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On behalf of the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Guild, thank you for coming to the Alumni Musical!
This is our 4th effort to stage a show that showcases the alumni of the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Department. With more than 90 participants in cast, crew, and orchestra, Joseph represents our most substantial effort to date.Ā
Staging a show on any timeline is no small endeavor, but coming together to produce a full production in 48 hours is a true challenge and not for the faint of heart. The Guild is grateful to all of the alumni who have given their time to be part of this show, and to all who have supported us in any way. That includes the dedicated Board and committee, volunteers who stepped up to shoulder additional responsibility to make Joseph a success.Ā
This bi-annual event is a significant fundraiser that enables the Guild to support the Performing Arts throughout Woodland Hills. And while that is a focus, another of our goals in delivering an alumni musical is to create a space where our community can gather, connect, and experience storytelling together in the way that only happens in live theater.Ā
We recognize the challenge in choosing a show that can meet the criteria that make it suitable for the purposes of an Alumni Musical. We also recognize that no show is perfect. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical based on a well-known story that has been told and retold across faiths, cultures, and generations. We recognize that stories rooted in religious tradition can carry different meanings for different people, and that current world events may heighten sensitivities around how such stories are interpreted. Our production tonight makes no political statement. The themes that drew us to this show are hope in the face of hardship, the resilience of family and community, and the power of forgiveness and belonging. These are themes that brought many of us to theater as young people, and continue to bring us back.Ā
We respect that members of our community may hold a wide range of perspectives, and we remain committed to being a welcoming space for all.Ā
Most of all, we are grateful that you chose to spend some time with us this evening to support our mission. We look forward to continuing our work to ensure access to the Performing Arts for all Woodland Hills students.Ā
Enjoy the show!
Jamie Glasser ā97
President, Woodland Hills Performing Arts Guild BoardĀ
We continue to hold close the memories of those in this community we've lost over the past two years.
Mrs. Oakes was a the beloved costume designer for the first 30 years of Woodland Hills musicals. Always ready to repair split pants or a torn seam, Mrs. Oakes was also a creative force who was eager to pass along her love of the art of costuming. Alongside her husband, Mrs. Oakes set the standard for costumes that has become a signature part of our tradition of excellence at Woodland Hills.
Class of 1999
Sometimes people leave you
Halfway through the woods
Do not let it grieve you
no one leaves for good
-S. Sondheim
Forever missed, but how we loved our too short journey, including those memories made on the WH stage.
Mr. Lloyd spent 33 years teaching music in the Churchill and Woodland Hills School Districts. He taught chorus, orchestra, and general music. He directed 10 operettas; 8 school plays; and founded the high school Opera Workshop, directing 10 productions. A talented singer and organist, he also produced award winning pieces for school orchestras throughout his career.Ā
Class of 2006
A member of the marching band (flute and tuba), performing arts, and musicals (Anything Goes, Seussical, and Pippin), Candice is remembered with love by her classmates and her family.
Find the full cast list here.
Adam Hill 1995
Adam Steiner 2026
Adam Longwill 2004
Aidan Potter 2024
Aletia (DeOrio) Saunders 1993
Amira Henderson Thomas 2026
Amy Stefanides 2004
Andrea Draper 1992
Andrea earned degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Moore College of Art & Design before building a career designing intuitive healthcare apps. She lives in Swarthmore, PA, with her partner, son, two dogs, and cat.
Annelise Hanson 2023
Austin Yasofsky 2017
WHPAG Board
Austin is a chemistry teacher at McKeesport High School and Assistant Stage Manager for the Performing Arts Class, Junior Musical, and High School Musical.
Becky Bucci (McEwen), 2004
Benjamin Chontos 2020
Beth Lott 1995
Planning Committee
Beth is an alum ('95 JCS) married to an alum (Jeremiah, '96) and parent to 2 alum- Alex (2020 JCS- Annas) andĀ Isaac (2026- YF, Dr. Frankenstein). You can catch her volunteering in the lobby at most shows so stop by and say hi!
Bethany Morse 2001
Woodland Hills teacher
Hasn't left.Ā Just finished 20th year teaching Kindergarten in WHSD.
Bill Kostandinu 1997
Bobby Carr 2017
WHPAG Board
Woodland Hills teacher
Bobby has remained active at Woodland Hills, serving as the High School Band Director, Marching Band Director, Junior Musical Director, and helping to lead the Spring Musical. Bobby is also an Asst. Varsity Rifle Coach and PAG Board Member. To all who worked feverishly on this show, āThank you, Thank you very much!ā
Brandi Janine (Fergelec) HugarĀ 1996
Brandi (Fergelec) is a full time artist, teaching pottery and cake decorating. She has a Fellowship at Radiant Hall with a focus in Activism and the RAGE Pottery Collective. www.instagram.com/bjh.potteryĀ
Brittany Martin 2014
Brittany currently work at the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University as the Box Office Assistant. where she assists with ticket sales for all of the Playhouse's performances. She currently spearheads the Group Sales team at the Playhouse as well. She would like to thank God and her family for their support.
Caitlin Forbes Spear 1999
Caitlin hasn't been on a stage since Pirates! These days, she's an educational researcher at Pitt, mom to Ida and Louisa, and usually juggling way too many things to get to do fun things like alumni musicals! Thanks to Katie and Scott (and Raquel and Owen) for some gentle encouragement!
Calise Cowans 2026
Carmella DeVore 2025
Caryn Mehalik Pizon 1992
Caryn is thrilled to reunite with old friends and make new ones as she returns to the WHHS stage after 34 years. She is a SAHM to four children, ages 13 to 22. She remains active in youth community theater with the Jeter Backyard Theater, and has traveled to the Junior Theater Festival (JTF) annually since 2018. JTF is the world's largest festival dedicated to youth musical theater, providing educational experiences, adjudication, and workshops for student musical theater groups. She resides in Franklin Park with her family.
Christopher DeMarco 1994
Planning Committee
Christopher does computer stuff and lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, as well as a UMass graduate and a Boulder freshman. They spend as much time as possible in Malaysia, gardening, or trying to keep the basement dry.
Colleen Kehoe 2002
Connor Rudge 2013
Connor is still working at Starbucks; he never did get to start his job at the VA. He will be going back to school in the fall through Arizona State University Online.
Dante Martin 2022
Delanie Ā Heller Ā 2021
Delanie is beyond excited to return to the Woodland Hills High School stage! Most notably remembered as "Donna" in the 2019 production of Mamma Mia!, Delanie is a full-time bartender and Twin Peaks Girl.Ā She also holds an assistant agent position with Iconic Ink Management, where she travels around the world representing clients at comic-con appearances.Ā In her free time, she sources and resells vintage clothing.
Dennis Hruska 1998
WHPAG Board
Dennis is an Associate General Manager at Lincoln Center and a proud board member of the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Guild.
Denny Carpenter 2014
Devontez Moses 2025
Edward Bostedo Jr 1997
Ed owns Not Your Typical Pizza, a food truck serving Westmoreland County and the surrounding area. Our pizzas are always fresh, with names inspired by Ed's favorite musicals. He has also been part of the theater community for about 20 years, including directing TC in Jekyll and Hyde along with several other alumni. Find him on Instagram and Facebook!
Emily Balcerek 2011
Gabrielle Matich 2006
Planning Committee
Giavonna Zinn 2025
After graduation, Gia began her two-year nursing program. While in school, she has stayed involved in the Woodland Hills performing arts, as well as continuing to mentor at her childhood dance studio. This year, she choreographed the WH production of Guys and Dolls, Jr. Ā and assisted with Young Frankenstein.Ā
Gretchen Van Deusen 2024
Hilary Braun 2006
Hilary is excited to be a part of her ninth musical. She works at UPMC as a senior systems analyst and is currently preparing for the biggest go-live of her career in October. She also runs has completed 3 half marathons. She lives with her husband, Joshua Ray, and their daughters Becca and Lizzy.
Isaac Lott 2026
Isabel Concepcion 2024
Isabella Brawdy 2018
Jamie L. Glasser 1997
WHPAG Board
Jamie spends her days as the School Librarian at Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12, and fills her time with side hustles, nonprofit boards, and mock trial. Jamie is humbled to have had the honor of working on the Woodland Hills stage for the past two decades and longer with the best staff and crews around.
Jen Hykes Willson 1999
WHPAG Board
Jen has worked in education for the past 20 years, Her true passion is annoying her own children by turning up to move pit equipment, run bake sales, and help with costumes for their Woodland Hills activities. She is grateful for the incredible community she gets to be a part of serving on the WHPAG Board.
Jennifer Gavin 1995
Jenās excited to be back for the alumni musical and super excited to have passed the love of musicals and being on stage to her daughter, Maddy.
Jeremiah Lott 1996
WHPAG Board
Jeremiah ('95) lives in Pittsburgh and is a manager for Microsoft. He continues to be active with Woodland Hills performing arts, he's married to a Woodland Hills alum (Beth '95) and both his sons (Alex '20, Isaac '26) graduated from Woodland Hills. Jeremiah currently serves on the Woodland Hills Performing Arts Guild board as its treasurer.
Jess Payne 2016
Jess grew up on the Woody High stage. She started helping out stage crew with Phantom of the Opera when her sister Lizz was on the crew. She continued on until her high school years where she became a Stage Captain for Peter Pan in '16. These days you can find her chasing around 2 year olds in her classroom!Ā She is so excited for the opportunity to be back on the stage where it's always felt like home!
Jordan Potter 2013
Jordan lives in Northeast Ohio and works as a production processing engineer at Metallus. He has also performed in many regional and community theater productions in the area, at more than 10 different theaters. Up next he will be traveling to Legacy Theatre in Atlanta, GA to perform in Million Dollar Quartet Christmas as Carl Perkins, running November-December of this year.
Juliana Connelly 2024
Katie Baverso 1995
Katie Robinson 1999
Kenny Batte 1993
Kristy Lescinsky 1995
Nurse Coordinator ll with an OB/Gyn group by day. Woodland Hills Spring musical Technical Director (multipurpose stage hand) by night.
Larry George 2002
Proud father of fourāIsabella, Larry, Scarlett, and Kendall. When I'm not embracing dad life, I serve as the Director of Technology for Steel Valley School District and as the Executive Producer of the WHHS Musicals.
Leo Alfieri 2026
Liam Blaney 2025
Lillian Divelbiss, 2025
Liz Kostandinu 1997
Planning Committee
https://www.fredrogers.org/our-people/Ā
Livia Rocco 2026
Lizz Burch 2011
Lizz spent as many hours in the theater as possible, helping to construct and paint sets that make the shows come to life.
Lucy Elston 2024
Madison Chontos 2017
Maria Costa 2007
Planning Committee
Maria is mostly known for her amazing stage presence as a dance. Since The Rocky Horror Show" Maria Yezovich, Michelle (Spynda) Pistella and her favorite Karaoke DJ Brooke Tate have been pushing her to share her voice. She performed in her first Alumni Cabaret singing "There are Worse Things I Could Do." This is her fourth alumni performance. She participated in Seussical, Pippin, and Les Mis. She is looking forward to sharing the stage again with such talented alumni.Ā
Maria Yezovich 1998
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.
https://yezovichmcgrathgroup.bairdwealth.com
Marilyn Navish Scott 1998
Planning Committee
Marilyn is a non-profit consultant and board member who lives outside Boulder, CO. Catch her singing with Rocky Mountain Chorale, jogging on the trails, or paddle boarding in her free time.
Marlon Hall 1993
Maura Jacobs 2009
Maura is thrilled to be back on the Woodland Hills stage! Sheās now a mom to two little cuties, Shepperd and Keira, and is so grateful to her husband Dylan and her parents for their continued love and support.
Megan Depner Farkasovsky 1994
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 PPGās global IT project management office. She lives in Blackridge with her husband, daughter, and three cats!
Melissa George 1997
Melissa teaches 5th-grade math in the Plum Borough School District. When not teaching fractions, you will find her spending time with her family and traveling the world.
Michael Brawdy 2019
Michael Costa 2006
Point Park Graduate, Public Address Announcer for Woodland Hills Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Flag Football. Proud husband to lovely wife Rachel, cat dad to Kiki, Newt and Marjorie. Dog dad to Murphy.
Michelle (Spynda) Pistella 2006
Planning Committee
Michelle is a proud alum of WHHS and member of the WHPAG planning committee. Sheās performed in four high school shows and two alumni musicals. You may recognize her from her roles as Erma, Anything Goes ā04, Gertrude, Seussical ā05, or most recently Magenta, The Rocky Horror Show ā24. MichelleĀ is married to her husband, Robert, and has three children, Audrey, Jaxson, and Savannah. She continues to perform with her WH family to support todayās youth, while doing something she loves. Thank you to her family for supporting her and always a huge thank you to TGC! Love you big guy!!Ā
Mitchell Rode 2013
After graduation, Mitchell performed in Pitt Men's Glee Club and Steel City Men's Chorale. He currently works as a QCA System Engineer at Cook Myosite.
Moyo Adebajo 2024
Natalie King 2011
Natalie Kost-Watson 1997
Natalie Kost-Watson is excited to return to the Alumni stage. A mother, widow, activist, and Community Midwife, she co-founded Steel City Midwives where, until 2021, she provided perinatal and homebirth services to Pittsburgh and Southwestern PA.
Natalie Segal 2009
Nicole Tachoir 2006
Owen Reeder 2025
Riley O'Neil 2018
Robby Steiner 2024
Robby is currently pursuing a BFA in Acting at Ohio University. During his time in high school he was a part of many productions, appearing in Shrek (Pinocchio), Avenue Q (Princeton), Seussical (Cat), Clue (Wadsworth), and Wonderland (Jack/White Night). He also participated in the alumni musical production of The Rocky Horror Show in 2024 and is so excited to be back!Ā
Sabrina Hykes-Davis 1997
Scott Slobodnyak 1999
Scott works in financial technology as a Product Director at Calastone.
Sharon Darby 1996
After graduating from high school, Sharon earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy at Duquesne University and is currently playing the role of Director of Pharmacy at St Clair Hospital.Ā When she is not taking center stage at work, she enjoys making music with the Belle Voci womenās choir and is very excited to be joining the Solo Voci a cappella choir this fall. She resides in Shadyside with her partner, Shahin, and their four-legged leading man Vader.
Sharon Garman 1996
Sharon is thrilled to be participating in her third Alumni Musical. She is a preschool teacher and also works at Kennywood. Sharon lives in Monroeville with her husband and is the proud mother of two sons. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, beach vacations, and riding roller coasters.
Shaun Cloonan 1996
Planning Committee
Shaun is about to begin his 25th year with the North Hills School District, where he teaches middle and high school choir, directs the middle school show, and is producer for the high school shows.Ā He's also Minister of Music at First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, and sings with Voces Solis chamber choir.Ā He's thrilled to be working as vocal director on this show and loves the community that the alumni musical has created.
Shelby Schneider Wherry 1992
Shelby T 2002
WHPAG Board
Glorified server of pretzels and pop around the world at 30 thousand feet since 2012.
Sterling Stone 1996
Tristan Marinch 2023
Tristan attends Allegheny College studying political science and history. He is currently working for Allied Universal Services Events.
TT Sallie-Nelson 2026
Recent graduate and rising star, TT Sallie-Nelson previously appeared in Little Shop of Horrors, Hairspray, Forbidden Broadway, and Young Frankenstein. Now turning her focus toward the future, she'd like to thank her brother T, grandaunts Robin and Roxana, and mom Sasha for helping her make it this far.
instagram.com/tt.sallie.theatreĀ
Tyler McGuigan 2007
Tyler is currently a Process Coordinator at Airgas. He holds a Master of Business Administration from West Chester University (2025) and a degree in Music Education from IUP (2010). Tyler previously had the privilege of directing the WH Jr. High productions of High School Musical Jr. (2010) and Seussical Jr. (2011). Outside of work, Tyler is an avid traveler who enjoys planning trips for others. However, Tylerās greatest joy is spending time with family and proudly cheering on daughters Sophia and Lily in all of their activities.
Valerie Ferri 1998
Valerie is the Executive Director for the Family Training and Advocacy Center and the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Leadership Council. She is currently a doctoral candidate at the Rutgers School of Health Professionals. Valerie lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Max, dog Millie and cats Hobbes and Cannolo.Ā
Zack Siddiqui 2021
Zoƫ Painter 2024
Zoƫ is currently a physics major at Carnegie Mellon University. She has continued to be involved with theater through Scotch'n'Soda at CMU.
Ben Cacioppo - Horn
Eleanor Willson (2028) - Winds
Isaac Lott (2026) - Winds
Louise Lugar - Keyboards
Luke DeVore (2028) - Keyboards
Michele Zollner - Percussion
Shaun Cloonan (1996) - Keyboards
Terry Zollner - Percussion
Tony DeLuca - Bass
Zack Siddiqui (2021) - Percussion
Director: Thomas G. Crone
Vocal Director: Shaun Cloonan (1996)
Production Stage Manager: Jamie Glasser (1997)
Set Design: Carmella DeVore (2025)
Lighting Design: Robert Carr (2017)
Technical Director: Kristy Lescinsky (1995)
Asst. Tech Director: Austin Yasofsky (2017)
Lights: Bill Kostandinu (1997)
Lights: Lillian Divelbiss (2025)
Lights: Denny Carpenter (2014)
Graphics: Larry George (2002)
Video: Michael Costa (2006)
Sound: Joe Slick
Stage Manager: Zoe Painter (2024)
Stage Manager: Kristy Lescinsky (1995)
Stage Manager: Austin Yasofsky (2017)
Exec. Producer: Jen Hykes Willson (1999)
Prop Master: Bobby Carr (2017)
Costumes & Make-up: Darcy O'Neil
Costumes & Make-up: Riley O'Neil (2018)
Box Office Manager: Beth Lott (1995)
Lobby Manager: Sue DeLanko
Program and Logo Design: Shaun Cloonan (1996)
Thank you to the volunteers who helped make this production possible, as well as the many people who donated food, supplies, and baked goods!
Alumni Musical Planning Committee
Christopher DeMarco (1994)
Gabrielle Matich (2006)
Liz Kostandinu (1997)
Michelle Spynda (2006)
Maria Costa (2007)
Niyah Russell (2023)
Marilyn Navish Scott (1998)
Shaun Cloonan (1996)
Shelby Wherry (1992)
Valerie Ferri (1998)
Lobby, Costume, and Prep Support
Bev Hruska
Gina Steiner
Matt Rodriguez (1998)
Addy Janicki
Eddie Willson
Jennifer Connelly
Laura Osterle
Paul and Kathy Costa
Missy Criss
Owen Sweeney
Patty Van Deusen
Paul and Kathy Costa
Rick and Kitty Glasser
Stephanie McGuigan
Hilary Ray (2006)
Liv Saffron (2027)
Cameron Peritti (2027)
Cayden Bristow (2028)
Gabe Watson (2029)
Nate Willson (2031)
Cate Watson (2032)
Sophia McGuigan (2032)
Lily McGuigan (2036)
Construction Crew
Kristy Lescinsky (1995)
Jeremiah Lott (1996)
Sabrina Hykes-Davis (1997)
Maria DeVore (2000)
Michael Sidorovich (2004)
Amy Stefanides (2004)
Adam Longwill (2004)
Lizzy Burch (2011)
Natalie King (2011)
Connor Rudge (2013)
Dennis Carpenter (2014)
Jessica Burch (2016)
Austin Yasofsky (2017)
Bobby Carr (2017)
Lucy Elston (2024)
Owen Reeder (2025)
Carmella DeVore (2025)
Quentin Ainsco-Brevard (2026)
Davien Pierce (2027)
Gwen Davis
Charlotte Davis
J. Dan Miller
WHSD Administration
WHSD Board of Directors
WHHS Administration and Custodial Team
WHPAG Board
Tommy Hunsberger
Main St. Theatre Company