Sponsored by
Oh, Joy!
Choreographers:
Andrea Schermoly Yusha-Marie Sorzano
Melissa Gelfin
Costumes: Courtesy of Elevé Dancewear
Lighting Design: Lena Tais Castro
Dancers:
Natalie Boese Alessia Braggiato
Isabelle Johnson Mei McArtor
Sam McReynolds Amelia Meissner
Troy Monger-Levin Elliott Rogers
Danni Varenhorst Paul Zusi Ben Zusi
Synopsis:
Oh, Joy! begins with a party that goes terribly wrong
and unveils itself as an exploration of the human experience
of relationships, infatuation, and the beautiful
tension between the mundane and the extraordinary.
Through the emotional pathways we navigate
in life, this work reflects on what it means
to love, to feel alone, to experience betrayal,
and to discover a place within a community
outside of ourselves.
At its heart, Oh, Joy tells a simple truth, that joy exists alongside
life’s complexities. There is light within every circumstance,
passion within our being, and beauty that emerges from our
deepest experiences. It is from these depths that we shine
brightest, illuminating the character, wonderment,
and connection that make us profoundly human.
Musical Credits: http://movingartskc.org/additionalinfo
Choreographers:
Andrea Schermoly Yusha-Marie Sorzano
Melissa Gelfin
Costumes: Courtesy of Elevé Dancewear
Lighting Design: Lena Tais Castro
Dancers:
Natalie Boese Alessia Braggiato
Isabelle Johnson Mei McArtor
Sam McReynolds Amelia Meissner
Troy Monger-Levin Elliott Rogers
Danni Varenhorst Paul Zusi Ben Zusi
Synopsis:
Oh, Joy! begins with a party that goes terribly
wrong and unveils itself as an exploration of the
human experience of relationships, infatuation,
and the beautiful tension between the mundane
and the extraordinary. Through the emotional
pathways we navigate in life, this work reflects on
what it means to love, to feel alone, to
experience betrayal, and to discover a place
within a community outside of ourselves.
At its heart, Oh, Joy tells a simple truth,
that joy exists alongside life’s complexities.
There is light within every circumstance,
passion within our being, and beauty that emerges
from our deepest experiences. It is from these
depths that we shine brightest, illuminating the
character, wonderment, and connection that
make us profoundly human.
Musical Credits:
Founders – Established in 2013
Anthony Krutzkamp, Logan Pachciarz, Jill Marlow Krutzkamp
Executive Director
Logan Pachciarz
Artistic Director
Kaleena Burks
General Manager & Rehearsal Director
Taryn Pachciarz
Marketing Director
Marisa DeEtte Whiteman
Stage Manager
Laura Kruz
Lighting Designer
Lena Tais Castro
To learn more about our Leadership Team
https://www.movingartskc.org/team
Dancers:
Natalie Boese Alessia Braggiato Isabelle Johnson Mei McArtor
Sam McReynolds Amelia Meissner Troy Monger-Levin
Elliott Rogers Danni Varenhorst
Paul Zusi Ben Zusi
To learn more about our Dancers:
https://www.movingartskc.org/artists
To learn more about our Choreographers:
https://www.movingartskc.org/yusha
https://www.movingartskc.org/andrea
https://www.movingartskc.org/melissa
Production and Lighting
Laura Kruz
Production Manager
Laura Krus is a graduate of Oklahoma City University’s Dance Management Program. Laura worked with Adams Davy Media as a Production Intern for productions like Batman Live and Arts for Autism. She also has worked as a Production Stage Manager for the American Dance Festival with various professional dance companies, including Radical System Art, Netta Yerushalmy, Hung Dance, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, and Ballet Hispánico. Laura has also worked with the Kansas City Ballet for the past five seasons and as the Production Stage Manager for the past three. She is very excited and honored to be working with Moving Arts this year.
Lena Tais Castro
Lighting Designer
Lena Tais Castro is an artist from Dallas, Texas, currently a senior pursuing a BFA in Design and Technical Theatre at Wichita State University. Their work is rooted in bringing
ideas to life and creating meaningful experiences through
art, performance, and design. Drawing from their background
in technical theatre, dance, and their creative business,
L’art de Tais, Lena approaches each project with a strong
belief in collaboration, community, and the power of creative work to connect people. Through their practice, they seek
to build opportunities for connection, encourage creative growth, and contribute to a more inclusive and
representative future in the arts.
Lena Tais Castro is an artist from Dallas, Texas, currently a senior pursuing a BFA in Design and Technical Theatre at Wichita State University. Their work is rooted in bringing ideas to life and creating meaningful experiences through art, performance, and design. Drawing from their background in technical theatre, dance, and their creative business, L’art de Tais, Lena approaches each project with a strong belief in collaboration, community, and the power of creative work to connect people. Through their practice, they seek to build opportunities for connection, encourage creative growth, and contribute to a more inclusive and representative future in the arts.
Business Supporters
Douglas Production Group
Elevé Dancewear
Supporters of Moving Arts 2026
As of July 17, 2026
(listed alphabetically)
Foundation and Grant Supporters
Anonymous
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
The Seeley Foundation
Individual Supporters
Keith and Leslie Anderson
Peggy and Andy Beal
Blair Beiser
Kyle Danner
Mark and Marvie Dirks
Cyndi James
Julia Malter
Alan McDermott
Michael Nonbello
Logan Pachciarz
Wendy Powell
Susan Sands
Christopher and Lisa Sirridge
Barbara Storm
John and Angela Walker
Greg and Joyce Wolfe