Meet the KOT Team
The Directors
Our Directors bring their vast experience to students
Director
Darchell Chesser
This is Mrs. Chesser's 20th year in Klein ISD. She is so excited to join the world of High School Theatre. She is proud graduate of University of Houston Drama where she studied under Cecil Pickett and Sydney Berger. She worked 8 seasons with Theatre Under The Stars which led to the original cast of Kopit and Yeston's Phantom, the National Tour of Mame with Juliet Prowse(where she earned her Equity card) and a European Tour of Evita before she decided to pursue teaching full time. Her favorite roles these days are wife, mom & teacher. When she is not at school, she loves to travel.
Technical Director
Darin Garrett
A native Texan, Mr. Garrett received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston. He is in his sixth year here at Klein Oak High School and has been teaching for 16 years. He has designed and directed plays at theatres throughout the Houston area. Mr. Garrett is also a proud parent of two exceptional children.
Director
Gabrielle Garza
Ms. Garza graduated with a degree in Theatre Studies from Montclair State University and obtained her teaching certificate through Texas Teachers upon moving to Texas. Prior to finding her home at Klein Oak, she worked at Krimmel Intermediate, also in Klein ISD. Her favorite experience here at Oak has been working on the musical, Big Fish! When she is not teaching or directing, she loves hanging out with a good book and her cat, practicing yoga, attending the Texas Renaissance Festival with her husband, and Halloween décor hunting with a Baja Blast in hand.
The Officers
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our KOT Officers are elected each year by students and teachers to lead the department in Performances, Socials, Volunteer projects.
President
Natalia Vazquez
Natalia is a senior this year at Klein Oak, and she is beyond honored to be able to lead an amazing group of students as president! This is her 4th year in the department, and she is involved in many other extracurriculars such as senior class office, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Student Council and much more. She can not wait for an amazing year with the rest of the officers and this amazing department!
Vice President
Emma Eastman
Hey KOT!! My name is Emma Eastman and I am THRILLED to be serving as your Vice President this year! Outside of theater, I am also apart of Child Guidance, Student Council, Young Women’s Leadership Club, Legacy League, and many Honor Societies. My favorite things are hanging out with people and watching movies/TV! I love each of y’all SO MUCH and can’t wait for this year! (And to the current juniors: We made it to Senior Year!!
Secretary
Chayton Reel
Chayton is the secretary of KOT for the 22-23 school year! This is his 3rd year at the Klein Oak theater where he has received such amazing opportunities as both a leader and an actor! He's loved every second of the journey KOT has brought him and can't wait for everything else this department has in store!
Historian
Gabby Garza
Gabby is the historian for the 2022-2023 school year! She is a senior also involved in STUCO, debate, and extensive gaming. She adores her position as historian and loves nothing more then capturing memories of her KOT family.
Publicist
Jessica Torres
Jessica Torres is the publicist for Klein Oak Theatre. She is a senior at Klein Oak and is in many extracurriculars. She is the publicist for Drama Club, the Anthology club historian, and is also apart of the Varsity Cheerleading team, Varsity Choir, Student Council, Young Women’s Leadership Club, Tri-M. She loves KOT and everyone involved and wants nothing but the best for the department!
Parliamentarian
Rachel Hartmann
Hello KOT! I am Rachel Hartmann and I will be serving as our parliamentarian this year! I love KOT and I am 100% committed to serving the students and KOT family the best I can! I have a passion for performing as well as assistance in tech positions. As well as theatre I am involved in Student Council, Journalism, NHS, NEHS, and more! It’s going to be a great year and I can’t wait to get to know all of you! Thank you for entrusting me with this position and feel free to reach out for anything!