Linda McGinness

Linda received her BA in Elementary Education at Wichita State University. She studied Theater and Voice at Kansas University, Friends University and Wichita State, and she taught vocal music. She is a composer and lyricist and has enjoyed a career as a vocal solo artist nationally in both secular and Christian venues. Linda has performed professionally in music theater as well as directed, choreographed, and scripted musicals for regional schools and churches. Circumstances and time created a new chapter, and Linda was encouraged to investigate the possibility of bringing Christian Youth Theater to Wichita. She realized the impact for Jesus it could offer communities and was captured by the motto, “Developing Character…one stage at a time.” A vision-caster at heart, Linda was at the helm of launching CYT in Wichita and watched God raise His gifted people in our local community.

In 2020, after 12 years as Artistic Director, Linda stepped out of the CYT leadership role to spend more time with the four grown children and 11 grandchildren she shares with her husband Tim. During the last five years she has supported CPT shows in various capacities.