STAFF
Becky Dibben
Director Of Operations
becky@greatplainstheatre.com
Rebecca (Becky) Dibben is the current Director of Operations for Great Plains Theatre (GPT). Becky has been active behind the scenes as a costumer for the theatre off and on since 2000. However she has helped the theatre in many other ways over the last 20 years. Becky and her family became active with GPT in 2001, when her son Nathan debuted as Christopher Robin in the Children’s Literature series. Since that time her husband Monte, Nathan, and grandchildren (Mackenzie, Ethan, and Nolan) have all performed in numerous performances at GPT. GPT has truly become a multigenerational family activity. Becky has also used her sewing skills to costume at Junction City Little Theatre and Chapman High School also for many years. In the spare time that she has, formal and bridal gown alterations keep her sewing machines working. Becky has been active in the community as a 4H community leader and county fair judge for many years working with youth and adults. Becky has a passion for GPT and its ongoing success for many years to come.
Cody Walls
Artistic/Education Director
cody@greatplainstheatre.com
Cody Walls is a professional actor/director originally from Fort Smith, Arkansas where he has been serving as the Director of Theatre for the Community School of the Arts. In July 2023, Cody earned his Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership in Arts Administration from Oklahoma City University. Prior to earning his graduate degree, Cody received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Ouachita Baptist University. A passionate creative, Cody specializes in nonprofit arts programs and using theatre to create more inclusive and resilient communities. Cody has worked as an actor/instructor for several arts organizations around the country and was awarded the Gail Burns Theatre Educator of the Year Award in 2024. Some of his favorite roles and projects include The Golden Record (Pilot Arts), Nicely Nicely in Guys and Dolls (Arkansas Shakespeare), Dickon in the Secret Garden (OBU), and collaborating with so many young artists through the Community School of the Arts. When he is not in the theatre, he volunteers for other organizations, reads, plays on his Nintendo Switch, works in his garden, and spends time with his sweet pups, Daisy and Snoopy.
Dylan Blackwood
Resident Choreographer
Dance/Acting Instructor
Blackwood.dylanw@gmail.com
Originally from Arkansas, Dylan is a professional actor, choreographer, and stage manager. Previously he served as the Children's Theatre Production Director for the Community School for the Arts Theatre program located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in May of 2020 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre. During his time at OBU, Dylan performed in multiple Main Stage productions. Some of his favorites include Fiddler On The Roof (Featured Dancer/Dance Captain), Seussical (Wickersham/Dance Captain), Junie B. Jones The Musical (Sheldon Potts), Blood Wedding (The Bridegroom). He also directed two productions during his time at OBU: Almost, Maine and Dancing With The Devil. When not at the theatre, Dylan likes to spend his time crocheting, playing video games, and cultivating his ever-growing LEGO Harry Potter collection.
Office Assistant
Dylan Blackwood
Theatre Interns
Scarlett Randolph
Sagen Immel