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Cody Carlton

Direction and Design

Cody Carlton (www.CodyCarlton.com) is a multiple award-winning actor, director, designer, and educator. He has served as an Executive Artistic Director for the past 15 years. He holds an M.A. in Theatre Arts from Regent University and a B.S. in ELA Secondary Education.

His directing resume includes more than 60 productions, (Big Fish the Musical, Spamalot, Peter Pan, Ragtime, Mary Poppins, and Les Miserables).

As an actor, Cody has played more than 50+ roles on the stage.

Cody has received training from Broadway director Jeff Calhoun, designer Tobin Ost, creator and producer Phil Vischer, and Dramaturg and Literary Manager for Disney Theatricals, Ken Cerniglia.

Cody has been honored as the Teacher of the Year and has worked locally with the EJI founded by Bryan Stevenson, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and the United Way.

Cody has taught at both the collegiate and secondary education levels since 2015.

He is the proud father of Jack Elias Carlton.

Kaylee Rowland

Stage Manager

Kaylee is a senior, and this is her third year being a part of the Sparkman Theatre program. This is her third show being in a stage management position. She is very excited about this show and the new auditorium they get to use. Kaylee hopes you all appreciate the hard work that has been put into the show, and hopes you enjoy it as much as she does!