She Kills Monsters Creative
Director
Heather StraussRetired Board Member and SCDW
President, she has done a bit of everything at SCDW. She has a special place in her heart for some
performances including TANYS award winning shows Bathroom Humor, Fiddler on the Roof (‘07 & ‘15),
The Children’s Hour, Sweeney Todd & Savannah Sipping Society. Has directed award winning shows
including Beauty and the Beast, Snow Stars, Egyptian Mosaic (TANYS Festival) and Oliver!. “Deepest
thanks to my wonderful family Marc, Matt & Grace for their support and love (google)…
Producer
Dawn PernesziSCDW Board President, Dawn has been part of
SCDW since 2006. She has been a stage manager, prop mistress, designer and director of our famed
Haunted Theatre. She was the main stage director for the award winning shows Nevermore, Into the
Woods, CLUE!, and The Little Mermaid. She is very much looking forward to directing this years
beloved family musical, The Wizard of Oz.
Stage Manager/Props
Jenny SilvermanBoard member, Prop Mistress and amazing grandmother,
Jenny performed in the 2019 One Acts, by filling in parts in Linger a While and the sweeper in Betcha.
Technically she has been suckered onto the stage by her grandson Cole, and friend Heather - Who
love her dearly and who know they couldn’t do it without her! She is amazing—A retired teacher from
Fallsburg CSD, she spends her additional free time traveling with her amazing husband Lou.
Set Construction
Lou SilvermanHouse committee, Board member, Lou can be found working with hammer
in hand, building the images that the director dreams up. And if not there, watch for him at the candy
counter with candy bars, ice cream and a cold soda ready to serve! Too chilly? He can make a mean
cup of coffee too!