Susan Guntly

Susan Guntly

Susan Guntly has been involved with the performing arts in Kansas for most of her existence. From her first community center acting class, where she played a donut loving alien named Achoo, to producing and directing a selection of Greek, Absurdist and contemporary shows with a group of friends called The Obstreperous Players decades later. As a teen, she apprenticed at Music Theatre of Wichita, later received a Bachelor’s of Performing Arts from Wichita State University, and after had the privilege to perform at most of the local theatres. With her unique perspective and history in the community, she’s excited to share one of her other passions, writing, and celebrate the talent and artistry that thrives in the Wichita area.






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Review: ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO AND GLORIA ESTEFAN at Century II Concert Hall
Review: ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO AND GLORIA ESTEFAN at Century II Concert Hall
March 20, 2024

Imagine waiting to see a living legend in concert. Anticipation builds, the lights dim, and then you hear the familiar and timeless beginnings of “The Rhythm is Going to Get You,” and you absolutely want to get up and dance!  Starting strong, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, gives a story of love, family bonds, iconic pop hits, classic love songs and beloved latin beats! With book by Alexander Dinelaris, and music by Gloria and Emilio Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine, it’s a dance party with a backstory!

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown
Review: JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown
February 28, 2024

What did our critic think of JEKYLL & HYDE at Roxy's Downtown? Join Roxy’s for an ambitious and stunning production of Jekyll & Hyde. A dazzling cast of singer/actors, a layered and luxurious ten-piece orchestra, and a cat walk thrusting the action into the audience’s lap, the mood is set, and a dark tale of polarities unfolds, lovingly directed by Rick Bumgardner and Jackson Dorris.

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall
January 31, 2024

What did our critic think of COME FROM AWAY at Century II Concert Hall? A Tuesday morning in September, a transatlantic flight from Paris to Dallas is unexpectedly rerouted, and the passengers aren’t told where they are landing. Parked on the tarmac for hours, the mini liquor bottles are exhausted, all the in-flight films are watched, and passengers are itchy to breathe fresh air, stretch their legs, and to know, what is going on?

Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Forum Theatre
Review: ELF THE MUSICAL at The Forum Theatre
December 13, 2023

If you have an affinity for elf culture, don’t be a cotton headed ninny muggins and miss Elf the Musical at The Forum Theatre, running through December 23rd. Endearing and twinkly, this show has everything on your holiday wish list, if smiling is your favorite.

Review: THE LAST LIFEBOAT at Guild Hall Players
Review: THE LAST LIFEBOAT at Guild Hall Players
December 4, 2023

Consider you are faced with imminent death by drowning in the icy black waters of the Atlantic, or taking your final opportunity to safety, a lifeboat, eager hands and faces beckoning you get in? It seems like an obvious decision, but this is a complicated tale.

Review: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Crown Arts Collaborative
Review: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Crown Arts Collaborative
October 18, 2023

What did our critic think of ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at Crown Arts Collaborative?

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown
Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown
October 3, 2023

What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS : A PARODY at Roxy's Downtown?

Review: THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE at Wichita Community Theatre
Review: THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE at Wichita Community Theatre
September 20, 2023

What did our critic think of THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE at Wichita Community Theatre?

Review: CATS at Music Theatre Wichita
Review: CATS at Music Theatre Wichita
September 13, 2023

What did our reviewer think of 'Cats' at Music Theatre Wichita?

Review: DREAMGIRLS at Crown Arts Collaborative
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Crown Arts Collaborative
September 6, 2023

Crown Arts Collaborative presents the historical Kansas premiere of Dreamgirls by Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger. A coming-of-age story set in the tumultuous music scene of the 1960s, with a frank look into the brutally ambitious side of show business. The journey of a wide-eyed singing trio from Chicago, The Dreamettes, hoping to find stardom. They travel to The Apollo Theatre to try their luck in a talent competition.






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