Emily Griffin
Emily Griffin is the current director for Hoover Drama. Miss Griffin graduated from the University of Northern Iowa earning the Purple and Old Gold Award for Conspicuous Achievement in Performance Studies. While attending UNI, she performed at the Interpreters Theatre, was a member of the Repertory Dance Theatre Company, and the SAVE Forum Actors. Now, Miss Griffin enjoys directing Hoover Students in a wide variety of performances and serving on the Board of Directors at Actors in Ames. Additionally, she shares her time and talents on and off stage as choreographer for Kiss Me, Kate, costumer for Wait Until Dark, and played the Witch in Shrek the Musical.
Meet the Directors...
Miss Alex Caskey
Miss Alexis is Hoover Drama's business manager. She also teaches math at Hoover High School.
Alex Fitzgerald
Mr. Alex Fitzgerald is the current choir director at Hoover High School and the Hoover Drama Music director. Mr. Fitzgerald is a graduate of Iowa State University.
Melissa Chavas-Miller
Melissa is a coach who helps with IHSSA preformances and gives professional advice to Hoover Drama productions. Mrs. Chavas-Miller is an employee of the Des Moines Playhouse and a graduate of Iowa State University.
Emily Paull
Emily is Hoover Drama's resident accompanist and costume assistant. Emily spends most of her time as mother to Eleanor, but also helps as costumer, pianist, and performer at Actors.
