. We are absolutely blessed to have her work with us each year!! To learn more about Christina, visit her website at www.tulsachoreographer.wix.com/creative choreography.
Matt Norman Set Designer
Matt comes to Tulsa, with his wife Carrissa, by way of Dallas Theater Center (DTC) and Alabama Shakespeare (ASF). Matt's scenic designs include, Last Days of Judas Iscariot, Into the Woods Jr., The Music Man Jr. Matt attended Oklahahoma State University where he pursued a degree in technical theatre. Matt recently worked as the Construction Coordinator for the box office hit I Can Only Imagine. Matt is currently the Technical Director for Dallas Theater Center. His time spent working with Lincoln's theatre department has been memorable and fulfilling.
