GDA Mary Poppins Playbill (2024)

THE DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION OF GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

A Musical based on the stories of P.L.Travers and the Walt Disney Film

Original Music and Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

Book by Julian Fellowes

New Songs and Additional Music and Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe

Co-Created by Cameron Mackintosh

Original London and Broadway Production Credits:

Produced by Cameron Mackintosh and Thomas Schumaker

Co-Choreographer

Stephen Mear

Scenic and Costume Design

Bob Crowley

Lighting Design

Howard Harrison

Co-Direction and Choreography

Matthew Bourne

Directed by Richard Eyre

ProdUCed BY

Mrs. Meghan Goldsmith

TeChnICaL dIreCTIon BY

Mr. Nathan Nichipor

VoCaL dIreCTIon BY

Mr. Sean MacCarthy-Grant

assIsTanT dIreCTIon BY

Mr. Andrew Curtin

March

MARY

dIreCTed BY Ms. Kate Griffith

MUsICaL dIreCTIon BY

Ms. Lucia LaNave

ChoreoGraPhY BY Ms. Aimee Gervacio

CosTUMe desIGn BY

Mrs. Kimberly Notarianni

a noTe froM The dIreCTor...

Whether your childhood is full of memories of penguins and carousels, or you are being newly introduced, welcome to the Gonzaga Dramatic Association’s production of Mary Poppins! At the heart of this story is the Banks family, who mirrors our own complicated and messy, yet loving families. In addition to showing us that boring walks can become jolly holidays if you only step in time, Mary Poppins also teaches us to embrace change and to find the good even in the lowest moments. I am so excited for you to come along on this adventure with the Banks household as they discover how best to love and support each other, with the help of spoonfuls of sugar and a little gingerbread.

As we have gotten closer to opening night, I keep coming back to Mary Poppins’ final theme: “Anything can happen, raise the curtain. Things you thought impossible will soon seem certain.” I am so proud of this company for tackling challenges we once thought were impossible. This is the most technically complicated show the GDA has produced since Covid, yet impossibilities, like flying and magic, are now realities. Our cast has tackled British accents, tap dancing, and complex harmonies, while our crew has mastered building multipurpose set pieces, wallpapering and shingling, and choreographed set changes. This show has been a joy to direct and I have had an incredibly talented and supportive team of adults without whom this show would have been impossible. We are raising the curtain on an incredible show that we cannot wait to share with you, our audience!

Thank you for your support of the GDA and we hope you enjoy the show!

Ms. Kate Griffith Director

CasT of CharaCTers

Mary Poppins............................................Maggie Campione (Georgetown Visitation)

Bert..............................................................................................................Milton Yates II

George Banks....................................................................................................JP Howard

Winifred Banks................Ella Schmidgall (Washington Latin Public Charter School)

Jane Banks....................................................................................Gloria Burkhardt (GV)

Michael Banks........................................................................................Graham Farrand

Mrs. Brill.............................................................................................Molly McGee (GV)

Robertson Ay....................................................................................................Caleb Linn

Bird Woman......................................................................................Peggy Lannan (GV)

Bank Chairman.............................................................................................Peter Clancy

Park Keeper................................................................................................Marco Limarzi

enseMBLe PLaYers

Connie Bartoli Pinero (GV)

Caroline Buckley (GV)

Luke Cousins

Parker Deerin

Chris Delaune

Drew Dunlap

Maria Farren (GV)

Mary Gormly (GV)

Molly Heafitz (GV)

Phoebe Hall (GV)*

Judah Hampton

Sophia Kearney (GV)*

John Mann

Claire Norris (Templeton Academy)

Lucy Noyes (GV)

Liam Reed

Charlie Slusher

Kande St. Louis

Fitz Tobias

Blair Todd (GV)

Johan Torres

Irina Wilderotter (GV)

*dance captain

Please be advised that there will be intermittent strobing light effects used during this performance. Patrons that may suffer from epilepsy or other visual light sensitivities are advised to contact the Front of House staff prior to entering the theater.

For the safety of our performers, please refrain from the use of flash photography.

Any video and/or audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited under the terms of our licensing agreement.

MUsICaL nUMBers

Mary Poppins takes place in and around the Banks’ household somewhere in London at the turn of the last century.

ACT I

Prologue..............................................................................................................................................Bert

“Cherry Tree Lane (Pt. 1)”....................Winifred, Mrs. Brill, Jane, Michael, Robertson Ay, George

“The Perfect Nanny”...........................................................................................................Jane, Michael

“Cherry Tree Lane (Pt. 2)”....................Winifred, Mrs. Brill, Jane, Michael, Robertson Ay, George

“Practically Perfect”...............................................................................Mary Poppins, Jane & Michael

“All Me Own Work”............................................................................................................................Bert

“Jolly Holiday”................................................Bert, Jane, Michael, Neleus, Mary Poppins, Ensemble

“Let’s Hope She Will Stay”.................................................................George, Winifred, Jane, Michael “Winds Do Change”...........................................................................................................................Bert

“A Spoonful of Sugar”...................................Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, Robertson Ay, Winifred

“Precision and Order”...................................................Clerks, Chairman, Von Hussler, Northbrook

“A Man Has Dreams”.....................................................................................................................George

“Feed the Birds”......................................................................Bird Woman, Mary Poppins, Ensemble

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”.....Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane, Michael, Mrs. Corry, Customers

“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Reprise)/The Winds May Blow”.....................Bert, Customers

“Twists and Turns’”.............................................................................................................................Bert

“Playing the Game”...................................Mary Poppins, Valentine, Doll, Teddy Bear, Punch, Toys

“Chim Chim Cher-ee”..............................................................................................Bert, Mary Poppins

FIFTEEN MINUTE INTERMISSION

ACT II

“Cherry Tree Lane (Reprise)”................Mrs. Brill, Robertson Ay, Jane, Michael, Winifred, George

“Brimstone & Treacle (Part 1)”..........................................................................................Miss Andrew

“Let’s Go Fly A Kite”.............................Bert, Park Keeper, Michael, Jane, Kite Flyers, Mary Poppins

“Good For Nothing/Being Mrs. Banks”....................................................................George, Winifred

“Brimstone & Treacle (Part 2)”................................................................Mary Poppins, Miss Andrew

“Practically Perfect (Reprise)”................................................................Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael

“Step in Time/Down the Chimney”...............................Bert, Michael, Jane, Sweeps, Mary Poppins

“A Man Has Dreams (Reprise)/A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)”....................................George, Bert

“Anything Can Happen (Part 1)”..................................................Mary Poppins, Jane, Michael, Winifred, Bird Woman, Board of Directors

“Give Us the Word”........................................................................................................................George

“Anything Can Happen (Part 2)”................................Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane, Michael, Ensemble

“A Spoonful of Sugar (Reprise)”.......................................................................................Mary Poppins Bows...................................................................................................................................Full Company

ProdUCTIon sTaff

Producer....................................................................................Mrs. Meghan Goldsmith

Director....................................................................................................Ms. Kate Griffith

Assistant Director........................................................................Mr. Andrew Curtin ‘01

Technical Director...........................................................................Mr. Nathan Nichipor

Choreographer.................................................................................Ms. Aimee Gervacio

Music Director.......................................................................................Ms. Lucia LaNave

Vocal Director......................................................................Mr. Sean MacCarthy-Grant

Costume Designer..................................................................Mrs. Kimberly Notarianni

MUsIC

Conductor/Keys 1.................................................................................Ms. Lucia LaNave

Keyboard 2..............................................................................Mr. Sean McCarthy-Grant Bass..............................................................................................................Nick Graziano

Cello.........................................................................................Percival Kyd Bruneau ‘26

Drums/Percussion....................................................................................Mike Barranco

Horn 1............................................................................................................Mark V. Deal

Horn 2.................................................................................................................Deb Kline

Reed 1...................................................................................................Maria Luisa Rhode

Reed 2.....................................................................................................Justin Baughman

Trombone...................................................................................................Melissa Bayliss

Trumpet..................................................Jack Dusek, Gabe Mallek ‘25, Hollyn Slykhuis

sTaGe Crew

Stage Manager.................................................................................................Kyle Merkle

Assistant Stage Manager............................................................................Quinn Gibson

Stage Right Managers..............Dante Soriano & Charlotte Lawler (Bishop O’Connell)

Stage Left Manager.......................................................................................Henry Calpin

Lighting Designer........................................................................................Brendan Seay

Spot Operators............................................................Luke Matelis & Mila Taylor (GV)

Sound Manager/Designer.......................................................................Patrick Kopplin

Assistant Sound Designer......................................................................Joseph Portolese

Loft Manager.............................................................................................Thomas Presler

Run Crew..............................Sophia Gerhardt (GV), Aidan McGee, Hugh McMahon

Build Crew.............................................................Christopher Delaune, Ethan Merkle, Johnathan Watson, Milton Yates II

Student Costume Designer..........................................................................Sean Stanton

Show Publicity Content Creators........Maggie Campione (GV), Mary Gormly (GV), Charlie Slusher

House Managers..........................................................Brady Heafitz & Preston Thomas

Production Staff Bios

After a year in the hot seat, Mr. Andrew Curtin ‘01, HoF ‘15 (Assistant Director) is very happy to be settling back into the slightly less hectic assistant director’s chair for Mary Poppins! He is very proud of the cast and crew for their long, hard hours working on this production and their cheerful belief in the impossible. When not in the Gonzaga theater, Mr. Curtin can be found teaching Modern World History and AP Comparative Government in his second year as a faculty member here on Eye Street. Thanks to the production team, cast and crew, and most especially to his wonderful wife Anna and son Brennan for their unwavering support.

Ms. Aimee Gervacio (Choreographer) is excited to work with GDA, bringing with her over 20 years of training in dance and experience in music theater. In addition to being an English teacher for FCPS, Aimee also works with young dancers and actors as part of the studio faculty at MSA. She would like to thank AC, KG, MG, KN, NN, LL, SMG, PB, and the entire Poppins cast and crew for the welcome, support, trust, and “atoning for being educable through delicate beauty”….or for being supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Mrs. Meghan Goldsmith, HoF ‘18 (Producer) is honored and blessed to be rounding out her 23rd year with the GDA with the fantastic cast and crew of Mary Poppins! This has been a behemoth of a show to get to the finish line, and she’s forever grateful to have such a stellar production team by her side. Thank you to Kate, Andrew, Nathan, Kimberly, Aimee, Sean and Lucia for your unwaivering dedication and incomparable talent. Thank you to the students in the cast, crew, band and house crew for your tireless efforts in bringing this show to life and sparking joy. A special thanks to the seniors -- whether this was your first show with us or your eighth, you have left an indelible mark on the history of Gonzaga theater, and we’re so lucky to have spent this time together. Last but not least, love and thanks to everyone who has provided support behind the scenes, particularly Paul, Sarah and Allan for their friendship and guidance, her amazing husband Dan for making sure she eats actual food instead of junk, and her three wonderful kiddos Matt, Katie and Emmy for trying to be “practically perfect”...even if sometimes they’re “rather inclined to giggle and don’t put things away”. Enjoy the show!

Ms. Kate Griffith (Director) has experienced nothing but pure joy being able to direct this amazing cast and crew! This show would not have happened without her incredibly hardworking production team: Meghan, Nathan, Aimee, Lucia, Sean, and Kimberly, and most especially her directing partner, Andrew! Memorable directing credits include: The Curious Incident…, Into the Woods, Matilda The Musical, and Death. She has a Masters in Theatre Education and has been directing, producing, and teaching drama for the past decade. She also tap dances, moderates Gonzaga’s Improv Club “No Boys Allowed,” and teaches Geometry at Gonzaga.

Ms. Lucia LaNave (Music Director) is a music director and pianist based in VA, and is an active member of the DC chapter of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM). Recent credits: “The World Goes Round,” “Fiddler on the Roof” (Keys 2, Olney Theatre Center); “Little Shop of Horrors” (Sub. Keys 2, Ford’s Theatre); “Kinky Boots” (Sub. Keys 2, Olney Theatre Center); “Falsettos” (Sub. Keys 2, Rep Stage); “Bat Boy” (Music Director, American University); “The Prom,” “Carrie,” “The Hello Girls,” “Urinetown,” “As You Like It” (Music Director, The Theatre Lab); “Something Rotten” (Music Director, Montgomery College

Summer Dinner Theatre); “Bright Star” (Music Director, Levine Music Theatre); “Lucky Stiff” (Music Director, Nextstop Theatre Company); “The Christmas Angel” (Music Director, Creative Cauldron); “Ride the Cyclone” (Associate Music Director/Conductor, Nextstop Theatre Company). Along with her production work, she has participated in several new musical workshops: “Inside My Head,” written and composed by Zak Sandler (Music Director, The REACH at the Kennedy Center); “Vanishing Girl,” composed by Bill Yanesh and written by Hope Villenueva (Rehearsal pianist, Flying V Theatre). She has also music directed cabarets (including a 90s Girl Group Cabaret for Olney Theatre Center) and played for concert productions (including “West Side Story” for Olney Theatre Center). She has had the pleasure of working with Broadway talents, including accompanying Lisa Howard (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) in concert. She teaches voice and piano for the Metropolitan Studio of the Arts. She is a judge for the Virginia High School League (VHSL) One-Act Theatre Competition.

Mr. Sean MacCarthy-Grant (Vocal Director) (he/they) is a pianist, percussionist, educator, and composer based out of Washington, D. C. Sean has performed and taught in organizations from public schools to churches to audition preparation programs across the country and beyond as a pianist and percussionist, touring internationally through Italy and Portugal as choral accompanist and principal percussionist with the North Stars Chamber Orchestra in 2018. Sean has performed in ensembles such as the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Capital City Symphony, and America’s national jazz band, the Smithsonian Masterworks Jazz Orchestra. His compositions have been premiered by ensembles such as the Atlantic Music Festival Contemporary Ensemble, Wintergrass Festival Orchestra, and members of the Seattle Symphony, and he currently studies multi-disciplinary music at Howard University with faculty such as Dr. Natalia Kazaryan, Chris Barrick, and Charlie Young. Sean performs, composes, and teaches throughout the DMV area, and carries a mission of lifelong learning and the constant development of one’s voice towards a dynamic and powerful musical identity.

Mr. Nathan Nichipor (Technical Director) is a recent graduate of The Catholic University of America where he received his BM in Musical Theatre. He has been working both on and offstage with various regional and community theatres. This is his first season with Gonzaga and he has appreciated the support from the students and faculty. Recent credits include: Sailor (Anything Goes), Catholic University; Freddy (Carrie), Catholic University; Master Electrician (Monstress), Flying V Theatre; Master Electrician (Ride the Cyclone), Next Stop Theatre; Music Director (Island Song), Centerstage CUA; Lighting Designer (Bright Star), Levine Music Theatre.

Mrs. Kimberly Notarianni (Costume Designer) is in her 8th season as a 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!

MarY PoPPIns

PaTrons of The GonzaGa draMaTIC assoCIaTIon

Gabriella Grace Barbuto (GDA ‘14)

Mary Theresa Barbuto

Robert & Mary Barbuto

The Boston Family

The Burkhardt Family

The Calpin Family

The Campione Family

The Clancy Family

The Cooney Family

The Cousins Family

Kevin & Alice Curtin

The Deerin Family

The Delaune Family

The Donofrio-Benson Family

The Dowd Family

The Dunlap Family

Veronica Ewald

The Farrand Family

The Farren Family

Jack & Andrea Fleury

Gonzaga Alumni Association

GDA Booster Alumni Parents

Gonzaga Fathers Club

Gonzaga Mothers Club

Gonzaga One Act Festival

The Gormly Family

Gonzaga Unity Club

Georgetown Visitation Parents

The Heafitz Family

The Howard Family

The Jacobs Family

The Kearney Family

The Kopplin Family

The Lannan Family

The Leach Family

Allan & Marie L’Etoile

The Linn Family

The Magielnicki Family

The Matta Family

The McGee Family

Christine McLaughlin

The Merkle Family

The Nolan Family

John Trevor Norris

The Noyes Family

The Parfomak Family

The Portolese Family

The Reed Family

The Schmidgall Family

The Slimp Family

The Slusher Family

The Stanton Family

The Todd Family

The Torres Family

Cecile Whitehead

Tiffanie Williams

The Yates Family

BIos

Connie Bartoli Pinero (Fannie/Ensemble) is very excited to be participating in her second GDA production! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

After many years of playing, Percival Kyd Bruneau (Pit Band – Cellist) is very excited for his debut in his first GDA musical. While he’s never been in a pit, you can catch Percy around and outside of campus at DC Youth Orchestra concerts and Model UN conferences.

Caroline Buckley (Sweep Solo/Ensemble) would like to thank the seniors, especially Molly, Peggy, JP and Caleb for being amazing, and the directors for their patience…enjoy the show!

Gloria Burkhardt (Jane Banks) is excited to participate in her second show with the GDA. She wants to thank the cast for an amazing show.

Henry Calpin (Stage Left Manager) is excited to be working on his sixth show on Eye Street. He hopes that you all have fun and enjoy the show tonight.

Maggie Campione (Mary Poppins) is a sophomore at Visitation and is so excited to b in her third GDA production! As a kid, she watched Mary Poppins so many times she wore out the DVD and has developed a slight obsession with the movie and the musical. She thanks her friends and family, RehearScore, digital cameras, and the Union Station Auntie Anne’s for always being there for her! She hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Peter Clancy (Bank Chairman) is a senior in his final show with the GDA. He has had a fantastic time working on this production, and he hopes you enjoy the performance!

Luke Cousins (Northbrook/Ensemble) is a junior having a blast on this production of Mary Poppins. He thanks you all for coming, and hopes you enjoy the show!

Parker Deerin (Mr. Punch/Ensemble) is excited to be in their second musical. They would like to thank Luke H, Peter, Caleb and their directors for their support.

This is Christopher Delaune’s (Police Officer/Ensemble) second show with the GDA. Last year he had a blast in e Addams Family and figured he had to give Mary Poppins a go. Outside of theatre, he is on two water polo teams and participates in multiple clubs.

Drew Dunlap (Neleus/Ensemble) is thrilled to be in his first show with the GDA. He did a show with Visi Arts in the fall. He would like to thank his family for their support and the audience for being here.

Graham Farrand (Michael Banks) is a freshman, and this is his first GDA production. He has almost no theater experience and is hoping that no one will notice.

Maria Farren (Queen Victoria/Ensemble) is so excited for her second GDA performance, as well as her second Mary Poppins! She’d like to thank the Van Fam, the Metro Squad, and JP’s questionable driving for getting her to and from every 20+ hour rehearsal. She’d also like to announce her formal beef with whichever Gonzaga student stole her iPad charger (gone but not forgotten). So, in the words of Timothee Chalamet’s Willy Wonka, “Settle up and quiet down, scratch that, reverse it!” and enjoy the GDA’s production of Mary Poppins!

Sofia Gerhardt (Run Crew) is a sophomore at Georgetown Visitation and is thrilled to be working on his first show at the GDA behind the scenes of Mary Poppins.

Quinn Gibson (Assistant Stage Manager) is very excited to participate on the stage management team again for Mary Poppins. He would like to thank Kyle Merkle, his mom, Sara Gibson, and Jane Mueller for their constant support and inspiration.

Mary Gormly (Mrs. Corry/Ensemble) is excited to be back with her best friends for another production. She would like to thank Episode™ and her 2010 Honda Odyssey minivan for their vast contributions to her life in the GDA this year. She hopes to perform better than she did in her ensemble roll in Mary Poppins Jr. in 2019 (let her know what you think). She sends her love to the audience and would also like to note that she will “be here all week.”

Phoebe Hall (Dance Captain/Valentine/Ensemble) has greatly enjoyed her time working on Mary Poppins. She hopes you have a wonderful time watching the show!

Judah Hampton (Messenger/Doorman/Ensemble) has participated in both e Addams Family and e Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)[revised](again), and he can say that Mary Poppins is unlike either of them. It has been a great time participating in his third GDA production and he looks forward to performing and wishes his castmates good luck.

Molly Heafitz (Doll/Ensemble) is so excited to be in her first GDA show! She loves dancing, especially tap, and singing, and has been doing both from a young age. Thank you to everyone who came to see the show!

Brady Heafitz (House Manager) is in his third GDA production. He enjoys holding doors open and restocking concession stands in his free time!

JP Howard (George Banks) is sad because this is his last show with the GDA. He thanks CapCut Premium and the Union Station Raising Cane’s for getting him through this year in the GDA. He also thanks his friends in the GDA, especially the OGs Caleb and Molly. Thank you five, forever! On to the next!

Sophia Kearney (Dance Captain/Miss Lark/Ensemble) is a junior in her third GDA production. She’s so happy to be here, and hopes you enjoy the performance!

Patrick Kopplin (Sound Manager/Designer) is excited to work sound on his sixth GDA show.

Peggy Lannan (Bird Woman) is excited but sad to be in her last GDA show! She’ll miss her MaPo fam, the awesome carps, and beloved Theme Thursdays. She’d like to thank all the directors and the best friends she’s made in the past two years here. Good luck everyone, and in the words of her college counselor, “go feed those birds!”

This is Charlotte Lawler’s (Stage Right Manager) third show with the GDA. She has previously performed in two shows at Bishop O’Connell and has been involved in tech for one. She is so excited for you to see the show and hopes you enjoy!

Marco Limarzi (Park Keeper) is having a great time working on Mary Poppins. He hopes you enjoy the show!

Caleb Linn (Robertson Ay) would like to thank the cast and crew of Mary Poppins for being there throughout his final GDA production, as well as his family for their constant support. It’s been a fun run, thanks y’all!

John Mann (Sweep Solo/Ensemble) is excited to be in his first show with the GDA. John is a member of Gonzaga’s Chamber Choir and plays on Gonzaga’s rugby team. John wants to thank his parents and his sisters, Nora and Eloise, for their love and support.

Gabe Mallek (Trumpet) is participating in his second GDA show as a pit band musician. He is a member of the DC Youth Orchestra and aspires to play orchestral trumpet for a living. He loves sci-fi and is a huge nerd. Don’t be afraid to say hello!

Luke Matelis (Spotlight Operator) is a junior on stage crew for the first time. He’s enjoyed learning how to run a spotlight, and hopes to come back for more next year!

Aidan McGee (Run Crew) is a junior working on stage crew for his 5th production with the GDA. He hopes you enjoy the show.

Molly McGee (Mrs. Brill) is sad to be performing in her last show. She will miss her pals. She is so grateful for all the memories (Shoutout SpongeBob) (Shoutout Swiss Alps) Last bio, best bio!

Hugh McMahon (Run Crew) is a senior working on his final production for the GDA. He’s had a lot of fun and hopes you enjoy the performance.

Kyle Merkle (Stage Manager) is grateful to be in his 4th production here at the GDA. He is excited for the memories this show and future GDA shows will bring. He would like to thank his family for all the support he gets from them.

Claire Norris (Miss Andrew) is very excited to be in her 3rd GDA show, and is grateful to everyone in the audience. Love also to her teachers, parents and friends for their continued support. Claire promises to hang out more after the show closes.

Lucy Noyes (Annie/Ensemble) is a freshman at Georgetown Visitation. This is her second GDA production. She was in the fall play and is thankful to be part of another great show. She looks forward to be in more GDA shows in the years to come.

Joseph Portolese (Assistant Sound Designer) is excited to work his fourth show in the GDA and will be in control of all the sound effects during the show. Thank you for coming!

Thomas Presler (Loft Manager) is a freshman working on his first GDA show. He’s having run learning the ropes and hopes to be back for future shows.

Liam Reed (Von Hussler) is a senior in his final GDA show. He has loved his time on stage, and hopes that you enjoy your time in the audience!

Ella Schmidgall (Winifred Banks) is stoked to bring Mary Poppins to life with the GDA, as it was the first musical she ever saw on stage! Huge shout out to JP Howard, Gloria and Graham for continuously making her laugh and for being the best on-stage fam :) Cheers to a practically perfect show!

Brendan Seay (Lighting Designer) is excited for his 7th show on Eye Street and he would like to thank Thomas Edison for inventing the light bulb.

Charlie Slusher (Admiral Boom/Ensemble) enjoyed his first time with the GDA last fall so much that he is back for the musical. He is a senior here at Gonzaga and enjoys reading books and watching movies in his free time.

Dante Soriano (Stage Right Manager): “This is Dante’s last show on Eye Street. Mr. Donnellan is my inspiration.”

Kande St. Louis (Sweep Solo/Ensemble) is a sophomore and is excited to participate in her second GDA show. She would like to thank her family for supporting her throughout the show, and thanks to the cast and crew for maing the show such an enjoyable experience. Enjoy the show!

Sean Stanton (Student Costumer) is very excited to be a part of their second show at Gonzaga. He would like to thank Ms. Noti for being a lovely mentor!

Mila Taylor (Spotlight Operator) is a sophomore at Georgetown Visitation working on stage crew for her third GDA show. She hopes you enjoy the show!

Preston Thomas (House Manager) is excited to manage his 5th Gonzaga play. He was previously part of house management for e Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised](again), e Addams Family, e Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Into the Woods. Thanks for coming to the show. Hi mom!!

This is Fitz Tobias’ (Sweep Solo/Ensemble) second show at Gonzaga; he was in e Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised](again) in the fall.

Blair Todd (Katie Nanna/Ensemble) is excited for her third performance for the GDA. She has recently claimed fourth place honors for musical theater at the Virginia Association for Teachers of Singing and is advancing to the Mid-Atlantic regional competition.

Johan Torres (Teddy Bear/Ensemble) is a sophomore and is in his third production at Gonzaga. Johan enjoys being part of the Gonzaga theater group. He appreciates his friends and teachers. Johan loves his parents and sister and is grateful to God for all His blessings.

Johnathan Watson (Build Crew) while he cannot make it to today’s show, has enjoyed working alongside this amazing cast and crew over the past few months and knows that you’ll absolutely love the show.

Irina Wilderotter (Miss Smythe) is super excited to be coming back for her second show with the GDA!! Be prepared because this show is poppin’!

Milton Yates II (Bert) is very excited to be working with Gonzaga on his 4th show! He is very excited to be in this show with this lovely cast. Milton would also like to thank his family and friends for their support, also Mr. Curtin and Ms. Griffith. Cheerio, Governor!

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Kim Ball

Katie Barron & Eric Tobias

Paul & Monica Buckley

Christine Calpin

Meghan Campione

Haven Clancy

Dawn Cousins

Missy Deerin

Mary Fran Delaune

MaryAnne Dunlap

Suzanne Farrand

Maria Farren

Murray Gormly

Elizabeth Hall

Alison Heafitz

Sue Howard

Elizabeth Iwanicki

Melissa Kearney

Shannon & Paul Kopplin

Maura Lannan

Kirstin Lawler

Carolina Burnier Mann

Maura McGee

Shannon Merkle

Lauren Noyes

Claire Portolese

Denise Reed

Nina Schmidgall

Shannon Seay

Michelle Slusher

Arturo Soriano

Brad Todd

JT Torres

Nsona Whiteman-St. Louis

Tiffanie Williams

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