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Karen Swanson (Director)

This is Karen’s first year directing for the High School, but her second year on the production team of the High School’s musical. She was the Assistant Director at the Middle School for 2 years. She also has several years of directing, stage managing, and over all theater work outside of the school. Karen is a substitute teacher for the district working in both the Middle School and Thomas Holtzman Elementary. She also runs the HS Boys Soccer Team Booster Club and children’s ministries at her church. She would like to thank this amazing group of students who have been a pleasure to work with, and her amazing production team for a smooth process! You guys are all incredible! Enjoy the show!

Natalie Taylor (Choreographer)

This is Natalie's second time working with the cast and crew of Susquehanna High School's theater department, and she’s so grateful to be back! She has previously choreographed STHS’s production of Mamma Mia. When she is not choreographing, Natalie is down the street teaching Kindergarten at Sara Lindemuth Anna Carter Primary School. Natalie would like to thank the cast for their hard work this year, her friends at Sara Lindemuth for their support, and Mrs. Swanson for welcoming her back into the theater department!

Michelle Jeffries (Technical Manager and Assistant Director)

Michelle has been a high school English teacher for 8 years. She has been a part of various theater and drama programs since high school and college. She has participated in various theater projects over the years, including several independent productions and a Bloomsburg Player's production of "A Winter's Tale". She was the Technical and Build Manager for last year's Musical "Mamma Mia!", and the director for the Fall play, " The Play That Goes Wrong".

Justin Hollenberg (Vocal Director and Pit Conductor)

Justin Hollenberg is delighted to be returning for another Hanna musical! This is his 5th year as a teacher and member of the STHS musical team! Justin is a multi-disciplinary musician and educator and has enjoyed a very diverse background in musical theater as a performer and conductor. Recent credits include conducting A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder for Theatre Harrisburg, Little Shop of Horrors for Keystone Theatrics, as well as Mamma Mia here at STHS.

Joshua Weidler (Producer)

This is Josh's second year as producer.  Josh is glad to have a role in supporting the Arts at Hanna, and has been especially excited to work with the Production Team and Cast in helping pull together the Addams Family Musical Tour to Thomas Holtzman and the Middle School.