Reji Woods is a versatile performer with a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Central Florida Conservatory Theatre. He has performed throughout the United States as well as in Paris, Amsterdam, and India! Reji is the co-founder/owner Bending Threads Cabaret Company based in New York, NY, and the founder of Reji Woods Productions based in Lancaster, PA.  He has also enjoyed an extensive Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tour, and regional theatre acting career. Reji was featured on the small screen on the 2018 Grammy Awards, in a recurring role on the sixth season of Orange Is the New Black, and in a featured role in the third season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He has also appeared in the independent film, The Karaoke King, the award-winning short film, Moving Violation, and has been featured in DVD Stage Recordings of Jonah, Noah, Moses, and Voices of Christmas all produced by Sight & Sound Theatres. Reji was most recently featured on Season 16 of America’s Got Talent as a part of JW’s Inspirational Singers, and just completed filming the independent feature, Tapawingo, starring Jon Heder, Gina Gershon, and Billy Zane.

Reji’s involvement with the Miss America Organization began in 1994 as a Production Assistant for the Miss Federal City Pageant (A Miss Marlyland preliminary) and continued with involvement in the Miss District of Columbia, Miss Florida, and Miss Pennsylvania scholarship competition systems.  He currently resides in Ephrata, Pennsylvania with his beautiful wife Audra, and their adorable cats, Molly and Cheddar.

Deborah (Debbie) Butcher is an accomplished nonprofit leader, having served at both the board and staff levels for several community organizations. She is the Executive Director of the Miss PA Scholarship Foundation, Inc., and served as a communications and development professional for the Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council and York County Community Foundation, winning regional and national awards for her work. A former titleholder in Pennsylvania, Debbie is also a coach and mentor, working with young women to enhance their soft skills, including public speaking, poise, and professionalism, among others.

Debbie holds dual bachelor degrees in speech communications and music from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She is a classically-trained vocalist who has performed in many choral groups, from the local stage to Carnegie Hall. She continues to share her love of music both as a performer as well as a teacher, regularly conducting a “Broadway My Way” program at Penn State York’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

A leader in her local community, Debbie is a graduate of Leadership York’s Leadership Training Program. Among her many community service efforts is time as Ambassador Mom and revenue chair for the March of Dimes most recognized fundraiser, the March for Babies.