Dean has been a theatre dad since the first year of CYT WICHITA. All three of his girls graduated through the program with wonderful memories of CYT. Through over 15 years in theatre, he has served as drama instructor, technical director, full production director and finally Artistic Director for 5 years. He has been married to his wife, Audra, for almost 35 years and is a proud grandfather as well. Dean and Audra also own and operate nOtsOnOrmAl Events and Entertainment for weddings, banquets, concerts, and the prom alternative, the nOtsOnOrmAl fOrmAl. His passion for youth to live boldly for Christ is what drives his vision and desire to stay involved in Christian Performance Theatre.