County Fair Creative

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Director
Tim Buchheit
Mr. Buchheit is a 1985 graduate of SFBRHS, a 1989 graduate of Northeast Missouri State University, and a 2000 graduate of Roosevelt University in Chicago. He received the SFBRHS Teacher of the Year award in 1998 and 2022, the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year in 2000, the Franklin County Relay for Life Hero for Hope in 2020, and he was inducted into the Educational Theatre Association Hall of Fame in 2021. He is the president and co-founder of The Riverside Players Community Theatre. He has been the director of Theatre and Speech at Borgia since 1995 and has directed over 200 shows for Borgia, The Riverside Players, and Six Flags St. Louis. He is married to Sarah Buchheit and is the father of JT Buchheit.
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Technical Director
Ethan Wood
Mr. Wood is a 2017 graduate of Union High School and a 2019 graduate of East Central College. He works as a full-time substitute at St. Francis Borgia High School and assists Mr. Buchheit as the technical director for the Borgia Theater Department. He is married to Danielle Wood, with whom he shares six cats.
Vocal Director
Lindsay Riegel
Lindsay is a 2001 graduate of St. Francis Borgia Regional High School. She was the vocal director and played in the band for Rock of Ages. She was also the vocal director for Bright Star and The Wizard of Oz. She has participated in The Riverside Players productions of Bright Star and It's a Wonderful Live. She is married to Denver and has two wonderful children.
Conductor
Scott Rybolt
Scott Rybolt is a teacher at St. Francis Borgia High School. He has participated in many theater productions, including "Annie", "Wizard of Oz", and many more. Mr. Rybolt is a member of the St. Louis Wind Symphony, Gateway Big Band, and St. Charles Community Band; also, he is a private lesson instructor. He would like to thank Mr. Buchheit for allowing him to be a part of the performance.
Choreographer
Tabatha Wacker
Tabatha also choreographed last year's The Wizard of Oz.
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Production Stage Manager
Annie Hasting
Annie Hasting, the daughter of Jeff and Jennifer Hasting, is a twelfth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She graduated from St. Francis Borgia Grade School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "Bedtime Stories", "How to Get Into College", and more. She has participated in art club. Also, she works as a soccer coach and cashier. She likes to, paint, draw, sculpt, use a jewelry maker, and do interior decorating. She would like to thank her parents, Mr. Buchheit, Mr. Wood, and friends. She would like to end with “Theater has become a home for me and I'm very thankful for the family that comes with it”.
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Stage Manager
Madison Raymond
Madi Raymond, the daughter of Jenn and Brian Raymond, is a twelfth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "We Live by the Sea", "CLUE" and more. She participates in BOSS, band, soul singers, NHS, and more. Also, she works at a summer camp, plays seven instruments, and has been playing piano for nine years. She would like to thank Mr. Buchheit and Mr. Wood for making the last four years unforgettable, and Mrs. Riegel for her help. She would like to end with “It's been a pleasure. Tag”.
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Lights
Evan Benne
Evan Benne, the son of Vanessa and Duane Benne, is an eleventh grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. He graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes. He participates in band. Also, he likes to play video games and take care of animals. He would like to thank his parents and the people who took him in. He would like to end with "One day, you will realize that the ones you thought you needed to keep yourself happy are really the ones who needed you to keep themselves happy".
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Audio 2
Maggie Duggan
Maggie Duggan, the daughter of Tom and Linda Duggan, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "Kodachrome", and "How to Get into College". She participates in STAC. Also, she likes to draw and play guitar. She would like to thank her parents.
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Master Carpenter
Nicole Frankenberg
Nicole Frankenberg, the daughter of Patricia and Jeff Frankenberg, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "CLUE", "Wizard of Oz" and many more. She is a member of the book club. Also, she likes to paint. She would like to thank her parents.
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Master Electrician
Daniel Scheer
Daniel Scheer, the son of Kirby and Jenifer Scheer, is a twelfth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. He graduated from Immanuel Lutheran. He has participated in many theater productions, including "Long Trip", "We Live by the Sea" and more. He has participated in video club. He would like to end with "Keep going don’t quit, you will get through it faster that way".
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Sonic Engineer
Ella Wessel
Ella Wessel, the daughter of Dan and Aimee Wessel, is a twelfth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "Wizard of Oz", "A Long Trip", and many others. She has participated in band, manages boys and girls soccer teams, she is an ambassador, a member of video club, spirit leaders, and Borgia Gives Back committee. Also, she works at St. Vincent after care. She would like to thank her family and friends who have supported her.
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Head of Makeup
Sophia Anderson
Sophia Anderson, the daughter of Cassie Anderson, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "Kodachrome" and "How to Get into College". She participates in theater. Also, she likes to draw, and she works as a babysitter. She would like to thank her mom for always being supportive of her, no matter what. She would like to end with "Pink Transformer Power," by Kendall Smith (23', blush).
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House Crew
Drake Garris
Drake Garris, the son of Nicole Femmer, David “Patrick” Femmer, Coty Garris, and Courtney Garris, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. He graduated from St. Vincent de Paul. He has participated in one theater production, "How to Get Into College”. He is a member of theater. Also, he likes to play Dungeons and Dragons and play video games. He'd like to thank Thomas and Kylie. He would like to end with, "We all are immortal tell proven otherwise".
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Props Crew
Lillian McDonald
Lillian McDonald, the daughter of Lisa and Bryan McDonald, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "Kodachrome" and "How to Get into College". She has participated in StAC and soul singers. Also, she likes to code, write, read, and play with her puppies. She would like to thank Mr. Buchheit.
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Set Painter
Maddy Rodrigues
Maddy Rodrigues, the daughter of Deidre and Luiz Rodrigues, is a ninth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in the theater production, "How To Get Into College”. She participates in speech team. She would like to thank her parents.
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Construction Crew
Benjamin Hampton
Benjamin Hampton, the son of Tina and Michael Hampton, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. He has participated in many theater productions, including "We Live by the Sea", "How to Get into College" and more. Also, he likes to play video games. He would like to thank his parents. He would like to end with "Goldfish".
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Construction Crew
Jimmy Puff
Jimmy Puff, the son of Jim and Christy Puff, is a ninth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. He graduated from St. Gertrude. He participates in football, jazz band, and pep band. Also, he likes to play guitar. He would like to thank his parents and teachers.
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Costume Crew
Becca Brinkmann
Becca Brinkman, the daughter of Dan and Debbie Brinkman, is a ninth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She graduated from St. Vincent de Paul. She has participated in theater productions, including "How to Get into College" and "Kodachrome”. She participates in band. Also, she likes to paint. She would like to thank her parents for letting her come here. She would like to end with “I am a happy tree”.
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Props Crew
Lydia Paubel
Lydia Paubel, the daughter of Mary and Brad Paubel, is a ninth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She went to Union Middle School. She has participated in theater productions, including "How to Get into College" and "Kodachrome”. Also, she likes babysitting and horseback riding. She would like to thank her mom for always pushing her to do things she doesn’t want to do.
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Props Master
Josie Collins
Josie Collins, the daughter of Lance and Angie Collins, is a tenth grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. She has participated in many theater productions, including "CLUE", "Kodachrome", and more. Also, she likes to listen to music, read, and sleep.
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Makeup Crew
Kendall Smith
Kendall Smith, daughter of Malissa and Lance Smith, is a 9th grader at St. Francis Borgia High School. This is her first theater show. She enjoys playing instruments and plays volleyball. She would like to thank Sophia and say "I like feeling safe here".

Original Creative Team

Taylor Ferrera

Taylor Ferrera is a writer and performer based in New York City. Her satirical songs on YouTube have over a million views and have been featured in the Huffington Post, on NBC, and for Stephen Sondheim at the New York City Center (The Lobby Project). Writing credits include Broadway Does Mother’s Day (Executive Producers Megan Loughran & Stanley Bahorek); Smocks (New York Film Academy); Cinderella (American Pops Orchestra); Democracy, Day 1 (New York Film Academy); County Fair – A Country Hits Musical (Broadway Licensing); Questionable Choices (Music Choice); Community Theater: Seinfeld the Musical (Producer: CubanJu); and Propaganda! The Musical (winner Best Featured Actress and Best Choreography at NYMF) which was released as a podcast musical in 2020. Taylor is also an arranger/vocalist for the award-winning a cappella group The Perfect Fifths (Instagram: @the_perfect_fifths). She is a founding member of the Magic Forest Theatre Company (Instagram: @magicforesttheatre), PropWorks Virtual Theater camps (Instagram: @propworks_camp) and a resident playwright at the New York Film Academy.

Matt Webster

Matt Webster is a New York City based actor and writer. Matt performed on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre in DGF Toasts: Stephen Schwartz. In addition to singing in the show, Matt contributed the vocal arrangements. Matt has been seen onstage as Glad Hand in the Broadway Tour of West Side Story and won Best Actor for his portrayal of Johnny Pope in A Hatful of Rain (BroadwayWorld.com). In 2019, Matt portrayed the role of Derek in the award-winning, world premiere of his new play BACK at the Teatro SEA in NYC. Matt has performed with many companies throughout NYC, including: LaMaMa Theatre, LABA Theatre, Vital Theatre, Connecticut Children’s Theatre, and Rescue Agreement. In addition to BACK, Matt’s plays and musicals include: Kingdom Come (winner Best Musical at the NYC Downtown Urban Theatre Festival) and Jay and the Contest. With his frequent collaborator Taylor Ferrera, Matt has co-written: Cinderella; Democracy, Day 1; County Fair – A Country Hits Musical; Propaganda! The Musical (winner Best Featured Actress and Best Choreography at NYMF). Propaganda! The Musical made its international debut at the Gaetnerplatz Theatre in Munich, Germany in July of 2018. This past fall, it was released as a one of a kind, fully produced, podcast musical, featuring a full sound design, complete orchestra, and a cast filled with Broadway stars. Matt co-owns the production company Propaganda Theatricals, is a founding member of the Magic Forest Theatre Company, and teaches acting and text analysis at The New York Film Academy, where he also works as a playwright in the Acting for Film department. He received his BFA in Acting from West Virginia University where he was named the outstanding graduate from the College of Creative Arts. Matt now serves as a Creative Consultant Mentor for the college. Matt won the Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting and currently works as assistant to Broadway’s Andrew Lippa.