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High School Theatre
Division Representatives
Michelle Bayer | Michelle DePasquale-Bayer has taught theatre and biology at Oak Park and River Forest High School for 25 years and currently serves as the Director of Theatre and Performing Arts Department Chair. In 2014 Michelle received the Huskie Booster Club outstanding faculty award, and in 2020 she received Maine West Fine Arts Alumni Award. She is currently directing the Illinois High School Theatre Festival’s All-State production. She is excited to represent high school theatre on the ITA Board. |
Danny Yuska | Danny Yuska was born and raised and taught in Iowa at the start of his teaching career where he served on the Iowa Thespian Board for a couple of years. He moved to Chicago in 2011 and has been a theatre teacher and director at Hinsdale South High School for the past 12 years. He served as the 2025 All-State Director for "The Prom" and has worked on the festival committee in a variety of positions. He now lives in Downers Grove, IL with his husband, Jason, and daughter, Reese. |
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