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Rob Ashford
Director of Original Production
ROB most recently directed the Broadway revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof starring Scarlett Johansson, and Macbeth with Sir Kenneth Branagh. Rob has received his 8 Tony Nominations. Ben Brantley of the New York Times proclaimed "Mr. Ashford uses his experience as a celebrated director of musicals to stunning, time-bending effect." Rob is an Associate Director at The Old Vic Theatre. He also serves on the Executive Board of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and is a Trustee of The Joyce Theatre in New York City.
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Kristen Dykes
Director
KRISTEN is in her 2nd year serving as Drama Director at ACS. She is married to Tom and the mother of Henry, Harry, Willie and Charlie. When not at ACS, Kristen enjoys coaching Crossfit and volunteering at her children’s schools. She has been acting in and directing shows since she was in high school. Some of her favorite roles include Jan in Grease, Abby in The Mousetrap, Snoopy in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Aunt Tilly in It’s A Wonderful Life. Kristen would like to thank everyone who helped make this show possible. She wishes ‘Shek’, ‘Donkey’ and the rest of the cast the very best tonight as they bring this show to life. Break a Leg Everyone!
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Chris Norris
Musical Director/Producer
CHRIS has served as the Producer/Music Director of ACS Musicals for the past 8 years. He is married to Jenifer; is the father of Drew (Emma), Rachel & Benjamin; & is the Lead Pastor of Harvest Pointe Fellowship. Mr. Norris has been active in countless musicals in High School, College, Church and School productions on stage and behind the scenes. He is glad to be an encouragement & influence in the lives of people wherever he goes--home, church, school and in his travels around the world. He wishes his “favorite” students the very best as they perform tonight...Break a Leg!