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About the Director

 

NAME: Ms. Chelsea Cunningham

POSITION: Hoover High Drama Director

YEARS of SERVICE: 2 years

SCHOOLING: Ms. Cunningham graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2008 with a B.A. in Secondary Communication-Theatre Arts Teaching with an additional endorsement in K-8 Theatre Arts education.  She is also a 2003 graduate of Hoover High School, where she was actively involved in drama, IHSSA, Hoover Harmony & Chamber Choirs, the Challenger Newspaper staff and Central Academy.

EXTRA: Ms. Cunningham freelances as an instructor and guest artist at a variety of theatre and arts camps, including the Des Moines Playhouse, Ankeny Community Theatre, Living History Farms and the Okoboji ArtsLIVE Youth Festival.  In her spare time (when she has it), she enjoys performing, reading and writing.

About the Assistant

NAME: Billy Kirby

POSITION: Drama Assistant

YEARS of SERVICE:3 years

SCHOOLING: Mr. Kirby graduated from Central College in 2000 with a degree in Theatre. Also a Des Moines native, he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1996.

EXTRA: Mr. Kirby is the GEAR-UP Advisor at Hoover High School and works closely with the sophomore class.  He also works at Cooney's Beverage Co.  In his free time, he is planning his wedding with his fiancee, Jamie.  

About the Assistant

 

NAME: Sarah Hamilton

POSITION: Drama Assistant

YEARS OF SERVICE: 2 years

SCHOOLING: TBA

EXTRA: TBA

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