

About the Northstar Playmakers

We are Westhill Theater.
The Northstar Playmakers is the name of Westhill High School's drama program, which is led by a group of strong student and faculty members and supported by the Westhill Northstar Playmakers Parent Group (NPPG). The Northstar Playmakers strive to put out exceptional, high-quality productions with an on-going focus on student learning through the performing arts.
Faculty advisors
Northstar Playmakers Advisor: Nicole Kittleman
Tech Advisor: TBA
Improv Troupe Advisor: Nicole Kittleman
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2024-2025 Student Board
President - Niko Rinaldi
Vice President - Paul Ferris
Secretary - Ava Sanchez
Board Reps - Jeremy Sliss, Olivia Sosa,
James Kolman (AITE)
Tech Head - Jeremy Smith
WIT President - Quentin Boyd
2024-2025 Season
Fall Drama:
Reginald Rose's 12 Angry Jurors
Directed by Nicole Kittleman
Westhill Main Auditorium
Performances November 22, 23 (two shows), & 24
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WIT - Improv Shows
Come see the fun antics of the improv troupe!
Westhill Little Theater
Dates TBD
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Spring Musical (2023-2024):
Pippin
Directed & choreography by Linda Duci
Westhill Main Auditorium
Performances April 26 & 27 and May 2 & 3
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Stars on the Hill Cabaret (2023-2024)
Enjoy an evening of music and dance!
Westhill Main Auditorium
Date TBD
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Westhill Northstar Playmakers Parent Group (NPPG)
The Westhill Northstar Playmakers Parent Group's objectives are to:
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Support theater and dramatic arts education through productions and programs at Westhill High School;
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Bring together the home and school so that Westhill students continue to have educational opportunities to participate in theater and dramatic arts;
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Oversee, manage, and raise funds for Northstar’s annual spring musical and other productions; and
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Provide volunteer support for Northstar productions.
NPPG consists of dedicated parent volunteers who support all aspects of Westhill High School's after-school theater programs. NPPG is proud of the dedication shown by our parents who support their children's passions for the performing arts, whether their children are performers, part of the tech crew, or musicians. All parents are automatically eligible to be members of NPPG. We meet 5-6 times each year. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be, email us at northstarppg@gmail.com or enter your information here.
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In addition to producing the annual spring musical, much of what NPPG does involves fundraising to supplement the allocation from the Stamford Public Schools, which only covers a small portion of what the productions cost. Westhill High School has a long history of producing outstanding theatrical productions and provides low-cost, live performances to the community at large. In addition, the NPPG helps provide workshops for students and has facilitated in helping students attend professional theater performances in the area. Over the years, our well-regarded theater program and talented students have earned numerous awards from the Connecticut High School Musical Theatre Awards and by the CT Drama Association. Many Northstar Playmakers & Tech crew graduates have gone on to pursue performing and technical theater in college and beyond. 
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2024-2025
NPPG Board
​Co-Presidents:
Jenn Rinaldi & Laura Ferris​Vice President: Michele Perna
Secretary: Kim Kolman
Treasurer: Melissa Bartels
Representatives: Shannon Parham, Jason Sliss, Sherry Sliss, Lauren Wells
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2024-25 Meeting Dates
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CHECK BACK SOON FOR UDPATED CALENDAR!
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