Ethan has been doing shows and building sets for the Gilford Performing Arts for 6 years now. In his free time he races mountain bikes and mows the lawn.

El Nazer has been on the running crew for the past two shows. They enjoy all aspects of tech including design, construction, and painting. They are excited to be starting off their sophomore year as a techie.

This is Andrew Mini’s first show at Gilford and is eager to learn. He also has experience on the Gilford robotics team.

Cam Bourgeois, a freshman at GHS, is participating in his 17th theatre production at Gilford. Cam enjoys all aspects of tech, but has a special interest in lighting. In his spare time he enjoys skiing, and attending football and baseball games.

Damian is a junior who is in robotics and tech crew. This is his first year on the tech crew and is enjoying it.

Ryder is a sophomore. This is his second year here in the Gilford Performing Arts Department. Most people call him the “Ginga Ninja.” He enjoys skateboarding and working at Zumiez.

Zack is a freshman and has been doing shows since fifth grade. He also enjoys sports.

Zander is a sophomore. He is sometimes also known as Kyle The Creator. He is happy to be here!

Jackson likes to spend his time skiing or doing tech theatre. He also likes cars.

Aydyn has been playing drums for ten years, and is excited for his first foray into playing set for the pit band. A senior in high school, Aydyn has been a part of the concert band for four years in the percussion section.

Olivia Fanjoy is currently a senior at Gilford High School. Fiddler on the Roof will be Olivia’s third pit orchestra and second with Gilford High School. Olivia is looking forward to this pit and seeing old friends as well as being able to play two of her favorite instruments in one show! She asks that you please ignore her if she drops anything.

Denise, aka “Mama” to many of the students, is in her 38th year of teaching Music. After spending 14 years at MMS and LHS in Laconia, she started teaching in Gilford in 1999. Having taught many different music courses over the course of her career, she now runs the choral program, grades 5-12. As an accompanist, she has played for over 80 musicals, with Laconia, Gilford, Streetcar Co. Franklin Footlight Theatre, Pittsfield Players, Winnipesaukee Playhouse and more. She also serves as the accompanist for choral festivals occasionally and teaches private piano when she can. In her spare time she enjoys time with her three grandchildren, Charlotte, Brady & Emery. Her “kids” here at school become her family, and she cherishes the relationships that last far beyond their years here!

Matt is thrilled to be directing GHS Theatre for his 17th year. Matt has acted and directed at the Winni Playhouse, Streetcar Company, Inter-Lakes Children’s Theatre, One Light Theatre, RB Production, and The Pittsfield Players. Last year he had the pleasure of directing Urinetown, Beauty and the Beast jr. Almost, Maine, and the New Hampshire premiere of Newsies jr. Matt would like to thank his family, friends, the entire GHS Theatre family, and the cast and crew for inspiring him every day!

Scott has been helping students figure out how to design, implement, & run sets, lights, & sound here in the Gilford HS theatre for 43 years since the Spring of 1979. It’s kind of hard to believe. He is on the board of the New Hampshire Educational Theatre Guild (since ~88) and an NH representative to the New England Drama Council (since ~89). He is an avid hiker, backpacker, & backcountry XC skier. The crazy thing is that he is also a double-triple crown long distance thru-hiker having hiked the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, & Pacific Crest Trail, all 3 twice. Yes, that’s over 17,000 miles. He is grateful to have been a part of the lives of so many phenomenal students on this stage.

Alex has a true passion for theater. Growing up in Massachusetts and visiting the Theater District in Boston sparked Alex's interest in Lighting Design. With his parents in the entertainment industry, he has had much experience in both the theater and dance worlds. Alex spent much time in his younger years at the J. Everett Collins Center with his Dad, Scott Worthley, who is the Technical Director and Manager of the venue and a graduate of Gilford High School Tech. Alex learned the in's and out's of many aspects of theater at a young age and knew that lighting was his true calling. Alex is presently a student at Plymouth State University majoring in Theater Arts with a concentration in Lighting design and freelances as a lighting designer and technician.