Mr. Zagare has been a part of the Malverne team since 2006. He teaches Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Select Choir, and AP Music Theory. He is the Co-Director and Music Director for the Spring Musical. Mr. Zagare has his B.M. in Music Education from The Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and his M.A. from SUNY Stony Brook. At Malverne, he has musically directed Grease and directed Leader of the Pack, Wedding Singer, Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical the Musical, Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, The Drowsy Chaperone, Shrek the Musical, West Side Story, and Legally Blonde. In addition, he was the chairperson for the 2012 NMEA Division 5 All-County Women’s Chorus and the 2013 NMEA Division 5 Mixed Chorus. Mr. Zagare loves sharing his passion for musical theatre with others, and is looking forward to being a part of the Malverne family for many years to come.

Leigh Anne is so honored to be taking on an extra role in her fourth year at Malverne. Before she was on the backstage end of theatrical productions, she had been seen on stage in roles such as Ilse in Spring Awakening, Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel, Mary in Jesus Christ Superstar, Daniela in In The Heights, and Milky White in Into the Woods. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry with a minor in Dance from SUNY Oneonta. This show required so much work to pull off the brilliant outrageous riff of the classic horror story and we couldn’t have asked for a more talented and hard working cast of young actors.

Mr. Messina is currently the District Chairperson of Music, Fine Arts, Instructional Technology and Family & Consumer Science, and has called Malverne home for the last 22 years. He is a graduate of Manhattanville College, where he received a Bachelor of Music and a Master’s Degree in Music Education. After several years of teaching, he completed his School District Administrator certification at C.W. Post University. Throughout his career, Mr. Messina has conducted and performed in several musicals and enjoys bringing the magic of theatre to the students here at Malverne.

Ms. Trevor currently teaches 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Chorus, Select Choir and violin at Howard T. Herber Middle School. Outside of the Music Department, she coaches Middle School Spring Track and Cheerleading. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, and her Master’s Degree in Arts Administration from Florida State University. As a student, she participated in her high school musicals, including Fiddler on the Roof, Anything Goes, State Fair, and The Music Man. At Malverne, she has co-directed Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical the Musical, Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, The Drowsy Chaperone, Shrek the Musical, West Side Story and Legally Blonde. Ms. Trevor is excited to be taking on a new role in the musical, and has enjoyed working with such talented students.

Greg Monahan graduated from MHS in 2003 and then went to Adelphi University to earn a BFA in Theatre Design Technology. He has returned to the Malverne Stage each year to help students learn about design, carpentry, lighting, sound and many other aspects of putting on an incredible show.  As Technical Director, Greg enjoys collaborating with students and faculty who share a common passion for theatre.  He would like to thank John Motchkavitz for getting him started with the school play, the alumni who return every spring to help, and everybody else he has had the pleasure of working with over the past 20 years.

Ms. Rizzuto is the 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Band Director at Howard T. Herber Middle School. She also directs the Howard T. Herber Jazz Ensemble and Stars on Broadway. In addition, she is the Assistant Director for the Pride of Malverne Marching Band. Ms. Rizzuto received her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Hofstra University and her Master's Degree from the Aaron Copland School of Music at CUNY Queens College. She has performed in several musicals, including Oliver, The Music Man, The King and I, Seussical the Musical, Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, Annie, and Shrek the Musical. She is thrilled to be a member of the Malverne Music faculty, and is looking forward to being a member of the Malverne family for years to come.

Sarah is a Malverne alumnus and always loved being a part of the high school’s productions! During her years at Malverne, she worked spotlights for the show Leader of the Pack (2008), was a part of the cast in The Wedding Singer (2009), Fiddler on the Roof (), and Seussical the Musical (2011). Since graduating, Sarah enjoys working with the paint and set crew. Sarah comes from a long line of set crew members here at Malverne High School. Her Dad was the Stage and Technical Manager, and her Mom was Prop Mistress during 1983’s show, Oliver. Sarah hopes she makes her Mom proud!

Mr. Johnson currently teaches Band as well as Music Theory at Malverne High School. He is the director of The Pride of Malverne Marching Band.  Mr. Johnson received his bachelor’s degree in music at Fredonia State University and his graduate degree from Hofstra University. He is always willing to accept new challenges and is very excited to be completing his fourth year as Pit Orchestra Conductor for the high school musical.