Olathe North Theatre Directorial Team
Mr. Dustin Pence
Director of Theatre: (Thespian Troupe 3310 Director, Theatre Instructor for all Theatre Classes)
Director of Theatre: (Thespian Troupe 3310 Director, Theatre Instructor for all Theatre Classes)
Mrs. Verna McMullin
Technical Director (Costumes, Makeup and Props): (Former Olathe North Theatre Booster President, Alumni Parent)
Technical Director (Costumes, Makeup and Props): (Former Olathe North Theatre Booster President, Alumni Parent)
Mr. Reece Dickson
Technical Director (Lighting): (2013 Olathe North Graduate, Assistant Tech Director at the Lied Center of Kansas)
Technical Director (Lighting): (2013 Olathe North Graduate, Assistant Tech Director at the Lied Center of Kansas)
Mrs. Kelly (Edwards) McMullin
Technical Director (Set and Design): (2016 Olathe North Graduate)
Technical Director (Set and Design): (2016 Olathe North Graduate)
Miss Katelyn Gillette
Technical Director (Sound, Sound Design): (2020 Olathe North Graduate)
Technical Director (Sound, Sound Design): (2020 Olathe North Graduate)
Mrs. Leslie Bills
Assistant Director (House Manager): (Olathe North Para Educator, Alumni Parent)
Assistant Director (House Manager): (Olathe North Para Educator, Alumni Parent)
Mr. Westin Brown
Assistant Director (Publicity): (2013 Olathe North Graduate, 11th Grade English Teacher at Olathe North)
Assistant Director (Publicity): (2013 Olathe North Graduate, 11th Grade English Teacher at Olathe North)
Olathe North Theatre Musical Theatre Artists and Directors
Mr. Alex Piazza
Musical Director (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe North Director of Choirs)
Musical Director (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe North Director of Choirs)
Ms. Cecily Mahan
Pit Orchestra Director and Coordinator (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe North Director of Orchestras)
Pit Orchestra Director and Coordinator (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe North Director of Orchestras)
Mr. Stephen Meiller
Pit Orchestra Conductor and Coordinator (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe North Assistant Director of Bands)
Pit Orchestra Conductor and Coordinator (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe North Assistant Director of Bands)
Mrs. Denice Trawicki
Accompanist (Main Stage Musical): (SFT Director of Choirs)
Accompanist (Main Stage Musical): (SFT Director of Choirs)
Hew McCoy
Choreographer (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe South 2014 Graduate)
Choreographer (Main Stage Musical): (Olathe South 2014 Graduate)
Olathe North Theatre Guest Artists and Directors
These individuals are brought in for special needs or certain shows and vary from year to year.
Mr. John Lane
Tech and Design: (Olathe North Language Arts Teacher)
Tech and Design: (Olathe North Language Arts Teacher)
Ms. Callie Rodina
Vocal Direction and Voice Coaching: (2014 Olathe North Graduate, SFT Data Operator)
Vocal Direction and Voice Coaching: (2014 Olathe North Graduate, SFT Data Operator)
Miss Abi Knepper
Direction, Choreography, Acting Coaching: (2016 Olathe North Graduate)
Direction, Choreography, Acting Coaching: (2016 Olathe North Graduate)
Miss Ashley Strella
Direction, Choreography, Acting Coaching: (2019 Olathe North Graduate)
Direction, Choreography, Acting Coaching: (2019 Olathe North Graduate)
Mrs. Emily (Martin) Chipman
Stage Management: (2019 Olathe North Graduate)
Stage Management: (2019 Olathe North Graduate)
Directors of Theatre for Olathe North High School and Olathe High School
If you know of discrepancies in the following list please let us know so we can have the most accurate information.
Mr. Dustin Pence - 2010 - present
Mr. Victor Dougherty - 2004-2010
Mr. John Lane - 1992-2004
Ms. Lee Hitchler - 1988 - 1992
Ms. Cathy Renfro - 1985-1988
Ms. Georgia Smith - 1975-1985
Mr. English - 1947 - 48
Miss Edna Archer - 1935 - 1944
Mr. Moore - 1930-1931
Miss Peterson - 1921-1922
Miss Uterman, Miss Burgess, Miss Richards - 1920-1921
If you know of discrepancies in the following list please let us know so we can have the most accurate information.
Mr. Dustin Pence - 2010 - present
Mr. Victor Dougherty - 2004-2010
Mr. John Lane - 1992-2004
Ms. Lee Hitchler - 1988 - 1992
Ms. Cathy Renfro - 1985-1988
Ms. Georgia Smith - 1975-1985
Mr. English - 1947 - 48
Miss Edna Archer - 1935 - 1944
Mr. Moore - 1930-1931
Miss Peterson - 1921-1922
Miss Uterman, Miss Burgess, Miss Richards - 1920-1921
