Roswell Community Little Theatre Spotlight: Chris Wipperman

Chris Wiperrman was born and lived most of his life in Kansas City. He retired from law enforcement and married his wife, Angela in Kansas City. In 2019, he and Angela were ready for a change. Angela had family in the Tularosa/Alamogordo area so they came out west. They liked New Mexico and Roswell in particular. Since Tularosa and Alamogordo were only a morning’s drive away, they settled in Roswell.

Chris enjoyed theater from an early age. In high school he performed and worked backstage. Chris was so talented that he received a scholarship for dramatic arts college.

While he continued to study theater, Chris had his eyes on another prize. He wanted to be a police officer and stepped away from the dramatic arts to fulfill that dream. After retirement Chris was anxious to return to the theater. After moving to Roswell, Chris got a call from a Roswell Community Little Theatre’s, RCLT) own Tricia Hart (see https://www.bacoots.com/category/general/). Tricia asked Chris to audition for a role in Francine’s Will. Chris not only got a part in Francine’s Will but found a new second home at RCLT.

RCLT has made good use of Chris’ talents on and off stage. He has a thorough knowledge of set design and construction as well as lights and sound. In Francine’s Will, Dearly Beloved and Four Old Broads, Chris made the set come to life even while learning lines to perform.

Chris blushes a little when he admits that he most enjoys being the center of attention. Center of attention or not, he is a fabulous actor, filling in roles with perfect timing and garnering great laughs from the audience.

Chris is a bloodhound when sourcing props. From junkyards to second-hand stores to the Salvation Army, Chris will search high and low for the perfect item. For Four Old Broads, he secured a marvelous, fringed lampshade for use as a hat. Chris in and active member of RCLT and now a board member as well.

Come see Chris in Four Old Broads, which is in its second week of performances. Friday and Saturday March 4^th and 5^th at 7:30 pm and Sunday the final performance at 2:30 pm in Roswell Community Little Theatre.For more information go to: