Production Staff BioS

Mr. Paul Buckley ‘86, HoF ‘16 (Producer) is in his 23rd year of running the Gonzaga Dramatic Association, and suffice to say in his 23 years he has not had a year quite like this one. He is immensely proud of the kids for maintaining the longest continually running theater in the original Federal district. He is especially thankful to Sarah and Jonathan for their ingenuity in pulling this off, and to Meghan for helping maintain some sense of normalcy. His heart goes out to the seniors for their valiant work in ayear that is not what we expected. Still, they show up to entertain you, and for that we are all grateful. Lastly, he thanks his wife Monica, and kids Anthony (stage crew), Caroline and Gabe for wearing their masks as they should.

Mrs. Meghan Goldsmith, HoF ‘18 (Producer) is in her 20th season as a member of the production staff and feels blessed by the opportunity to help bring the magic of theater to an audience, especially now. Memorable shows include Singin’ in the Rain ‘99, 42nd Street ‘02, Guys and Dolls ‘06, West Side Story ‘08, Kiss Me Kate ‘11, Fiddler ‘14, Beauty and the Beast ‘18. She has no doubt tonight’s performance will make it’s way into the list. Thank you to Paul, Sarah and Jonathan for being wonderful colleagues, creators and friends, and congratulations to the cast and crews, especially the seniors, on a job very well done. Love and thanks to her amazing husband Dan for his support and delicious dinners, and to Matt, Katie and Emmy-boo for being such happy, awesome kids -- thanks for sharing Mommy with the big kids, and for only popping up in Zoom rehearsals every once in a while.

Mr. Jonathan Spencer (Technical Director) is a native of Fairfax, VA and a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington. He is in his fourth year as the GDA Technical Theatre Director after having worked as the Technical Theatre Director for Summit School in Winston-Salem, NC and as the co-owner/audio engineer of the live music venue Turntable in North Carolina. Despite the challenges that 2020 has presented, he has been impressed with not only the students’ resiliency and creativity, but also for truly embodying the phrase “the show must go on!”

Ms. Sarah Frances Hope Williams (Director) is honored to be directing her first GDA show. This is her 7th year with the GDA. Sarah Frances is an actor, choreographer and teacher artist in the DMV. She graduated from The Catholic University of America Department of Musical Theatre. Previous GDA shows are Beauty and the Beast, Grease, Footloose, Fiddler on the Roof, and Hairspray. Previous performing credits include Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Saturday Night Fever, Urinetown, and more. Sarah Frances is the Education Program Manager for Levine Music Theatre at the Levine School of Music. For Mom and Dad always.

Congratulations, Thomas, you have come so far in these four years on stage crew.

Love, Mom, Dad and John

1821-2021

Gonzaga perseveres as it has for its 200 years of educating Men for Others.

To the GDA cast and crew for persevering and putting on a great fall show… Bravo! The Joransen Family

Congratulations to Emma (SR ‘22) and the entire GDA for working together on Eye Street during these challenging times to create a special, unique show to entertain and inspire!

With much love, The Dowd Family Mom, Dad, Ryan G’13, Trevor G’16 and Shaelyn

The Show Must Go On!

Break a leg and congratulations to the cast, crew and production staff of Words from Eye Street!!

Robert & Mary Barbuto

Mary Theresa Barbuto

Gabriella Barbuto GDA ‘14

Congratulations and Good Luck to the GDA -Keep It Up!! -- Andrew and the entire Gans Family