Kim Willard is the Artistic Director and Resident Director of the Mountain Movers Theatre Company and brings over 30 years of teaching and directing experience with her. In addition to winning a Grammy Award for her exceptional theatre curriculum design, Kim has taught public school k-12 music and theatre in NH, VA and SC, served as adjunct theatre faculty at James Madison University, created the highly successful educational programming for the former Jenny Wiley Theatre, and founded a theatre minor at the University of Pikeville. Kim holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, and a Master of Fine Arts from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, NYC.

Darryl is proud to call Eastern Kentucky home after working in CT, NH, MA, VA and SC for construction and theatre companies. He has a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Music & Theatre) from Plymouth State University and Masters Certificate in Production Management from Clemson University. He is the former Managing Director and Technical Director at Jenny Wiley Theatre. Mountain Movers Theatre Company is proud to have him as Production Manager.

Madi has been stage managing since 2019, and found she enjoyed it the most after working in numerous theatre roles both on and off stage. She worked as an Assistant Stage Manager and Stage Manager at the University of Pikeville while completing her Bachelors of Art in Communication and Minor in Theatre. Since graduating, Madi’s love of theatre and Eastern Kentucky has kept her in Louisa.

Ryann Willard is a Costume Designer with an MFA from Southern Illinois University and BFA from Plymouth State University. She has been proud to design many shows for MOMO, with some of her favorites being Bonnie and Clyde and Little Shop of Horrors. She has also worked on costumes for Norwegian Cruise Lines for several years traveling the world as well as for other regional professional theaters. She especially loves working with children and teaching people of all ages. She would like to thank Louisa and ARC for inviting her family here to create art alongside this community.

Caroline is a Mississippi native artist who has traveled across the globe a number of times in the name of art and storytelling. She has a Bachelors of Art in Theatre with an emphasis in design. She is proud to be a member of the MOMO team and eager to learn more along the way.

Rion is a professional Director, Choreographer, and Performer with over 20 years of experience in the theatre/performing arts industry and an MFA in Directing from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Rion has toured the United States, Romania, Morocco, and Costa Rica as a singer, dancer, stuntman, choreographer, and masterclass teacher. Rion has performed alongside artists such as Beyoncé, has worked for Walt Disney World, as well as performed in various musical productions. Rion has also performed in the commercial entertainment scene for such companies as Cabi Fashion, A-MAX Entertainment, La Quinta Inn, Encore National Dance Competition, Six Flags Theme Parks, DIFFA, and Mary Kay Cosmetics. As a Director/Choreographer, Rion’s most recent credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Bonnie & Clyde, Shrek The Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, GODSPELL, Hay Fever, and The Taming of the Shrew. Rion is thrilled to collaborate with MOMO on their 2024 season.

Crystal Sizemore is a native of Manchester, KY. and has worked in the customer service field for 20 years. She has always been an artist at heart and enjoys music and the outdoors. Her passion for art has lead her to receive scholarships with Eastern Kentucky University at the age of 12, where her art was displayed in galleries at the university. She believes we can make the world a more beautiful place together and feels fortunate to be part of a team that does just that. Her dream is to one day own/operate her very own studio to help other artists to follow their dreams.