Gabrielle Maldonado (Music Director) is an accomplished educator, composer, music director, performer, and USC alumna, actively shaping Southern California’s vibrant musical theatre landscape while teaching at local colleges. Gabrielle’s extensive credits include music directing and playing the OCTG award winning production of “American Idiot” at Chance Theater, the OCTG-nominated production of “Beautiful” with Southgate Productions, the NAACP-nominated “The Prince of Egypt” with TNH Productions and CASA0101, and the collegiate premiere of “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812.” Gabrielle has also served as Vocal Supervisor for “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” at La Mirada Theatre. Beyond these roles, Gabrielle engages in a variety of creative projects, notably as a composer and lyricist for Broadway World nominated, “Arena: A House Musical,” and “The Ride,” both original pieces highlighting personal stories surrounding the AIDS crisis and the AIDS/LifeCycle fundraising bike ride through California. “Arena” first premiered at CASA0101 in Boyle Heights and later at the Renberg Theatre in Los Angeles. Gabrielle’s diverse music direction credits also include other more familiar titles such as “Legally Blonde,” “Hairspray,” “The Secret Garden,” “RENT,” “Ride the Cyclone,” “Sister Act,” “Carrie,” and “Songs for a New World.” Having music directed nearly 80 productions, she continues to expand her skills as an educator, inspiring fellow artists, supporting emerging talent, and fostering an inclusive, collaborative live theatre community. Her passion for fostering creativity and connection through music drives her ongoing dedication to advancing the art form she loves.