VintageNOW cast and crew ready to perform ‘Thriller on Themis’ Thursday

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) – The VintageNOW cast and crew are gearing up to bring “Thriller on Themis” to life this Thursday. Organizers encourage spectators to arrive early and secure a viewing spot along Themis Street, as the performance will be brief.

The production is presented by VintageNOW, Pastimes Antiques, and Old Town Cape, Inc.

Director Deb Boyer Maevers leads the production with emcee Kirby Ray of Real Rock 99.3. Sound is provided by Kelton Burgi.

Lead dancers include Kristen Seabaugh, Kori Demyan, and Tamatha Crowson—known collectively as “The Dream Team”—joined by the SEMO Sundancers, cheerleaders, and mascot Rowdy.

Videography and photography are handled by Charles Parsons and The Digital Foundry team, including Maya Pobst, Macie Grindstone, Koreena Woodson, and Reggie Brown. Still photographers Clarence Alford and Lisa Boswell will also capture the event.

Promotional printing was completed by Lauren Anne Cole and The Rite Group, with signage from Courtland Kohlfeld of Kohlfeld’s Distributing. Marketing support was provided by Holly Brantley and Katie Eggimann of Fire Media and Hustle & Grind.

Additional credits include promo model Christy Luker, reporter Nichole Hartnell, and Chris Miller, who provided the fog machine. Volunteers assisting with show running and crowd control include Anna Davis, Tammy Johnston, Karin Kelley Brown, Carisa Stark, Abbi Hall, Beth Zeilenga, and Eric Spiker.

Rehearsal spaces were provided by Drs. Bert and Mary Ann Kellerman through the Kellerman Foundation for Historic Preservation, as well as Christ Evangelical Church.

Organizers extended special thanks to the community dancers, who have spent weeks rehearsing to perfect their performance.