Ms. Jodi Papproth has been teaching Theatre at CMHS since 1994 where her classes include Drama, Advanced Acting, Technical Theatre, Theatrical Makeup and Improvisation. She is the sponsor for CMHS Drama Club and for Thespian Troupe 3811. Ms. P. graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, IA with a degree in Theatre Education and received her Master’s in Directing in 2005 from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Jodi has served as President for the Alliance for Colorado Theatre (ACT) twice and has served on the Colorado Thespians Board. In 2005 ACT awarded Ms. Papproth Colorado Theatre Educator of the Year. She is a founding member of Springs Ensemble Theatre (SET) and with them has directed, acted, produced, stage managed and built many shows. Jodi has coordinated several Youth Summer Drama Camps in the Co. Springs community and currently spends part of the summer as the Drama Teacher for the Art and Acting in the Woods program at La Foret. Several of Ms. P’s students have gone on to perform in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Minneapolis, Denver, Austin and abroad and many of her former technical theatre students are working in the professional world as set designers, light designers, scenic painters, video artists and as technical theatre professors. Ms. P loves her job and is so happy to share her passion for theatre every day with such remarkable young people. Love and thanks to Steve for making all of this possible and for Cormac for helping me to keep it all in perspective.

Mila Differding is a senior and this is her 3rd year in the Theatre Department. She is super excited that we pivoted to this well-known classic after Descendants and can not wait for her parents and friends to see it. She stage managed for ANATOMY OF GRAY and MARIAN OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD her junior year and was a part of run crew for PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and GUYS AND DOLLS. Mila was also a part of soccer during her freshman and sophomore years, as well as Powder Puff for her junior and senior years. She is an integral part of Math Club and paints her path through NAHS. Mila would like to thank her parents for supporting her, her friends for always bringing a good laugh, and her boyfriend (Philip) who has been her rock through it all. She hopes you enjoy our production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Katie is a senior and this is her first time Stage Managing a play; although she has been in many different theater roles including: Actor, Makeup Crew, Run Crew, and Props. Katie is passionate about art and loves expressing her creativity in many different ways. She really enjoyed working on this show and is grateful that Mila helped her learn how to stage manage.

Lennie is really excited to be a part of their 3rd show at Cheyenne Mountain HS. They have previously been a part of GUYS AND DOLLS (Ensemble) and MARIAN, OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD (Much the Miller’s Child) They hope you enjoy the show! (And the puppets)!!!

Paige is a sophomore that joined Tech Crew after transferring to Cheyenne Mountain High School this year. She is also taking the Theatrical Makeup class. She hopes to continue to participate in Tech Theatre for the years to come and possibly after high school as well.

Cydney is a sophomore and has been in the district for 4 years since moving to Germany. This is Cydney's first year doing sound and her second year in Tech Crew. She is so excited and blessed for all of the lessons Ms.P has taught her so far. She has always had a love for the behind the scenes work and the fun of creating a story for the audience. She was on run crew for MARIAN OR THE TRUE TALE OF ROBIN HOOD last year and is super excited to be trying something new this year. Along with her second year in Field Hockey, Cydney is also involved in her church. Cydney would love to thank her parents and her sister for always being so supportive of her crazy schedule and passions; along with her dog who always gives her a happy greeting no matter what time it is. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Caroline is a sophomore and is very excited to be working on the technical side of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This is her first year being involved in the theater program and she has loved every part of it. Caroline enjoys reading, music, and spending time with her friends and family as well as serving at her church. Caroline is very grateful to her entire family for supporting her along with this new experience, and to all the cast and crew for making it so much fun! She hopes to continue her work in the theater program and to make a ton of new memories! To Ms P, thank you so much for making the Black Box a safe space where I can be myself!

Sydney is so excited to be the Assistant Director for A Christmas Carol! Sydney is a senior and has been a part of the CMHS Theater Department for all four years of high school; she has appeared in Twelfth Night, Puffs, Pride and Prejudice, and Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood and a bunch of one acts. She has had such a wonderful time experiencing another aspect of theater during this production. She is also a member of the Speech and Debate team and she founded the CMHS Mock Trial team. She is very proud of all of her actors, band members and crew members for all the hard work they have put into making the show come to life! She hopes you enjoy the show!