James Taylor Odom (Wadsworth) is excited to be joining the New Theatre company after just finishing the First National Tour of CLUE. Other National Tours include A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER (The D’Ysquith Family) and THE SOUND OF MUSIC (Admiral Von Schreiber). Selected Regional credits: THE RAINMAKER at Laguna Playhouse, THE 39 STEPS at Virginia Stage Company, CLUE with Sally Struthers at Gateway Playhouse, GOD OF CARNAGE at Shadowland Stages, MURDER FOR TWO and IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE at TheatreSquared, GRUMPY OLD MEN at Ogunquit Playhouse, MARY POPPINS at Tuacahn Center for the Arts. MFA: University of Arkansas. BA: Brenau University. Reps: Avalon Artists Group. Follow on instagram @jamestaylorodom or visit www.jamestaylorodom.com. 

Cathy Barnett* (Ms. Scarlet) prior appearances at New Theater include SQUABBLES, ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, CONDOMONIUM, JOHNNY & JUNE, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE, SISTER ACT, FUNNY MONEY and THE ADDAMS FAMILY.  Other performances about town include POOR CLARE at the Unicorn Theater and STEEL MAGNOLIAS with Nick Padgett Productions. She voices the Hallmark greeting card character, “Maxine,” and brought her to life in the live musical, MAXINE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL this past Holiday Season at Union Station.

Kelly Felthous (Mrs. White) is thrilled to return to New Theatre after appearing in CATCH ME (IF YOU CAN)! Favorite credits include: Gloria in BOEING BOEING, Violet in VIOLET, Roxy in CHICAGO, Sally Bowles in CABARET, Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Lauren in KINKY BOOTS, and Mrs. Wormwood in MATILDA. She originated the roles of Caroline in TRIP OF LOVE, Ruby in MAX AND RUBY, Eva in BRING IT ON, and Gloria in FLASHDANCE. National Tours: Marty in GREASE and Galinda/Nessarose u/s in WICKED. Kelly has also appeared on LAW & ORDER: SVU, NIGHT SKY, and numerous commercials. NYU/CAP21 grad and proud AEA/SAG member. Follow @KellyFelthous or go to KellyFelthous.com for more info!

Kimberly Horner (Yvette) is thrilled to be back at New Theatre & Restaurant! NTR: HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY, FREAKY FRIDAY, DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER starring Morgan Fairchild, JOHNNY & JUNE, THE KING IN CONCERT Other credits include: Kansas City Repertory Theatre: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Belle, Laundress), THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (Dinah); Musical Theater Heritage: COMPANY (Susan), FUNNY GIRL (Mrs. Strakosh), ON THE OCEAN (Singer); The Coterie Theatre: PUFFS (Leanne), ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY (Squirelle); Film/TV: COUGAR TOWN (TBS); MEANAMORPHOSIS (Procter & Gamble); PUSHED (CW); DIRE WOLF (SyFy). Education: BFA in Theater Arts, Webster Conservatory. www.KimberlyHorner.com. Thanks to her husband, two perfect baby girls & family for their unending love & support.

Craig Benton* (Unexpected Cop, Cop) has been gracing the NTR stage for nearly thirty years! Favorite appearances here include: SQUABBLES, MDQ, FREAKY FRIDAY, MAMMA MIA, COME BLOW YOUR HORN, ON GOLDEN POND, RUMORS, BOEING BOEING, OVER THE RIVER, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, and GUYS AND DOLLS. You might have seen him in STAR TREK: TNG, WINGS, STEP BY STEP, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, THE LAWNMOWER MAN, KUFFS, KANSAS, TRUMAN, THE LAND, or in the upcoming BLACK ZONE.

Cathy Newman (Mrs. Peacock) Cathy is pleased to be making her New Theatre debut. A California native, she has traveled and performed throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Korea & China in eight National Tours. Highlights include the U.S. and Chinese premiere of Les Misérables (with Colm Wilkinson); Lincoln Center’s South Pacific; The National Theatre of Great Britain’s My Fair Lady; La Cage Aux Folles with George Hamilton; and Deaf West Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of Big River. Thanks to the marvelous Jay Cranford and the entire New Theatre team. And thank YOU for coming out to support live theatre!

John Rensenhouse* (Colonel Mustard) is delighted to return to NTR where he has also had the honor of performing with Morgan Fairchild, Jamie Farr, Hal Linden, Larry Storch, and Jim O’Heir. Broadway National Tours: THE LION KING and NOISES OFF. Notable Regional Theatres: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Hartford Stage, Arena Stage (Washington D.C.), and the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.  He was the villainous Hector Wilson on THE EDGE OF NIGHT and appeared in the original CANDYMAN movie.  He works extensively with Kansas City Actors Theatre at Union Station (acting, directing, and administrating), as well as performing regularly with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and KC Rep. Go see a play in this great theatre town!

Ross Hellwig (Professor Plum) Ross Hellwig is honored to return to New Theatre where he appeared in CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, FREAKY FRIDAY, and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG.  Ross’s theatrical credits include productions with The Old Globe, Pittsburgh Public, Vienna’s English Theatre, La Mirada, Lamb’s Players, North Coast Rep, Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara, B Street Theatre, Rubicon, Kingsmen Shakespeare, Southwest Shakespeare, International City Theatre, The Fountain, LA Theatre Works, A Noise Within, Sierra Rep, and Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre among others.  Film and television credits include THE SELLING, episodes of LAW & ORDER: SVU, NUMB3RS, and GUIDING LIGHT.

Zachary Ford (Mr. Green) has been featured at the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and the LA Phil. Some favorite credits are RAGTIME and CAMELOT (Pasadena Playhouse), DEAR WORLD w/ Tyne Daly (VPAC), END OF THE RAINBOW (Laguna Playhouse and La Mirada Theatre), MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, PARADE, and OKLAHOMA (3D-Theatricals), WEST SIDE STORY (SFSO), SPAMALOT (Wynn Casino, MTW), YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (MTW), BIG, HELLO AGAIN, A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE (Apple Tree Theatre), FOOTLOOSE, OLIVER, THE FULL MONTY (Marriott Lincolnshire), A WINTER’S TALE, TAMING OF THE SHREW, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre). BFA – CCPA at Roosevelt University. 

Mandy Morris (Cook, Singing Telegram, Cop) Acting credits: NEWSIES, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, MAMMA MIA, SISTER ACT, CHICAGO, HAIRSPRAY, BUDDY HOLLY, SPELLING BEE, JOSEPH…, GREASE (NTR); BEAT BUGS, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL (Coterie); LYSISTRATA JONES, ROCKY HORROR SHOW (EGADS! Theatre); CABARET, CHRISTMAS CAROL (KCRep). Director/choreographer: WINTERFEST (WoF); FOREVER PLAID, SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS (MTH). Choreographer: BUDDY HOLLY (NTR). Come visit her at Tree Hugger: Plant-Based Kitchen in Riverside!

Greg Butell (Mr. Boddy, Motorist, Chief of Police) excitedly returns to New Theatre for this delicious romp in CLUE!  Past shows here at NTR include CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, FUNNY MONEY (w/Jim O’Heir) , DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER (w/Morgan Fairchild), SOUTH PACIFIC, SOLID GOLD CADILLAC. Additional KC credits include MORNINGS AT SEVEN, AND THEN THERE WERE NONE (KC Actor’s Theatre), GYPSY (Music Theatre Heritage), SWEAT (Unicorn Theatre), MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM (Black Repertory Theatre Co), HARVEY (Barn Players), ROOM SERVICE (KC Repertory Theatre).