FREE MUSICAL | BRING A PICNIC!
Pack your picnic and blanket and join us on the lawn! Summer in Jackson wouldn't be complete without a memorable night of free, outdoor Thin Air Shakespeare.
In 2026, this beloved Jackson tradition is getting a little twist — Off Square Theatre will be presenting the first Thin Air Shakespeare MUSICAL!
Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that pesky Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.
With direction by Kate Gleason, music direction by Kenji Harada, and choreography by Ben Roeling, Something Rotten! is sure to be a highlight of the summer. Off Square Theatre is overjoyed to bring a toe-tapping professional musical to our community in the spirit of Thin Air Shakespeare – accessible and completely free! The production will also features a live band of renaissance musicians.
Enjoyable for audiences of all ages, with some bawdy Renaissance humor and innuendo.
Special thanks to producing partner, Center for the Arts, for their support and collaboration.
Join us for The Midsummer Night's Picnic, on July 9, to support Free Thin Air Shakespeare in Jackson Hole. This festive evening features a cocktail hour, drinks, appetizers, picnic dinner, and an exclusive viewing of the final dress rehearsal of 'Something Rotten!'. More information at the link below.
Run time approximately 120 minutes with a 10 minute intermission.
Please contact info@offsquare.org to request accommodation details.
SHOW ADVISORY
Off Square Theatre does not proactively offer advisories about subject matter, as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions about content, age-appropriateness or stage effects (such as strobe lights or theatrical fog) that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact us at info@offsquare.org or 307-733-3021.
SPECIAL EVENTS
July 9: The Midsummer Night’s Picnic (More information here)
July 10: ASL Interpretation Provided
Behind the Scenes
The artists making every show unforgettable.
Tina's most recent designs for Off Square: The Little Mermaid, Twelfth Night, Sweeney Todd. Other set designs include, Brooklyn Laundry, Mary Jane, The Thin Place, Cry It Out, The White Chip, Hope & Gravity, Little Women, What the Constitution Means To Me, Coal Country (True West Award) and Eden Prairie (Henry nomination)(Boulder Ensemble); Pump Boys and Dinettes, Assassins (Miner’s Alley); True West, What the Constitution Means to Me, POTUS and Hurricane Diane.(Thunder River Theatre Company); What The Constitution Means to Me. (Silco Theatre); Dracula, a Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really & The Laramie Project. (Arvada Center); POTUS & Cullud
Wattah. (Curious Theatre Company). Tina is always grateful for design opportunities.
Wattah. (Curious Theatre Company). Tina is always grateful for design opportunities.
Alan was in the original productions of many of Shakespeare’s plays, or at least it seems that way. He’s been acting for more than 50 years, and spent eleven seasons - 33 productions - as an Artistic Associate of the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. He was last seen at Off Square as Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd. Though Alan loves to travel - 50 states and more than 30 countries so far - he is happiest at home in Chicago with his wife, Joan, and their cat, Ginger. Between shows, Alan keeps body and soul together doing TV, film, commercials, industrial films, and voiceovers. www.AlanBall.biz
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Connor is thrilled to be making his Off Square debut! A Chicago native now based in Denver, he has built a career in theatre both on stage and off. As an actor, director and educator, his favorite productions include: She Loves Me, Sweeney Todd, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Machinal. Connor recently served as the Associate Director of Development at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. B.A. Musical Theatre - Northwestern University. Forever grateful to Mom, Dad, Michael, Jack, and Braden for never missing an opening night. And to Sarah, who I get to share this summer and the stage with.
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Dena has worked in the costuming/wardrobe world of theater for over 50 productions since 2009. She has worked with Off Square Theatre for almost 8 years. In the past years she costumed, "The Little Mermaid" directed by Sadie Frank, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” directed by Kate Gleason, “Shrek : The Musical” directed by Sadie Frank, Anton Chekov’s : “3 Sisters” directed by Allison Watrous , Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” directed by Edgar Landa, “The Effect” directed by Michelle Tattenbaum and now this production of "Something Rotten!" Directed by Kate Gleason. She loves working with all the different directors, production team members, actors and artists that make up the creative collaborative process fun. When she isn’t working, she enjoys RV'ing around the west with her husband, adult IT son and 2 awesome German Shepherds. Go Pokes!
Sarah Dropinski is overjoyed to be back on stage with Off Square, having previously appeared in Sweeney Todd. Originally from Gilbert, AZ, she earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from Pace University in NYC and now calls Jackson home. Select credits include: Petticoat Rules (Cissy Patterson), Women on the Verge… (Candela), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Molly Brown), and The Ballad of Cat Ballou (Cat Ballou). She sends love and thanks to her husband, Scott, for his support, and to our local audiences for keeping theatre alive!
Melissa Elliott is thrilled to be back onstage with Thin Air Shakespeare! Since her last appearance performing and composing for A Midsummer Night’s Dream in 2022, Melissa has embraced many creative roles, including music teacher, director, Taylor Swift tribute artist, and amateur DJ. She creates heartfelt folk music under her singer-songwriter project, Missy Jo. This fall, Melissa will be teaching choir and drama at Jackson Hole High School. With her strong Jackson roots, Melissa is proud to be part of the vibrant music and arts community and is grateful to perform alongside this talented cast! @missyjomusic
Aaron is thrilled to be a part of Something Rotten alongside such a wonderful and talented group. He's grateful to the cast and crew, Director Kate Gleason, and the entire Off Square team for their caring leadership and creative guidance. Based in Jackson Hole, Aaron splits his time as an actor, musician, and leadership coach. When he's not on stage or working with clients, he can be found exploring the mountain with his dog, Murph.
Sadie Frank is a Jackson-based actor, director, and producer. With Off Square Theatre, credits include Sweeney Todd (Beggar Woman); The Thanksgiving Play (Logan); A Midsummer Night's Dream (Puck); and The Revolutionists (Charlotte). Other performance highlights include creating an original translation of Chekhov’s Seagull and playing Nina; Alice in Arden of Faversham; and an operatic performance as the titular role in Offenbach’s La Périchole. Her training includes a B.A. in drama from Vassar College and a semester of study at the Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia.
Golden Garnick is a singing cowboy actor hailing from right here in Wyoming. A Juilliard School of Drama graduate, he brings extensive experience in film, television, and theater. Some of his TV and Film credits include the hit Netflix series 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story', 'Rust', and '1923'. His favorite roles he's performed on stage include King Arthur in 'Camelot', Mercutio in R&J, and Theo in the one-man play 'Vincent'. He would like to give a special thanks to Off Square and the Jackson Hole Playhouse for keeping local theater alive!
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Sylvia Gregory has cast SAG Feature and Independent Short Films, video games, commercials, web spots, print ads and ad campaigns for numerous national and regional commercials. She got her start casting as an Associate at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, and then partnered with Cathy Reinking, former Casting Director at NBC. Sylvia opened her own agency in 2010, and has since cast the episodic films “Encrucijada” for PBS and Univision, which won the Heartland Regional Emmy in 2015. The New York Times has recognized her work for both The Colorado Office of Suicide Prevention’s “Man Therapy” PSA campaign, and The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s production of Hamlet. Sylvia has worked as a Performance Director for Deck Nine Games, the Casting Director for The Colorado Shakespeare Festival for 9 seasons, the Casting Director for LOCAL Theatre for 7 seasons, as well as consulting on casting for many theaters throughout the state. She also teaches acting and auditioning for on-camera, video games and the stage. She holds a degree in Theater Arts with an emphasis in Acting from California State University Fullerton, a degree in classical acting from The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and a Master’s of Fine Arts degree from The Alabama Shakespeare Festival/University of Alabama/PAT. Sylvia is a proud member of The Casting Society of America.
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All the way from sunny South Florida, Jaclyn Hansen-Kaufman is a Jackson-based performer, educator, and choreographer. Graduating from Long Island University Post, where she received her BFA in Musical Theatre. Selected credits include: Johanna in Sweeney Todd, Show Girl/Royalty in Annie Get Your Gun, #2 in The Wolves, Christine/Trainer in American Psycho, Julia in The Wedding Singer, and numerous dance credits with the Post Concert Dance Company. Jaclyn would like to thank her family and friends for their continued love and support!
Kenji Harada is a pianist, music director, recording producer, and educator. His professional career took root in Hawaiʻi, where he music directed at Mānoa Valley Theatre and Diamond Head Theatre, wrote arrangements for Latin dance band Afro-Criollo Sound, and produced entertainment for the American Cancer Society's Hope Galas. That work eventually led to his first North American tour with The Music Man.
Now based on the West Coast, he has worked with Piedmont East Bay Children's Choirs, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, Berkeley Playhouse, Transcendence Theatre Company, Woodminster Summer Musicals, Center Repertory Company, and La Jolla Playhouse. He has also had the opportunity to premiere four new musicals at Berkeley Repertory Theatre: Paradise Square, Kiss My Aztec!, Goddess, and Galileo: A New Musical.
Kenji's path has led him to work with Broadway legend Franc D'Ambrosio, known for his iconic run in The Phantom of the Opera, and West End's Daniel Koek, renowned for playing Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. He also continues to build his discography as a recording producer, producing original music with local artists.
David Holmes is thrilled to be part of Something Rotten! this summer in Jackson Hole. Regional credits include productions with Pioneer Theatre Company, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Hale Centre Theatre, Egyptian Theatre, and Jackson Hole Playhouse. Favorite roles include Sonny (Xanadu), Hertz (Rock of Ages), Thénardier (Les Misérables) and Captain Scott (Peter & the Starcatcher). When not performing, David travels with touring recording artists as a movement and performance coach. Much love to family and friends for their continued support.
Clay Humphrey is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer born and raised in Jackson. He was brought up in the bluegrass and western music traditions of the Bar J Chuckwagon, which his family ran for 44 years and on whose stage he performed. He now teaches private lessons in guitar, bass, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, piano, violin, and songwriting at Teton Music School.
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Zach Kononov (Nick). Zach is thrilled to be performing such a fun show in such a beautiful place! National Tour: The SpongeBob Musical (Mr. Krabs), How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Regional credits include: Denver Center: Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, Walnut Street Theatre: Escape to Margaritaville (Brick), Tuacahn, Adirondack Theatre Festival and The Argyle Theatre. Off Broadway: That Golden Girls Show, 50 Shades! The Musical. Zach has also performed as a guest artist for Disney Cruise Lines in Frozen (Olaf) and Beauty and the Beast (Lefou). Immense thanks to the production team, HCKR, my family and my friends! www.zachkononov.com Instagram: @Zachkononov
Brian Davis is thrilled to be making his Off Square Theatre Company debut. Originally from Colorado, Brian has worked professionally on the stage, in theme park entertainment, and as an audiobook narrator. Credits include: Nice Work If You Can Get It (Duke Mahoney, Lone Tree Arts Center); Pippin (Charles, Little Theatre of the Rockies); Never The Sinner (Richard Loeb, UNC NextWave); The Nutcracker Ballet (Nutcracker Prince, Colorado Dance Theatre). He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado. Love to Paige, his family, and the OSTC team for this wonderful opportunity. brianmatthewdavis.com
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Sarah is overjoyed to be making her on stage debut with Off Square Theatre Company! Recent Off Square SM credits include: The Little Mermaid, Twelfth Night, Shrek The Musical, and Sweeney Todd. She is a professional performer and stage manager based out of Denver, Colorado. Recent performing credits: Disney’s Frozen (The Arvada Center), Cat Ballou in The Ballad of Cat Ballou (Jackson Hole Playhouse), Daisy Buchanan in the premiere of Great Gatsby - A Musical Adaptation (Orlando Fringe Festival). BFA Musical Theatre from The University of West Florida. Always for Dad, Mom, and Katie. // sarahmcquiggan.com // @sarahmcquiggan
Jacob is thrilled to be making his Off Square Theatre debut! Recently, he had the privilege of performing alongside Tony Award winners Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara in collaboration with the Colorado Symphony. Other memorable credits include Sebastian in Lemuria at the Colorado New Play Summit, Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, and Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street. He is endlessly grateful to this wonderful cast and creative team, his mentors, and his family and friends for their love and support.
Michael is thrilled to return to Off Square Theatre after his premiere with them in 2024’s production of “Sweeney Todd” (Pirelli)! Michael has been performing nonstop around the country for almost 30 years. He was most recently seen in “Frozen” at the Arvada Center in Colorado. Michael is thankful for this little life filled with big dreams, like traveling, making movies, taking photos and designing LEGO mosaics. He couldn’t have made it where he is without his friends, family and his boo, Caitlin. Huzzah!
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Ben is a director, choreographer, performer, and teaching artist originally from Colorado. He holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Utah and is currently a full-time faculty member with the University’s Tanner Dance Program.
Ben’s directing and choreography credits include Fiddler on the Roof and The Phantom of the Opera with the Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre; Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Jekyll and Hyde, and A Chorus Line with West Valley Arts; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, Paint Your Wagon, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Jackson Hole Playhouse.
As a performer, Ben’s favorite credits include Bright Star, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Elf, and Sister Act (Arvada Center for the Arts); The Little Mermaid and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tuacahn Amphitheatre); West Side Story (Music Theatre West); Swing! The Musical and Legends in Concert (Norwegian Cruise Lines); Fiddler on the Roof, Titanic, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Hale Centre Theatre Sandy); as well as dancing with Jacob Jonas the Company and Odyssey Dance Theatre.
Ben’s directing and choreography credits include Fiddler on the Roof and The Phantom of the Opera with the Ruth and Nathan Hale Theatre; Beauty and the Beast, West Side Story, Legally Blonde, Jekyll and Hyde, and A Chorus Line with West Valley Arts; Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, Paint Your Wagon, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Jackson Hole Playhouse.
As a performer, Ben’s favorite credits include Bright Star, Kinky Boots, Mamma Mia!, Elf, and Sister Act (Arvada Center for the Arts); The Little Mermaid and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Tuacahn Amphitheatre); West Side Story (Music Theatre West); Swing! The Musical and Legends in Concert (Norwegian Cruise Lines); Fiddler on the Roof, Titanic, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (Hale Centre Theatre Sandy); as well as dancing with Jacob Jonas the Company and Odyssey Dance Theatre.
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Caitlin Secrest is wildly grateful to be returning to Off Square Theatre to live out another dream role! She was last seen in the area as Mrs. Lovett in OST’s “Sweeney Todd.” Recent credits also include Trenna in “Ring of Fire” (Miners Alley PAC) and Queen Iduna in “Frozen” (Arvada Center.) A passionate voice teacher and vocal director, Secrest loves encouraging others to find their own unique (and healthy) sound. Most recently, Secrest, her partner, and their perfect furry companion became traveling nomads, working around the country and seeing all this beautiful world has to offer. Create the life you love. @secrestc
Rachael is thrilled to return to Off Square Theatre after stage managing The Effect last year. Other previous credits include: Twelfth Night, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Bold Stroke for a Husband, Sense and Sensibility, The Winter's Tale (American Shakespeare Center), Hairspray (White Plains PAC), Beetlejuice, Press Your Luck Live, SIX: The Musical, Burn the Floor, Le Cirque Bijou, Velvet, Rock You Tonight (Norwegian Cruise Lines), Macbeth in Stride (Shakespeare Theatre Company), Julius X (Folger Shakespeare Theatre), Guys and Dolls (ACT of CT), Sammy Davis Jr. Live at the Palace, I Do! I Do! (Interlakes Summer Theatre), Ella es Tango, Tía Julia y El Escribidor, Fame: en Español (GALA Hispanic Theatre).
Ed Smail has been part of the Off Square Theatre story since its inception. After serving on the Board of Directors for 20 years, including two terms as President, he now dedicates his time to running the Off Square Theatre scene shop and serving as a technical director, carpenter, and creative collaborator. His carpentry and scenic work have been part of nearly every Off Square Theatre show. In 2015, he was the recipient of a Golden Hammer award from the Jackson Hole Cultural Council in recognition of his immeasurable impact on the performing arts community in Jackson, and Off Square Theatre in particular. You can find him in the scene shop masterminding a project to bring a designer's vision to fruition or up in the music wing playing his guitar.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND FUNDERS FOR MAKING OFF SQUARE'S 2026 SEASON POSSIBLE!
