Meet the Directors

Christopher Hensley 

Christopher Hensley is a dedicated theatre educator and director with over a decade of teaching experience. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Midwestern State University and is currently in his seventh year as Theatre Director at Monterey High School. Known for his commitment to fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence, Christopher has guided countless students in developing their craft both onstage and behind the scenes. His work continues to inspire young artists to pursue their passion for performance and storytelling.

Benjamin Stanford

Ben Stanford is an award-winning playwright, director, performer, researcher, and educator with over half a decade of teaching experience at the primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels. This is his first year at Monterey High School, and he's thrilled to be a plainsman! He has a Bachelor of Arts (Theatre Studies) from the University of Utah, and a Master of Fine Arts (Theatre Arts) from Texas Tech University. His plays have been performed in Texas, Utah, Iowa, Nebraska, and online. Stanford believes in storytelling as a crucial part of being alive, and he loves to push students to be the best version of themselves that they can be.