The Philadelphia Story - January 16 - January 25, 2026

Sandy River Players

 Crew Who's Who 

  • Kat Zachary

    Director

    Kat Zachary is thrilled to have had the opportunity to bring The Philadelphia Story to life! As the first full-length play she saw as a child, it has been a lifelong dream to direct this show. Kat has acted and been crew in many Sandy River Players' productions over the years, including You Can't Take it With You, A Christmas Carol, 1776, and directed the youth summer theatre program for 8 years. She would like to thank her fiancé Kellie for her unwavering, endless support and her co-director Kyla for being amazing in general. 

  • Kyla Wheeler

    Director

    Kyla has been finding a community with Sandy River Players for over 25 years. The hats she's worn include director, actor, board member, and stage manager and she truly loves them all. Favorite productions include The Importance of Being Earnest, Plaza Suite, and You Can't Take It With You. Kyla can also occasionally be seen being silly with local improv troupe Teachers Lounge Mafia. She'd like to give a big thanks to everyone, all the time, and especially to Kat for teaming up with her on this one and being so wonderful. 

 

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The cast and crew would like to extend special thanks to:

 

The Sandy River Players Board of Directors, Natalie Simmons and the theatre department at Mountain Valley High School, Debby Muise and the Mt. Blue Theatre Company, Annie Norris, LEAP Inc., Stan, Donna, and Abby Wheeler, Matthew Mills, Kellie Sanborn, Samantha Allen

 

and extra special particular thanks to 

 

Ann Bartges, Stan Spilecki, and Adin Merritt for their partnership and assistance before and during our production at Emery Community Arts Center,  to Jayne Decker for years of support and the loan of some set pieces, and to the UMF community as a whole for partnering with Sandy River Players to keep community theatre alive and well in the greater Franklin County area. 

 

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