Grease: School Edition Creative
Director
Sabrina HaescheSabrina Haesche teaches English 9 and Drama at MLHS. This is her fourth year at Moses Lake High school, her most recent shows being " The Addams Family," "Alice In Wonderland," and supervisiong the Senior-Directed One Acts 2018. She is also working on her Masters in Theatre Production from Central Washington University. She also enjoys acting herself, dance, movies and browsing bookstores! She loves working with these amazing students and is excited for this production!
Assistant Director
Sharon WinninghamThough this is Sharon’s first time directing, her love of theater began at an early age when she played a mouse in the Missoula Children’s Theater production of The Pied Piper. Since then she has done over a dozen shows, many in her home state of Montana. Locally, she has worked with the Moses Lake High School theater department, Basin Community Theater and Masquer’s Theater, most recently playing Truvy in Steel Magnolias. When not on stage, she can be found working at Chief Moses Middle School as a sixth grade history teacher or walking her two Chihuahuas.
Technical Director
D. Jay KendallD. Jay has been working in theatre for over 38 years. He is a veteran of many productions which recently include "Into the Woods," "Shrek, the Musical," "Fiddler on the Roof," "South Pacific," and "The Addams Family." He enjoys working on ALL aspects of theatre and teaches Theatre Technology to as many students who want to learn. D. Jay also enjoys being with his family and working in the theatre. As Walt Disney says, "plus" everything, alwas add and improve what you do each and every day.
Asst Technical Director
River AllenThis is River's 3rd year as a tech. She will serve as Assistant Technical Director and Properties Mistress for this show. She has participated as a tech in "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe," "The Great Gatsby," "The Addams Family," and "Alice in Wonderland" in multiple roles. Her shout out is "to the people visiting the show and the people in this production!"
Orchestra Meistro
Daniel BeichDan is a veteran of productions at MLHS. He has conducted many shows including Fiddler on the Roof, Shrek, the Musical, Into the Woods, and most recently The Addams Family. Dan, first and foremost, enjoys music. He daily displays that passion to the students in his "band" classroom. He also enjoys woodowrking, photography, cooking, and gardening, but mostly enjoys being with his family.
Choreographer
Danielle BossDanielle grew up in Hawaii and was part of a dance company there from elementary school through her first years at the University of Hawaii. While raising two children and subbing for the MLSD, Danielle became involved with local theater as a dancer in the 2005 Masquer’s production of Anything Goes. Danielle was the choreographer for the Masquers productions of Gypsy and the Pajama Game. Danielle is excited to be working on a production right here in Moses Lake.
Choral Director
Evelyn BrownI have been involved in many musicals I my life and many with Moses Lake High School in the Pit Orchestra on various instruments. This is my first time as Vocal Director for MLHS and it has been a great experience. I would like to thank the cast for being so easy to work with and quick to learn. They are amazing human beings. I would also like to thank my husband for his support - as always!
Assistant Choral Director
Emily DuvallIt has been such a dream to help out with the production of this show! I am a long time fan of Grease, it was one of the first musicals I saw that got me hooked on musical theatre. I have had the privilege of performing in this theatre in almost 20 different productions since I went to MLHS. And having the opportunity to assist and aid behind the scenes was new and exciting and I learned so much from these talented kids and the amazing directors that shaped and molded this show. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!
Stage Manager
Zach ZellerI have been in 2 productions so far and this is my 3rd, this is my first time working on the tech side of a production and I am enjoying it. My favorite things to do include a whole lot of nothing.
Assistant Stage Manager
William EntI love doing theater, and I’m super excited about doing "Grease!" I’m also super excited have the chance to not only work with the Tech Team, but also the Actors at the same time! I’ve been in "The Addams Family" Tech Team as a Stage Ninja, and I’ve acted as nine different characters in last Spring’s "Senior One Acts."
Lead Lineman/Electrician
Patrick MardisMy name is Patrick Mardis. I am a junior at Moses Lake High School. I am a percussionist in the band and enjoy going on trips. I spend most my time after school helping at home and at theater. I have been in theater for 5 years now. I have participated in "Shrek, the Musical," "South Pacific," "The Great Gatsby," "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe," "The Addams Family," and "Alice in Wonderland." I have been told I give good hugs, and am something of a leader in the theater.
Lighting Designer
Taylor Springeniv´e been doing tech for almost three years, best time in my life. everyone in the cast has become family, even the ones whose graduated. thank you to all those whose supported the drama family.
Lead Spotlight Operator
Kody GreenIn the past, I've done spotlighting for "The Addams Family", "Alice in Wonderland", "My Fair Lady", and "Senior One Acts". This is is my 2nd year of being in technical theater.
Assistant Prop Mistress
Eleni CarrellI have been in 6 productions but only 4 in Moses Lake. I was an actor in 3 shows and tech in the rest. I also play the french horn and baritone/euphonium in band.
Lead Sound Design
Jenna YoungHi.I like theatre. I've been doing theatre since 8th grade. I've done many shows including "South Pacific," "The Great Gatsby," "The Fiddler on the Roof," "The Addams Family" and "Alice In Wonderland." I have done tech for all shows mostly working with sound.
Assistant Sound Design
Kawehi De LottinvilleThis year I am a Sophomore. This is going to be my second production I am a part of. My first production was the senior one acts at the end of last year. During the one acts I was a stage ninja and helped with props and costumes. I'm am very happy that I can help produce "Grease" with all of my theater family. Hope you all love it and enjoy.
Lead Stage Ninja
Brenden LaucknerThis is Brenden's second year in the theatre as a tech. He recently worked on "Alice in Wonderland" in many roles. Brenden has been working hard to improve back stage operations with this production as Lead Stage Ninja.
Asst Lead Stage Ninja
Lawrence ThompsonI have been in 3 plays, only 2 of them have been with MLHS. This is the first time I have been doing only tech.
Lead Set Design
Jessica ColeThe first thing I did in tech was the "Addams Family" tree, yeah that big one. We also reused it in Alice in Wonderland and the "Senior One-Acts". I was so proud of myself. I love painting on sets as well as off sets, I paint during my free time and love being alone and blasting music while doing so. I have many friends in theater, they are all so sympathetic and caring even outside of theater. It really is a good place, and a good family.
Tech Advisor
Nicole AllenWhile in high school, Nicole participated in drama classes, as well as performing in a minor role in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” Through college and her subsequent career, she focused solely on sciences. However, most of her many, many hobbies are artistic in nature. Nicole has provided technical assistance for theatre productions at MLHS, primarily in set design, painting sets, painting kids, making props, etc. She has been face painting for painting fo eight years. She was involved in both “Addams Family” and “Alice in Wonderland “ last year. Nicole spent a great deal of time on two of the sets in Alice, painting with both regular and fluorescent paint. She also helped several actors with their makeup.
Lead Costumer
Tami LybbertTami has been involved in theatre when her children were attending high school. She has assisted with many productions including "The Music Man," "Peter Pan," "School House Rock Live," and "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." Tami retired as stage parent when her children had graduated high school. She graciously agreed to return to the theatre to be the Lead Costumer for this production. Tami has been a great help altering and piecing together the costumes you see on stage.
Tech Advisor
Kim AvalosKim Avalos remembers her first show back when she was just a fourth grader. Since fourth grade, she has been involved in many shows (both as an actress & back stage) and enjoys all things theater. This is her first show at MLHS working as part of the Tech crew. She also loves all things sports which fits nicely with her role as a PE/Health HS teacher.
Microphones
Taylor GarzaThis is my first year doing tech for the Moses Lake High School. I have done plays for the Missoula childrens theatre. I played in "King Arthurs Quest" as a "Damsel in distress" and in "Hansel and Gretel" as a "Gingerbread man", a "Chef" and a Stage ninja.
Microphones/Stage Ninja
Kyle CooperI am a newbie when it comes to theater, but I have been in drama I at Moses Lake High School. My only experience with seeing what a performance looks like is when I watched Hamilton at the Paramount Theater and The Senior One Acts at The Moses Lake High School Theater.
Spotlight Operator #2
Jori PierceJori has been in three MLHS productions, She was an actor for the musicals "South Pacific" and "The Addams Family." This is her first time doing tech.
Spotlight Operator #3
Tristan McDowellMy name is Tristan McDowell. This is my first time ever working in theater that I know of. I'm a freshman so this is also my first year with MLHS. In this production I will be working as spotlight operator. I am 14 years old.
Costumes/Stage Ninja
Jessica GonzalezThis is my first time helping out with theater but I'm glad to be here and be of help in anyway possible.
Costumes/Stage Ninja
Cheyenne KellyCheyenne is new to the theatre and the tech crew this year. She is excited to help with this production while looking forward to assisting with future productions.
Costumes/Properties
Emily CooperThis is Emily's second year working in tech with us. Last year she helped with costumes for "Addams Family" and "Alice in Wonderland."
Stage Ninja
Harmony DouvierHarmony Douvier is new to theater and is excited for what's to come.
Construction/Painter
Erin SmithgallErin is new to the theatre tech family. She is very talented at music and is developing a new love for theatre. This Is her first year at MLHS.
Hair and Makeup/Stage Ninja
Alex IngramAlex is a 9th grader new to working in theatre but is in love with all aspects of it. Her makeup experience comes mostly from Jeffree Star tutorials on YouTube, which inspired her to practice makeup and work hard at it!
Hair/Makeup/Stage Ninja
Ashley PerezI'm new to theater, this is also my first show. I am 15 years old. I grew up and live in Moses Lake. I study at the Moses Lake High School, I want to help the cast to do their best on stage.
Dresser/Stage Ninja
Kennesy ReidtMy first year participating in theater, I am very thankful to have joined and am glad to create new memories of theater
Dresser/Stage Ninja
Sage DouvierI am a senior this year but i have only previously been in one show ¨Senior One Acts¨ in 2018 of last school year, I was an actor and a partial stage ninja for that show.
Stage Ninja/Construction
Andrew GoodgeThis is my first year doing anything related to theater and I´m excited for it as Iv´e never done anything like it before. I look forward to the year.
Stage Ninja/Construction
Jordan LeederThis is Jordan's first year involved in theatre and tech. He is happy to work on the tech crew. A shout out to his father for helping create "Grease Lightning."
Media Supervisor
Lynn TownsendI have been helping with the performing arts programs at MLHS since 2005. Most of this help in recent years has been the creation of programs, posters, and playbills. I also enjoy the interaction with the students as I take pictures of them for the Playbill and take cast photos. I am eternally grateful to the staff of MLHS for allowing me to be a part of their amazing concerts and shows.
Original Creative Team - February 14, 1972
- Director
- Tom Moore
- Choreographer
- Patricia Birch
- Producer
- Kenneth Waissman and Maxine Fox
- Musical Director
- Louis St. Louis
- Orchestrations
- Michael Leonard
- Scenic Design
- Douglas W. Schmidt
- Costume Design
- Carrie F. Robbins and Carrie Robbins
- Lighting Design
- Karl Eigsti