ABOUT OUR STAFF

The FHS Theatre Department welcomed Luke Johnson in 2020 and named him Director of FHS Theatre in 2024.  He earned his education degree from Montana State University. After creating a successful Theatre program over the last 20 years at Somers Middle School, he is now an English Teacher at Flathead.

"As a director, I love allowing students to be a part of those million little decisions that tell a story. I enjoy guiding students to learn from the experiences of the unexpected happening on stage and teaching them that theater is about making others look good.  Most of all, I love being  involved in the theater to make moments for students to become more confident and to help them grow into the best versions of themselves."

Liz Sykora joined FHS Theatre in 2011 after graduating from UM with dual degrees in English Teaching &  Theatre Education.  She currently teaches full time at Flathead High School, teaching Technical Theatre 1-4 and Theatre as Literature.  She is also a Montana CTE certified teacher in Stagecraft. FHS's Techncial Theatre program is the only one of its kind in the state of Montana.

In the summer of 2018, Liz graduated with a Master of Theatre Studies Degree in Production and Design from Southern Oregon University. 

In the Summer of 2022, Liz was selected to attend NEH's Summer Shakespeare Institute hosted by Theatre for a New Audience in New York City.  Studying under leading Shakespeare Scholars and innovative Theatre Makers, she studied femininity and power in Shakespeare plays.  

Wendy Putzler was FHS Theatre Director from 2016-2024 and has been part of the Department since 2003.

  She graduated from Frenchtown High School and Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN, with a Secondary English Education Degree.

When she is not teaching and directing  she enjoys spending time with her husband and her three girls outside, running, and spending time with family and friends.  

On FHS Theatre: “I love the word ‘Yes.’ It is one thing about FHS theatre that goes above and beyond.  If we can dream and envision an idea, there is always someone who will say, ‘Yes, let's do it,’ and together we figure out how!”

Patty Hodges joined the Department in 2016 and brings a unique experience to the program through her choice of career as an IB French Teacher at Flathead.  

She is a graduate of Flathead High School and brings a sense of joy and fun to every group she directs. 

Jen Stebbins graduated from Flathead High School's Theatre program in 1999.  While in high school, she performed in several plays, including Fiddler on the Roof.  She also directed M*A*S*H as a student director.  

After graduating from FHS, she received a BA from the University of Washington.  She also received a Master's degree in Mental Health and Marriage and Family Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston.  

Kacie Bray  is a 2007 graduate of Flathead High School's Theatre and Music Departments.  While at FHS, she performed in Much Ado About Nothing, The Crucible, and The Sound of Music to name a few. 

 Kacie represented Montana in the Miss USA and Miss America contests. 

 She has also assisted with the KMS Musical, including Aladdin and Little Mermaid. 

Kacie is FHS Theatre's Resident Music and Choreography genius! She is now raising two adorable future theatre girls with her husband!

April joined the FHS Theatre staff in 2009 and has enjoyed directing everything from Musicals to  Shakespeare. It has been a great joy for her to come back to the FHS black box after acting and singing inside its walls as a student at Flathead High School.

 April has a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Providence in English and Secondary Education. She is currently working on her French Minor and loves teaching part-time while still having room for theatre and her family. 

"Every staff member and student I have worked with has enriched and blessed my life. I am so grateful to be a part of Flathead Theatre's legacy. It is a special place to call home."

Beth Feeney is the Costume Director at Flathead High School. She made her first shirt at age 10 and decided right then that she wanted to design clothes. That early spark led her to California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles, where she earned a BFA in Costume Design. 

Beth went on to build a career in film and television. She spent two and a half years as a set costumer on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives, worked as a costume designer on numerous HBO projects, and contributed to feature films including Disturbia and Rendition. She has also designed gowns worn at the Emmy Awards. During her time in the industry, she was a member of IATSE Local 705 (Motion Picture Costumers) and Local 892 (Costume Designers Guild). 

After moving to Montana with her family, Beth first got involved with Flathead High School by helping with 2025-2026 productions of Willy Wonka, The Play That Goes Wrong, and The Best School Year Ever, which led to her joining the staff. She loves working with students and hopes to teach them to love costumes as much as she does. 

When she's not in the costume shop, Beth enjoys spending time with her family, playing pool, and gardening.

Micah has been with FHS Theatre since 2016 and is the resident Sound Technician.  

Micah served as the Technical Director of the KMS Musical for 12 years, under the direction of Tracey Snipstead.

With over 25 years of experience in live production, Micah thoroughly enjoys teaching students the art of making the magic come alive in theatre.