The Lion King KIDS

The Lion King KIDS - June 01

P352X@134 - The Vida Bogart School for All Children

Crew Who's Who

Mary McGaw

Director

Originally from South Carolina, Mary McGaw graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Upon moving to New York City, she worked as the Operations Associate for Deutsch Inc., a full service integrated advertising and digital agency. In 2010 she found her true calling, teaching art, and went on to earn a master's degree in childhood education from Pace University.
James Salerno

Producer

James is an alumnus from LaSalle University where he graduated with a degree in communications while playing and then coaching Division 1 football. Upon returning to New York, James pursued a master's in special education. James has worked at P352X since 2013. This is his second year sharing his love of health and fitness with students as the physical education teacher.
Gina Pesca

Musical Director

A veteran teacher & graduate of Pace University, Gina has taught NYC’s children for 20 years. Gina learned to love music early on in a musical family. She has sung in choirs, performed in high school & college productions, and incorporates music into her classroom daily. It has always been her dream to do a musical with her students. This production with these students is her dream come true.
Candace Quinn

Choreographer

Growing up in New York City, Candace Quinn has always had a passion for the arts. She attended a performing arts high school where she was a drama major, and she participated in the drama club at St. John’s University. Candace enjoys being a teacher. She loves to bring acting, music, and dance into her classroom when possible. Candace is excited about this performance of The Lion King KIDS.
Jennifer Mahoney

Stage Manager

Jennifer Mahoney is a native New Yorker. She has two degrees from Mercy College, a Bachelor of Behavioral Sciences and a Master of Education for students with disabilities. Jennifer started working as a paraprofessional in 2001. She transitioned into teaching and taught self-contained and inclusion classes in community schools. In 2013, she joined the P352X organization and never looked back.