A Fairy Tale Life - April 15 - April 17, 2021
NFHS Theatre Department
Directorial Team
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Maria Miller
as Director
Mrs. Miller is currently enjoying her time here at North Forsyth High School as a Student Teacher from Columbus State University. She has greatly enjoyed the opportunity to work with the wonderful students and staff members of NFHS on shows such as THE DINING ROOM, FROZEN JR., GODSPELL, and her directorial debut - A FAIRY TALE LIFE. Outside of school, Mrs. Miller enjoys sewing, listening to audio books, and going on walks with her husband, Luke, and their dog, Koda. To her students, Mrs. Miller would like to say, "Break a leg!"
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Addison Walden
as Department Director
Addison Walden has been a part of NFHS’ Advanced Drama Class for the last five years where he directed ALADDIN, his very first show with that title and that responsibility. Mr. Walden has loved all of the Advanced Drama shows that followed: YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU, TREASURE ISLAND, and DEARLY DEPARTED! He feels lucky to finish out his Advanced Drama journey with A FAIRY TALE LIFE. This is a special group of students who have just been a pleasure to work with, some for the first time this year and others for the last four years. Mr. Walden is especially proud of Mrs. Miller who was able to get her first solo directing gig in the same arena as him four years prior. She’s done a fantastic job of picking an appropriate play, developing characters the audience will love, designing a set, and most importantly building relationships with the incredible students on the cast and crew.
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Barbara Macko
as Drama Team
Barbara Macko is the Asst. Drama & Choir Director. This is her 4th Rising Stars show & she is excited to be the Director of Frozen, Jr. After the success of last year's "Mary Poppins'', it was inevitable that Rising Stars would do another Disney musical! Barbara has taught in Forsyth County for nine years (including 5 years at West HS). Not only is she a teacher, Barbara is also a performer. She has performed at City Springs Theatre, Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Centerstage North, Live Arts Theatre & Player’s Guild of Sugar Hill where she is currently directing the play "Dilemmas with Dinner'. A native of upstate New York, she has recently moved to a brand new house in Flowery Branch with her biggest fan, her husband Jeff, & their three canines. . Barbara is honored to have the opportunity to work with these very talented & dedicated students. Thank you to our very supportive Administration & Parents & thanks to you, our audience, for attending our shows!!
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