Into the Woods Creative

Creative Member Image
Director
Kayla Diaz
Ms. Diaz has been teaching theatre for eleven years, and this is her sixth year at PTC. She absolutely loves creating with her students and sharing experiences with the community. Thanks to the production team, leadership, The Party, and Max and Baya.
Creative Member Image
Technical Director
Tanya Anglemeyer
Vocal Director
Blake Nawa'a
Pit Orchestra Director
Steve Hinman
Choreographer
Britany Ederveen
Music Support
Dave Glauner
(aka Mr. Globber, The Globster, Glob) This is Mr. Glauner’s second show with Ponderosa, and he is so excited to share what we have all been working hard on this semester. If he had to pick a favorite aspect of the show it would be growth shown by all the students involved in the process. They have grown as musicians, as actors, as a community, and, importantly, as people. Mr. Glauner feels honored to work with such compassionate and talented young people. He hopes Ponderosa Theatre impacts you as much as it has impacted him as he takes these experiences with him. Enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Costumes Coordinator
Julie Snow
Creative Member Image
Stage Manager
Hannah Thomas
This is Hannah’s 8th and final show with Ponderosa Theatre Company. She has adored putting together this whimsical and exciting musical, and is so ready for you all to see it! Hannah would like to thank Ms. Diaz, her wonderful ASMs, and her family for their everlasting patience and support in her dedication to this production! She’d like to remind you to count your midnights! Enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Assistant Stage Manager
Katy Brand
Katy is so excited for you guys to watch the show. This is her 6th show at Ponderosa. She wants to thank Hannah for helping her find her passion in stage management. She also wishes the other seniors good luck and wishes them the best!!!
Creative Member Image
Assistant Stage Manager
Vee Voss
Into The Woods is one of Vee’s favorite musical soundtracks and she is super excited to be able to watch all of her friends bring to life! She wants to thank her incredible friends and family and hopes everyone enjoys the show!
Creative Member Image
Assistant Tech Director
KJ Kang
This is KJ's 6th show at Ponderosa!! KJ had a lot of fun bringing the show together and they hope you enjoy the show! They want to thank all the crew members, crew heads, and everyone else involved in tech this show, all your hard work paid off !! Yay!!
Creative Member Image
Assistant Tech Director
Oakley Westfall
This is Oakley's twelfth and final show with PTC! they have had so much fun being a part of ITW even though its had it's hardships. Oakley would like to thank everyone that's a part of this show, especially tech for enduring and creating such an excellent result. Oakley would like to thank CJ (Cinderella's prince) and davis for being such good and reliable friends, He would also like to thank his dad for teaching him everything he knows! Enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Apprentice Director/Producer
Cambria Lieberman
Cambria has been extremely grateful to be on leadership for Into the Woods! She has had so much fun and it has been such an educational experience. Her team has been so supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. She hopes that you have an amazing time watching this show!
Creative Member Image
Apprentice Director/Producer
Bradie Chedid
This is Bradie’s 13th show! She’s had a BALL being in this production and helping put it together! She says she’ll miss all the fun times and laughs she’s had during the process, but she soooo excited to present this fantastic show to all of you!
Creative Member Image
Apprentice Director/Producer/Pit Orchestra Bb/A Clarinet
Anna Finkbiner
Anna Finkbiner is excited for her second show at PHS. This show is her favorite musical making it an incredible experience for her! She wants to thank her friends for a great time and for being such a joy to hang out with. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Apprentice Director/Producer
Wyatt Roberts
Wyatt had such an amazing time being a part of the leadership team, he would like to give a special thank you to all of his fellow directors and producers and his family and boyfriend for putting up with him during the show process. He hopes everyone loves the show<3
Creative Member Image
Dance Captain
Jackson Coleman
Jackson Coleman is a working artist and content creator among the vast expanse of the human race. He’d like to thank Luis Armstrong for his expedition to the moon, Erika Henningsen for being his ride or die, & PTC for bringing out his wild side!
Creative Member Image
Apprentice Dance Captain
Maddie Walston
Maddie is so grateful to be apart of her third show at PTC! She has former roles of Margot (Monster Hunters) and Ensemble (Harvey). Being dance captain for this show has been such a great opportunity for Maddie and she is so grateful for everyone who has supported her.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew Head
Eden Brittain
This is Eden’s 7th show here at Ponderosa! This show has been challenging in all of the best ways for him. Not only the design of the set but the experience as a whole. He has loved being able to help design this production and seeing everyone grow. Step into the woods and he hopes you enjoy!
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew Head
Davis Smith
This is Davis’s 8th show with ponderosa theater, He’s super excited to be working on into the woods! He really loves this show and this place, his favorite show was “THE WIZARD OF OZ” his freshman year
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew Team Lead
Ethan Nash
Ethan Nash is a set team lead
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Cooper Anglemeyer
Cooper has enjoyed his first experience on set crew. He has worked with his mom on the Bakers house to make something truly special. He hopes that you enjoy the show and admire the amount of effort he and his crew has put into this show.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Kate Boggs
Kate have been in 6 shows. Shrek is cool. Kate likes cats and ducks.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Kailee Houle
This is Kailee’s third show at Pondo and she has enjoyed it very much. This show has been very fun to work on and Kailee enjoys being on set crew.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Jackson Jones
He's so excited to send his Brother in Arms Oakley Westfall out with a bang and can't thank Ms. Diaz enough for letting him be apart of Oakley's last show - while playing Varsity Lacrosse full-time. Thanks for all the wonderful memories brotha - there one in a million!!
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Bella Martens
This is Bella's third show and she is apart of set crew. Bella was in charge of Rapuzel's tower. The tower was extremely challenging and it's looks amazing. So does the rest of the set. She loves being apart of set crew and she loves the environment.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Daniel McArthur
This is Daniel’s 5th show here at Ponderosa, and he has nothing but respect for PTC. Overall he worked really hard on this show and he hopes you enjoy the show as much as he did making it.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Teagan McGinley
This is the second show teagan has done at Ponderosa. She has enjoyed working on the show and is excited to work on future shows.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Sam Phillips
Sam Phillips, freshman. A proud member of the set team, is having fun with the other members, and hes delighted to be a part of the Into the Woods musical. Has been a set member for every show he has done. Ponderosa Theater is a very welcoming and humorous community.
Creative Member Image
Set/Paint Crew
Julia Reinfeld
Julia has been in theatre for most her life but has just joined the Ponderosa Theatre community this year. So far she has had a lot of fun working on Jack’s house and helping design everything.
Creative Member Image
Props Crew Head
Henry Couch
This is henry’s 9th show and 5th as crew head. he’s very much enjoyed the cow puppet and it’s creation. his soul desire is to see a real cow one day. he prays your spying of the bovine introduces elation and erratic joy into your entire life. have fun and don’t look it directly in the eyes.
Creative Member Image
Props Crew Head
Kennedy Pagano
As Doja Cat once said, “I have no affinity for cows. I mean, they're cool.” But not Kennedy's milky white? Yeah, he thinks she's more than cool, she's very super duper.
Creative Member Image
Props Crew
Jupiter Kowalchik
It is bittersweet for Jupiter to acknowledge that this is her last show at Ponderosa. Into The Woods is a favorite of theirs and she is so excited to be apart of it. They are so thankful for all the friends they have made here. Theatre has been a passion of hers for so long and she cannot wait to continue her theatre experience after graduation. A special thanks to her family for putting up with her theatre journey for this long, and to her brother, Alex, for igniting her passion for theatre.
Creative Member Image
Props Crew
Crow Nortillo
Crow has enjoyed his first crew experience at Ponderosa. Specifically the origami birds, and talking about Sharknado 6. It has been lovely getting to know some new people and he wants to thank props crew for making the process so fun
Creative Member Image
Props Crew
Chander Souther
Zeeb glorp zlarp! :] glorb zerb grable, zep verv vrible zhank Kenny et Helana et everb Crow et Chloe gler zep verv Jupiter! Blerp zeeb! Zep gler Into The Woods!!
Creative Member Image
Props Crew
Chloe Schierkolk
"If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball." - Patches O'Houlihan, "Nobody makes me bleed my own blood." - White Goodman, "You're about as useful as a poopy-flavored lollipop!" - White Goodman, "Dodgeball is a sport of violence, exclusion, and degradation." - Patches O'Houlihan, “Remember the 5 D’s of dodgeball: Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge” - Patches O’Houlihan.
Creative Member Image
Costumes Crew Head
Kaylee Prestia
Hey, howdy hi! Kaylee's Costumes Crew Head for Into the Woods who loves doing her daily Wordle. But she prefers the Connections more, although recently she thinks that Connections has been lacking in terms of categories that make sense. Kaylee is an omnivore who has a crippling fear of botulism.
Creative Member Image
Costumes Crew Head
Ashley Van Fleet
This is Ashley's tenth and final show at Ponderosa High School. Throughout the past four years she has been in theatre one of the things she has loved the most is all of the new friends and connections she's made. She hopes that her last show is just as enjoyable to the audience as it was to be apart of! Thank you Ponderosa Theatre for the memories, and Mom and Dad for loaning me money!
Creative Member Image
Costumes Crew Team Lead
Jemma Colgrove
Aloha peeps and peepettes, Jemma is team lead for costumes and in her Into the Woods journey has learned that Julie Snow is basically Mary Poppins and she loves her for that. Anywho, in her free time, Jemma likes to look at houses on Zillow. Peace out, enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Costumes Crew
Laila Dattolo
Laila Dattolo’s first time in theater and will not be her last. She would like to thank her crew for making rehearsals full of laughter and welcoming her into the community. She also thanks her good friend Anna, for taking her interests into consideration, and London for coming along as-well.
Creative Member Image
Costumes Crew
Grace Larson
This is Grace’s third show at Ponderosa and her second time being on costumes. She would like to thank all of the wonderful people at ponderosa for being very welcoming and kind.
Creative Member Image
Sound Crew Head
Kaisa Ronnlund-Wright
Kaisa has done theatre since fifth grade making her fall in love with performing and tech crew! Kaisa loves her role in every theater production and the people she works alongside with. She hopes you all enjoy the show, she hopes to see you all again sometime, backstage or performing!
Creative Member Image
Sound Crew Head
Heidi Scharpen
This is Heidi’s 6th show at Pondo and 3rd show as a Crew Head :D. She can’t wait for you to see all the hard work they’ve put into making this a show to remember! :)))
Creative Member Image
Sound Crew
Jaxon Carr
This is Jaxon's second show at pondo and his first musical. He loves the theatre department and enjoyed watching this musical grow. He hopes that you enjoy the show and continue to help the Pondo theatre community, and he wants to remind you. "Don't die, it's bad for your health."
Creative Member Image
Sound Crew
Alex Heffernan
This is Alex's third show at Ponderosa! They are on sound crew and did sound things. What they've enjoyed about theater this year is the friends they've made. They want to thank Oakley Westfall for everything they've done for them. They hope you have a good rest of your day!
Creative Member Image
Sound Crew
Adysen Schuppe
This show has been very enjoyable for Adysen . She has helped with cleaning through the booth, and the booth now has a lot more room. She also knows how to use the sound board better now, and wants to thank her crew heads for their help!
Creative Member Image
Lights Crew Head
Sam Cox
This is Sam’s 4th show and their 3rd show as a crew head. They are very excited to be able to work with this community and be apart of the musical.
Creative Member Image
Lights Crew Head
Cohen Ingham
This is Cohen’s first show as crew head. She has enjoyed this show and was delighted to be a part of it. She was very happy to work alongside many great people and is excited for the future. She hopes you enjoy the show.
Creative Member Image
Lights Crew
Sophia Baker
This is Sophia’s 3rd show at ponderosa theater. In previous shows Sophia has been in Harvey where she was set crew and cast but now she is in lights crew. Sophia has enjoyed her time in lights crew and plans on doing it again in upcoming shows.
Creative Member Image
Lights Crew
Jack Hopkins
This is Jack's first (and final) show. He decided to take a chance this year by getting involved in the show and is very happy that he did. All of the people that he has worked with have been fun and nice (especially the light crew). Jack would like to thank both his family and friends for their continual support and for being great people. Jack hopes that he can inspire others to try new things and learn to be comfortable with the limelight. Hopefully Jack can light up your day and make things brighter!
Creative Member Image
Lights Crew
Kylee Roper
Kylee has been in 2 shows before at ponderosa and is enjoying her time here! This is her first show on lights. She hopes you enjoy all the work that everyone has put into the show. She is glad that you are joining us in the woods.
Creative Member Image
Lights Crew
Vienne Yeager
Vienne is excited to be a part of Into The Woods and she has enjoyed her time in the theatre productions at PHS! She's thankful for all of her different experiences over the years and hopes to continue her passions for theatre in college. She would like to thank all of the friends she’s made and her family for coming to see and support our shows. She hopes that you all enjoy the show and fall in love with all of it, just like she has. By the way, her favorite character is Milky White! Mooooo!
Creative Member Image
Hair and Makeup Crew Head
Kate Diaz
Kate is delighted to be a part of the amazing crew of PTC. She especially has enjoyed her time as hair and makeup crew co- head with Jami, and couldn't be more proud of everyone's hard work. Her favorite memory is big fish closing night, and crocheting during the matinee. She will miss all of her friends here at PTC.
Creative Member Image
Hair and Makeup Crew Head
Jami Ward
This is Jami's tenth and final show with Ponderosa Theater Company and she is so so so excited for you all to see it!! She absolutely loves being Hair/Makeup crew head. This has been one of her favorite and more challenging shows she's been able to work on. From the eight-foot wig to ten second quick changes, she has had so much fun during this show and is so happy it will be part of the legacy she leaves with PTC!
Creative Member Image
Hair and Makeup Crew
Berkeley Lieberman
This is Berkeley's second show at Ponderosa as a part of the makeup crew. She was also in Monster Hunters earlier this year. Berkeley loves adding to the artistic element of productions with her love of makeup and hopes that you enjoy the characters that were created for this show!
Creative Member Image
Hair and Makeup Crew
London Cottrell
London wants to thank the rest of the hair and makeup crew and hopes you enjoy the show.
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Violin
Lisa Bazan
This is Lisa’s first experience with PIT orchestra and with theater overall. She is so delightfully honored to be apart of the Into the Woods community! To be able to help enhance the show just by doing her biggest passion (music) is a dream come true for Lisa. Playing the violin for 7 years, she is considering going into music after high school, so to accompany a theater play gave her a small taste of the real world. She gives out all her thanks to her family’s support and everyone involved in the play!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Bass
Braden Mease
This is Braden’s first year in pit orchestra. He has enjoyed his time playing the music and being part of the play. Braden’s hobbies include orchestra and jazz band. He’d like to thank Mr. Hinman for stepping in during this time.
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra French Horn
Keaton Bailey
Keaton is very excited to be a part of this show! This is her introduction to high school theater, and everyone has been super supportive and helpful. She has enjoyed getting to work through the music with the rest of the band, the cast, and everyone else helping to make this show one of the best! Thank you to everyone that has helped to make this theater one of the most welcoming communities in the school. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Flute
Elise Over
Elise is excited for this production! This is her first time doing pit and she is enjoying it. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Trombone/Euphonium
Ethan Anderson
Ethan like playing music and long walks on the beach!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Percussion
Colin Eslick
This is Colin’s first show at Ponderosa and his first time playing in Pit Orchestra. Colin is hugely involved with Pondo performing arts and was more than happy to decrease his time at home and stay in the band room longer! Colin can’t wait for the show!!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Bb/A Clarinet
Amber Over
Amber has been in band for five years and is excited to have her first experience with theatre. Pit has helped expand her skills and connect with peers. She would like to thank cast and crew for putting in their hard work!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Violin
Charlotte Scott
Charlotte is so honored to be able to play in the orchestra for Into the Woods! Everyone who has been working on this production is incredibly talented and she is so glad she had the opportunity to work with them. She hopes you enjoy the play, and the music that they have worked hard on!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Viola
Lily Foco
Lily has been playing her instrument since 4th grade. Lily loves her role in Pit. She wishes to express her gratitude to her family for their unwavering support and their attendance to all of her performances in support of her ongoing musical journey.
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Percussion
Campbell Bailey
Campbell is exited to be a part of this play! She has never had any experience with theater, and it’s her first year doing Pit Orchestra. She’s grateful for everyone’s support, and believes we’ll have a successful show!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Synthesizer
John Lynch
This is John's first time to be involved in anything related to theatre and/or pit. He's just a regular guy who is a jack-of-all-trades that enjoys playing piano, fencing and exploration. He would like to thank Mr. Hinman and his piano teacher, Ben. He hopes you enjoy the show.
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Cello
Cole Whiting
This is Cole Whitings second show participating in the pit orchestra. He’s incredibly excited to perform in this show and to contribute to the PHS theater program!
Creative Member Image
Pit Orchestra Violin
Ainsley Carr
This is Ainsley's third show as a member of the pit orchestra, and she is delighted to be participating again after two fantastic shows, The Wizard of Oz and Big Fish. She hopes you enjoy the live music!
Creative Member Image
Percussion
Ava Schaff
This is Ava’s second year doing Pit orchestra for Ponderosa Theatre. She really enjoys being a part of these productions and is really excited to help bring Into the Woods to life.

Original Creative Team