Artistic Staff: fall 2026
First Year Players Presents: INTO THE WOODS
DIRECTOR – Daniel Perry
The Director is responsible for all artistic elements of the production, including selecting of the show and the members of their artistic staff, casting the show, and leading rehearsals throughout the week. They work closely with the cast and the artistic staff, as well as the technical and pit directors, to put on a production embodying the vision presented in their proposal.
Daniel Perry (he/him) is a third-year studying Architecture.
Contact him at director@firstyearplayers.org
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Kenzie Cappy
The Assistant Directors operate alongside the Director and work with cast members on anything from blocking to character development. They serve as the Director's second set of eyes, complementing the Director's notes for the cast when necessary, and take on any additional projects the Director may delegate.
Kenzie Cappy (she/her) is a second-year studying Psychology and Computer Science.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Zach Fader
The Assistant Directors operate alongside the Director and work with cast members on anything from blocking to character development. They serve as the Director's second set of eyes, complementing the Director's notes for the cast when necessary, and take on any additional projects the Director may delegate.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – Marie Chuparkoff
The Assistant Directors operate alongside the Director and work with cast members on anything from blocking to character development. They serve as the Director's second set of eyes, complementing the Director's notes for the cast when necessary, and take on any additional projects the Director may delegate.
Marie Chuparkoff is a second-year studying Foreign Affairs and Economics.
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Nina Gravlee
The Vocal Directors oversee all singing designated by the composer. Contrasted with the Pit Director, the Vocal Directors work with groups and individual cast members to ensure not only that the music is performed accurately, but that the vocalists learn to maintain healthy vocal strategies, take ownership of their music, and make their performances their own.
Nina Gravlee (she/her) is a second-year studying Biology & English.
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Jonathan Barnard
The Vocal Directors oversee all singing designated by the composer. Contrasted with the Pit Director, the Vocal Directors work with groups and individual cast members to ensure not only that the music is performed accurately, but that the vocalists learn to maintain healthy vocal strategies, take ownership of their music, and make their performances their own.
Jonathan Barnard (he/him) is a third-year studying Political and Social Thought and Drama.
VOCAL DIRECTOR – Connor Chang
The Vocal Directors oversee all singing designated by the composer. Contrasted with the Pit Director, the Vocal Directors work with groups and individual cast members to ensure not only that the music is performed accurately, but that the vocalists learn to maintain healthy vocal strategies, take ownership of their music, and make their performances their own.
Connor Chang (he/him) is a third-year studying Physics.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Kaelyn Gardner
The Choreographers introduce dance, stunt work, and other movement into the production. They conceive, then teach any choreography to the cast. They and the Director strive to realize the artistic vision for the show through movement, and the Choreographer ensures that every cast member both understands and feels comfortable with all choreography.
CHOREOGRAPHER – Kate Lomuntad
The Choreographers introduce dance, stunt work, and other movement into the production. They conceive, then teach any choreography to the cast. They and the Director strive to realize the artistic vision for the show through movement, and the Choreographer ensures that every cast member both understands and feels comfortable with all choreography.
Kate Lomuntad (she/her) is a second-year studying Commerce.
STAGE MANAGER – Chip Dinh
The Stage Manager attends all rehearsals, meetings, and manages the inner workings of the production. They play a crucial role in the management of props, distribution of production notes, and supervise lighting and blocking cues. The Stage Manager reports to the Director and Tech Director to make sure the production is organized and the cast is welcomed.
Chip Dinh (he/him) is a second-year studying Financial Mathematics and Economics.