Hank Stratton Director of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and Executive Director of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre
Kennedy Wilcher
Kennedy Wilcher is a Louisiana native currently in her second year as a Master of Fine Arts candidate in lighting design at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. She received a Bachelor of Arts, Honors in Theatre as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on International Affairs at Centenary College of Louisiana.
She recently spent her summer at Hangar Theatre Company in Ithaca, New York, as the Assistant Lighting Supervisor and the Head Electrician for KIDSHOWS. She avidly enjoys reading, painting, and hammocking. Wilcher looks forward to this upcoming school year working with Lincoln Community Playhouse and Nebraska Repertory Theatre.
Brad LaMotte
Brad LaMotte is currently a third-year graduate student pursuing an MFA in Technical Production and Scenic Design at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. Prior to returning to the classroom, he dedicated his time to teaching and mentoring students at Temple High School in Temple, Texas.
LaMotte's professional experience spans both scenic design and technical direction. His work has been featured at Nebraska Repertory Theatre, Baylor Theatre, Illumination Fireworks and various community theaters across Central Texas. One of his recent standout achievements was successfully planning and executing the regional premiere of "The Play That Goes Wrong" in May 2023.
Outside of his theatrical pursuits, LaMotte takes immense pride in being a devoted father to his two lovely daughters, Charlotte and Penelope. Their unwavering support is a constant source of inspiration as he embarks on this exciting journey. He is eager to share the opportunities this path will bring and is thrilled to have his family along for the ride.
LaMotte expresses deep gratitude for the grants and fellowships that have paved the way for these enriching experiences, benefiting not only him but also his family.
Hunter Rock
Hunter Rock is pursuing his Master of Fine Arts degree in design and technical production in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. He is from Wilmington, North Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW).
In addition to his studies, Rock has worked as wardrobe and stage crew at the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Marty Wolff
Marty Wolff is pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in scenic design at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education with an emphasis in Speech & Theatre in 2003, from Northwest Missouri State University. As an undergrad, Wolff won best scenic design for a second-stage and was awarded an Irene Ryan nomination for his portrayal of the Messenger in Medea.
Wolff taught high school theatre for seven years in both Kansas City and Omaha. During those years, he designed and directed numerous theatrical performances. As Technical Director, he led North Kansas City High School to their first and only Blue Star Award for the lighting design in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Wolff was the technical director for Gladstone Theater in the Park in 2005 and was cast in the Omaha Community Playhouse rendition of Fiddler on the Roof in 2009. Wolff plans to freelance design and teach at the university level upon graduation in the spring of 2021.