Mary Lang Fournier
Co-Founder, Director
Mary is a professional actor from Texas, and upon moving to Missouri, she discovered a thirst for theatre in the community. And an unused theatre space! Serendipity. She is proud to shepherd in the next wave of all sorts of performance art for the folks of Pike County.
Art by the people, for the people.
Ricky Fournier
Co-Founder
Ricky is a theatre professional with 30 plus years to his credit. He holds an acting degree from Texas State. He’s excited to share his passion for theatre in Pike County
Kasey Leake
Tech Crew
Kasey’s job ranges from making sure the stage is properly lit, to cueing up songs and sound effects, to aiming the spotlight and more. They have also been on the stage, having performed in the Changelings’ rendition of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors.
Caramia
Actor
Caramia has been interested in drama since performing in a play in fourth grade. They joined The Changelings Performance Group in late 2021 and have been in two performances: The Musical 9 to 5 and an Improvisational A Wedding Murder Mystery.
John Cooke
Sound Tech
John has been a part of The Changelings for a few years. They have acted in two plays: Romeo and Juliet as Paris, and Comedy of Errors as Antipholus of Syracusa. They also help with the tech side of productions, most recently 9-5 setting up lights and running the spotlight. The thing that keeps them coming back is how much fun we have together as well as how much the community enjoys our plays.
Donna Grote
Actor
Donna is a Pike County girl and has been a member of the Changelings since 2018. They love the stage and wear many hats or wigs! Bringing a character to life drives their passion for theater and musicals are their favorite, including playing Audrey in Little Shop of Horror and Judy in 9 to 5. They’re excited about what the Changelings have in store for 2024! “All the World’s a Stage”
Clint Mullen
Actor
Clint is a resident of Bowling Green, Missouri, where they own and operate a small retail business. They have been with The Changelings for 2 years, during which they were involved in the productions of Romeo and Juliet, Comedy of Errors, and 9 to 5. In their spare time, Clint likes to spend time with family; their twin daughters, mother, and sister. They also like to travel and experience new places.
Gabriel Maier
Actor
Gabriel has acted in several plays with The Changelings since joining in 2021. Such productions include Romeo and Juliet, Comedy of Errors, 9-5, and A Wedding Murder Mystery. As a writer, being able to act as a character helps Gabriel be more in touch with the characters they create in their own stories.
Angela Maier
Actress/ Musical Director
Angela joined The Changelings in 2021. Having been a part of a wide range of productions, everything from Romeo and Juliet and Comedy of Errors to 9 to 5 and A Murder Mystery Wedding, it’s no surprise that Angela has always loved to sing and act. From a singing solo at age four and many church Christmas programs as a child, the acting bug really hit in high school where they participated in the productions each year. “ It is so fun to get inside the head of the character that I am portraying, even if just for a little while!”
Rod N. Tumaydoz
Oldest Surviving Member
Docterit degree in preforming artz
Avid student of Shaq-speer
Notable reviews:
“sensationally inept”
“staggeringly moronic”
“sincerely concussive”
“seriously vomitous”
Luke Powell
Technician
Luke previously worked in the film and television industry in New Orleans, at the local PBS station and Cox Sports. They also worked on two productions of Fringe Fest New Orleans, running audio and sound, as well as designing and building sets and props. Luke joined the Changelings in 2023, adding some fun and magic to their busy life as a Sales Consultant for Sysco Foods, a parent to two pain in the ass wonderful kids, and a woodworking hobbyist.
Paul Turay
Actor
Paul has a passion for drama, artistic expression, and art itself. They joined The Changelings in 2023, adding another form of art to their repertoire. Paul is a self published author, a baker, and a painter.
Ashley Anderson
Professional Tuner (Strings)
Rocky Horror, Repo!, and The Renaissance Faire behind them, Ashley joined The Changelings in 2023. Their interest in theater helped to turn the awkwardness down and the confidence up, but it’s the people that make them love it the most.
Michael B. Anderson
Arts Performing
Michael may have joined The Changelings in 2023, but the theater is in their blood! They’ve been part of The Renaissance Faire, Pirate Fest, Rocky Horror, and Little Shop of Horrors prior to joining us with their fire spinning talent. No matter where they go, Michael loves putting on a show for the light in the audiences’ faces.
Wendy Straube
Actor
Joining The Changelings in 2023, Wendy took an interest in theater to try something new and find a way to express themselves in a new way. They were a part of the Murder Mystery Wedding that same year, and the fun of meeting new people has kept them involved.
Beverly Anderson
Actor, Chorus, Costume
Beverly joined The Changelings in 2023 with a resume that included Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Nutcracker, and Gershwin Ballet . They took an interest in theater for the community and confidence building, and stuck around for the camaraderie, the excitement, and transformation into something other than themselves.
The Changelings Theatre Company 