The Mousetrap Creative

Director
Marty FennewaldMarty and his wife Trudy are one of the five couples that founded First Company Theatre in 1987. Marty has been the Artistic Director for First Company Theatre for 30 years. He has directed over 60 shows and designed and constructed that many sets and more for First Company Theatre and other theatres up and down the front range. He and his wife Trudy officially joined First United Methodist Church in Feb of 1975. They have two incredible daughters, Aubrey Jennifer and Elaina June and nine, eight here, one in heaven, totally awesome grandchildren. Life is good today!

Stage Manager
Julia RozzellJulia is thrilled to be a part of The Mousetrap team! This is her 4th show with First Company. She is a member of the Colorado Springs Chorale and is active in the Fort Carson community. She wants to give a big thank you to her husband, Cameron, for all of his love and support!

Production Manager
Rebekah BoerrigterRebekah is thrilled to debut as a production manager. She has previously stage managed three shows with First Company Theatre. In addition to stage management, she has worked in a variety of roles in other productions. She is currently pursuing degrees in Theatre Tech & Design and Dance at Colorado Mesa University.

Scenic Designer
Ryan FairclothRyan has enjoyed getting back into theatre for the last couple years after about a 20yr hiatus since getting a degree in technical theatre. This is his second show with First Company and is honored Marty trusted him to build the set. He enjoys building and being creative to provide anything needed to make a show great. Even better to get to do theatre with his wife and daughter for many shows.

Costume Designer
Heather GannawayHeather has enjoyed dressing and accessorizing the brilliant case of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. Most recently, she was Choreographer/Costumer for Lucky Stiff with First Company Theater. She has performed both on stage and in immersive theater environments, and she loves how a great costume aids in embodying a character.

Lighting Designer
Kitty RobbinsKitty a member of Springs Ensemble Theatre, walked into The Melon Patch Theatre in Leesburg FL one day and said, “you guys need any help?” Thus began 45-year calling in theatre tech. Kitty has designed lights or sound for many First Company shows, and hopes you enjoy this one!

Assistant Costume Designer
Jan ElliottJan has attended many First Company performances and is now excited to participate in the production of theatre from behind the stage. Jan is a recently retired software engineer looking to channel her love for the arts in new directions. She enjoys travel, creating mosaic artwork, and dabbling in watercolor. Jan wants to thank her life partner and love, Dave, for his support as she discovers her "second chapter."

Property Designer
Molly RobinsonMolly is proud to be working with First Company as the prop manager for The Mousetrap. She has previously done set building, prop management, and light board operation for multiple shows with First Company, as well as playing Nellie O’Grady in the 2024 summer melodrama. Enjoy the show!

Hair & Make-Up Designer
Nora WingertNora enjoys many aspects of the theatre realm and is excited to take on hair and makeup for The Mousetrap. A fashion enthusiast herself, she looks forward to help creating looks that will whisk the audience back into the 50s.

Sound Designer and Sound Board Operator
Avery WilmotAvery is a former ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop dancer I have always loved the theater and working to bring art to life. This is my second theater experience and it is very inspiring!

Assistant Hair & Make-Up Designer
Whitney MasonWhitney is happy to be involved with First Company Theatre.

Digital Media / Publicity
Jamie FosterJamie has played in several First Company shows, including God’s Favorite and Sister Act, and was on the FCT Board 2019-2022. Other roles include The Mayor in Bye Bye Birdie and The Music Man, Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Alonso in The Tempest, and Arvide Abernathy in Anne of Green Gables, the Musical. He was Music Director for The Wizard of Oz. He’s photographed over 70 shows since 2013.

Light Board Operator
Trudy FennewaldTrudy is excited to be working behind the scenes as she always does for every show.
Original Creative Team
The Mousetrap had its world premiere on 6th October 1952 at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham. It subsequently visited the New Theatre, Oxford; The Opera House, Manchester; The Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool; The Theatre Royal, Newcastle; The Grand Theatre, Leeds; and the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, before opening in London at the Ambassadors Theatre on Tuesday 25th November.
In the cast were Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim, Martin Miller, Jessica Spencer, Aubrey Dexter, Mignon O’Doherty, Allan McClelland and John Paul.
