Pride Players Performance: January 29th-February 1st
Gabby was one of the co-directors for Pride Players #27 at the Rose Theater. The Pride Players are a theatre troupe composed of teenagers who devise scenes, skits, monologues, and songs that explore what it means to be an lgbtq+ or allied teen in Omaha. These incredible young artists shared their final performances of 18 pieces selected from over 80 scenes devised in rehearsal.
Located in the Hitchcock Theater at the Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St. in Omaha, Nebraska
Final Performance Dates:
Thursday, January 29th at 7:00pm
Saturday, January 31st at 5:00pm
Sunday, February 1st at 5:00pm
"Goosebumps The Musical": October 10th-26th
Gabby played Ms. Walker in "Goosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium" on the Rose Theater's mainstage. In addition to the public performance dates listed, there were various closed performances for students across Nebraska and Iowa.
Located at The Rose Theater: 2001 Farnam St. in Omaha, Nebraska
Public Performances:
Friday, October 10th at 6:30pm
Saturday, October 11th at 11:00am and 2:30pm
Sunday, October 12th at 2:00pm
Friday October 17th at 6:30pm
Saturday, October 18th at 11:00am and 2:30pm
Sunday, October 19th at 2:00pm
Friday, October 24th at 6:30pm
Saturday, October 25th at 11:00am and 2:30pm
Sunday, October 26th at 2:00pm
"A Day With No Words"- August 14th, 2025
Gabby performed in a staged reading of the new play "A Day With No Words", written by Alexie Herrman, based on the award winning picture book by Tiffany Hammond. Gabby acted as the characters: Sister, Bella, Playmate #2, and LZ. This piece was presented as part of the Rose Theater's "Sharing Our Stories" initiative, a yearly program where the Rose faciliates the script development of new work by local Omaha playwrights.
Located in the sharing space at the Rose Studios for Youth Artists, 12202 W Center Rd, Omaha, NE 68144
Public Performance:
Thursday, August 14th at 6:30pm
"Misunderstood Monsters"- June-August 2025
Gabby was an actor with Mythik Camps' Brooklyn Ensemble for their Summer 2025 season titled "Misunderstood Monsters". Gabby portrayed various mythological characters such as Gaia, Mictlantecuhtli, Nuala, a Cwn Annwn, etc.. for the Brooklyn locations of Camp Halfblood, Camp Jupiter, and Daring Girls.
The Potsdam Legacy Project Presents "A Reminder": April 11th-13th 2025
Gabby's Original 10-minute play "A Reminder" was presented as part of the Spring 2025 Potsdam Legacy Project on the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance's Mainstage. It was a fully staged and designed production: direction and costume design by Annabelle Kahle, set and lighting design by Alex Howard, performed by actors Embry Davey and Kate Austin.
Intimate Artist's Night at The Makers' Space: February 20th, 2025
Gabby presented a 30 minute set of their original alt/indie pop music for a February Intimate Artist's Night with the Makers' Ensemble. She performed alongside three other artists presenting new work: Caroline Hawthorne, Adri Tavares, and Jake Alexander.
Informal Theatre Showcase: December 5th, 2024
Gabby portrayed Kurt in a staged reading of "Alpha", a new play written by Hunter Shcaroun.
Additionally, she performed "Don't Do Sadness/Blue Wind" from the "Spring Awakening" (Duncan Sheik/Steven Sater) alongside Daniel Davies.
Informal Dance Concert: December 4th, 2024
Gabby danced in a Modern piece choreographed by Kerri Canedy alongside students from the Modern Dance II, III, and IV classes.
"Our Movement Matters" Dance Concert: November 21st-24th, 2024
Gabby costume designed two of the dance pieces presented in the fall 2024 Student Choreographer's Concert: "//geNEaLoGy//" choreographed by Sopha DeGaetano, and "Veiled" choreographed by Elaine Goris Luna. She also served as an overall costume shop assistant for the entire concert.
Gabby's Senior Recital: November 16th, 2024
Gabby presented her senior, hour recital in voice for completion of the Performance Certificate at The Crane School of Music. In addition to be performing/singing the repertoire, Gabby also directed, designed, and programmed the entire piece.
Ecclectic Ensemble Concert: November 15th, 2024
Gabby performed with "fruit" as part of The Crane School of Music's Ecclectic Ensemble. They performed music celebrating lgbtq+ experiences written by lgbtq+ artists!
Play in a Day: November 9th, 2024
"In The Booth", an original play written by Gabby was presented in the "Play in a Day" festival, directed by Julian Mast. Additionally, Gabby directed another piece presented in the festival, "No Man of War", written by playwright Annabelle Kahle.
Play in a Day was organzied by SUNY Potsdam Theatre Guild which Gabby served as the Public Relations Manager for. Several actors, writers, directors, designers, and technical artists came together to create and perform 5 brand new 10-minute plays in under 24 hours.
West African Drum and Dance Concert: November 9th, 2024
Gabby performed with The Crane School of Music's West African Drum and Dance ensemble, primarily as a dancer and vocalist under the direction of ethnomusicologist Dr. Julie Hunter and Guest Artist Kwaku Kwaaayke Obeng.
"Computing Venus": October 31-November 3rd 2024
Gabby originated the role of Mary in the first full production of Pelliciotti Opera Composition Prize winning Opera "Computing Venus" by Timothy Takach and Caitlin Vincent, directed by Cindy Oxberry.
"The Beard of Avon": October 31-November 3rd 2024
Gabby helped with costume construction for the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance's Mainstage Production of "The Beard of Avon" by Amy Freed, with costume design by Jonah Miller.
Gabby at Hurley's: September 26th, 2024
Gabby presented an hour long set of original music and covers within the alt/indie pop/rock style.
"Villains of The Stage", a live musical cabaret: August 11th, 2024
Gabby performed "Borrowed Time" (Misa) from Deathnote: The Musical as well as various other ensemble roles in Performers United Theatre Company's cabaret show "Villains of The Stage" at 53 @ Above Broadway in NYC.
Shennandoah Summer Music Theatre: Summer 2024
Gabby worked as a run crew/technical theatre intern at the Summer Stock theatre, Shennandoah Summer Music Theatre. For the performances she took on various roles such as spotlight operator, costumed crew, deck crew, and child wrangler. Additionally, she helped with props construction, paints, and carpentry.
Their summer season included "Fiddler on the Roof", "The Drowsy Chaperone", and "The Wizard of Oz".
"Fiddler on the Roof"- June 21st-30th
"The Drowsy Chaperone"- July 5th-14th
"The Wizard of Oz"- July 19th-August 4th
Located in the Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre in Winchester, Virginia
Theatre Showcase: May 9th, 2024
Gabby stage managed SUNY Potsdam's spring semester Theatre Showcase which showcased student written, directed, performed, and designed work. Among these selections, Gabby stage managed "Jane Doe", a fully staged and lit original short play written and directed by Mia Rodriguez.
Informal Dance Concert: May 8th, 2024
Gabby stage managed SUNY Potsdam's spring semester informal showcase which showcased both student and faculty work in dance and lighting.
Sophie Leuzzi's Senior Theatre Project: May 4th, 2024
Gabby was a featured performer in Sophie Leuzzi's Senior Theatre Project (presented for the completion of the B.A. in Theatre). They performed the duet "No Reason" from the musical Beetlejuice (Anthony King/Scott Brown)
Spring Festival Concert: May 3rd, 2024
Gabby sang Soprano 1 in "Näine" by Brahms and "The Here and Now" by Christopher Theofanidis with Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Jeffry Francolm and Dr. Adrian Slywotzky. This concert was presented as part of the Annual Loko Arts Festival.
Crane Opera Gala: April 26th, 2024
Gabby performed "Ciascun lo dice" from Donizetti's "La figlia del reggimento" at the annual Opera Gala hosted by the Crane Opera Club. In addition to performing, she was one of the event facilitators, and managed all social media coverage of the event.
Concert Choir Performance: April 22nd, 2024
Gabby sang Soprano in The Crane School Of Music's Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Nils Klykken.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream": April 18th-21st 2024
Gabby played Peter Quince in William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" with the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management. Additionally, she worked on the costume construction team.
"Les Mis(Ish)": March 21st-24th 2024
Gabby performed in the Crane Opera Ensemble's Musical Theatre Showcase "Les Mis(ish)", a Jukebox Musical directed and written by Dr. Katie Burnham. Gabby served as soloist for "All That Matters" from "Finding Neverland" (Scott Frankel, Michael Korre) and "Show People" from "Curtains" (Fred Ebb, John Kander), as well as performed in the overall ensemble piece. She also assisted with props construction.
ACDA "Live Seek Dream": March 7th 2024
Gabby danced in the modern/contemporary movement piece "Live, Seek, Dream" choreographed by Gabriella "Goob" Smith. The piece was presented to be adjudicated at the American College Dance Association Northeast Festival at the University of Rochester to represent SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management.
Butoh Medea: March 2nd, 2024
Gabby served as Wardrobe Manager, as well as helped with electrics and running crew for the One-Woman-Show "Butoh Medea". The piece is inspired by the Medea myth and Euripides' great tragedy, and uses Japanese Butoh Dance. The cocept was developed, performed and choreagraphed by Yokko. This artistic residency was made possible by the Loko Arts Festival.
Computing Venus: February 9th, 2024
Gabby played the role of Mary in the first full-length workshop of the 2024 Domenic J. Pellicciotti Opera Composition Prizing Winning Opera, "Computing Venus" with music by Timothy C. Takach and Libretto by Caitlin Vincent. The workshop was presented by the Crane Opera Ensemble in Snell Music Theater.
KCACTF Region 1: "You and Me and The Space Between": January 2024
SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management's production of "You and Me and The Space Between" from April 2023 was one of six productions chosen from hundreds in the Northeast to perform at the Region One Kenedy Center American College Theater Festival. Gabby reprised her role as Eve in the remounted production that appeared both in the SUNY Potsdam Black Box Theater and The Torp Theater at Central Connecticut State University in January 2024. In addition to performing as Eve, she also was a member of the build/running crew team.
** This production received the National Citizen Artist Award from the Kennedy Center
Theatre Showcase: December 7th, 2023
"Mise en Place":
Gabby played Aimee in the 10-minute play Mise en Place by Lucy Wang at the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management's Theatre Showcase.
Excerpt from "Whimsy":
Gabby performed Carolina's monolugue from "Whimsy", a work-in-process play she is currently writing. This was the first public presentation of this new work.
Informal Choreographer's Concert: December 6th, 2023
Gabby worked as Sound Operator for the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Managment's Informal Dance Showcase at the end of the Fall 2023 semester featuring student produced/designed work.
Crane Candelight Concert: December 3rd, 2023
Gabby sang Soprano in the Crane Opera Ensemble's Presentation of Keith Gate's Opera "Christmas Coin" as well as Soprano 1 with the Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra, all for the Crane School of Music and PBS's 2023 Candlelight Concert.
"Interconnected" Dance Concert: November 30th-December 3rd, 2023
Gabby danced in the contemporary/modern movement piece "Live, Seek, Dream" choreographed by Gabriella "Goob" Smith and facilitated by Professor Cynthia Dufault for the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management's Student Choregrapher's Concert titled "Interconnected"
Gabby Maresco's Junior 30 Minute Recital: November 18th, 2023
Gabby performed her 30 minute self-directed vocal recital to fulfil requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree and Vocal Performance Certificate at the Crane School of Music on Saturday, November 18th at 1:50pm in Wakefield Recital Hall.
Eclectic Ensemble Concert: November 10th, 2023
Gabby performed with the small ensemble "Day at the Flea Market" for the Ecclectc Ensemble Concert at the Crane School of Music on Friday, November 10th at 7:30pm in Snell Music Theater.
Opera À La Carte (Scenes Performance): November 1st-4th, 2023
Gabby performed in the Crane Opera Ensemble's Opera Scenes Performance at the Crane School of Music. She will be featured as Carmen in "Roma Song" from Georges Bizet's Carmen and as Clorinda in the opening scene from Gioachino Rossini's La Cenerentola in Snell Music Theater. She also assisted in costuming/wardrobe design/management.
"1984" : October 26th-29th, 2023
Gabby's work in scenic building/painting, costuming, and wardrobe was featured in SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management's Mainstage Production of 1984 by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan , based on the novel by George Orwell presented in the Proscenium Theater.
The Forest of Frights: October 13th-21st, 2023
Gabby acted as the bloodied bride and a zombie within Breezy Maples Farm's "After Dark" Walk-Through Horror Attraction.
"Alice By Heart" (Long Island Premiere): July 29th-30th, 2023
Gabby performed in the Long Island Premiere of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's musical, "Alice By Heart" as Clarissa/Caterpillar/Canary/Queen of Diamonds alongside the Stage 74 Emerging Artists.
** This performance was nominated for Best Musical in the regional Broadway World Awards
Crane Chorus at the LOKO Arts Festival: May 5th, 2023
Gabby sang Soprano 1 in Ludwig Van Beethoven's Mass in C Major Op. 86 with Crane Chorus and Crane Symphony Orchestra.
Eclectic Ensemble Concert: April 30th, 2023
Gabby performed Alterative/Indie Rock music with the Cover Band 30 Seconds to Hosmer as part of the Eclectic Ensemble Concert.
Crane Opera Club Gala: April 27th, 2023
Gabby performed "The Sun Is Coming Up" from Aaron Copland's Opera "The Tenderland" as part of the Crane Opera Club's Gala sponsored by the Loko Arts Festival.
"You and Me and the Space Between": April 20-23rd, 2023
Gabby performed in the Theatre for Young Audiences Piece "You and Me and the Space Between" as Eve and a member of the acting ensemble put on by SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre, Dance, and Arts Management.
** Gabby was nominated for an Irene Ryan Acting Award by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival based on this performance.
** This Performance was a selected production at the 2024 KCACT Region 1 Festival (the highest regional honor)
"The Enchanted Pig" : March 30th-April 2nd, 2023
Gabby performed as Day in Jonatahon Dove's Opera "The Enchanted Pig" put on by the Crane Opera Ensemble at The Crane School Of Music.
** This performance tied for first place in the National Opera Association Competition
Jazz at Gusto Divino Trattoria: January 8th, 2023
Gabby sang with a Jazz Combo at the resturant "Gusto Divino Trattoria".
"Bright Red" : December 8th, 2022
Gabby played Ms. M, the teacher in the short play "Bright Red" presented in the 2022 Plays-Across-The-Ways Short Play Festival made possible by the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance.
Crane Candlight: December 4th, 2022
Gabby sang Soprano 1 with Crane Chorus and Crane Symphonic Orchestra in the 2022 Annual Candlelught Concert produced by The Crane School of Music and PBS.
Eclectic Ensemble Concert: May 5th, 2022
Gabby performed in the Eclectic Ensemble's "We're Rocking the Boat" Musical Theatre Showcase dedicated to deconstructing Gender roles in theater spaces.
"Amèlie" : November 10th-13th, 2022
Gabby played Philomène and the Young Amèlie Pupeteer in the musical "Amèlie" with The Crane Opera Ensemble and Department of Theatre and Dance at The Crane School of Music.
Domenic J. Pellicciotti Opera Composition Prize Finals: September 23rd-25th, 2022
Gabby performed as a Student/Soprano 1 in the workshop of Scene III of "Computer Venus" by Timothy Tackach and Caitilin VIncent.
"Spring Awakening" : July 30th-31st, 2022
Gabby performed as Anna in Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater's musical "Spring Awakening" with the Stage 74 Emerging Artists.
Our Town: April 7th-10th, 2022
Gabby portrayed Professor Willard, Joe Crowell, and Joe Stoddard in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" with the SUNY Potsdam Department of Theatre and Dance.