12th Grade-Samantha Driggers is president of NTA. She most recently stage managed/designed Peter and the Starcatcher. Samantha has worked on many other shows in her high school career including, Pippin, Antigone, The Frogs, Mary Poppins, The Great Gatsby, Miscast, 12 Angry Jurors, and M.O.B.s. And she would like to thank her parents for their help and support for her and the theatre program.

12th Grade - Lauren most recently designed lights for Peter and the Starcatcher. Lauren has been involved in theatre since 6th grade. Favorite shows are What Remains from Eastgate Middle School, Mary Poppins, and Baby Steps which she directed for M.O.B.S. XXIV. Lauren would like to thank Cat, Wyatt, Kylan and Mr. Jackson for their support and encouragement.

12th Grade - Allison most recently headed costumes for Peter and the Starcatcher. Allison has been involved in theatre since 9th grade. She enjoys working on costumes but likes to work on props and set. Allison would like to thank her parents for supporting her in all that she does.

12th Grade - Sophia was most recently seen as Lord Aster in Peter and the Starcatcher. Sophia has performed in Frogs, I Was There, and !2 Angry Jurors. She has worked tech in Mary Poppins, Pippin and The Great Gatsby. Sophia would like to thank my theatre teacher, Mr. Jackson and her family for all their support.

12th Grade -Laken was most recently a part of MOBS XXIV. Her favorite credits include working as the Props Master for Mary Poppins, The Great Gatsby, MOBS XXIII, and other shows at North Kansas City Highschool. She would like to thank Noah Croom for introducing her to Theatre.

9th Grade - Addison just finished her first production at Northtown in Peter and the Starcatcher. Addison is also a member of NKC Color Guard, GSA, Disc Golf and the Animation Club.

11th grade- Caitlin was most recently on the light crew of Peter and the Starcatcher. Caitlin Buntz has been involved in theater since 7th grade. Her favorite shows have been Baby Steps and Mary Poppins. Caitlin would like to thank Josh for helping her through the challenges theater presents.

10th Grade - Participated in Theatre her sixth grade year at Northgate. She is working on the light crew for the Wiz, she plays cello in orchestra, and is guitar club. Eliza would like to thank her parents for their support.

11th Grade - started helping in theatre his freshman year. The Wiz will be his first time as crew head. He participated in theatre at Northgate his 8th grade year. Ryan would like to thank Mr. Jackson, Dr. Kalandi and his Grandmother for their support.

11th Grade - Miranda is part of the amazing technical crew.

12 Grade - Diymond started theatre in 8th grade in the in What Reminds. Diymond has been an active part in theatre throughout high school. Diymond would like to thank Jackson, Sammy, and her parents for their support.

11th Grade - Jenna is part of the amazing technical crew.

10th Grade - Was a part of High School Musical with Winnetonka/Maple Park Middle School. She is making her technical debut at Northtown in The Wiz.

Randy Jackson is NTA's director, producer and teacher. After 31 years of productions and creating theatre experiences on the stage and traveling, Jackson will retire at the end of this school year. Jackson is attempting to leave a legacy of laughter, dedication, and love of arts by creating a theatre community with each and every one of his students.

Danielle is thrilled to be joining the Northtown team as choir director and vocal music director for The Wiz! Danielle has been heavily involved in musical theatre since high school, first as a performer and now as music director for the past 14 years. Danielle has roots in the Northtown stage as her mother and uncle were active members of the music and theater programs during their years here. Seeing the resilience and creativity of the directorial team and students during these unprecedented times has been truly inspiring!

Sheree Yoder is the Director of Orchestras at North Kansas City High School, and she teaches strings at Briarcliff and West Englewood Elementary Schools, and at Northgate Middle School. In 2015, she founded the Youth Music Academy, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining life-long musical journeys. Ms. Yoder also teaches private strings and piano lessons. No stranger to Northtown, Ms. Yoder has four children who attended Northtown, three who are alumni. She also has four beautiful granddaughters who live in Kansas City and Warrensburg. Ms. Yoder began her musical journey at the age of 3, learning to play first the violin, then the piano. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Violin Performance from Messiah College, Grantham, PA, and a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching from the University of Central Missouri. Teaching is her second career, following a 30+ year career in the area of retirement plan investments. Her musical experience is multi-face

Sheree Yoder is the Director of Orchestras at North Kansas City High School, and she teaches strings at Briarcliff and West Englewood Elementary Schools, and at Northgate Middle School. In 2015, she founded the Youth Music Academy, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining life-long musical journeys. Ms. Yoder also teaches private strings and piano lessons. No stranger to Northtown, Ms. Yoder has four children who attended Northtown, three who are alumni. She also has four beautiful granddaughters who live in Kansas City and Warrensburg. Ms. Yoder began her musical journey at the age of 3, learning to play first the violin, then the piano. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Violin Performance from Messiah College, Grantham, PA, and a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching from the University of Central Missouri. Teaching is her second career, following a 30+ year career in the area of retirement plan investments. Her musical experience is multi-face

Lacy is a teaching artist, director, teacher, and playwright. She has been coaching, directing, choreographing, and designing productions educational theatre for years; directing shows for NKC Schools, Hickman Mills SD, The Coterie Theatre and KCYA. She would like to thank her forever EG students and superstars for continuing to inspire her to make great art. Break a leg!

Xandra is thrilled to continue pursuing her passions as a math teacher and theatre assistant at NKCHS. Her favorite productions as a performer included “A Chorus Line” and “Noises Off!” As a teacher and miscellaneous assistant/quality control director, she has loved seeing “Pippin,” “Antigone,” “The Frogs,” and “Mary Poppins” come to life. She would like to thank her parents for planting her love of theatre, Mr. Jackson for helping it grow, and all of the incredible students she’s had the privilege of interacting with who continue to inspire her.