LUIS SALGADO (Director/Choreographer) is an award-winning director, choreographer, and educator whose work bridges art and social impact. A recipient of four Helen Hayes Awards, a Drama Desk Award, and several international recognitions, Luis is best known as the Associate Choreographer of In the Heights (Broadway). He has also served as director and choreographer for numerous U.S. and international productions of In the Heights and On Your Feet!, including his work as producer, director, and choreographer of the Second National Tour. Luis has directed and choreographed acclaimed new works such as Aguardiente, Song of Solomon, Candela: Fuerza y Pasión, and Barba: El Musical. Moving fluidly between revivals and new creations, he has re-imagined classics like Ragtime, Aida, Beautiful, Matilda, and more, always infusing them with authenticity and heart. As the founder of R.Evolución Latina and Artistic Director of Salgado Productions, Luis empowers artists to create with purpose and representation, mentoring hundreds of performers across the Americas. His artistry celebrates Latin rhythms, storytelling, and community—blending Broadway excellence with a deep commitment to education, cultural identity, and the transformative power of art.
ADAM IMMERWAHR (Director) Drury Lane debut! Adam is the Artistic Director of Village Theatre, in Washington. He previously served as Artistic Director of Theater J, Associate Artistic Director of McCarter Theatre, and Resident Director of Passage Theatre. He has produced new works by Edward Albee, Christopher Durang, Danai Gurira, Fiasco Theater, Will Power, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Ken Ludwig, and many others. Adam’s direction has been from Aspen to Zimbabwe, including at: The Public and Theater Row (both for Summer Play Festival), Walnut Street Theatre, Wolly Mammoth, McCarter, Cleveland Play House, Lyric Theater of Oklahoma, and many others.
CHRISTOPHER SARGENT (Music Director) Chris is thrilled to be the Music Director for “On Your Feet!”, having previously directed the music for “Fiddler On The Roof”, “Elf”, “An American In Paris”, and “Beauty and The Beast” at Drury Lane Theatre. Over the past 20 years, he has conducted over two dozen productions at Drury Lane and surrounding theaters. Other credits include “The Book of Mormon” (2nd National Tour), “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” (National Tour), and “Mamma Mia!” (2nd National Tour).
E. FAYE BUTLER (Director) Excited to return to Drury Lane last seen in Chicago! as Mama Morton for which she received the Jeff Award. Supporting Actress Musical. Her career spans over 40 years performing and directing both musicals and plays nationally, internationally. After years of standing in front of the footlights she now enjoys passing forward all the pearls of wisdom given to her during her fruitful acting career. Directing credits include: One Mo’ Time Anacostia Playhouse, Marie and Rosetta Northlight Theatre which will transfer to Milwaukee Rep. (Fall 24’), The Wiz Fulton Theatre, The Color Purple Maine State Music Theatre, (Best Direction) BroadwayWorld, and Vickie Award, Goods Artemisia Theatre (nomination Best Direction Stream) BroadwayWorld, Ain’t Misbehavin Portland Stage, Beyond The Door Tender Touch productions (Fall24’), Ain’t Misbehavin Michigan Ensemble Theatre, Five Guys Named Moe Beverly Arts Center. E. Faye cultivates new works and directs solo performances, cabarets, staged readings. Recipient of nine Jeff, two Helen Hayes, Barrymore, After Dark, three Black Theatre Alliance, Ovation, R.A.M.I., Sarah Siddons, Excellence in Arts, Kathy, Rosetta LeNoire, Guy Atkins, Heller & Hover, two Black Excellence, E.P.I.C. awards. Accommodations Lunt-Fontanne Fellow, inducted into Women in The Arts Museum in Washington D.C., RPS Fine Arts Hall of Fine, Chicagoan of the Year, NewCity Stage Player. For upcoming projects www.e-fayebutler.com
DANIEL GUTIERREZ (Music Consultant) is a Colombian composer, pianist, arranger, and musical director whose work spans musical theater, Latin jazz, salsa, and contemporary Latin American music. Based between New York City and Colombia, he is known for bridging traditional Latin aesthetics with modern theatrical and orchestral approaches. Recent credits include Musical Director for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Revista ¡HOLA! in New York, Musical Director for the Off-Broadway production Facings, and Orchestrator for the upcoming 2026 production of 1776 at Ford’s Theatre. He has also served as Musical Director and Pianist for the U.S. National Tour of On Your Feet! and currently leads Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner. Instagram: @danigutierrezmusica
CLIFTON CHADICK (Scenic Design) is excited to make his Drury Lane debut! Broadway/Tour credits: The National Tour of Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s On Your Feet!; Regional credits include: On Your Feet ¡En español! at GALA Theatre; Cyclops: A Rock Opera at The Tank; Manifest Pu**y at Diversionary Theatre; Rooted at Opera House Arts; Music City (Drama Desk Nomination) with BEDLAM Theatre Company; Pretty Woman, A Christmas Story, Disney’s The Little Mermaid at Arizona Broadway Theatre; Moving Movies with Ballet Arizona; Cliff is an Adjunct Faculty member at Western Connecticut State University and a proud member of USA 829. View more of his work at www.CliftonChadick.com.
CHRISTOPHER VERGARA (Costume Design) is a queer Latino freelance costume designer, educator, and social activist. His design work spans theatre, musicals, opera, dance, and live events and is rooted in culturally responsive design, storytelling, education, and social justice. Christopher grew up learning to sew by peering over Nana’s shoulder as she worked on an old but mighty Singer. After graduating, he completed The Professional Internship Program of The Juilliard School in costumes. Christopher has worked in various venues in New York City, from La Mama Experimental Theater to the Public Theater’s New York Shakespeare Festival in Central Park to Broadway. His Broadway associate credits include Free Man of Color (Lincoln Center Theater), The Visit (Lyceum), People in the Picture (Roundabout), Eclipsed* (Golden) *Tony Award for Best Costumes for a Play) The Color Purple (Jacobs), Once on this Island (Circle in the Square), and The Kite Runner (Hayes). A proud member of IATSE – USA 829, Wingspace, Design Action, and La Gente: Latinx Theatre Design Network.
RYAN O’GARA (Lighting Design) Broadway- The Wiz and Thoughts of a Colored Man. National Tour: WIZ, CLUE, Mystic Pizza, On Your Feet, MDQ- Christmas, Juke Box Hero, A Night with Janis Joplin, Vocalocity and The Little Prince. Various productions for Cirque du Soleil, Norwegian Cruise Line, Tokyo DisneySea, New York City Opera, Paper Mill Playhouse, Walnut Street, George Street, Drury Lane- Chicago (2025+ 2019 Jeff Nomination), TUTS, Baltimore Center Stage, Syracuse Stage, North Carolina Theatre, Bucks County Playhouse, Signature Theatre DC, Laguna Playhouse, New Victory Theatre, Lincoln Center Festival, Capital Repertory Theatre and Bristol Riverside Theatre (2016 Barrymore Award). Associate Lighting Designer for over 29 Broadway productions. O’Gara graduated from NCSA. www.ryanogara.com
SARAH RAMOS (Sound Design) Previously with Drury Lane: Sister Act, Beautiful, Ain’t Misbehavin, Cinderella, Shrek, A Chorus Line, Steel Magnolias, King and I, James and the Giant Peach, Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Chicago: Over forty productions at Court Theatre as the Sound and Video Supervisor. Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, Griffin Theatre, Gift Theatre, Teatro Luna, and more. Regional credits: Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (WI), First Stage (WI), Renaissance Theatreworks (WI), Indiana Repertory Theatre (IN). She is an instructor of Theatre Sound at DePaul University and is an alumnus of the North Carolina School of the Arts.
MIKE TUTAJ (Projection Design) Based in Chicago, Mike Tutaj’s designs have been seen and heard on the stages of The Goodman, Steppenwolf, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Second City, Victory Gardens, Lookingglass, Writers’ Theatre, The Court Theatre, TimeLine, American Theater Company, Paramount Theatre, The Hypocrites, and many more. Off-Broadway credits include MCC Theater, p73, EnGarde Arts, and The York Theatre. Regional credits include Indiana Repertory Theatre, The Alliance Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Company, South Coast Rep, Center Stage, Syracuse Stage, Virginia Stage, Children’s Theatre Company (Minneapolis), City Theatre Company (Pittsburgh), and Theatre Squared. Mike is the Interim Head of the BFA Projection Design program Design at The Theatre School at DePaul University. He is an artistic associate with TimeLine Theatre, and a member of United Scenic Artists local 829.
CASSY SCHILLO (Properties Designer) is thrilled to be with the Drury Lane family and honored to be a recipient of the 2019 Jeff award in Artistic Specialization for Properties design. Drury Lane credits include Dial M for Murder, Always Patsy Cline, The Da Vinci Code, Beautiful, The Little Mermaid, The Audience, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Guys and Dolls, Fiddler on the Roof, Cinderella, Ring of Fire, The 39 Steps, Grease, A Chorus Line, Elf the Musical, Murder on the Orient Express, Steel Magnolias, R&H The King and I, Evita, Holiday Inn, Forever Plaid, An American in Paris, Mary Poppins, The Color Purple, And Then There Were None, Matilda, Mamma Mia!, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, South Pacific, Joseph…, 42nd Street, Rock of Ages, The Gin Game, Chicago, Saturday Night Fever, Crazy for You, & Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Jeff Nominated for DL’s Deathtrap as well as First Folio’s Salvage and All Childish Things. BFA from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and training at Tisch School of the Arts. Founding member of To the Point, a theatrical combat troupe that specializes in sword fighting & storytelling. Gratitude and love to Rodion and my family for their eternal support.
BOBBIE ZLOTNIK (Wig & Hair Designer)
CLAUDIA MULET (Associate Director)
RALPHIE RIVERA DE JESUS (Associate Choreographer) Puertorican performer, teacher and choreographer. A lover of movement! Broadway and Tour credits include: Buena Vista Social Club (vacation swing), On your Feet! (Second National Tour). Regionals credits: In the Heights (The Muny, Sacramento Music Circus, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Puerto Rico), Momia en el closet (Gala Theatre), On your Feet! (Puerto Rico). Recent concert dance credits: Awaken (Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre), Into Sunlight (Robin Becker Dance), Americans in Havana (Sikora + Dance), Heroinez Journey (Ballet Neo). ¡Yo soy boricua, pa’ que tu lo sepas! @ralphie.rrj
ISAAC JO (Assistant Sound Designer) is delighted to work with Drury Lane for the first time! Recent credits include Moraine Valley Community College (Young Frankenstein: the Musical), Pittsburgh Playhouse (Lysistrata: A Woman’s Translation), and Carnegie Mellon University (Gloria, A Doll’s House, Orion and the Goatman). Thanks to Matias for your love and support. MFA: Carnegie Mellon University.
RITA VREELAND (Production Stage Manager) is delighted to return to Drury Lane after stage managing The LIttle Mermaid and several seasons of A Christmas Carol. Other recent favorite projects include Rome Sweet Rome and Short Shakes! A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Chicago Shakespeare, Ernest Shackleton Loves Me and Titanique at Porchlight Music Theatre, three years of The Polar Express Train Ride, and productions at Raven Theatre, Mercury Theatre, Victory Gardens, Route 66 Theatre Company, Theatre at the Center, Northlight Theatre, and The Galway International Arts festival in Galway, Ireland. Rita has been a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association since 2001. Thank you for supporting live theatre!
CASIE MORREL (Assistant Stage Manager)
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