DeathTrap Creative

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Director
Greg Schuh
Greg Schuh is happy to be making his PPTOPA Directing debut. He was last seen as the Telephone Repairman in PPTOPA’s Barefoot in the Park. Greg holds a M.F.A. Degree in Acting from the University of Connecticut. Greg is an Actor, Director, Teacher, Dancer and Choreographer. Greg has worked in California, New York City, Connecticut, Maryland and Florida. Greg has Directed HORSES and WATER FROM THE WELL for Playwrights Center of San Francisco, BOTTLED IN BABY for the San Francisco Marsh, CALIFORNIA SUITE, CROSSING DELANCY and MOON OVER BUFFALO for California Conservatory Theatre, COMMUNICATING DOORS and for Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre. As well as Directed and Choreographed URINETOWN & ZOMBIE PROM for Palo Alto Players, THE FULL MONTY & DAMN YANKEES for Contra Costa Musical Theatre. Other Directing ventures include: ON THE VERGE, HOLIDAY, THE DINING ROOM, THE RAINMAKER, ANNIE, PICNIC, JOSEPH/DREAMCOAT, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, ALL IN THE TIMING, SHADOW BOX, and has directed his favorite play, OUR TOWN, three times now.
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Stage Manager/Props Manager
Lisa Mcfadden-Murphy
Lisa is pound to be on the Board of Directors and is currently the Treasurer of PPTOPA. She thanks her daughter, Kaelea, for bringing her back to theater. She has had enormous joy working on every show since Man of La Mancha in 2014. Her roles have included Props Manager, Backstage Crew, Backstage Manager, Lighting Operator and Stage Manager. She has loved working with every cast and crew and looks forward to what PPTOPA has in store for the future.
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Production Manager
Wendy Marrero
Wendy is the Vice President of PPTOPA's Board of Directors. She is a lifetime lover of musical theatre who has worked on more than 30 shows including Barefoot in the Park, 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse..., The Addams Family, Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Judgment at Nuremberg, How to Succeed..., In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, The Sunshine Boys, Les Miserables, Man of La Mancha, Joseph..., Hairspray, Charlie Brown, Annie, The Best Man, The Producers, The Secret Garden, The Gondoliers, Brigadoon, and Bye, Bye Birdie at PPTOPA.
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Marketing
Kim Pitman
Kim is on the Board of Directors at PPTOPA. She has worked in marketing, backstage, front of the house, and group ticket sales. Kim has been involved with numerous productions including Barefoot in the Park, 12 Angry Men, Broadway Through the Years, Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, Cabaret, Urinetown, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer, The Best Little Whorehouse, The Addams Family, The Mousetrap, Seussical, West Side Story, Jesus Chris Superstar, Judgment at Nuremburg, How to Succeed, In the Heights, She Loves Me, Funny Girl, The Little Mermaid, Young Frankenstein, Carousel, Mary Poppins, Gypsy, Les Misérables and Man of La Mancha.
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Lighting Design
Michael Graham
Michael has designed the lighting for many PPTOPA shows including Pippin, Sweeney Todd, Evita, Something Rotten, In the Heights, West Side Story, Cabaret, A Few Good Men, The Wedding Singer and more. Thank you to the cast, crew, and patrons of PPTOPA for supporting live theatre, and a special thank you to my family for your continued support.
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Costume Designer
Alicia Rivera
Alicia is excited to be costuming yet another PPTOPA show with this phenomenal creative team and cast. Other costume design credits include: 12 Angry Men, Evita, The Wedding Singer, The Mousetrap, and Seussical the Musical. When not behind the scenes you may have seen Alicia on stage as Camila In The Heights, Miss Jones in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, or Sour Kangaroo in Seussical. Alicia is also proud to serve as a member of the PPTOPA Board of Directors. With a BA in Theater and a MS in Accounting and Finance, Alicia is happy to offer her talents to this amazing theater group.
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Set Designer
John Blessed
John has built and designed numerous sets for PPTOPA and is a vital part of the creative team.

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