"The Rocky Horror Show" Digital Program

A.J. Prestogeorge ('18)

A.J. is a Pitt grad and has since “joined the family business,” Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea. When not roasting coffee, he moonlights on the stage in various shows and companies in and around Pittsburgh. A.J. also sings in Voces Solis Chamber Choir, Greek dances, and assistant direct’s WH Junior High musical productions. @presto_aj

Abbie Harper ('01)

Abbie grew up to be an activist, organizer, and professional troublemaker in NYC. She holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Otterbein University (2005) and is currently a graduate student at the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (MA anticipated 2025). Black Lives Matter.

Adam Hill ('95)

Aidan Potter ('24)

Wonderland (El Gato), Seussical (Wickersham), Shrek (Peter Pan/ Pied Piper), Jesus Christ Superstar (Tormentor). Woody the Wolverine. Aidan will be attending Vanderbilt University, where he is also part of the Mascot Team and will take on the role of Mr. C.

Alex Lott ('20)

After completing a bachelor's in chemistry at Penn State, I have recently started a PhD program at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

Analise Balaschak ('21)

Austin Yasofsky ('17)

WHPAG Board

Currently pursuing my MAT in Science Education for Biology and still work very closely with the Performing Arts class, Junior Musical, and Senior Musical for stage crew.

Becky Potter ('92)

I work in accounting for my day job. I’m also a resin artist with my own business (Bexinthecitydesigns.etsy.com) and have continued performing throughout the years. Some notable roles have been the Witch in Into the Woods, Magenta in Rocky Horror, Orin in Little Shop of Horrors, Sour Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical and Simon the Zealot in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Benjamin Chontos ('20)

Beth Lott ('95)

Bethany Morse ('01)

Woodland Hills teacher

Bill Kostandinu ('97)

Brandi Fergelec Hugar ('96)

Brandi Hugar likes to get her hands muddy. A wheel throwing enthusiast in pottery, teaching the functional and fine art of clay at Sweetwater Center for the Arts in Sewickley. Follow along her budding career as a potter on Instagram @BJH.pottery. 

Brittany Martin ('14)

I currently work as the event coordinator at Urban Air trampoline park. I am so excited to have the opportunity to perform on the stage once again.

Brooklyn Grimes ('23)

Cara Leas (Munster) ('92)

Woodland Hills teacher

I am a Kindergarten teacher at Wilkins. Still part of the WHSD team.

Carson Hertrick ('23)

Christopher DeMarco ('94)

WHPAG Board 

I live in Pittsburgh and work in technology. Ask me about the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Guild!

Connor Rudge ('13)

After many years of being everyone’s favorite neighborhood barista, Connor is very excited to transition to his new position in the Chief of Staff’s Office with the Pittsburgh VA.

Dan Mayhak ('14)

Has worked with various theaters in and around Pittsburgh and is currently Senior Operations Manager with locally based pet care company Pawprint Oxygen.

Dante Martin ('22)

I am a upcoming junior at Duquesne University majoring in Theater Arts with a minor in Communication Studies.

Daquan Moss ('22)

Currently working as an Industrial Painter in the painter’s union (IUPAT) And working towards going to the Carpenters Union.

Dave Lescinsky ('91)

Retired electrician who now shares my gift and knowledge to the many students that pass through the musical department.

Delanie Heller ('21)

Delanie is a full time Twin Peaks Girl and vintage clothing reseller. In addition, she is an assistant on site for Iconic Ink Management, traveling to different comic cons throughout the country, working with pop culture icons.

Dennis Hruska ('98)

Dennis couldn't be more excited to come back to perform in Rocky Horror! He is currently an Associate General Manager at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Dennis Thompson ('22)

Eric Sciulli ('11)

Gretchen Van Deusen ('24)

Helena Marshall ('24)

I have been up to no good.

Hilary Braun ('06)

Hilary is excited to take part in her sixth Woodland Hills production. During the year she works in UPMC's IT department. When not working she attempts to run 5ks, bakes cookies and spends time with her husband Josh and young daughters Becca and Lizzy.

Holly Vetter ('21)

Isabella Brawdy ('18)

James Davis ('21)

Jamie Glasser ('97)

WHPAG Board

Wearer of many hats large and small, is frequently confused for a person with no occupation aside from coaching Woodland Hills Mock Trial and running the Stage Crew portion of the Woodland Hills Repertory Theater Company, which is perfectly fine by her.

Jared Evans ('04)

Jared Evans is right behind you. radicaltrivia.com

Jen Hykes Willson ('99)

WHPAG Board

Jen is the proud parent of two Woodland Hills students (and proud spouse of a WHSD employee). Jen is grateful for every person who shares their time, talents, and generous donations to make performing arts accessible for all students in the WHSD. In her spare time, she works as the Chief of Staff for Instruction Partners, an education nonprofit.

Jeremiah Lott ('96)

WHPAG Board

Jeremiah is proud to be a Woodland Hills Parent, Alumnus, parent of an Almunus, and Performing Arts Guild board member. He lives in Wilkins Township, and when he's not at the high school, he works at Microsoft as a Software Engineering Manager.

Juliana Connelly ('24)

Katie Baverso ('95)

Katy Munster ('95)

Kendall Lubay ('04)

Kendall has been working for the Military for the past 15 years as a Logistics Analyst. He does continue his love of performance by working for Radical Trivia and earning his music degree from IUP. Kendall has put in his master's work at Kansas State University where he performed in productions of Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, and Les Miserables. Currently Kendall is a father of three and volunteers with his Wife Liz at the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library. @theregamers

Kristy (Hunt) Lescinsky ('95)

By day I'm a nurse in an OB/GYN office. By night, 5 months out of the year, I'm a quick change artist who wears multiple hats for the WHHS Senior High spring musical and doting wife.

Laura Valenti ('14)

Laura is a NYC-based set designer, model maker, and scenic artist.  Recent design credits include Monumental Theatre Co. (DC)'s American Psycho and Spring Awakening; Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC’s A Doll’s House pt. 2, Hedda Gabler and The Violet Hour; Katonah Classic Stage’s Later Life, Betrayal, and The Dumb Waiter. Laura is an associate and model maker to several other set designers including Emmy Award-winning set designer, Jason Ardizzone-West (Upcoming Broadway: Redwood) and international award winning designer Paul Tate DePoo III (The Great Gatsby). Laura’s passion lies within working in educational theatre; She was an adjunct teaching instructor at Point Park University in 2020/2021 as the Stagecraft instructor and interim Scenic Charge.  She also works annually with her high school alma mater in Pittsburgh (Frozen, Addams Family, Legally Blonde). www.lauravalentidesigns.com

Leah Prestogeorge ('16)

Leah is currently living in NYC and has been waiting with excited antici…pation to perform with her fellow alumni again! Favorite recent credits: A Year with Frog and Toad (Mountain Playhouse) and Grand Hotel (Front Porch).

Lily Briggs ('16)

Liz Kostandinu ('97)

Liz is part of the Education Team at WQED-Pittsburgh. She recently pivoted to the role of Learning Neighborhood Manager, East. She is active in the music ministry at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, and enjoys spending time with her 3 children and fur baby, Quincy.

Lucy Elston ('24)

Madison R Chontos ('17)

Preforming on the WHHS stage is pleasure I will never miss out on. Thank you to those that make that possible for all the alumni!

Maria Costa ('07)

Maria is excited to preform in her 2nd Alumni show! For the last two years she has been fighting breast cancer. Being on stage brings her so much joy and makes her feel like her old self. She can’t wait to share the stage with you all once more!

Maria Yezovich ('98)

WHPAG Board

Maria serves as the Team Manager for the Yezovich-McGrath Group at Baird Private Wealth Management. In her free time, she performs with local cover band, Walkin' Rosie.

Marilyn Navish Scott ('98)

Marilyn lives in Boulder County, Colorado with her husband and daughter and is excited to participate in her 3rd Alumni Musical.

Maura Jacobs ('09)

Maura lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and son - and convinced her parents to move there too! She’s excited to welcome a baby girl to her family in the fall

Megan Depner Farkasovsky ('94)

After graduation, Megan earned a BS in Mathematics from Grove City College and an MBA from Pitt. Employed by PPG for 25 years, she is currently the manager of PPG’s global IT project management office. She lives in Blackridge with her husband, daughter, and 3 cats!

Melissa George ('97)

After graduating with my Master's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, I am about to start my 20th year teaching in the Plum Borough School District.

Mia Damico ('24)

I am so excited to be performing in my first alumni musical as a recent graduate of the class of 2024!

Michael Yezovich ('01)

Michelle Spynda ('06)

Michelle is a 2006 alumni, who is performing in her 6th Woodland Hills production. She was in The King and I, Hello Dolly, Erma in Anything Goes, Gertrude/Bird Girl in the 05’ production of Seussical, a Harlot in Tommy, and is now playing Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Michelle is married to her husband of 5 years and has 3 children. She currently works nights at Westmoreland Hospital as the singing night vampire. Michelle would like to thank TGC for this amazing opportunity. #TGCforever

Miranda Johnston ('14)

Miriam Costa (Lott) ('06)

Mitchell Rode ('13)

Graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and currently works as a QCA System Engineer at Cook Myosite in Pittsburgh.

Riley O’Neil ('18)

WHPAG Board

A 2018 WHHS graduate, I have since graduated from WVU with a major in Fashion Design and Merchandising and now work at American Eagle Outfitters Corporate as a photo studio production assistant! I have also continued volunteering with my mom in the costume room as assistant designer for the High School Musical, and I am the costume designer for the Junior High Musical! My work has recently nominated me as a national recipient for a Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by an Employee thanks to my work with the musical! Tune into the livestream on September 23rd to see if I win the national award!

Robby Steiner ('24)

Recently appeared as the White Knight in the 2024 production of Wonderland which earned me a Gene Kelly award semi finalist nomination for lead actor. Going to Ohio University for an Acting BFA.

Robert Carr ('17)

WHPAG Board

Woodland Hills teacher

Bobby is still active at Woodland Hills. He currently serves as the High School Band Director, the Director of the Junior Musical, and the Assistant Director of the Spring Musical. He also co-teaches the Performing Arts Class. Come see Something Rotten Jr. - January 16-18 2025 @ WHHS!

Shannon J. Gregg, PhD ('93)

Shannon J. Gregg, PhD, MBA, is the President of Cloud Adoption Solutions, a sales process and Salesforce.com consultancy. Dr. Gregg instructs at Point Park University, and also competes on a jazz dance team for moms. www.shannongregg.com

Sharon Darby ('96)

Sharon earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy at Duquesne University, also playing in the marching and basketball bands as well as the Symphonic Winds Ensemble. She currently resides with her family in Shadyside and her current role is Clinical Pharmacy Manager at St Clair Health. Over the years she has remained active with music through her church music ministry as well as playing in a band in the South Hills. She is very excited to have the opportunity to be back on stage at WHHS!

Sharon Garman (Gardone) ('96)

Sharon works as a TA for Head Start during the school year and at Kennywood seasonally. She is looking forward to her second alumni performance.

Shaun Cloonan ('96)

Shaun teaches middle and high school choir at North Hills School District, where he directs the middle school musical and is producer for the high school shows. He’s also Minister of Music at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood and sings with Voces Solis chamber choir.

Shelby Schneider Wherry ('92)

Stacey Babyak ('00)

Tristan Marinch ('23)

Valerie Ferri ('98)

Valerie is a Social Worker and behavioral health advocate. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, dog Millie, and the two stray cats Millie adopted, Hobbes and Mr. Buff.

Victoria Mattingly (Vicky Prescott) ('04)

Dr. Victoria Mattingly is an organizational psychologist, business owner, university professor, and mom who still finds time to sing in jazz clubs around town. www.mattinglysolutions.com

Yerin Kay ('92)

Yerin is a Critical Care Physician Assistant at Allegheny General Hospital. She sings in her Church Choir and most recently performed the Messiah with them at Carnegie Hall in NYC last Thanksgiving in NYC.

Zoë Painter ('24)