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Susan Thornton
Director
The Artistic Director of Other Voices Theatre in Frederick, MD, Susan has a BA in Theatre/English Secondary Education. She has taught Drama and Stagecraft and directed shows at many high schools throughout Frederick County. She has been performing and directing in the larger DC metro region for over 35 years. A brilliant director, masterful stage technician and designer, and an inspiring teacher, the creative team often lovingly refers to Susan as "The Big Bang" of all things in the local theater area.
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Lisa Dodson
Musical Director
Lisa Dodson, a MHS Alum, earned her Master of Music in Vocal Performance & Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College in 2000. She also has a B.A. in Music (Voice Performance) from Towson State University in 1996. She is an active member of National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) since 2011. She also regularly adjudicates regional vocal competitions, and serves as a Professor of Voice at UMBC and Hood College.
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Dee Buchanan
Choreographer
Dee, a MHS alum, has owned and operated The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance since 1992 and has directed her own dance company since its inception 18 years ago. She is a graduate of Hood College and is certified through the Dance Masters of America, the Cecchetti Council of America, Acrobatic Arts and Alixa Flexibility. She is also the Resident Choreographer at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre. Additionally, Dee is the MHS Marching Knights Dance Line Instructor and the MHS Dance Team Coach. The Addams Family is Dee's 24th MHS Spring Musical! Favorite credits include Spamalot, West Side Story, Anything Goes, Chicago, Singin’ in the Rain, Footloose, Damn Yankees, and All Shook Up.