About Free State

​Theatre

Lawrence Free State High School

4700 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 832-6050
Head Theatre Director
Brian Percival
brian.percival@usd497.org 

Our Goal

To produce quality theatre, develop critical thinking skills, and create numerous opportunities for student learning. 

Our Team

Brian Percival
Head of Theatre Department 

Director, teacher, dog owner, film enthusiast, and avid Diet Coke drinker. 

Kristie Mullenix
Costume Mentor

Costume Designer, Modge Podge Wizard, ‘Nother Mother to 2020 National Teacher of the Year, love puppies, sports, singing and roygbiv is my favorite color.  My grand kids call me BunBun.

Henry Elliot 
Technical Director, Scenic/Lighting Mentor

Elwood P. Doud, R.P. McMurphy and Tom Wingfield are my Heroes.

Scott Ireland
Musical Vocal Director ​

Olivia Henning 
Asst. Musical Vocal Director 

Love music, teaching, reading, hiking, learning new things, and Dr. Pepper. ​

Alyssa Waller
Musical Choreographer

Future teacher, dancer, choreographer, Dr. Pepper obsessed, Disney fan, lover of The Office.