Cheering for Madonna

Kyle C. Norris composer

Kyle has worked for 20 years across the U.S. and on Broadway as a conductor and instrumentalist (select credits include West Side Story, Legally Blonde, If/Then, Spamalot, and Hairspray). This background has helped him to develop a strong ability to communicate story through music. His passion for understanding the human condition helps to bring these unique stories to the hearts of his audience. Kyle holds multiple degrees in Music Education and Theater, and currently he is completing a Master's in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music. As a composer, Kyle's works for the stage have been produced nationwide and featured on NPR.

Allen Rosen interview lighting and cinematographer

After getting his start on a little known TV show called "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood", Allen has spent the past 25 years providing creative storytelling images for a variety of projects that range from national broadcast and cable networks to syndicated programs.. Allen has won national and regional recognition, including two Regional Individual Achievement Emmy’s and DP credits on over a dozen regional Emmy award-winning programs. Allen was also one of the DP’s on “Barber From Birmingham”, which was nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 2012 Academy Awards.

Joey Odendahl assistant director/cinematographer

After serving as set coordinator for the award winning short film Alius Primoris, Joey went on to write, direct, and produce two of his own films, Manalive and Frankenstein, Missouri. Joey is a graduate of the New York Film Academy and has worked as a crew member and advisor on several films in Atlanta, Birmingham, and Nashville. Recently he has done work for Marvel Studios, Scholastic Publishing and NBC television. He is also the director and co-producer of the upcoming documentary, Uncle Leo's Cross.

Nikki Brower writer/director/producer

Nikki Brower has over 80 credits working in film and television as a stunt performer, a career she can trace back to the 4th grade when Madonna Holladay led her by the hand to a mat and taught her how to do a backhandspring for the very first time. She hopes that Cheering for Madonna will inspire others by demonstrating the positive impact a person can have on this world in just one lifetime. Nikki holds a B.S. in social science from the University of Montevallo, where she studied history and theater.

Creative Team

Henry Vaughn documentarian / archive photographs

Henry Vaughn was a friend of Madonna's family and "second dad" to the cheerleaders for many years. He was a brilliant photographer who left us with the gift of cherished memories. We are grateful to have the opportunity to share Henry's photos with the world in Cheering for Madonna.