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Lexi Warden

Director

Lexi (she/her) is overjoyed to be making her “post-lockdown” directorial debut with this incredible group of students. Previous Interlake credits include serving as the choreographer for Little Shop of Horrors and The Little Mermaid. When not at Interlake, she is a theatre artist, educator and advocate based primarily in Seattle. She has worked at numerous theaters throughout the area including ACT, Seattle Shakespeare Company, Seattle Rep, Village Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, and Dacha Theatre (amongst many others). She is incredibly grateful to Alex for trusting her to lead this process and to Ben for his endless support and flexibility. Most of all, she is thankful to you for supporting live theatre and arts education!

Ben Bentler

Music Director

Ben is thrilled to be joining the team of Into the Woods for his third production with Interlake High School. He’s worked in Chicago, Spokane, and Seattle over his 28-year path of playing, music directing, and teaching. The show has been such a joy thanks to the phenomenal students and team he’s been privileged to work with. I’d like to dedicate this show to my anchors Alex, Toby, Seven, and Nora.

Tabitha Wairera

Stage Manager

Tabitha Wairera is a junior in her 8th production at Interlake Theatre. Her favorite productions that she's teched were The Little Mermaid and Little Shop of Horrors. She would love to thank the amazing cast, crew, Mr. Glover, and her mom.

Michael King

Michael King received his Bachelor of Music in Education from Central Washington University and has completed his post-graduate work at the University of Washington. He has taught Band, Choir, and Elementary music in the Bellevue School District for 25 years. He has also worked as music director on 23 musicals during that time.