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Cassidy McQuiston
Theatre Director / Artistic Director
Cassidy McQuiston earned her degree in Theatre from WTAMU in 2011. After college, she worked in Stage Management in Chicago. She became the Technical Theatre Director at Plano Senior High from 2014-2017 and Director from 2017-2018. In 2020, she returned to the classroom as a Theatre Director at Plano West. At Plano Senior High, under her design and direction in 2018, Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical was recognized by Dallas Summer Musicals for "Best Direction," "Best Lighting Design," and "Best Musical." Previous nominations include "Best Scenic Design" for Legally Blonde and "Best Lighting Design" for Hello Dolly!. Under her technical direction, her crew was nominated for Best Stage Crew & Technical Execution in 2017 and 2015. Cassidy is a proud member of the Texas Educational Theatre Association and is dedicated to promoting the arts in our schools and community.
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Kaci Wilhelm
Theatre Director / Acting Director
Wilhelm graduated from WTAMU with a BA in Theatre. After college, she moved to Chicago to train at Second City Improv. She has been teaching theatre for seven years. Among her favorite shows to direct are Sonora High School's "Anatomy of Gray" alternate to State UIL 2016-2017, and her favorite play Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. Thank you for supporting our program!
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Micah Krajca
Music Director / Conductor
Micah Krajca is the Associate Director of Choral Activities at Plano West Senior HS. Krajca is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce where he received his degree in music education. This is Krajca’s fourth show to music direct/vocal coach. He is proud of the work the students have put in despite such a challenging year. My heart is with your cast! Break a leg!
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Max Schneider
Assistant Sound OP / Sound Technician, Crew Head
Max Schneider is a sound technician for Plano West High School and was in Peter and the Starcatcher. He continues to follow his dad's path, a stagehand/sound technician from San Mateo High School and active in IATSE, and worked multiple venues for Bill Graham presents. Max is also in the Plano West choir. He will continue to do his best to enhance all performances as much as possible, so everyone enjoys them.