Kristy McCrickard

Director

Kristy is an award-winning director with State One Act Championships from Georgia and Minnesota and twice the Best Director of Musicals Award from Georgia. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Theatre from Auburn University, a Master’s of Education from St. Mary’s University, and a Master’s of English from the University of West Alabama. She is also a certified Stage Combat Instructor. Kristy has been teaching English and Theatre for 30 years in Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Nashville. She has served as an Assistant Director of Education for The Guthrie Theatre and has worked with The Shakespeare Tavern in Georgia. She is now loving her new position as an ELA Teacher at Cullman High School. She would like to thank God for the opportunities and all her family for their love and support. She especially wants to thank Miles, her husband, for all his wisdom, encouragement, and love.

Rodney Basenburg

Assistant Director and Music Director

Debbie Johnston

Assistant Music Director

Laura Harris

Stage Manager and Costume Design

Connor Seay

Stage Manager

Connor, a recent lover of the theater (by marriage). Originally from South Carolina and married to the beautiful and talented Savannah Smith (now Seay) of Cullman. He taught 3rd grade in South Carolina before being called to ministry at First Baptist church in Cullman. Now serves as the associate children’s minister and preteen minister. Currently going to seminary for a master's in divinity at NOBTS. Some say he is widely athletic and can run a sub-6-second 40-yard dash.

Madalyn Jordan

Choreographer and Marketing Director

Wayne Cook

Scenic Dsigner

Wayne Cook (Alfred P. Doolittle) is thrilled to be returning to the stage with Cullman Community Theatre as Alfred P. Doolittle. Wayne returns after playing Tevye in last year's production of Fiddler on the Roof. Wayne is considered the founder of Cullman Community Theatre. He serves on the board and has most often been found in the director’s chair, having directed CCT productions of The Music Man, Oklahoma, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and The Sound of Music. He is also a director and teacher of theatre at Cullman High School, where he inspires a younger generation to love theatre. He has recently been named the Alabama Thespian Troupe Director of the Year for 2026. As a high school director, Wayne has led Cullman Theatre to four state championship titles in one-act competitions. Wayne is married to Robin Bowling Cook, and they have one son, Carter Cook. Along with acting in MFL, Wayne is also serving as an assistant director to Mrs. Kristy, handling sets, transitions, and set dressings. Wayne would like to send a huge thank you to all of CCT, the board, his family, and this community for their endless support as we all work to make the arts matter in Cullman.

Aaron Johnston

Technical Director