Barb Hynes-Tomczyk, Director
Barb has directed nearly 100 productions throughout her career in theater. Her most recent one here at LyricArts was, A Laura Ingalls Wilder Christmas in 2009.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of her favorite productions for several reasons: she was involved in the original premiere of the show in Mpls with Donny Osmond, the show has a sly sense of fun, and it’s filled with upbeat, catchy, music.
After 32 years in the field of education Barb is currently a freelance director and theater workshop instructor. Barb’s passion for theater began when she was 15 years old and continues to this day.
Kristin Gates, Music Director
Kristin Gates recently served as the Music Director for Lyric Arts’ production All Shook Up and she has played horn for several productions including Oliver!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Oklahoma!
Kristin received her undergraduate degree in Music Education from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and she recently earned her Master’s in Music Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. She is currently teaching elementary band in Brooklyn Park.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing her horn, reading, cooking and eating, and all things science fiction!
Charise Schrupp, Choreographer
Sarah Perron, Stage Manager
Matt McNabb, Lighting Designer
Matthew has designed lights for Lyric Arts’ productions of A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street, The Boxcar Children, and the mega hit All Shook Up. He has also designed productions at the Bedlam Theatre, The Bryant-Lake Bowl, Anoka High School and the University of Minnesota. This winter, he is excited to design the return of the epic rock concert Symphonic Rock.
Lisa Magone, Costume Designer
Lisa Mangone has been designing costumes in the Twin Cities for the past ten years. You can see her work seasonally at Century College where she is the Costume Shop Supervisor and Designer. She enjoys designing costumes and stage managing for Stages Theatre Company where she has worked on over a dozen productions. She has an eight year history at the Guthrie theatre. Among costume design she has been director, actor, stage manager, and wardrobe for a numerous theatre companies including: Mu performing Arts, Penumbra Theatre Company, Anoka High School, Cromulent Shakespeare Company, Finnish National Opera MN Tour, Billy Graham International Tours (Minsk, Belerus), Mu Performing Arts, University or MN Crisis Point Theatre, and Concordia University, where she received my undergraduate degree in Theatre.