Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guest for this episode is Davina Stampfel, Executive Director of McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT). The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: From childhood horse shows to Alice in Wonderland and a lifelong love of theater Finding family, belonging, and purpose through MRT and Leadership McKinney How community support brought A Christmas Carol back to life after COVID Set mishaps, ghost costumes, and why no two shows are ever the same Theater as therapy for kids, seniors, and anyone craving connection Countless ways to volunteer, from ushering to costume repair to special effects MRT’s creative pivot plans during the upcoming theater renovations Why McKinney’s local talent deserves a full house and year-round support Resources Mentioned: https://mckinneyrep.org  Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.