Production Team

Director: 

Elton Knupp

Mrs. Knupp is a theatre educator with more than 20 years experience teaching and directing young people. When not at the Galvin you can find her teaching theatre classes with Children's Playhouse of Wakefield, which she founded. Mrs. Knupp has her BA in Music Theatre from McDaniel College and has been performing since the age of 9. Besides being a teacher and performer, she is also a mom of two daughters in high school and a cute little pup named Bella. Mrs. Knupp LOVES performing, sharing that passion with young people, and all things Disney. 

Costume Designer: 

Amy Burd

Mrs. Burd has been making music for as long as she can remember, and first came to the theatre in high school, where she took a backstage role on various technical crews.  She went on to earn her Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Colorado State University. Outside of school, she sings with the Cambridge Chamber Singers and, of course, the radio.  She has a son in college and a daughter ay WMHS. Nothing brings her more joy than seeing a child’s confidence and self-esteem blossom through the thrill of performing for a live audience, and she can’t wait to see it happening with the Beauty and the Beast Jr. cast and crew! 

Choreographer: 

Caitlin Brighenti

Mrs. Brighenti is super excited to be involved in Beauty and the Beast Jr., her 11th musical production at the Galvin Middle School! She has taught music in Wakefield for the past 9 years, working at the Greenwood, Walton, and Doyle Schools. This is her 18th year teaching music, having taught previously in Newton and Holbrook, MA. In Holbrook, Mrs. Brighenti had the privilege of music directing the spring musicals for the high school. She now thoroughly enjoys working on choreography for the Galvin shows! While Mrs. Brighenti’s primary areas of study in college were piano and voice, she has always loved being on stage in any type of performance. She became involved with dance and gymnastics at a young age, and participated in chorus, band, drama, and dance club in high school. Outside of school, Mrs. Brighenti enjoys the beach, hiking, cuddling her cats Sammy and Sylvester, and having adventures with her seven year old son, Lochlan. 

Choreographer: 

Sarah DiTonno

Ms. DiTonno is overjoyed to be a part of the Beauty and the Beast Jr. team where she can share her knowledge of dance with the Galvin performers. She began her dance training at the age of 3 in Wakefield, MA, and hasn’t stopped since! Her training includes Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary and Lyrical. Mrs DiTonno holds a degree in Dance and Theatre with a specialization in Dance Education from Keene State College (as well as her degree in Elementary Education). She has choreographed for Wakefield Repertory Youth Theatre where her work was nominated for a Dash Award on Disney’s: My Son Pinocchio. 

Technical Director: 

Rob MacRobbie

Mr. MacRobbie is excited to be a part of the GMS Drama Club team as the Technical Director of Beauty and the Beast Jr. His love of theatre started in high school and has grown extensively to include experience both on and off stage. He has built numerous sets for local community theatres and been recognized for several of them. Mr. MacRobbie is happy to now be able to share his knowledge and love of theatre with his two kids, Morgan & Liam.