Now Playing: Director, Designers, and Crew
Susan Lyles
Director
Susan has produced, directed, designed and acted for over twenty years, in Chicago, Denver and Wichita. Her experience in acting has included over 60 plays, several national commercials, film and print work. She produced Ordering Lunch by Eric Coble and Rebel by Leroy Clark in Chicago, and has additionally directed and designed costumes for several plays. Susan has a BA from Wichita State University and studied at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in London. She has also served on the board for MJM productions in Denver, CO.
Darren Smith
Set & Sound Design
As technical director for And Toto too, Darren is responsible for the technical operations of the theater, determining technical staffing and equipment requirements for productions, and acts as the central coordinating point for the designers, the stage management team, the craftspeople, etc. – throughout each production.
Karalyn “Star” Pytel
Lighting Design
Star is the Resident Lighting Designer for the Denver Victorian Playhouse. Star also works as the Resident Lighting Designer for Miners Alley Playhouse, The Playwright Theatre and Arapahoe Community College where she also teaches Lighting Design. Star recently was nominated for “Best Actress” by the Denver Post for her role of Deborah in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.
