Shawnee Mission North Theatre

Ms. Maureen Davis, fall musical director, winter lab play artistic director, Repertory Theatre teacher, Advanced Repertory Theatre teacher, Thespian sponsor, has taught at North for twenty-six years.

Mr. Ben Bartlett, the winter musical director, winter and spring technical director, spring lab play and Lip-Sync contest director, Advanced Repertory Theatre teacher, Thespian sponsor, and is in his fifth year of teaching at North.

Mr. Chris Palmer, the fall lab play (Original One Acts) director, fall technical director, spring mainstage director, Repertory Theatre teacher, Thespian sponsor is in his first year of teaching here at North.

Mr. David Bunnel, winter lab play director, is also a North Math teacher.

Mrs. Krista Tatschl Eyler, the spring lab play director, is also a former North alum and will be directing her original childrens musical Moo Juice.

Mrs. Becky Tate is the department head for performing arts, fine arts, and music.

Mrs. Karen McGhee-Hensel is the musical orchestra director and North orchestra teacher.

Mrs. Patrice Sollenberger is the musical vocal director, North choral teacher and two time Grammy nominee.

Mr. Eric Berndt is our theatre department photographer, owner of P-Tn, Inc. and president of SMNOF.

Mrs. Emily Bartlett is our thespian banquet photographer and owner of b.e.photography.

Mrs. Kathy Patton designs our posters for the mainstage plays and is a local artist and graphic designer. 

Maureen Davis, Ben Bartlett, Mollie McNally