-
Anna M. Woods (DIRECTOR)
Anna grew up in a musical family. Her love of theatre grew from player piano singing and frequent visits to San Francisco's theatre district, as well as time on stage in shows such as No, No Nanette, Godspell and more. She learned the backstage side of theatre as a college student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where she served as stage manager for The Bald Soprano, Tartuffe, and Oedipus Rex. She is thrilled to be the artistic director of the PHHS Drama Department and loves helping students find the performer and light within. She wants to remind the cast of Once on this Island that they are all "part of the human heart," and to share that with the audience. She is grateful to her family and her nannies, who allow her to live out her dream of directing and producing theatre. To her wife Tiffany, who joins her in the craziness of theatre - you are my tree. To her son Austin, thanks champ for your smiles and funny faces and for falling asleep to show tunes.
-
Tiffany Woods (TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER)
T. Woods is back again in her sixth year of involvement. She was nominated for Best Choreography for Hairspray and best set design for Beauty and the Beast. Other credits include Flowers for Algernon, Night of January 16th, Fame, All Shook Up, Annie, and most recently, Spy School. She enjoys the unique challenges each show brings and is proud of her A-Staff, having worked with them for 3-4 years.
-
Myles Ellis (MUSICAL DIRECTOR, VOCAL DIRECTOR)
Myles Ellis was born in San Francisco and raised in the North Bay. He holds a BA in Music Education from Sonoma State University and an MA in Music from Kent State University. Over the years he has developed a passion for musical theatre which continues to this day. Myles has worked on dozens of musicals throughout the Bay Area as both a musician and musical director including West Side Story, Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, Damn Yankees, Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel, The Music Man, Evita, All Shook Up, Hairspray, Annie and most recently Beauty and the Beast. Myles loves working with the cast of Once on This Island. He currently lives in Fairfield, CA with his wife, son, daughters, and four cats.
