"Theatre is a powerful art form, it teaches lessons about life, society, and emotion and more importantly, yourself.”
-Anastasia Roberts
Mr. John T. Stephan (Theatre Director) graduated with honors from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s degree in English and K-12 Subject Matter Education and a minor in Theatre. He earned a Master’s degree in Theatre from the University of Northern Colorado’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Directing through the University of Idaho's Theatre Arts Department.
Outside of WTHS, Mr. Stephan directs and choreographs for college, community, and semi-professional theatre companies including Camden County College's Theatre Department, The Off Broad Street Players Theatre Company at the Levoy Theatre, and The Broadway Theatre of Pitman. He has directed/choreographed productions of: Bye Bye Birdie, Damn Yankees, Grease, Anything Goes, RENT, Shrek the Musical (NJACT Perry Award Nomination for "Outstanding Choreography"), Disney's The Little Mermaid (NJACT Perry Award Nominations for "Outstanding Choreography" and "Outstanding Production of a Musical"), The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue, Sister Act: The Musical, Titanic: The Musical, Disney's Beauty and the Beast (NJACT Perry Award Nominations for "Outstanding Choreography," "Outstanding Direction," and winner for "Outstanding Production of a Musical"), Evita, Mamma Mia!, (NJACT Perry Award Nomination for "Outstanding Production of a Musical"), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Always Patsy Cline, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Pippin, Bright Star, Into the Woods, Big Fish, Ragtime and Parade (upcoming). At WTHS, he currently teaches CP English 12, Exploring the Theatre, Advanced Theatre, Honors Theatre Performance Studio, and the Theatre Academy courses. In addition, he serves as the director for the annual all-school fall play musical and Troupe Director of Troupe 8797 of the International Thespian Society. E-mail: [email protected] Room: Phone: (856) 589-8500 Website: www.johntstephan.com |
Miss Shannon Molloy (Producer/Business Manager) is in her 25th production with the Way-Off Broadway Players. She has had a love for theater since she studied Theater Production in college. Miss Molloy graduated with a Business Marketing degree. She had a successful career in the business world until 2008 when she became a Business Education teacher. She runs the school store with a team of student workers and is a co-advisor for Student Council.
E-mail: [email protected] Room: G-115/G-225 Phone: (856) 589-8500 x7463 |
Ms. Jessica Kelleher (Assistant Director/Cabaret Director) grew up in Franklinville where she trained in dance and participated in both school and community theater productions. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s in Mathematics and NJ Teaching Certification from Stockton University. Jessica currently teaches Algebra 1 and Geometry at WTHS and serves as one of the Drama Club advisors. She has taken on various roles in the previous WOBP Productions of A Chorus Line, Most Likely To, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Puffs, The Little Mermaid, The Laramie Project, and Mamma Mia!
E-mail: [email protected] Room: I-212 Phone: (856) 589-8500 x8151 |
Ms. Lauren McClellan (Assistant Director/NJDFL Head Coach) is in her third theatre production at Washington Township High School. She most recently assistant directed the Laramie Project and Mamma Mia. Previous directorial experiences include: God, the Valentine’s Day Fairy, the Shape of Things, the Wizard of Oz and Little Shop of Horrors. Ms. McClellan also serves as a drama club advisor and the NJDFL head coach.
E-mail: [email protected] Room: E-10 Phone: (856) 589-8500 x7311 |
Ms. Amy Melson (Vocal Music Director) is the Director of Choral Activities at WTHS since December 2022. At WTHS, she teaches Music Theory, three curricular Choirs: Mixed Chorus, Treble Chorus and Chorale and two co-curricular A Capella Choirs, Momentum & Dynamics. She graduated from Messiah University (formerly Messiah College) in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. She is the Festival Coordinator for All South Jersey Elementary, Junior and Senior High Choruses. In college, she studied Voice with Dr. Damian Savarino and Choral Conducting with Mrs. Linda L. Tedford. Ms. Melson has previously music directed productions of: Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, Sister Act, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, 42nd Street, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Shrek and Mamma Mia.
E-mail: [email protected] Room: B-11 Phone: (856) 589-8500 x7159 |
Mr. Rob Weidamoyer (Stage Crew Advisor) has been teaching music and designing off-stage shows for over 25 years. This is Rob's fifth year as set designer for the musical and he's proud of the creative thinking displayed by the stage crew to generate functional and complimentary sets for WTHS productions. Rob would like to thank Abby Molotsky, John Stephan and Shannon Molloy for their guidance as part of the WTHS theater team and is grateful for the support of his family, particularly his wife, WTHS Dance Director Christina Richardson.
E-mail: [email protected] |
Ms. Ronnie Patras (Assistant Stage Crew Advisor) grew up in Sicklerville where she stage managed and participated in both school theater productions. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s in Mathematics and NJ Teaching Certification from Widener University. currently teaches Algebra 1 and Geometry at WTHS and serves as a Stage Crew Assistant.
E-mail: [email protected] Room: L-209 Phone: (856) 589-8500 x7906 |
Mr. Casey Corigliano (Visual and Performing Arts Supervisor/Musical Pit Orchestra Conductor) ...
E-mail: [email protected] Room: Phone: (856) 589-8500 x7158 |