Mrs. Natalie Graveley '05 is a proud alumnae of Nazareth Academy and currently teaches English and AP Literature and Composition. This is her 14th season with the Drama Program and her 12th season as director, having previously directed such shows as Into the Woods, Godspell, and Legally Blonde. She is also the director of NAGS and SJS theater programs and a dance teacher at DeFino ll Dance Studio. She would like to thank her grandmother, Carol Defino, for starting this theatrical snowball, her mother, Linda Monari, for being quick with a "5,6,7,8", Ms. Chmelko and Kelly Orenshaw for friendship and serious Panda Pride/GirlPower vibes, the production staff for all of their hard work, and her husband who graciously gives her a life that can hold both her family and her love for theater.

Ms. Kate Chmelko '05 in her 15th year teaching at Nazareth Academy and in her 10th year serving as Vocal Director of Nazareth's Musical theatre productions. As a pianist, Ms. Chmelko plays in the pit here at Nazareth and for surrounding schools productions.

Linda Frances Greco Monari ‘85 is celebrating her 38th year as the choreographer here at NA! She is a co-owner of the DeFino II Dance Studio in the Northeast. Overall, DeFinos is celebrating their its 60th year. Miss Linda choreographs shows for Nazareth Academy Grade School and Saint Jerome Grade School as well as directs the dance programs at these schools. Although she is busy with several schools, this proud alum is always “Home Sweet Home” at NA and is very proud to dedicate “The Sound of Music” to her beloved mother Carol DeFino Greco who also shared her love for NA with her family. 

Mr. David Zagorski is in his 5th year at Nazareth Academy as Director of the Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Saxophone Quartet. He is the lead alto saxophonist for the Sounds of Swing Big Band. Mr. Z is the General Director for the Polish Singers Alliance of America and directs the Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Female Chorus District 7 in Philadelphia. He is a proud Mummer and Music Director of the Fralinger String Band. Mr. Z often freelances as a pit musician in the area performing recently in such shows as Big Fish, Little Mermaid, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Kelly Orenshaw ’05, is excited for her 11th year at Nazareth Academy High School. In addition to work her at Nazareth, Kelly is the Executive & Technical Director at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center in Manayunk. She also is the Associate Production Manager at FringeArts. Kelly has been involved in professional theatre for over 15 years working with various organizations such as Bristol Riverside Theatre, Christ Church Neighborhood House, Theatre Exile and FringeArts. She would like to thank the stage crew for all their hard work, fantastic ideas and their willingness to try new things.

Mr. Mike Sokolowski is a Latin and Theatre Arts teacher at Nazareth working on his 4th Nazareth show after Godspell, Legally Blonde, & Little Mermaid. Known to his students as “Mr. Soko,” he is so incredibly proud of the hard work stage crew has put into each show year in and year out. In his free time, Mr. Soko is an actor, having appeared in Curtains (Lt. Frank Cioffi), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder (The D’Ysquith Family), and will be appearing in Young Frankenstein (Dr. Frederick Frankenstein) this coming December. Mr. Soko also directs local community theatre productions. Most recently, he has directed One Man, Two Guvnors and Clue, and will be directing The Mystery of Edwin Drood this coming March.

Elizabeth Dyke is a Junior at Nazareth Academy High School. She is very excited to be on stage crew for another NAZ show as she previously worked on last year’s show, Legally Blonde. She has been participating in shows, whether behind the scenes or on stage, since she was in seventh grade. In her free time, she enjoys talking to her friends, watching movies, reading, and listening to music. She’d like to thank everyone, from those involved in the show to those supporting from elsewhere, for helping put on such a great show.

Samantha is in her freshman year at Nazareth and is excited to apart of stage crew in The Little Mermaid. Sam has been apart of theatre since early 2022 when she was Rajah in Aladdin. During her free time, Sam likes to hang with friends, paint, and read. She wants to thank everyone for letting her experience this amazing time with the cast and crew.

Gianna Griffaton has been in stage crew for the past two years at Nazareth Academy High School, previously in Legally Blonde, and Holy Ghost Preparatory School's production of Singin’ in the Rain. Gianna is a Junior here at Nazareth and is apart of The Art National Honor Society, The Italian Club and Chorus. She enjoys sitting in the Tri-M room, creating art and hanging out with her friends. She would like to thank all of her friends who are on cast and crew, and her family that keeps her motivated during showtimes.

Sloan is a Sophomore at Nazareth academy and has built and painted in stage crew for 4 years. Before Nazareth she attended Bristol Junior High helping design Little Shop of Horrors and a student made play. She wishes everyone health and a great show!