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We present these pages to offer some
well-deserved recognition for the wonderful people who
have given their ideas, sweat, and time to the Marshalltown Community
Theatre. Without their efforts, our theatre would be little
more than a dark room. We celebrate your generous gift to our
community!
If
you
have participated in an MCT production in the past, in any capacity,
please take your bow with the folks on these pages. Contact the MCT
Technical Director
to arrange to be included.
Simply click on the FIRST
LETTER of the LAST NAME for the person you seek.
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Grant GALE
Marshalltown, IA
Grant played the role
of Rex in MCT's 2006 Summer Musical WORKING. He has been
involved with the performing arts since he was very young, participating
in productions at Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Community
College. Grant spends some of his spare time as a member of the
Marshalltown Men's Choir.
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David GIESE
Marshalltown, IA
After a long history with the
Mason City Community, where he served as President of the Board of
Directors, David came to MCT and has played the roles of Captain
Markinson in A FEW GOOD MEN, Harry Fox in 45 SECONDS FROM BROADWAY
during the 2003-04 season and the dual role of Tony Langdon/Uncle Julian
in FOOTLIGHT FRENZY in the 2006-07 season. David's directing credits
include: THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, PLAZA SUITE, ANASTASIA, and THE
UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN for the Mason City Community Theatre and A
THURBER CARNIVAL, GALA 2005: TO BE A MOVIE STAR, and THE MOUSETRAP for
MCT. A retired theatre educator, David holds degrees in theatre
from the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado University.
Currently, David is an adjunct professor of English at Marshalltown
Community College and serves on the MCT Board of Directors.
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Matt GILGEN
Marshalltown, IA
Matthew has been on stage
since his freshman year at Marshalltown High School, with
performances in ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, YOU
CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, and HAMLET. He appeared on
our stage as Bobby, a Kit Kat Boy, in CABARET and Lou Tanner in THE
GINGERBREAD LADY.
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Dan GOOD
Marshalltown, IA
Sir Jasper was Dan's
character in THE MOCK DOCTOR, but he has had several leading roles,
dating back to high school when he was involved in the production of
STAGE DOOR. Not only was he Nathan Detroit in GUYS AND DOLLS and
Don Quixote in the play of the same name, but he has also directed here
at MCT. Music and singing help keep Dan busy, being a song leader
at Saint Mary's Parish, and playing the euphonium in the Marshalltown
Municipal Band.
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Rick GOODING
Marshalltown, IA
Rick has been involved with the
Marshalltown Community Theatre for over 30 years. He has served in various
capacities on the Board of Directors during this time including:
Properties, Vice-President, and President. He has directed over 20
plays and musicals and has acted in several productions. Rick’s
current role on the Board of Directors is Properties.
Rick says, "I have chosen the theatre as my community service and I hope
to foster an interest in the theatre to all ages in the community."
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Colleen GRADY
Marshalltown, IA
Colleen started her
acting career early by participating in numerous elementary and middle
school shows. Even though she has participated in only one MCT
GALA (so far), Colleen has always been interested in the plays she saw
here. She changed from merely watching plays, to auditioning and
being in one. Colleen portrayed Rosalinda in our 2006 production
of THE MOCK DOCTOR. In addition to acting, Colleen enjoys singing,
writing, and drawing.
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Molly GRADY
Marshalltown, IA
Being involved in high school
theatre, cross country, yearbook, and Student Senate wasn't keeping
Molly occupied enough, so she had to add her first MCT production to the
list as Charlot in MCT's 2006 production of THE MOCK DOCTOR, followed by
the part of Julie in JAKE'S WOMEN. Her
all time favorite memories were of living it up her senior year in high
school. Molly is now employed at The Tremont's Italian Grille.
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Pete GRADY
Marshalltown, IA
Pete's performance in
the 2004 summer musical JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR marked his first onstage
appearance in 25 years. Since then, he has appeared on the MCT
stage in A THURBER CARNIVAL, WORKING, and during the fall of 2006, he
directed Moliere's THE MOCK DOCTOR. His previous performing
experience includes multiple high school and college shows in both
Louisiana and Iowa. Pete is a proud father of four and serves as
MCT's Membership Director.
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Theresa GRADY
Marshalltown, IA
Theresa was a natural
when she took on the role of set changer in our 2006 presentation of THE
MOCK DOCTOR. She has participated in the Miller Middle School play
LAFFIN' SCHOOL, where she said, "I had the best job EVER! I was
the PROP-er, or as some may call it, the script monkey!" Two
sisters, one brother, and a hamster keep her jumping around at home, but
she also likes to go hang out with friends or watch television. Theresa
said the best things about being in THE MOCK DOCTOR were, "It was SO
much fun, and the director was my daddy!!"
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Dan GRAUBERGER
Deceased
Dan was active in the
Our Town Players in Melbourne, where he appeared in OKLAHOMA!, HELLO
DOLLY, and WEST SIDE STORY. He said he enjoyed singing in the
Marshalltown Men's Chorus and providing special music for his church.
Dan's first performance on the MCT stage was playing the interesting
character of Paravicini in our 2006 production of THE MOUSETRAP.
We are saddened to add that Dan passed away during the summer of 2006.
We will miss him.
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Marge GRISWOLD - SCHEIDING
Marshalltown, IA
While Marge has appeared in a
number of MCT shows, including THE CRUCIBLE, IT'S ONLY A PLAY, THE ODD
COUPLE — FEMALE VERSION, TEN NIGHTS IN A BARROOM and THE BEST LITTLE
WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, she has chosen in recent years to focus on specialty
makeup work, with a large amount of credits, including OF MICE AND MEN, LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE,
and
CABARET,
among others. She also undertook Renaissance-era costume design for
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. When not at the theatre, Marge enjoys
films, music, composing, camping, hiking, and "watching the night sky."
Marge is also a writer of poetry, short stories, and a screenplay
currently in progress.
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Kevin GROTH
Marshalltown, IA
Kevin is an MCT newcomer. He
has participated in the ISU Variety Show in 1998 - 1999 and currently
works at Swifts. Kevin portrayed Bellomy in our 2002 Summer
musical, THE FANTASTICKS. Welcome to the MCT stage,
Kevin!
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James 'JJ ' GUMMERT
Laurel, IA
JJ
has been a member of MCT's pit orchestra and stage band for numerous
productions, including our 2007 Summer Musical COMPANY. Other shows
include GALA 2005, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CABARET, and MESHUGGAH-NUNS.
Being very active in music, he plays 13 different instruments, and has
received sixteen 'Division 1' ratings at state competitions, four Best
of Centers in the Combined Instrument / Vocal category. He has also been
to the All State Music Festival twice for Orchestra and Band. JJ
plans on majoring in clarinet and vocal performance in college.
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Emily GUYMER - LeWARNE
Marshalltown, IA
Emily got her MCT
career off to a great start by portraying Jake's twelve year old
daughter, Molly, in JAKE'S WOMEN, MCT's 2007 winter production.
Because she likes a challenge, math is one of her favorite subjects as a
student. During the summer, Emily enjoys going to the ocean,
playing volleyball, and spending time with her cat, Sugar. She
admits that she has always loved watching plays since she was a little
girl. "So now, I want to be in one!"
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