Light of the World

PRODUCTION TEAM BIOS

Zachary Ziegler (Director) is in his first year as Director of Choir, Theatre, and Liturgical Music at DSHAl and is in his 11th year of teaching overall. He has taught band, choir, and theatre in grades K-12 in Colorado, Alaska, and across southeastern Wisconsin. A graduate of Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor’s in Music Education, his main instrument is the tuba and he can be seen subbing for local brass bands and performing in shows, most recently with Greendale Community Theater’s Chicago. Recent directing credits include DSHA’s CTW show Disney’s Newsies and Grease with Catholic Central High School in Burlington, WI.

Amanda Marsala (Scenic Designer and Technical Director) has been at DSHA since 2006. Prior to working at DSHA, Amanda worked at The Skylight as a Scenic Carpenter and Deck Chief; at First Stage Children’s Theatre as a Scenic Carpenter; and at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum as an Exhibit Technician. Here at DSHA, Amanda has the honor of creating over forty theatre productions with the students, parents, volunteers, and production teams. The energy and enthusiasm the students put into each production never ceases; your dedication keeps this department running! A few of Amanda’s favorite productions here at DSHA are Clue, Legally Blonde, Peter Pan, Into the Woods, Mary Poppins, and The Little Mermaid.

Julie Johnson (Vocal Music Director) is thrilled to return to Divine Savior Holy Angels for Godspell. She is a very active musician who loves to share her happiness and bring joy to others through music and theatre! During the day, Julie serves as the Marketing and Development Coordinator at the Schauer Arts Center. In her free time she enjoys working as a music director and pianist with many theater companies including Outskirts Theater, All in Productions, Waukesha Civic Theater, Hartford Players, Lake Country Players, Menomonee Falls Patio Players, Vintage Theatre, Bombshell Theatre Co. and Mukwonago Village Players. She also loves to accompany for concerts and auditions at several area schools. Enjoy the show!

Christal Wagner (Choreographer) Christal Wagner has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She is a founding member of the collaborative trio, Cadance Collective, performing their original works since 2012. She is a company member with Danceworks Performance MKE and has been a featured performer with Your Mother Dances, Gina Laurenzi Dance Project, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, Present Music, and Dawn Springer Dance Projects. She choreographs musical theatre at Divine Savior Holy Angels, Shorewood High School, Nicolet High School and Skylight Music Theatre.