Although he’s a third-grade teacher at Highland Elementary right next door to CCHS by day, Alex is no stranger to the stage. He has performed for over a decade in community and high school theatrical productions, both as an on-stage actor and a pit musician. Applying that love of theater in his current season of life, he helped to establish Highland’s first-ever musical production club, for which he currently serves as a co-director and helps to produce an annual musical. Given that one of Alex’s passions is inspiring a love of the arts in elementary-level students, he could not be more thrilled to be a part of Cedar Cliff’s production team as the Children’s Director. When he’s not near a stage, Alex loves spending time outdoors with his husband and dog, cooking, and drinking good coffee.
Read MoreJessica has been working with costumes since Addams Family. She loves creating costumes for herself and working with all of the costume volunteers and creative minds at CCP. When not sewing or creating, Jess works at Commonwealth Charter Academy teaching Fashion Design. She is most often found at her sewing machine binging tv shows and movies, or hanging out with her family and two cats.
Read MoreA degree in Film Production with an emphasis in Production Design and Set Decorating is what allows Christine to be a crucial asset to our team. She has been volunteering her time and efforts to set decorating and prop building since 2004, whether it be through community theater or her own children’s theatrical endeavors. By day, Christine is an architect of custom window treatments for homes. In her free time she frequently volunteers with her church and serves on the 4H Advisory Council for Cumberland County. When she’s not listening to show tunes, you can find Christine delving into the world of Mary Russell, Laurie King’s thrilling mystery series heroine.
Read MoreShannon is excited to be working on the production team as the props assistant. She is a Cedar Cliff graduate, works for the West Shore School district as a Reading Aide, and has two kids in the district. Shannon started out as a props volunteer when her daughter was in Phantom of the Opera as a freshman. She had so much fun she decided to join the production team! Shannon enjoys being creative and seeing the kids grow and express themselves through the musical production process.
Read MoreAmy is honored to be back this year as the Scenic Designer. Formerly, Amy was an instructor of Art at Lebanon Valley College where she taught various levels of painting, drawing and art history courses. As an active participant in her church, Amy has leant her imagination and talents to the congregation in order to cultivate tangible spiritual themes. She is excited to aid in the fostering of creativity among the students at Cedar Cliff and engage the community. When not creating, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going on long walks, swimming, attending hot yoga, and singing.
Read MoreEllyn has been working in costumes for Cedar Cliff musicals since 2018, when her daughter was a freshman. Now she coordinates the Costume Team, which is comprised of a wonderful bunch of creative women who help the students' characters come alive! She spends non-costume time working as a stream ecologist, as a Board member for Loving Care Cat Rescue, and running her household. She enjoys hanging with her family, immersing herself in nature, and traveling.
Read MoreStacee oversees makeup application and assistance in the visual aesthetics of hair design. She is a leader among students interested in expressing their artistic drive through makeup and, more specifically, the evolution of each individual character. She looks forward to helping each student express who they are onstage to make their characters’ come to life.
Read MoreAlyssa is very excited to join the team again for this year’s production. Alyssa works in Engineering Management with a background Mechanical Engineering. Special Projects is the perfect opportunity to combine her engineering mind and passion for creating. In her free time she enjoys dabbling in woodworking and 3D printing projects and outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and walks with her corgi.
Read MoreA resident of Midtown Harrisburg, Sarah brings her skills as a professional musician, in combination with her connections to the best musicians in the area, to form an outstanding pit orchestra for Cedar Cliff Productions! She can often be found performing in the pit orchestra for local high school shows, as well as at Allenberry Playhouse and Theatre Harrisburg. When Sarah (and her husband, Matt) aren't busy with theatre and teaching music, they enjoy spending time outdoors and traveling the country in their RV.
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