Wentzville's Connection Theatre Company
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Wentzville's Connection Theatre Company (WCTC is founded on the idea of connections and driven by the hope of connecting Wentzville's residents to the world of theatre. WCTC offers opportunities to connect through classes, camps and productions for all ages that teach and develop the valuable skills of performing arts..png)
Meet the Founding Members:
Kris Schmidt
Kris Schmidt is excited to share her passion of performing arts with Wentzville and surrounding communities. Her love of performing started when she was a child. Focusing mainly on vocal performance through high school, she expanded her skills to the stage while attending Southeast Missouri State University. She was an active member of her Theatre Department and performed at Six Flags St. Louis during her college years. Kris took a hiatus from the stage to pursue a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Washington University, and to start a family. She is a proud wife and mother to three amazing children, and works as an Occupational Therapist in the Wentzville School District. For the past ten years she has been back in the wonderful world of theatre. Performing on stage, and assisting on the technical side with various local theatre companies. She is thrilled to be a part of Wentzville's CTC , and hopes to connect/bring together people living in and around our great City to experience the excitement of performing arts.
Cameron Bopp
Cameron Bopp is excited to be working with great people to create the amazing Wentzville's CTC that offers opportunities for so many people in the area. Cameron‘s passion for musical theatre started in elementary school and has not stopped since. He has been involved in numerous productions in the St. Louis Metro area, not only as a performer but as a choreographer, set designer, lighting designer and director. Cameron cannot wait to see all the amazing things that Wentzville's CTC will be able to accomplish in the future.
Maria Romine
Maria Romine is a professional actress, director, singer and fight choreographer. In the St. Charles area, you can find her performing in Swords and Roses Adventure Comedy show and at ComedySportz St. Louis. Maria teaches stage combat at Swords and Roses Academy for Stage Combat. As a member of the Crossroads Arts Council, Maria is also passionate about cultivating opportunities to grow the arts in our community for local artists. At Wentzville Parks and Recreation, you can find Maria teaching Wentzville residents about the basics of theatre, improv and leading audition workshops. 
Madison Sportsman
Madison Sportsman is a 2011 graduate of Pattonville High School in Maryland Heights, Missouri. Maddie was actively involved in both her school where she sang under the direction of Melynda Lamb and at her church, where she played bass and was a vocalist for five years under the direction of Mark Gray. Maddie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Missouri State University and is currently teaching elementary music in Wentzville. She performed all four years in the top choir at MSU, the Missouri State University Concert Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Guy Webb then Dr. Cameron LaBarr. She completed her vocal training at MSU with Dr. Laurine St Pierre and performed her Senior Recital in the Spring of 2015. In addition to her singing, Maddie plays the violin, piano and guitar, performing actively around St. Louis. Maddie has been the music director for one theatrical production, has one musical theatre summer camp under her belt and can't wait to be a part of even more with Wentzville's CTC!
Jeanenne Thornton
Jeanenne has a BA in Vocal Performance from Webster University, a MM in Vocal Performance from Washington University St. Louis, and a MA in Teaching from Lindenwood University. She has performed throughout the United States and Europe. She has taught in both private and public schools for the last twenty years. She currently teaches choir and theatre at Frontier Middle School in the Wentzville School District. During her tenure there, she has directed ten musicals. “Watching people go through the process leading up to the performance of a musical is such a thrill. They become passionate about musical theatre while building communication skills, self esteem, social skills, discipline, teamwork, empathy, and life-long friends. I am excited to be part of the WCTC team and share my love of the arts with this great community.” -Jeanenne Thornton
