The SpongeBob Musical - May 04 - May 07, 2023
Munster High School
THE CREATIVE STAFF
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Ray Palasz
Ray has served in educational theatre for 19 years. He rechartered the International Thespian Society at MHS in 2016. Directing credits include Tartuffe, It's a Wonderful Life, Don Quixote, Drum Taps, Tarzan, Hairspray, Peter and the Starcatcher, and Harvey. Honors include Refugee Women (2nd at Regionals, 7th at State), Fire Exit (1st at Regionals, 8th at State), and Wit (1st at Regionals, 2nd at State). He directed Drum Taps in 2013, earning it a performance slot at the 2014 International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska, and has coached over 100 students in the International Thespian Excellence Awards program.
He currently is the Co-Chapter Director for the Indiana Thespians. He is a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
Ray holds a BA in English Education and Theatre and Television Arts from Valparaiso University, and a MA in Composition and Rhetoric from Purdue University.
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Peggy Matanic
Peggy Matanic got her start in theatre when she played Toto in The Wizard of Oz in elementary school. She has been in educational theatre since 1991, having started the theatre programs at Roosevelt Junior High School in Dolton and Taft Junior High School in Crown Point. She earned her MA in Theatre Production from Roosevelt University in 1999.
Peggy has coached OP and other performance events for the Munster Speech Team. She has led the Wilbur Wright Theatre Company since 2013, and chartered their troupe of the International Thespian Society in 2017. Her contest shows have consistenly outperformed high school shows in Regional competition, and have earned Outstanding Ensemble and Outstanding Lead Performer Awards.
Peggy is a 2021 inductee into the Indiana Thespians Hall of Fame.
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