Leaving Iowa Cast

Dane Psyhos is excited to be performing again with MCT! You may have seen them in other MCT productions such as: The 24-Hour Play Festival, The Great Gatsby, Addams Family, It’s a Wonderful Life, Mamma Mia, Clue: On Stage, and Seussical. Outside of theatre, Dane balances work and college but still finds time to do the things he loves. He would like to thank all of their pets for making every day better!

Gary Coday says he’s an aging young man getting ready for his 6th decade. He enjoys entertaining people any chance he gets. He enjoys his family and friends and loves playing music, singing, playing pool, camping, and acting. MCT is a great avenue that he has the privilege to participate in to help scratch the itch to act and entertain and make folks laugh. Sarcasm and jokes will always be a part of his life's work.

Toni Lorenz has been involved with MCT in a myriad of ways over the last 19 years and currently serves as MCT’s Director of Development. Within the last 2 years, she has ventured from behind the scenes and out of the wings to appear on stage in The Sizzling Summer Variety Show, The Art of Murder, You Have the Right to Remain Dead, The Great Gatsby, and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. In her spare time, she works at a local clinic and serves as Women's Ministry Director at Marshfield First Baptist. She would like to thank Kelby for being her sounding board, cohort, and show buddy in all things theatre ... and, most of all, for finally acknowledging that she is, indeed, funny.

Teanna is excited to return to the stage after taking time off to welcome the newest addition to my family, Theodore. Her two other children, Astrid and Finn, love their brother and wouldn’t trade him for the world. When she’s not on stage, she works full time at XPO and is a Reserve in the United States Air Force. Previous shows include Night of the Living Dead, Shrek The Musical, Alice in Wonderland, and Jungle Book Jr.

Dylan Bradley has performed in several shows with MCT, including The 24-Hour Play Festival, Night of the Living Dead, and The Great Gatsby. But, they have worked on shows like Descendants, The Lion King Jr., and The Addams Family doing set design and painting. They have previously been on stage as Aunt March in ‘Little Women’, and Pamella in ‘Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps’, as well as directed in the one-act play, ‘The 146 Point Flame’. They would like to thank their parents for their undying support through the crazy schedule and late nights. And finally, they want to thank the incredible cast and crew for making MCT a second home for them.

Samyah is excited to be back at Marshfield for her 4th production with MCT. Past MCT Performances include The 24-Hour Play Festival, Puffs, and Shrek! The Musical. In High School, she performed in Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother. She is a sophomore in college majoring in Elementary Education. In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. She wants to thank her mom for always being there to support her dreams.

Zac Salsig has been part of MCT for 3 years with his family, watching his girls perform in numerous plays. This is his second performance. His first was as a zombie during The Night of the Living Dead. His hobbies are making handmade dice and playing DND.

Emily is excited about her second show with MCT! She credits her mom for the love of theater and appreciates the opportunity to play. Her previous roles include Nancy in Oliver, Abby in Arsenic and Old Lace, Ismene in Antigone, and Officer Bainbridge in You have the Right to Remain Dead.

This is Dalton's fourth show at MCT, returning from other productions like The Great Gatsby, Night of the Living Dead, and Puffs. Outside of theater, Dalton is an English Education major at Missouri State University, a writer, and plant dad. Dalton would like to thank his parents, siblings, grandparents, and friends, Samyah, Jillian, and Hayden, for always supporting him.

DeAnne Rader is excited to return to the stage after performing a comedy routine for MCT’s recent Sizzling Summer Variety Show. She also appeared as Sweet Mama in You Have the Right to Remain Dead, served on the MCT board, worked with tech, and helped with photography. In her free time, DeAnne loves to research genealogy and family history. She has two grown daughters and three adorable grandkids.

Savana West is 18 years old, and is excited to be back on stage in leaving Iowa! Savana likes to film TikToks, play with her cats, and take care of her ferret, Alfredo. Off the stage, Savana can be found selling car parts at AutoZone or working at grillos cafe. Savana has previously been seen in MCT productions of 101 Dalmatians, Disney Descendants, Comedy Tonight: Halloween, Grease: School Edition, The Lion King, You Have the Right to Remain Dead, Almost Maine, The Little Mermaid Jr, Night of the Living Dead, and High School Musical. Savana would like to thank her parents, Beth and Brian for being supportive of her. Savana also wants to say thank you to her loving boyfriend, Tylar for supporting her as she does what she loves on and off of the stage.