Alexandra Rovirosa
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).
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 co-directed with Kai Chapin and Olivia Simmons. 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)
Won: 2010 national Historical Costume Reproduction winner (Phantom of the Opera’s “Think of Me” gown)
Kai Chapin
Artistic Director
Kai Chapin is a performer of remarkable range and depth, known for his master craftsmanship, emotional intelligence, and unwavering commitment to excellence. With a reputation for both artistic brilliance and impeccable character, Kai approaches every role with humility, intentionality, and a passion for storytelling that resonates deeply with audiences and elevates his collaborators.
His standout performances include George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life: The Musical (Blue Springs City Theatre, 2014) - his first collaboration with Alexandra Rovirosa - and Willy Wonka in City Theatre of Independence’s Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka (2019). Since joining A Place For Us Productions, he brought quiet strength and nuance 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 portraying the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts and serving as co-director in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2025).
His portrayal of Carton earned him a BroadwayWorld Kansas City Award nomination for Best Performer in a Musical—a testament to his commanding presence and transformative skill.
Beyond the stage, Kai has appeared in several local short films and is an accomplished songwriter, vocalist, and musician. He performs with the alternative music group Spectrum and the sea shanty comedy act Riders on the Sea, where his creative versatility continues to thrive.
As Artistic Director of A Place For Us Productions, Kai helps shape the soul of the company through his leadership, performances, and dedication to a culture of artistry, belonging, and mentorship. In addition to his work directing, producing, and performing, he also forges vital connections with sponsors, local businesses, and community members. He plays a key role in developing original musicals as a composer, lyricist, and producer—guiding new works from vision to reality with care and creative excellence.