JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR creative team
Joseph Murphy, Director/ Music Director
Joe Murphy is a musical director, actor, high school music director and business owner here on the peninsula. Joe was the Music Director of WMT's fall 2025 show, THE WEDDING SINGER. For the production, "Sweet Joe" conducted our band backstage and played drums onstage. Before that Joe was seen as Lancelot in SPAMALOT. He has also been seen on stage in such shows as RAGTIME, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT and LEGALLY BLONDE. His musical director credits include FUNNY GIRL, WINTER WONDERETTES, HAIR, XANADU, ELF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, SINGIN IN THE RAIN, ONCE, YOU'RE A GOO DMAN CHARLIE BROWN, NEWSIES and THE ADDAMS FAMILY.
Sara Rangel-Murphy, Vocal Director
Sara Rangel-Murphy is an accomplished Music and Vocal Director, private voice teacher/coach, and currently the Music/Drama Teacher at St. Charles Catholic School in San Carlos. With a Master’s in Opera Performance from Cal State Northridge, Sara has studied, conducted, and performed a wide range of musical genres, including musical theatre,opera, church music, and children’s choirs. Her career has taken her around the world, performing in prestigious choirs and earning recognition as an international competition soloist. A seasoned music and vocal director, Sara has shared her expertise with a variety of theater companies, schools and churches throughout the Bay Area, including Hillbarn Theatre, Coastal Rep, and SCCT. Sara owns and runs Murphy Music Camps with her husband, Joe. Sara is thrilled to make her debut as the Vocal Director at Woodside Musical Theatre, bringing her passion for music and theater to new audiences. When not teaching or on stage, Sara cherishes time with her “real-life Adam Sandler” husband Joe as they enjoy growing old together now that they are “empty nesting” from their amazing kids En and Sean.
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WMT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Don Coluzzi, President
Don Coluzzi is one of Woodside Musical Theatre's original board members, having worked with the company since 2000. Don is not just the Board President (and keeper of all institutional memories), he is also WMT's resident Set and Lighting Designer, co -Tech Director, scenic artist, and Production Stage Manager. He is honored to be part of the company, and hopes you enjoy our shows. Don has been involved with many theatre companies on the Peninsula for over 45 years. He and his wife Catherine were thrilled to receive the Woodside Musical Theatre 2009 “Georgie” award, and hope to continue to be part of WMT for a long time. They both enjoy retirement by traveling, volunteering, teaching, and enjoying life.
Nancy Fitzgerald-Metzler, Treasurer
Nancy Fitzgerald-Metzler is thrilled to serve as Treasurer on the WMT board, leveraging her skills having recently retired from a career as a Producer, Director and Editor of video for a variety of corporate and entertainment companies in the Bay Area including META, Sony Computer Entertainment, Mondo Media, Monster Cable, Silicon Graphics, Colossal Pictures, and more. Outside her professional career, Nancy has worked in Bay Area theater since the early 90's(!), beginning backstage and onstage at PCLO/Broadway by the Bay and then expanding her circle to work with Peninsula Center Stage, Peninsula Youth Theater, Palo Alto Children’s Theater, the SMFC School district, the San Mateo Union High School District, Hillbarn Theatre, (where she directed OKLAHOMA, JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT, CHICAGO and CURTAINS and was the Director of the Conservatory,) and Woodside Musical Theatre where she recently directed THE WEDDING SINGER after many years of enjoying their shows from the audience!
When not sitting in a darkened theater, you will find Nancy hanging out with her husband, Mark, and their pup, Mini. Nancy loves spending time with family and friends, and is an avid Golden State Warriors fan and Disnerd.
Brenda Jackson, Secretary
Brenda Jackson, Secretary
Brenda Jackson is thrilled to serve as Secretary on the board of WMT.
Brenda has co-produced THE WEDDING SINGER, SEUSSICAL and BRIGHT STAR.
Through her work with a number of local theater companies, she has forged valuable connections with accomplished artists, paving the way for future collaborations on exciting new projects. Brenda's journey in theater began after a fulfilling career in Communications. Her passion for the arts led her to co-produce ONCE ON THIS ISLAND with Sunnyvale Community Players, following her earlier roles in THE WIZ with SCP, and a successful run in the ensemble of South Bay Musical Theater's production of BIG RIVER. In the summer of 2023, Brenda made her debut with Lyric Theater, joining the Harlem ensemble in RAGTIME. A testament to the belief that "it's never too late to follow your dreams", Brenda balances her theater work with her love for movies, supporting her church IT department, traveling, and enjoying a good game of Bid Whist. She cherishes time spent with family and friends, especially during the holidays.
Michelle Ayoob
Brenda Jackson, Secretary
Michelle Ayoob has been on the board with WMT since 2018. She also serves as Producer, Casting Associate and the Box Office Lead. Outside of her role at WMT, Michelle runs a successful business assisting high school seniors in applying for and getting accepted to college.
Donna Losey
Donna Losey has been serving on the board of WMT since it's revised inception in 2000, and before that was an active parent producer of the yearly operetta at Woodside Elementary School. In addition to her work with WMT, Donna has been working with the drama department at Woodside High School since 2005.
Sara Rangel-Murphy
Sara Rangel-Murphy is an accomplished Music and Vocal Director, private voice teacher/coach, and currently the Music/Drama Teacher at St. Charles Catholic School in San Carlos. With a Master’s in Opera Performance from Cal State Northridge, Sara has studied, conducted, and performed a wide range of musical genres, including musical theatre, opera, church music, and children’s choirs. Her career has taken her around the world, performing in prestigious choirs and earning recognition as an international competition soloist. A seasoned music and vocal director, Sara has shared her expertise with a variety of theater companies, schools and churches throughout the Bay Area, including Hillbarn Theatre, Coastal Rep, and SCCT. Sara owns and runs Murphy Music Camps with her husband, Joe. Sara is thrilled to make her debut as the Vocal Director at Woodside Musical Theatre, bringing her passion for music and theater to new audiences. When not teaching or on stage, Sara cherishes time with her “real-life Adam Sandler” husband Joe as they enjoy growing old together now that they are “empty nesting” from their amazing kids En and Sean.
Jepoy Ramos
Jepoy Ramos (he/him) is a Software Solutions Engineer and an active Bay Area theatre community member. He has worked as an Actor, Director, Producer, and Stage Manager for various theatre companies including Bay Area Musicals, Bindlestiff Studios, Custom Made Theatre Company, Hillbarn Theatre, Palo Alto Players, Pacifica Spindrift Players, Ray of Light Theatre, Woodside Musical Theatre, and many others. In his limited spare time, you can see Jepoy teaching fitness at F45 Studio in San Bruno and Cupertino, running multiple Spartan Races all over the US, or traveling to different cities around the world. Follow his adventures at @jepriy. Full Send!!!
Gary Stanford, Jr
Gary Stanford, Jr is is ecstatic to co-produce the show with WMT this year! When not producing shows, you can see him as a Stage Director, Choreographer, Actor, arts educator & DEI Consultant. 2025 has brought him to direct Little Shop of Horrors with Stage Presence Theater Company, the world premiere of Pet Lingerie with Ross Valley Players, and Beauty and the Beast Jr. with North Star Academy of Redwood City, while choreographing Addams Family with Capuchino High School in San Bruno. As an actor, he is appearing in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fairview with Contra Costa Civic Theater. With WMT, he has directed/choreographed RAGTIME, ANNIE, and BRIGHT STAR, choreographed MY FAIR LADY, and appeared in CURTAINS. He is very much looking forward to seeing artists and audiences back at Woodside Musical Theater!