Mrs. Szakal is thrilled to teach English and Stage Arts at P-W! She holds a Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Michigan State University and a Master's in Theatre Pedagogy from Southeastern Oklahoma State. Mrs. Szakal previously worked at All-of-Us Express Children's Theatre, OnLive Theatre, Flint Repertory Theatre, and Jackson School of the Arts. She lives in Westphalia with her husband, their two cats, and their puppy Ginger. She would like to thank all of the students, especially the seniors, for their dedication!

Mr. Hengesbach is the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Social Studies teacher at P-W Elementary! He holds a bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Mr. Hengesbach has been performing on stage since his elementary school years and has been involved in numerous musicals and plays. In his free time, he enjoys reading and spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Hengesbach is proud of all of the hard work that the cast and crew have put into this show! 

Izzy is so excited to make her official choreography debut in this wonderful production! She started theatre here at PWHS and graduated in 2025. She is currently a theatre major at LCC. She is so grateful to have worked with this amazing cast and is excited to see them on the stage!!

Senior. Brigid is extremely grateful and excited for the opportunity to play Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, and would like to thank her family and friends for all their loving support, along with Mrs. Szakal for the opportunities she has given. Brigid has enjoyed her time student directing in the PW theater department and plans on attending Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio after she graduates.

Senior. Natalie is so excited to be performing her final show at P-W as the Wicked Witch. She was most recently seen as Pinocchio in Shrek and the Wicked Queen in the play The Wickeds. When she isn't on stage she can be found reading, singing, or crocheting. After high school, she plans on going to SVSU where she will be studying International Business. She plans on also participating in the marching band and the theater program. Natalie would like to thank her parents for always supporting her, and her fellow cast and crew for making this such a fun production. Enjoy the show!

Sophomore. Alannah is so happy to be here for another year of PW Theatre! This is her fourth year doing theatre and she is excited for the years to come. When she is not in Play season she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family as well as playing the piano and singing. She also likes playing sports, cooking, and listening to music in her free time. Alannah is so grateful for her wonderful family and the life that God has given her so far!

Senior. Marissa has never been more excited for her final show at P-W! Even though she's not on stage, Marissa loves seeing everyone come together to make such a beautiful show. She has made so many friends over the years because of theater, and she is so proud to see how far they've come. Marissa is always cheering for everyone backstage and onstage, and she would like to personally thank her friends: Natalie Bengel, Ben Pawlanta, Reed Schroeder, Therese Lyons, and all of her crew members. Marissa also wants to thank her parents, Shawna, Daniel, and Dayna May for supporting her, and keeping her hands steady when times get tough. Marissa's last thanks is for her grandmother, Suzanne G., and theater director, Mrs. Szakal. They both have helped her grow as a person and become more responsible. :)

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