Ms. Mapes-Chrzanowski studied acting at the New Actors Workshop in NYC and has an MA in Theatre. She was the Theatre Academy Director of the Appel Farm Arts & Music Center at SCVTS. She’s performed Off-Broadway with Magis Theatre, La Mama, West End Theatre and was featured in independent shorts. She enjoys teaching and directing at WOHS & thanks the cast, crew and production team for their creativity and imagination!

Mrs. Coen is a 23-year veteran Tech & Engineering teacher. This is her ninth production as Producer, and her second as Assistant Director. Getting to watch the production come together from all sides can be an adventure but ends the same way each time - with a great production and a happy audience. Wishing the best to the cast and crew!

Cookie is honored to back helming all things Tech for WOHS! With over 25 years experience on and off stage, she is excited to not only bring her technical theatrical skills to each production but also to help mentor the future Stage Managers & other members of tech theatre each year. Since 2013, she has served as the resident Lighting Designer for WOHS as well as provided Lighting and Sound for Liberty & Roosevelt Middle School productions throughout that time. Now in her 10th year with the West Orange Public Schools District, she serves as the District Media Coordinator & Auditorium Manager.

Mr. Dahroug is extremely excited to be coming back to WOHS and working with a wonderful group of actors in "Alice in Wonderland". Mazen has 6+ years of experience when it comes to A/V. Starting his A/V career at WOHS, with working on plays and musicals such as “Little Mermaid,” “The Laramie Project,” and “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost Play.” Outside of his work in theater, Mazen is currently persuing a degree in Computer Science and a minor in Technical Theater. Mazen is also currently a Operations Technician Manager at Rutgers University-Newark, where he currently leads a team of A/V technicians and crew members in live events.

Mr. Grossman is happy to be returning for another set build at WOHS this year. He has been designing and building sets at local theaters for over 15 years. Max has been the Woodshop teacher at WOHS for 8 years and loves building the set with his students.

Ms. Ortiz is in her 18th year in the West Orange School District and has been the Costumer for six productions. These shows include: "Into the Woods", "Drowsy Chaperone", "In the Heights", "Mama Mia" and "Little Mermaid".

Ms. Barnes is a second year English teacher at WOHS, and is absolutely thrilled to be a part of the play as the hair and makeup artist. While this is Ms. Barnes' first time working on a theatrical production, she brings her experience working as a licensed cosmetologist, both freelance and at salons, to the (back)stage.

Ms. Best has worked at WOHS for 15 years. She has worked on past performances including "The Little Mermaid", "In The Heights", "Mama Mia", "The Laramie Project" and "Into the Woods". Ms. Best is honored to be doing set design for "Alice In Wonderland". To the cast and crew she wishes the BEST of luck.

Ms. Aldworth has held the Publicity position for the fall and spring drama productions for twenty seven plays and musicals. She is very happy to continue to promote the wonderful drama department and all of the talented students and staff members that contribute to each fantastic production.

Ms. Emolo is excited to be part of this year's production team. Having taught at the high school for 17 years, she has attended many of the productions at WOHS and is happy to take on the role of Box Office Manager.

Rocio is a member of the Glee and Jubilee Choirs at WOHS as well as the Drama Club. This is her first time being a Student Director and is really grateful to have been given this opportunity. Thank you to my friends and family who have always been by my side to support me!

Sam is so excited to be stage managing his 4th production at WOHS! He has previously Stage Managed "The Shows Must Go On", "The Laramie Project", and "Into The Wood's". He has served as Lighting Designer for the WOHS Drama Club Coffeehouses as well as "The Wizard Of Oz, Jr." at LMS and Light Board Operator "Annie, Jr" at RMS. He would like to thank Ms. Mapes, Ms. Coen, Cookie, & all the teachers who have taught him so much. Much love to my family!

Chloe is so happy for the opportunity to be a Stage Manager this year! Last year she was on Backstage Crew for "Into the Woods" (various jobs) and over the summer worked crew and performed onstage with her camp. She loves theater and is so excited get more involved and to continue to learn new things! Thank you to all of my family!! (Especially my mom who picks me up from rehearsal everyday!!)

Elena is extremely grateful for the opportunity to compose music for this production! Elena has been writing original music since 7th grade. She also composed music for WOHS' Advanced Theatre production of "She Kills Monster's" and was the music supervisor for "The Solve It Squad Returns!". She would like to thank her family and Ms. Mapes for always supporting her!

Daniel is excited to be the Properties Coordinator for "Alice in Wonderland". He runs the 3D Printing Club and is a member of Drama Club and Thespian Society. He was last seen on stage in "The Laramie Project" (Various Roles). He's grateful to Ms. Mapes and Mrs. Coen for allowing him to get out of his comfort zone and be a part of the crew.

JoJo is exited to being working behind the scenes of "Alice In Wonderland". JoJo has worked on 2 middle school musicals "Alice In Wonderland, The Musical" and "Beauty and the Beast". She is also a member of FCCLA club and Drama club and also teaches outside of school. She is extremely grateful to Mrs. Mapes and Mrs. Coen for letting her be part of an amazing crew.