Benita de Wit (Director) (they/them) was the Associate Director on SUNSET BLVD, which won three Tony Awards including Best Revival. Other credits include: SIX (Resident Director, Broadway), STRAIGHT LINE CRAZY starring Ralph Fiennes (Assistant Director, Off Broadway), BAT OUT OF HELL (Associate Director), THE SHARK IS BROKEN (Weathervane) and  Australian premieres of Anchuli Felicia King’s SLAUGHTERHOUSE (Belvoir St Theatre) and Kate Mulley and Andy Peterson’s RAZORHURST (Hayes Theatre Co). Benita is a New Georges affiliated artist and a Barbara Whitman Award Finalist, holds an MFA in Directing from Columbia University and teaches at Circle in the Square Theatre School. benitadewit.com

Robin Vest (Set Designer) has been designing whimsical scenery and costumes since 2002. She spent much of her New York career working on new plays, getting to the root of the environment and trying to minimize moving pieces in favor of a seamless evolution of space. Lately she has been designing more musicals, reimagining shows like PETER PAN and ANNIE, connecting to young audiences with playful scenery influenced by the books her own children read. Other favorite projects over the past two years included GLORIA at Profile Theatre directed by Josh Hecht, MISS YOU LIKE HELL directed by Esteban Arévalo Ibáñez at Theatre Squared, and MATILDA at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, directed by Marc de la Concha and THE MAGIC FLUTE at Oklahoma City University directed by Cynthia Stokes. Robin is Visiting Assistant Professor of Set Design at UCO. She received her BFA from the University of Oklahoma, and MFA from Yale School of Drama.

Jeannette Christensen (Costume Designer) is a Baltimore-based costume designer with notable credits including the Broadway national tour and the Spanish world premiere at GALA Hispanic Theatre (Helen Hayes Award win) of ON YOUR FEET!. National tours include: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS!, SHOW WAY THE MUSICAL, and LOOK BOTH WAYS: A TALE TOLD IN TEN BLOCKS at The Kennedy Center TYA. Regional work includes: WOLF AT THE DOOR and TRIBES at American Players Theatre; THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at Oklahoma City Repertory Theater; THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival; ROMEO AND JULIET at Folger Theatre; THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL and RED PITCH at Olney Theatre Center. Christensen has also worked as an associate designer with The Muny, Round House Theatre, Wolf Trap Opera, and Studio Theatre. As an educator, she has taught at the University of Maryland, University of the Arts, and George Washington University. She holds a BA from ASU, an MFA from Maryland, and an MPS in Business of Art & Design. jchristensendesign.com.

Annalise V. Caudle (Lighting Designer) is a lighting designer based in OKC but originally from DeSoto, TX. Some of her regional design credits include: EVERY BRILLIANT THING (Florida Rep), REP LAB (Milwaukee Rep), CLUE! THE MUSICAL (Titusville Playhouse) COME FROM AWAY (New Stage Theatre). Her commercial credits include: associate lighting designer for the Goodman’s production of MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, and ALD Intern for the Broadway production PRINCE OF BROADWAY. Annalise currently an Assistant Professor of Lighting Design for Oklahoma City University’s School of Theatre. annalisecaudle.com

Kathy Ruvuna (Sound Designer) Off-Broadway: MINDPLAY (Greenwich House); MARY GET HERS (Playwrights Realm); BERNARDA'S DAUGHTERS (The New Group); SELF PORTRAITS (Deluxe), DARK DISABLED STORIES (Bushwick Starr); SANDRA (Vineyard); CIRCLE JERK LIVE (Fake Friends); NI MI MADRE, IN THE SOUTHERN BREEZE (Rattlestick); AMANI (NBT). Regional: THE JANEIAD, THE NIGHT SHIFT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, SWEAT (Alley Theatre); EXCEPTION TO THE RULE, JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAN (Studio Theatre); PIPELINE, CRY IT OUT, RADIO GOLF, THE LION IN WINTER (Everyman Theatre); GOOD FAITH (Yale Rep); CLYDE'S, I AND YOU, READ TO ME, THE GREAT LEAP (Portland Stage). Education: MFA in Sound Design, Yale School of Drama.

Jenna Rowell (Stage Manager) is a stage manager and dramaturg from Arlington, Texas. Her recent SM credits include THE THANKSGIVING PLAY (OKC Rep); SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, ROMEO AND JULIET, BORN WITH TEETH, JANE AUSTEN'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER, and HAMLET (Okla. Shakespeare); and SHREK THE MUSICAL (Craft Productions of Okla.). Recent ASM & PA credits include ROAD KILLS (Good Apples Collective); RUSALKA (Manhattan School of Music); VIETGONE, THE ANTELOPE PARTY, THE BROTHERS SIZE, SUPERSTITIONS, and THE GREAT LEAP (OKC Rep); and MAN OF LA MANCHA (Asolo Repertory Theatre). @jennarowell

Kris Kuss (Fight Director/Intimacy Choreographer) is a director, fight director, intimacy choreographer, actor, and educator based in Oklahoma City, OK. He holds his MFA in Directing from the University of Southern Mississippi and is the Associate Professor of Movement at Oklahoma City University. He is a Recognized Full Instructor with Dueling Arts International. He last worked with OKC Rep as intimacy choreographer and fight director on THE THANKSGIVING PLAY and VIETGONE. He has also worked with Lyric Theatre (OKLAHOMA!, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG), Oklahoma Shakespeare (MACBETH, HAMLEY), Painted Sky Opera (CARMEN, PAGLIACCI), and 3rd Act Theatre Co (7 STORIES, MEDUSA UNDONE). 

David Pilchman (Production Manager) was born and mostly raised in OKC. After graduating from OU, he Production Stage Managed for The Crown Uptown Theater (Wichita, KS) and several Norwegian Cruise Line shows. David became a Production Manager in NYC working on World Premieres such as THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, Mike Birbiglia's THANK GOD FOR JOKES, and CLINTON THE MUSICAL. Since moving back home in 2020, he has had the pleasure of working with many local organizations such as Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, OKC Ballet, Painted Sky Opera, RACE Dance, SPARK! Creative Lab, Theatre Crude Fringe Festival, and Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Recently, David ran as the Independent candidate for OK-State Senate District 46, and is currently the president of the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma County. He wants to encourage you to VOTE at every chance you get. Not just “the big ones.” Thanks to everyone creating and supporting theater in his hometown. You can check your Voter Registration at okvoterportal.okelections.gov

Alexandria Yolie (Assistant Director) is making her OKC Rep Theatre debut as the female understudy for Ella/Sonia as well as assistant director for LIFE SUCKS.! Other credits include, Mo in MOTHER ROAD at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Dr. Van Helsing in DRACULA: A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY and Connie in ROE from Oklahoma City University. 

Charis Christy (Assistant Stage Manager) graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in Stage Management. This is her fourth production with OKC Rep. 

Tait Truong (Assistant Lighting Designer) (he/him) is a lighting technician from Oklahoma City that is currently working towards becoming a lighting designer. As a second-year student at Oklahoma City University who is pursuing a B.F.A. in Design and Production with a Lighting Design focus, Tait heavily believes in the potential lighting has in uplifting a story and strives to create breathtaking visuals in all avenues. Inspired by the vast array of artists and collaborators that theatre brings together, Tait is constantly on the lookout for the next organization to be involved with. Around the city, he has had the pleasure to be involved with Toucan Productions, Oklahoma City Repertory Theater, OCCC’s Theater Department, and many others. 

Lauren McPherson (Scenic Paint Charge) is a Set Designer and Scenic Artist from the OKC area. She has designed for Tulsa Opera, Arizona Opera, and Oklahoma Children's Theatre and has painted for OKC Repertory Theater, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Tulsa PAC, and Utah Shakespeare Festival. Graduating with a BFA in Theatre Design and Production from Oklahoma City University, Lauren is excited to be a part of another show with OKC Rep and to participate in bringing more live theatre to the community. 

Brittany Atkins (Props Charge) is thrilled to return to the Rep as props charge, after previously working as a craftsperson for THE THANKSGIVING PLAY! Recently, she stage managed WAIT UNTIL DARK at Third Act Theatre Company and costumed BLITHE SPIRIT at Jewel Box Theatre, where she also stage managed CHARLEY'S AUNT and was ASM for DRACULA. Her prop design has appeared in SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL and SPAMALOT at The Pollard Theatre, and this summer she worked in props at Lyric Theatre on JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, BEAUTIFUL, and OKLAHOMA!

Shae Chakraborty (Wardrobe Supervisor) (they/them/she/her) was born and raised in central Oklahoma, and graduated with a theatre arts degree from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2020. Shortly thereafter, they co-founded Chakra Media with their partner, an award winning video production agency; while working alongside several theater companies in the Oklahoma City area as an actor, director, stagehand, wardrobe supervisor, and a costume designer. Shae is endlessly grateful to be returning as a Wardrobe Supervisor for OKC Rep, and indebted to their constant support of local and national theatre artists..

Aaron Posner (Playwright) is a Helen Hayes and Barrymore Award-winning director and playwright. He is a founder and former Artistic Director of Philadelphia's Arden Theatre, is an Associate Artist at both the Folger Theatre and Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, and has directed at major regional theatres from coast to coast including the Folger, Seattle Rep, Portland Center Stage, The Alliance, Actor's Theatre of Louisville, Arizona Theatre Company, Milwaukee Rep, California Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Roundhouse Theatre, Studio Theatre, Signature Theatre, Theatre J, American Player's Theatre and many more. His adaptations include Chaim Potok's THE CHOSEN and MY NAME IS ASHER LEV (both of which has enjoyed successful runs at more than 50 other theatres across the country), Ken Kesey's SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION, Mark Twain's A MURDER, A MYSTERY AND A MARRIAGE, an adaptation of three Kurt Vonnegut short stories, entitled WHO AM I THIS TIME? (AND OTHER CONUNDRUMS OF LOVE) and STUPID FUCKING BIRD, a variation on Chekhov’s SEAGULL. Aaron was raised in Eugene, Oregon, graduated from Northwestern University, is an Eisenhower Fellow, and lives near Washington, DC.

Actors' Equity Association (“Equity"), founded in 1913, is the U.S. labor union that represents more than 51,000 professional Actors and Stage Managers. Equity fosters the art of live theatre as an essential component of society and advances the careers of its members by negotiating wages, improving working conditions and providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. Actors' Equity is a member of the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. #EquityWorks

Emily Comisar (Executive Artistic Director) has been a theater person her entire life, but on staff at OKC Rep since September 2022. She has worked in fundraising and management positions at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, MCC Theater, and Pipeline Theatre Company. She was the General & Company Manager for the commercial off-Broadway world premiere of THE VIEW UPSTAIRS, and has produced in festivals including FringeNYC, SheNYC, and the Game Play Festival (The Brick). Emily has also spent many years as a playwright and independent producer. Her full length work includes THE CAMPAIGN (Theatre Crude Fringe Festival 2024), DUMPSTER FIRE (She NYC Festival 2018), UNDROWN'D: SEEKING ASYLUM (co-written with Benita de Wit, Columbia Stages), SWITZERLAND (Lone Star Theatre Co.), MOONLIGHTING (Lone Star Theatre Co.), TRACK TWELVE (FringeNYC), and THE LAST HURRAH (Northwestern University). She is currently an instructor in the OU Online MA in Arts Management program. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies from the Northwestern University School of Communications, with specialties in critical studies, adaptation of narrative for the stage, and multimedia performance. She also holds a Master of Arts in Italian Language and Media from Middlebury College and a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Management & Producing from Columbia University.