Kirstin Lynch-Walsh has been teaching theatre at GCIT for over 20 years and is honored to direct this amazing cast in Anne of Green Gables! Most recently she directed The Crucible, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Snow Queen & Our Town. She is also a co-director of Thespian Troupe 5480 and director of ACTing Out Touring Co. Ms. Lynch-Walsh is a Graduate of Rowan University Speech Theatre & Dance program. Prior to working at GCIT, she worked in NYC, teaching, directing, and acting and touring with American Family Theatre. She would like to thank her co-workers for lending their constant passion and support to each endeavor. She would also like to send love to her husband and son for their patience and understandi.ng of her crazy theatre schedule

Chris Miller has been the residential lighting and set designer at GCIT since 2008. Chris also serves as the Producing Artistic Director at Haddonfield Plays & Players. Chris has worked all over Southern New jersey and even PA & DE. Chris is the lighting designer for Cherry Hill West, The Ritz, Moorestown High School and will begin designing projections for the Broadway Theatre of Pitman. Chris has also done work at New Candlelight Theatre in Delaware as well as Haddonfield Plays and Players, the Eagle Theatre in Hammonton, St. Joe’s University, and the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus. His favorite shows at GCIT have been Seussical and Urinetown. Chris is the head coach of the very successful Boys & Girls Swim Team at GCIT and has been named the South Jersey Times Coach of the Year three times. Chris has a wife and two children.

Alexis “Lexi” Kross is beyond grateful to be student teaching at GCIT! She has her undergraduate degree in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre, and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Theatre Education at Rowan University. Lexi has been performing since she was eight years old, and studied as a Vocal Major at the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Performing Arts Academy; Some of her performance credits include Ariel in The Little Mermaid, Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes, Nora in Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine, and Carmen in Fame. Her artistic credits include, but are not limited to, Director, Musical Director, Producer, and Creator of The Rowan Princess Party, Musical Director Intern for Exit 82’s production of Fame, Hair and Makeup Artist for Manchester Recreation’s production of The Lion King, and Director and Playwright at OCVTS PAA’s Free Write Night. Lexi is very passionate about teaching Theatre, and is incredibly thankful for the generosity of the students and staff at GCIT. She is so grateful that they put so much faith into her and encouraged her to work with the students on their Junior shows, and direct The Good Fight!

Karen has been Resident Stage Manager at GCIT for every school year since 2010. That’s a lot of shows, a lot of kids and a lot of graduating classes. She is a former Equity Stage Manager and was a delegate to the Philadelphia Liaison Committee of Actor’s Equity under the direction of Will Stutts and Colleen Dewhurst. Before rising to the level of High School Theatre, (in her opinion, a definate upping the bar), Karen most notably stage managed the Inaugural production of Contemporary Stage Company, starring Lynn Redgrave. Karen has served as Camp Director of Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre Camps for the past 12 years of programs in both theatre and film. Also seen on the other side of the stage, Karen has appeared at various local theatres in the tri-state area in roles ranging from Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd , Desiree in A Little Night Music to Mama Rose in Gypsy. An accomplished vocalist, Karen has a following in several restaurants and clubs in Rehoboth Beach, DE. As always – one of the truest theatrical joys is watching a group of committed, talented, passionate and – yes – dramatic teenagers do what they love best.

Rusty is thrilled to be back at GCIT designing costumes for the Freshman Drama Class Shows. Previous credits include Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Snow Queen, Picnic, and Into the Woods. Professional credits include Jekyll and Hyde (2014 Broadway World Award for Best Costume Design NJ Professional Theatre) at Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Into the Woods at Kelsey Theatre (Nomination for Best Costume Design), Brigadoon, My Fair Lady, A Chorus Line, The Wild Party, and many more.

Zach Bates is a 2013 Drama graduate of GCIT and is ecstatic to be a part of this production. Zach is a member of the NJ Thespians Adult State Board. Zach is the Secretary to the School Nurse at GCIT. He is a SkillsUSA Advisor and works for the Gloucester County Educational Network. Zach is a NJ and PA EMT. Zach is heavily involved with EdTA, serving on the Advocacy Leadership Network as well as other committees. He serves NJ as the Advocacy, Fundraising, Adult Awards & Outreach Chairs. Zach has also done play-by-play and color commentary work for the Gloucester County Educational Network. While at GCIT, Zach was a manager for the cross country team and the public address announcer for girls' basketball all through high school. He was also involved widely throughout the school as a member of the International Thespian Society, SkillsUSA, Student Government and #SeniorNight, a program that Zach and three other students developed with the help of two teachers. Zach is a national Gold medal winner in SkillsUSA for advocating for suicide and mental health awareness. He was named the 2018 EdTA Volunteer of the Year with the ALN & the 2019 ArtPride New Jersey's Distinguished Arts Advocate presented at the New Jersey Governor's Awards in Arts Education. Zach was honored to be named the 2023-2024 District Support Staff member of the year and will be inducted into the GCIT Wall of Fame in May of 2024