Beetlejuice Jr.

Beetlejuice Jr. - February 11 - February 15, 2026

Warrensburg-Latham High School

Meet the Directors

Laura Philips

WLHS Drama Co-Director & Producer

Laura is a math instructor at Richland Community College and relies on WL Drama to feed her creative soul. She and her husband, Matt, live on five acres in Warrensburg. Pushing the cast to do their best, making them look good, and working with the cast, parents, and the Warrensburg community to provide a meaningful theatrical experience—alongside her daughter and grandkids—are her favorite parts of the show.
April Higgs

WLHS Drama Co-Director & Director

April joined WLHS Drama in 2019 to direct Frozen Jr and has been with us ever since. She has always loved theatre and has been involved in many capacities over the years, but her favorite roles by far have been those backstage where she loves helping to make the magic happen. April wants to thank her two favorite boys and her favorite little girl for all their love and support, none of this would be possible without them.
Madison Butts

Choreographer

Maddie has a long history with WLHS Drama! In high school, she worked tech and performed in Aladdin, Peter Pan (Wendy), and Frozen, which she also choreographed. She graduated from WIU with a degree in Supply Chain Management and is now employed at ADM. Last year, she returned to choreograph The Little Mermaid. We are glad to have her back in the WLHS Drama family!
Hannah Church-Caldwell

Music Director

Hannah comes to WL with over ten years of experience teaching junior high and high school vocal music, along with serving as music director for ten productions. She has taught in the Paris, East Peoria, and Tuscola school districts and currently works at the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Hannah continues to pursue her passion for music through church work, private instruction, and accompanying throughout the area. This is her first production with WL, and she is grateful for the opportunity. She looks forward to many more!