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Erick Price

This is Mr. Price's first year at OTHS as Choir Director, though he has been teaching for many years. Previously, he has music directed Suessical, Footloose, Hairspray (twice), White Christmas, Cabaret, and Sister Act. Before beginning his teaching career, Mr. Price performed in the National Tours of Peter Pan and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, as well as over 30 musicals both regionally and in NYC, and was a performer on board the QE2 Ocean Liner. He is so excited to be working with the talented students of OTHS on this amazing show.

Eve Knipp

Assistant Director

This is Mrs. Knipp's 11th production here at OTHS.  She is the Director for Fall Play and Sponsor for OTHS' International Thespian Society Chapter.  She has worked in the theatre for over 20 years as both an actor and director.  She loves working with the students and teaching them how to develop their craft and is adamant about promoting professionalism, theatre excellence,  passion, and love of the arts.

Melissa Gustafson-Hinds

Melissa Gustafson-Hinds is in her eleventh year as Director of Bands OTHS.  She directs and coordinates four high school concert bands, the marching band, and is the conductor for the Pit Orchestra of the Musical. In addition to teaching, she serves as Music Department Chair at OTHS and the District VI Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) President.  Under her direction, the OTHS Marching Panthers have been consistent Bands of America (BOA) Regional and Super Regional finalists, Grand National Semi-Finalists, and a Grand National Finalist in 2018. They have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Illinois Superstate Concert Band Festival and the ILMEA state convention. This past year O’Fallon Township was honored with the NBA Program of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award and a Music For All Advocacy Award. Dr. Gustafson-Hinds is married to Evan Hinds, and together they have a daughter named Evelyn who is 3.