Bethany Weddle

Bethany Weddle grew up as a middle child of a large homeschool family that valued constant sharing and learning. Now outside her regular job as a Software Developer, Bethany  is a seasoned Swing dance instructor with several years of experience in teaching. Known for her dynamic teaching style and deep passion for Swing, Bethany has […]

Sarah Pressnell

Sarah’s CYT/CPT journey began as a student from 2014-2017 where she instantly got hooked on theatre and performing. With degrees in music theatre and dance from Butler Community College and Friends University, Sarah has felt called to teach/direct from the beginning and is passionate about helping students find their love for theatre, while learning to […]

Dean Owens

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 […]

Addison Owens

Addison Owens is a creative woman of God who loves performing arts.  Armed with her Bachelor’s degree and twelve years of theater experience, she is ready for anything!  She is a CYT alumna, enjoys writing and film, and currently performs with a local improv comedy group.

Rebeccah Hale

Rebeccah is very excited to be returning to CPT as the music director for Annie Jr.! She has previously been involved with CPT for years, having taught multiple class sessions recently, as well as participating in the organization as a student herself in high school! Rebeccah is a graduate of Friends University and holds her […]

Natalie Hale

Natalie is currently studying at Friends University currently majoring in Spanish and minoring in musical theatre. She has a passion for movement and dance in theatre that was cultivated in her high school years and more recently in college. She has taught at Foundations Youth Theatre for over 2 years serving as an assistant and […]

Abigail Luttrell

Abigail is a recent grad of Friends University, where she double majored in musical theatre and vocal performance. She has participated in choirs and gained valuable experience in both opera and musical theatre, spending time at Wichita Grand Opera, Forum Theatre, and Music Theatre of Wichita. Some of her favorite roles include Meg March in […]

Emma Groth

Emma Groth began her CPT journey as a student from 2016-2019. From the beginning she knew her dream was to be a director/teacher! She went on to receive degrees at Butler Community College in Technical Theatre and Secondary Education, followed by Friends University for Theatre Education. She has experience on stage as both leading roles […]