Miss Janocha has been directing and choreographing the shows at JFK since 2015. When she was hired, she was asked to volunteer in this position and has loved it ever since. Her favorite part of working at JFK is directing the kiddos in the show. Her favorite show she has ever produced at JFK was Frozen Jr and her favorite memory is performing in a secret role in each show!! Outside of theater, Miss Janocha teaches 6th-8th grade social studies, and 6th grade English Language Arts and religion. When she is not at JFK, she is travelling to Disney, hanging out with her family, and planning themed dinners! She would like to thank her family and teacher besties for their support of her endeavors, no matter how crazy. She would also like to thank all her kiddos that bring the magic on the stage--without them, there would be no MAGIC! GO BE THE MAGIC! Miss Janocha is dedicating this performance to her grandma, or Gram-dawg, the real queen!

Miss Brown has been assisting Miss Janocha with the JFK musicals for the last 4 years. You can find her backstage, on stage, in Miss Janocha’s ear, or organizing and helping with the leads’ many wardrobe changes. She is so excited to watch her students put on such a magical show, that she actually performed in her senior year of high school! (Peep her bio picture where she is dressed as a plate with her show’s Maurice!) Outside of musical, Miss Brown teaches 3rd grade and is the lead teacher. When she is not at JFK, she enjoys spending time with her family-especially her nephews, Maxden and Desmond. She would like to thank the students for being the magic on stage and making this experience worth all the time and energy.

Mary Rothenberger is excited to continue her volunteer work with JFK’s drama club. Her sister, Miss Janocha, has encouraged her to pursue her artistic side through assisting with set production, choreography assistance, costume design, stage assistance, and music direction. Miss Mary is known by the cast as Miss J’s little sister and Leo’s mommy. Outside of musical, Miss Mary is pursing a degree in secondary education and is mommy to ‘Baby Leo’ and the yet to be born ‘Baby Olaf’. When she’s not entertaining the drama club with her comedic antics and begging boys to be a part of the magic, she enjoys spending time with her family and napping. Miss Mary is so proud of the cast and crew of JFK’s Beauty and the Beast Jr and cannot wait to see them perform on stage!

Mr. Tresky is excited to continue working as music director for the JFK Musical. When he’s not entertaining the drama club with his comedic antics and begging boys to be a part of the magic, he enjoys spending time with his family and napping. Mr. Tresky is so proud of the cast and crew of JFK’s Beauty and the Beast Jr and cannot wait to see them perform on stage!

Miss Janda is in her third-year, as a kindergarten teacher, at John F. Kennedy Catholic School. During her time at JFK, she has helped with the musicals Frozen, High School Musical 2, The Nutcracker, and Beauty and the Beast. In addition to being involved with the musicals at JFK, Miss Janda is the choreographer at Ringgold High School for their spring musical. She choreographed Mamma Mia (2023) and Footloose (2024). For the last 6 years, Miss Janda has been the Majorette Instructor at Ringgold High School. This last band season (2023), she also took on the opportunity to be the Dance Team Coach, as well. Miss Janda would like to thank Miss Janocha, Miss Brown, Miss Mary, Mr. Tresky, and Mrs. Janocha for always making the musical season a fun and memorable experience! She would also like to thank her parents for their constant love and support. She knows that they will never miss a performance! Finally, Miss Janda would like to thank the cast for all their hard-work, and dedication to putting on the best musical!

Mrs. Lynn Janocha has been helping backstage and with costumes at JFK over the past 9 years. Prior to doing costumes at JFK, she has worked with costumes for her daughters over the past 20 years. She is beyond excited to help with costumes once again at JFK. This show is such a magical production and she enjoys helping to put the magic on the stage this year. Mrs. Janocha would like to thank all of the children for their kindness towards her as she fits them for costumes and helps them backstage! Break a leg--not your costumes!!