OUR TEAM

MICHELLE JUNTUNEN

Denfeld Director

Have been doing theater since I was a kid. Was extremely shy and we moved around a lot. My first time in a theater I was hooked. It was like going home. My last show directed was at Renegade "My Name is Rachel Corrie" Have also directed Mice and Men for Wise Fool and Wayside Stories at The Playhouse. Have taught acting and public speaking classes. Produced the Tugboat Children's Theater at Renegade Comedy Theater as well. As an actor have played Lady Macbeth for Wise Fool and Maggie in Dancing at Lughnasa.

KEELY WAECHTER

Drama Advisor

Most recently in Matilda at the Duluth Playhouse
Member of the Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) chorus.
Teacher at Denfeld
Amature Youtuber
Ukulele enthusiast
(and apparently not a big bio writer….)

Madeline Juntunen

Co presidents

My name is Madeline Juntunen, I am a senior here at Denfeld High School. I am one of the 2023-2024 drama club co presidents. The last two shows I was in were Chicago (assistant stage manager), and the One Act I hate Valentines day (knight in shining armor). I can't wait for this upcoming theater season!!

Kaitlyn Johnson

Treasurer

12th grade / senior

This would be my second year involved in drama and being Treasurer

I played Quinn in "I Hate Valentine's Day" and Kitty Baxter in "Chicago"

Ale
Secretary

Hi! I'm Ale, I'm in 11th grade. I'm the the secretary for drama club. I have been in theater since 9th grade. I have did a couple plays before that. The last two shows I was in was She kills monsters and the One act play.

Regine Frederick
Co presidents

I'm 16 years old and a Denfeld junior. I've acted in all Denfeld seasons I've been in high school for, the two most recent being Chicago: Teen Edition and the One-Act I Hate Valentine's Day. I have also acted in previous theater programs such as Prairie Fire, East Hillside Summer Theatre, and at McCabe Renewal Center, and I'm heavily involved in bands, choir, junior rotary and NHS. I hope to help lead the program to greater success and good times.

Cooper Kahring

Social Media Officer

My name is Cooper Kahring. I am going on my second year of being a part of the Drama Club, I joined because I wanted something fun to do during WIN. I am the Social Media Officer this year. Drama is one of if not one of my favorite clubs that I'm a part of. I can't wait to see everyone new and old this year!!!