John Carmigiano (member of International Thespian Society) is in his 28th year at Cloverleaf High School, and 32nd year overall. He has taught English, Journalism, Debate, Speech, Theatre, and Creative Writing over his time at CHS, and has been the head coach of the Varsity Girls' Basketball team over the past 23 years. Carm, as staff and students refer to him, is also an advisor for the CHS Student Leadership Team, and also helps the students produce Colt TV News. He is directing his 16th Fall Play after taking over for his legendary friend, the late Mr. James Gilder. Some of Carm's past directing credits include "Steel Magnolias", "You Can't Take It With You", "Diary of Anne Frank", "Emma! A Pop Musical", "Over the River and Through the Woods", "Twelve Angry Jurors", "Clue On Stage!", and "Almost, Maine". Carm continues to enjoy the opportunity to produce great shows with Co-Director, Ms. Tory Krus, and hopes the cast and crew, Break a Leg! "This is a great show that has always stood the test of time, and we are glad to be able to bring it to you again after all these years, so please enjoy!"

Miss Krus is in her eighth year of teaching English at Cloverleaf High School. “You Can’t Take It With You” is her thirteenth production with the high school drama club. Some of her favorite directing credits include “Steel Magnolias”, “Clue”, “The Play That Goes Wrong”, “Mamma Mia!”, and “Cinderella”. As a Valparaiso High School and Cedarville University student, she enjoyed performing on stage and writing for the stage. She enjoys teaming up with Carm every fall to brainstorm and create a memorable production for both the students and the community. She is proud of this group of students for their hard work on this show and is thankful for the humor and joy they brought to the rehearsal process. She encourages the audience to take Grandpa’s advice; after all, you can’t take it with you.

Eric Martin is the set construction foreman and is husband of Karen Martin (Co-Principal at CES). He started building sets as a freshman in college (Hiram ‘89) and became involved with Cloverleaf’s drama club many years ago when his oldest son, Kevin, was a sophomore at CHS. He feels very blessed to have a career as a lead estimator with Mack Industries in Valley City, which allows him the time to participate in building sets. Some of his favorite and more technical sets have been for “The Diary of Anne Frank”, “Oklahoma”, “Cinderella”, and “Bye, Bye, Birdie”. He is very excited to be working in a larger space in the new auditorium. He is appreciative of all the directors that have allowed him to be a part of the productions and wishes the best of luck and the proverbial “break a leg” to all of the young performers, past, present, and future that come through the ranks at CHS.

Amy DeCoster (Student Alumni) is so thrilled to be assisting another year with Drama Club! She has been part of this program and for about 6 and half years from being a crew member to a crew manager, and now able to collaborate with the drama instructors to put this amazing show “You Can’t Take It With You”. She hopes you enjoy this play as much as she did putting it together!

Colt Funai (Student Alumni) is so ecstatic to being able to help out the drama club this year. Not only has he been a great stage hands for the crew in the past, but he has also been able to help construct some of the most amazing set designs. He hopes you enjoy this fantastic performance!

Briana Barnes (junior) is very excited to be able to participate in the school play on the crew, as sound for the mics. This is her third show as she participated in the fall play “The Play That Goes Wrong” and the spring musical “The Wizard of Oz.” She's also a part of the softball team at the school. She hopes everyone does great, and she also hopes you guys will like the show because it is really funny!

Chloe Kaminski (sophomore) is excited to be included in the crew for the fall play this year! She was a part of the musical “The Wizard of Oz”. Chloe is also on the quiz bowl team and a member of Hope Squad and Key Club. Outside of school, she enjoys time with her friends and spending time outside. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Jacob Nejman (sophomore) is very excited to be a part of the crew for the fall play this year. Jacob has been in two productions so far, being an understudy for “The Play That Goes Wrong”, and a part of the ensemble for “Wizard of Oz”. Jacob is in the bass choir, and he enjoys talking to his girlfriend and watching sports in his free time. This is his first time being a part of the crew, and he is excited to have a new experience.

Riley Norris (junior) is really excited to be part of the crew this year for both the musical and play! Riley has been a part of crew since her freshman year and has helped out with almost all of the productions like, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Cinderella”, “The Play That Goes Wrong”, and “The Wizard of Oz”. Outside of drama, Riley likes to paint and draw as well as play some guitar. This is her third year of being in drama club and helping out, and she wishes everyone the best of luck with the show. She also hopes you’ll enjoy it just as much as she does.

Tyler Petroc (sophomore) is super excited for the fall play as an understudy and as a part of the crew. In his spare time, Tyler likes to play baseball. He hopes everyone does well in their role whether on stage or backstage and is excited to see the finished production!

Layla Tooley (senior) is very excited and a tad nervous to be a part of her very first play, “You Can’t Take It With You”, as a member of the crew! She has never done any theater before, but she does have quite the knack for going to see it live. She is also a member of student council, as well as student leadership. After graduation, she wants to go into either fashion merchandising and media or journalism! She hopes that everyone enjoys the show!

Sal Ward (junior) is excited to be in the crew this year! Sal has been part of the crew for “Alice in Wonderland”, ensemble for “Cinderella”, Myra in the one act play “Typecast”, and ensemble for “Wizard of Oz”. Sal is a member of the National Thespian Society. Outside of school, she is a part of the girls’ tennis teams, girls’ bowling, and D.A.R.E. In her free time, she enjoys talking to and hanging out with her boyfriend. She has enjoyed working with the cast and the rest of the crew and hopes that you enjoy the show too!

Aaron Zammert (senior) is excited to be on crew for this year’s fall play, “You Can’t Take it With You”. Aaron has been involved in past shows such as the “Wizard of Oz”. Outside of drama, Aaron is involved in NHS, Pep Band, Jazz Band, and is section leader of the mellophone section in Marching Band. He hopes that you love the show as much as he does!