The Music Man

The Music Man - July 18 - July 21, 2019

Ruston Community Theatre

Crew Who's Who

Dee Alexander

Director

Dee is a graduate of La Tech with degrees in piano performance and theatre. His last performance as a graduate student at Tech was The Music Man in 1991. He is thrilled to be returning to River City again this time to direct this 9th production in the Chumley Summer Musical series. Dee serves at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe as Worship Leader and maintains a private music studio in Ruston. He is husband to Tami and father to Johnathan, Emma, and Chloe.
Mary Watkins

Production Stage Manager

Mary is very active in RCT and is currently serving on the RCT Board of Directors. She has also directed several shows including You Can't Take it With You, Murder's Bad But Monday Can Kill You, and Miracle on 34th Street. Mary would like to thank Dee Alexander for the opportunity to work with him again and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Monika Locke

Back Stage Manager

Monika is excited to be stage managing The Music Man! She has stage managed and assisted on other RCT Productions such as Miracle on 34th Street, Hello Dolly!, A Christmas Carol and South Pacific. She also cheers her son Grisham on as he performs and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Gretchen Jones

Choreographer

Gretchen Jones is the co-owner of LG Dance Studio and is on faculty at Louisiana Tech University. She is also the Artistic Director for Twin City Ballet. Gretchen and her husband Tram are the proud parents of daughter, Charlotte. The Joneses are enjoying life in a quiet spot outside of Ruston, where the birdsong is cheery and the sunsets are beautiful.
Kevin Beasley

Lighting Designer

Kevin is an award-winning photographer & owner of Kevin Beasley Photographers, Inc. A Slidell native and 1995 graduate of Louisiana Tech, Kevin enjoys fishing, family time, & learning about anything technical/mechanical (in addition to photography). He is husband to Amy and father to Gwendolyn & Elizabeth.