Grease Creative

Director
Wendy Mapes-Chrzanowski
Producer
Deb Coen
Mrs. Coen is a 23-year veteran Tech & Engineering teacher. This is her tenth production as producer. 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!
Vocal Director/Assistant Director
John Hellyer
Mr. Hellyer is in his 16th year teaching in West Orange. He is the advisor for the Tri-M Music Honors Society and the Glee Choir. He has directed/co-directed "Almost Maine", T"The Little Mermaid", "The Shows Must Go On", "AIDA", "The Wedding Singer", "In the Heights", "The Drowsy Chaperone" & "Into the Woods". He received his Actor's Equity card playing "Roger" in Grease in 2000.
Technical Director/Lighting Design/Program Design
Lauren M. Grof-Tisza "Cookie"
Cookie is honored to 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 & TV36/45 Station Manager.
Music Director/Conductor
Scott Tomlin
Scott is excited to be returning to the WOHS theater program for "Grease". Scott had been involved with previous WOHS productions such as "Gypsy", "Evita", "South Pacific", "West Side Story", "Crazy for You", and "Pirates of Penzance". Scott is currently an instrumental music teacher at Hazel and St. Cloud elementary Schools. Scott would like to thank the "Grease" team and cast for their work and support.
Choreographer
Melissa Sande
Sound Design
Nicholas von Hagel
Set Design/Master Builder
Max Grossman
Stage Manager
Sam Selikoff '24
is so excited to Stage Manage his 5th production! SM credits: "The Shows Must Go On", "The Laramie Project", "Into The Wood's", & “Alice in Wonderland”. He served as Lighting Designer for the WOHS Coffeehouses & "The Wizard Of Oz, Jr." at LMS & Lightboard Operator for "Annie, Jr" at RMS. Thanks to Ms. Mapes, Ms. Coen, Cookie, & teachers who have taught him so much. Much love to my family!
Stage Manager
Chloe Zucker '24
Chloe is very excited to be working on this show. She was previously the Assistant Stage Manger for "Alice in Wonderland" & did various crew roles for "Into the Woods". At camp she played some small roles in various musicals. She loves theater very much & has been in WOHS theater classes for three years. Thank you to my family, friends, and teachers who support me & make everything possible!
Set Decor/ Properties
Amanda Best
Costume Coordinator
Sharon Ortiz
Hair & Makeup Design
Danniel Barnes
Publicity
Bard Goodrich
Box Office Manager
Katie Emolo

Original Creative Team