THEATRE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, VARIETY SHOW CO-DIRECTOR, WINTER SHOWCASE DIRECTOR, SPRING MUSICAL CHOREOGRAPHER. DRAMA CLUB & THESPIAN SPONSOR
Mrs. DeDecker is thrilled to step into her new position as the Artistic Director of the theatre program at Waubonsie Valley and Theatre Arts teacher. With degrees in Theatre Education & English Education, decades of experience producing high school productions, Illinois All-State productions, and a professional production, she is excited to expand her role in our amazing theatre program and support our students as they develop their love of theatre.
FRESHMEN PLAY DIRECTOR, FALL PLAY ASSISSTANT DIRECTOR, WINTER SHOWCASE ASSISSTANT DIRECTOR
Mrs. Peplow has worked in high school theatre for over 30 years. Her experience includes directing mainstages, IHSA Contest Play and Group Interp, and the freshman play. She is excited to return as WV’s freshman play director and assistant director for the fall and winter mainstages.
FALL PLAY DIRECTOR, SPRING MUSICAL COSTUMER
Mrs. Sacco has dedicated the past five years to Waubonsie Valley’s theatre program as a mainstage costumer. She is thrilled to step into the role of fall play director this upcoming year! Music and theatre have always been integral parts of her life, and she cherished her time on stage in high school productions of the Gershwin musical Crazy for You and the enchanting Kiss Me, Kate. Whether directing or costuming, she loves seeing young artists light up the stage with their performances
SPRING MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Mrs. Pietro is pumped to join the WVHS theatre team as Spring Musical Director. As a Musical Theatre Director, Choreographer, and Music Director for over two dozen youth & teen productions on the Seacoast at middle school, high school, and community theatres, she is excited to bring her experience back to the Midwest! Her love of theatre began on stage at an early age and continued into her adulthood as a professional and community performer with some favorite credits: Gabriella (High School Musical, Theatre for Charity), Maggie (A Chorus Line, Seacoast RepertoryTheatre), Ariel (Footloose, Rochester Opera House), and Mrs. Potts (B&B, Theatre on the Hill).
FALL PLAY TECH DIRECTOR
Mr. Cipriani has been working in the technical aspects of theater for over 14 years, both during his past experiences at Lincoln-Way high schools and currently here at Waubonsie Valley. He has been involved in contest plays, musicals, and the Fall/Winter plays. He is always looking forward to the next set design challenge.
WINTER SHOWCASE TECH DIRECTOR,
SPRING MUSICAL TECH DIRECTOR
Mr. Kohler has been a part of WV Theater for over 15 years. He has teched Winter plays and recent musicals. He got his start building for the school’s contest plays. “It is a joy to take on the role of tech director, working with the students, seeing projects through from germination to fruition.”
WINTER SHOWCASE COSTUMER
SPRING MUSICAL PIT ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
Mr. Duker has been conducting the WV pit orchestra since 2013 and absolutely loves being a part of these productions. Prior to stepping into the WV pit, he spent all of his theater time on stage performing in Oliver (Oliver), Bye Bye Birdie (Albert Peterson), and The Music Man (Marcellus Washburn).
SPRING MUSICAL CO-VOCAL DIRECTOR
VARIETY SHOW CO-DIRECTOR
SPRING MUSICAL CO-VOCAL DIRECTOR