Production Staff Bios

Mr. Andrew Bevilacqua (Stage Crew Moderator) is happy to be involved in his fourth show at Gonzaga. A member of Gonzaga’s English Department, Mr. Bev’s showbiz claim to fame is that he was once an extra in an episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, although unfortunately his scene was cut. While in high school at St. Joe’s Prep in Philadelphia, Mr. Bev was a member of the production staff of the Cape and Sword Drama Society. As a stage manager, he was involved in several shows, with some cameos on stage and small roles in alumni productions. He’s grateful to everyone involved in the GDA and Gonzaga for being so wonderful and welcoming!

Mr. Paul Buckley ‘86, HoF ‘16 (Producer/GDA Moderator) is now a quarter-ofa-century man in preaching the Company Way of the GDA. He is inspired by his talented production team of Meghan, Kate, Andrew, Sophia, Bev and Kim(berly). He thanks the seniors for keeping this crazy group afloat and for helping to build it back up again. Welcome to all of the new kids for whom this is their first GDA show. He is especially thrilled that that group includes his own daughter Caroline, who, along with her brother Anthony, means that 60% of the Bowie Buckleys have an active part in this show. Maybe we should have family dinners on stage? (Except that there should be no food in the theater.) And Monica would never go for it - thank you Monica for keeping all of us in check. You too, Gabe - you’re next. :)

Mr. Andrew Curtin ‘01, HoF ‘15 (Assistant Director) has been directing high school theater since he started teaching way, way back in 2005, and is very happy to be returning to the GDA this fall. In his first year on Gonzaga’s faculty, he teaches freshman, sophomore and junior social studies. Many thanks to Ms. Griffith and the rest of the GDA team for making him feel so welcome, the fantastic cast and crew, and above all to his wonderful wife Anna and son Brennan for their patience, understanding, love and support.

Mrs. Meghan Goldsmith, HoF ‘18 (Producer) is in her 22nd season as a member of the production staff and happy to be experiencing some sense of theatrical normalcy again. Thank you to Paul, Kate, Andrew, Sophia, Bev & Kimberly for being wonderful colleagues, creators and friends. Congratulations to the cast and crew, especially the seniors, on a job very well done. Welcome to all of the students (and parents!) for whom this is their GDA first show - we’re so happy you’re here with us. Love and thanks to her amazing husband Dan, and to Matt, Katie and Emmy for graciously sharing Mommy with the big kids.

Ms. Kate Griffith (Director) has a Masters in Theatre Education and has been directing, producing, and teaching drama for the past decade. Notable previous directing credits include: Into the Woods, Matilda the Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Death. She also tap dances, moderates Gonzaga’s Improv Club “No Boys Allowed,” and teaches Geometry at Gonzaga. She and Christopher are excited for the math and hope you stay for the proof!

Ms. Sophia Menconi (Technical Director) is thrilled to be taking part in her fourth show with the GDA! She is incredibly proud of the stage crew and all the hard work they put into this production. She would like to thank Bev and Dean for their support and technical expertise, respectively, throughout this process. Outside of the GDA, she works with the Counseling Department at Gonzaga and is a freelance stage manager in the DC area. She is currently pursuing an MA in Theatre and New Play Development at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. She sends love to her partner Sam and their two cats, Victor and Agatha.

Mrs. Kimberly Notarianni (Costumer) is in her 7th season as costumer for the GDA and is thrilled to be part of the production staff since 2019. Mom of Spencer (‘17) and Maddie Rose (SR ‘19) she has been costuming the GDA since Mr. Buckley roped her in immediately after chairing Gonzaga’s 35th Anniversary Gala in December of 2016. “Mrs. Noti” has one cardinal rule: Thou shall not eat in costume -- and she always has a secret candy stash in the cage. She promises that all performers will learn how to properly hang up a pair of pants by the end of their GDA career, and she never misses an opportunity to add a little sparkle or sequin to each show. A special shout out to Dr. Noti for his patience with late theater nights, hot glue guns, stray rhinestones, and musical theater playlists!

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