Stephen Lawrence(1939-2021)

(February 4, 2009 to April 12, 2009) He was composer for the musical, "Hats! The Musical," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with Joyce Dewitt (Mary Anne); Cathy Barnett (Princess); Becky Barta (Baroness); Debra Bluford (Dame); Marilyn Bogetich (Lady); Karen Errington (Contessa) and Barbara D. Miller (Duchess) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Joe R. Fox III was producer and also director. Marcia Milgrom Dodge and Anthony Dodge wrote the book based on the stories from the Red Hat Society. Doug Besterman, Susan Birkenhead, Michele Brourman, Pat Bunch, Gretchen Cryer, Anthony Dodge, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Beth Falcone, David Friedman, Kathie Lee Gifford, David Goldsmith, Carol Hall, Henry Krieger, Melissa Manchester, Amanda McBroom, Pam Tillis and Sharon Vaughn wrote the songs. Rob Bartlett and Lynn Taylor-Corbett wrote additional material. Randy B. Winder was lighting designer. Scott Heineman was scenic designer. Mary Traylor was costume designer. Roger Stoddard was sound designer. Ryan K. Klein was company manager. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Stephanie Klapper was casting director. Sean Dane was properties manager. Keith Reece was swing stage manager. Stephanie Klapper was casting director. Jan DeLovage was hair and makeup designer. Charles Moore was scenic designer. Ray Robins was changeover technician. Laura Crouch was assistant to the stage manager. Greg Moore was fellow spot designer. Anthony Edwards was conductor, music director and keyboardist. Daniel Doss was keyboardist and associate conductor. Andrew Parkhurst was choreographer. Tod Barnard was percussionist. Ry Kincaid was bassist. Duane A. Hoberg was technical director. Eddie Ocheskey was resident technician. Richey F. Clark was audio engineer. Charlie Ream was master carpenter. Melissa Legg was swing technician. James Misenheimer was associate technical director.