Meet Our Team
Founder/Creative Director
Alexandra’s love for acting began at age four, when she learned that Maria Von Trapp and Mary Poppins were the same person—and that this magic was called acting. Inspired by her mother and Julie Andrews, she dreamed of the stage throughout her childhood and found her calling with her first role in 2014, igniting a lifelong passion.
She has performed in multiple shows around the Kansas City area, and previous roles include Mary Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical (Blue Springs City Theatre), Sister Agnes in Agnes of God (City Theatre of Independence), Gwendolen Fairfax in The Importance of Being Earnest (Metropolitan Community College), Amalia Balash in She Loves Me (A Place for Us Productions), Lucie Manette in A Tale of Two Cities the Musical (A Place For Us Productions), and Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (A Place For Us Productions).
Alexandra Rovirosa
Her earliest directing credits include elaborate home Christmas plays starring her siblings, a tradition that foreshadowed her future as a passionate director. Recent directing credits include Stop the Presses!, Little Women, Annie KIDS, The Importance of Being Earnest, A Tale of Two Cities the Musical, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (which she directed with Kai Chapin and Olivia Simmons), among others. She’s also a skilled costumer, with design credits on productions like Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, She Loves Me, It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical, The Importance of Being Earnest, A Tale of Two Cities the Musical, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Alexandra is the founder and creative director of A Place for Us Productions and teaches music and drama at KC Music Academy and A Place For Us Productions. With 30 years of piano and 20 years of vocal experience, she brings warmth, wit, and deep musical storytelling to her students.
Awards & Honors:
Won: 2017 Best Supporting Actress, City Theatre of Independence (Agnes of God)
Nominated: 2024 BroadwayWorld KC nominations: Best Performer in a Musical, Best Costume Design in a Musical, Best Direction in a Musical (A Tale of Two Cities the Musical), 2025 BroadwayWorld KC Awards: Best Direction in a Musical, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)
Won: 2010 national Historical Costume Reproduction winner (Phantom of the Opera’s “Think of Me” gown)
Since joining A Place For Us Productions, he has brought quiet strength to Georg Nowack in She Loves Me (2023), delivered a career-defining performance as Sydney Carton in A Tale of Two Cities: The Musical (2024), and balanced playing the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts with co-directing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2025).
His portrayal of Carton earned him a BroadwayWorld Kansas City Award nomination for Best Performer in a Musical in 2024, and he was nominated again for Best Performer in a Musical in 2025 for his role as Caractacus Potts, as well as earning a nomination for directing, set design and lighting design.
Beyond the stage, Kai has appeared in several local short films and is an accomplished songwriter, vocalist, and musician. He performs with the alternative group Spectrum and the sea shanty comedy act Riders on the Sea, showcasing his creative versatility.
As Artistic Director of A Place For Us Productions, Kai helps shape the company’s identity through his leadership, performances, and dedication to a culture of artistry, belonging, and mentorship. We are thrilled to go forward in 2026 under his leadership and guidance.
Awards & Honors:
Nominated: 2019 City Theatre of Independence Award for Best Performer (Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka), 2024 BroadwayWorld KC Awards: Best Performer in a Musical (A Tale of Two Cities the Musical), 2025 BroadwayWorld KC Awards: Best Performer in a Musical, Best Direction in a Musical, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).
Artistic Director
Kai Chapin is a performer of exceptional range and depth, known for his craftsmanship, emotional intelligence, and commitment to excellence. With a reputation for both artistic skill and integrity, Kai approaches every role with humility, focus, and a passion for storytelling that connects with audiences and uplifts his collaborators.
His performances include George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical (Blue Springs City Theatre, 2014) and Willy Wonka in City Theatre of Independence’s Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (2019). In 2022, Kai was asked to join A Place For Us Productions in a mentorship role. As part of that role, he was asked to take on lead roles during the company’s first five years in order to establish and model our standards of excellence and master craftsmanship for other company members. This structure was intentionally designed to provide clear, consistent examples of the level of work, discipline, and professionalism expected as the company grows and develops new talent.