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Dr. Michael Piccuirro
Director
Dr. Michael A. Piccuirro – Director – Over the past four decades, Dr.P has directed, written and adapted a lifetime of plays and musicals, including his acclaimed adaptations of Shakespeare, Dickens and The Brothers Grimm. Currrently working on an adaptation of the tales of Edgar Allan Poe for this fall, he is the proud “Poppi” to his grandchildren Cole, Olivia, Ruby and Christopher.
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Ron Mancini
Assistant Director/Make-up and Costume Director
Ron Mancini attended The American Musical & Dramatic Academy and has a B.A. in Speech & Theatre Ed. Acting Credits: Hairspray (Corny), Annie (Rooster), Wizard of Oz (Scarecrow), Anything Goes (Moonface), Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding (Joey). Director: Hairspray, Alice in Blunderland, Beauty & the Beast, Guys & Dolls, Once Upon A Mattress, Romeo & Juliet, Asst Dir: Anything Goes, Jekyll & Hyde, and Grease
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James Craft
Vocal Director/Technical Director/Lighting and Sound Design
Mr. James H. Craft has taught at SWMHS since 1992. Thanks to the cast and my student crews for everything you have done. Extra special thanks to Dr. Dan and my brother Jim for always lending a helping hand, my amazing family and my patient, understanding and beautiful wife, Claire!
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Dr. Paul Caruso
Conductor
Paul Caruso (Conductor) is thrilled to conduct My Favorite Year. As the director of the SWMHS band program and as a freelance musician, Dr. Caruso has hosted and participated in numerous music festivals throughout the area. He is proud to be involved with the strong SWMHS theater tradition and wishes a figurative “broken leg” to the entire cast, crew, staff, and orchestra.
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Claire Craft
Business Director
Mrs. Craft is happy to be in her 4th year in her official role as business director. She has been teaching at SMS for the past 29 years. She is the proud mom of 2 great girls, Cait and Kylie & a new SIL, Rob. ,She is lucky to be the wife of the amazing, talented & handsome James Craft. She wants to thank her hard working business crew especially her seniors who have been with her since the start!
