Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical Creative
Director
Rachel AndertonProducer
Kelley McNeishProducer
Rise Hanifan
Music Director
Ashley LewisOriginally from Chelsea, Alabama, Ashley has trained in piano from the age of 6 and in ballet from the age of 4. Today, she is a classical pianist and musician offering lessons in piano, organ, and voice in Morgantown and Buckhannon. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Alabama, a Master of Music from Bowling Green State University, and she is currently a graduate student at West Virginia University pursuing a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance. In her time at WVU she has worked as a Graduate Assistant teaching Class Piano, Written Theory, and Aural Skills. She also serves as the Choir Director at Spruce Street United Methodist Church in Morgantown and teaches ballet and jazz at Studio 33 Dance Center in Buckhannon. Ashley is passionate about inclusivity in the arts, and her doctoral research focuses on the impact of disability on the learning and teaching of music.
Choreographer
Em Pechon
Stage Manager
Jennifer AmmonsPlease welcome back Jennifer Ammons to the Buckhannon Community Theater. She is thrilled to be stepping behind the scenes as Stage Manager for her third show with BCT after previously debuting her talents with “Puffs” and most recently with “The Iliad, the Odyssey and All Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less”. Her theater credits include acting, singing, dancing, stage managing, and set building in numerous productions spanning almost a decade with Kettering Theater Under the Stars. Jennifer is excited to be working with amazing directors, production crew, and cast of actors for this latest BCT production.
Technical Director & Lighting Design
Boyd Wolz
Costuming
Kristina SmithKristina joined Buckhannon Community Theater in 2023 and quickly made a mark with standout characters such as Bitsy in The Red Velvet Cake War and the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz. Her passion for theatre has continued to flourish, extending beyond the stage as she took on the role of Head Costumer for BCT’s productions of: Rex’s Exes, Finding Nemo Kids, Willy Wonka, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Alice in Wonderland, Mamma Mia, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer JR, and now Matilda the Musical.
Outside of her theatrical endeavors, Kristina enjoys watching reality tv with her husband David and their three pugs.

Sound
Ethan EdmundEthan has been a part of the BCT family since 2023, running sound for productions such as: The Rocky Horror Show, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Alice in Wonderland, Lion King Kids, Mamma Mia!, Puffs, and now Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer JR. He is excited to be onboard and in his element.