Artistic Team
Patrick Kasper+ artistic director
Patrick Kasper is an entertainer/ producer from Fargo, ND . He is the writer/ producer/ director of PURPLE rhymes with ORANGE. In addition to his work in theater, Patrick has traveled the world and shared his unique energy as a motivational speaker. He is the creator/presenter of POSITIVE+MOTION "Movement with a Message." His goal is to create thought provoking, entertaining, and meaningful theater with a diverse group of multi-cultural, passionate artists.
Ellery Smith assistant choreographer/marketing
Ellery Smith assistant choreographer/marketing
Ellery Smith assistant choreographer/marketing
Ellery assisted Patrick on the original PRO production and continues to be an important creative force for choreography creation, on stage, and as a member of the marketing team.
Ellery started her dance training at Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts.
At the age of 16, Ellery relocated to New York City to begin training at the
Ellery assisted Patrick on the original PRO production and continues to be an important creative force for choreography creation, on stage, and as a member of the marketing team.
Ellery started her dance training at Gasper's School of Dance and Performing Arts.
At the age of 16, Ellery relocated to New York City to begin training at the Joffrey Ballet School as a scholarship student. After a year with Joffrey, she furthered her training by joining the Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet. Ellery was also coached by Tatiana Berenova, and performed in her 3rd Annual Gala with Secrets of Classical Ballet. Currently, Ellery is a Conservatory student at Steps on Broadway. She has been blessed to work with incredible choreographers such as Julie Magneville, Terk Lewis, Chet Walker, Chaz Wolcott, Robert LaFosse, and Josh Bergasse. Ellery trains vocally with Cara Schoenfish and Paul Peglar.
Lexi Francis+ PROprism director
Ellery Smith assistant choreographer/marketing
Ellery Smith assistant choreographer/marketing
Lexi Francis is going into her final year at Minnesota State University Moorhead studying towards a BFA in Acting Performance. Her early years were spent in KCMO, but she has called the F/M area her home for the last 11 years. She’s always loved and deeply appreciated theatre's ability to spark hard conversations, create community unders
Lexi Francis is going into her final year at Minnesota State University Moorhead studying towards a BFA in Acting Performance. Her early years were spent in KCMO, but she has called the F/M area her home for the last 11 years. She’s always loved and deeply appreciated theatre's ability to spark hard conversations, create community understanding and most importantly, how theatre allows for diversity in casting and story-telling to flourish and prosper. She’s excited to be working as the leader of the Artistic team for PROprism because at its core it believes as well as nurtures diversity, inclusion, empathy, and respect.
Randy Taylor + Music producer
Randy Taylor + Music producer
Randy Taylor + Music producer
Katie Spokely + Marketing
Randy Taylor + Music producer
Randy Taylor + Music producer
Whitney McClain
Whitney McClain
Whitney McClain
Whitney is a consultant on the PROprism project and played WHITE in the animated film. Whitney is a graduate of Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre. She has participated in various community theatre productions in Fargo-Moorhead throughout the last five years, such as 'Jesus Christ Supersta
Whitney is a consultant on the PROprism project and played WHITE in the animated film. Whitney is a graduate of Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre. She has participated in various community theatre productions in Fargo-Moorhead throughout the last five years, such as 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'Hairspray," Whitney is beyond excited to be included in the PURPLE RHYMES WITH ORANGE project! At its most basic level, theatre is about creating something magical, but there is something to be said for the bonds you make with your cast and crew that can last a lifetime!
Rebecca Koerner
Whitney McClain
Whitney McClain
"Becca" has been involved with PURPLE RHYMES WITH ORANGE since the very first readings. In fact the character YELLOW was written for her! She played the part in the stage musical and the animated film. Becca is an amazing artist and performer and has been in HAIRSPRAY, ALL SHOOK UP and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE among other productions . She i
"Becca" has been involved with PURPLE RHYMES WITH ORANGE since the very first readings. In fact the character YELLOW was written for her! She played the part in the stage musical and the animated film. Becca is an amazing artist and performer and has been in HAIRSPRAY, ALL SHOOK UP and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE among other productions . She is currently attending MSU pursuing a degree to teach art and also acting in stage productions.