Fr. Mark David Skura (Director)

Director of the St. Francis Players since 1984 and a member of PAVAS, Fr. Mark also works with the stage crew and teaches Religious Studies to sophomores. When time allows, he enjoys participating in local community theatre as a director and actor.

Mr. David G. Nease (Producer)

One of the founding members of the Fine Arts Department, Mr. Nease has led our department for over thirty years. In the past, he has also served the St. Francis Players as director, music director and conductor. Mr. Nease is an instructor in General Music and Advanced Chorus. He also serves as the organist and choirmaster at Our Lady of Victory Basilica.

Mr. Timothy Gastle (Vocal Director)

A 1987 graduate of St. Francis and a member of PAVAS, Mr. Gastle teaches music and voice at Iroquois Central Schools. He teaches voice at St. Francis and has been the vocal director for our shows since 1994. Mr. Gastle is also the leader of the Contemporary Ensemble at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Hamburg.

Mr. Jason Torres (Choreographer)

Mr. Torres is a dance instructor at several local studios and has been our choreographer since 1999. He is a 1989 graduate of St. Francis and a member of PAVAS. In 2003, he helped us win the Destiny Award for best choreography for his work on Barnum.

Mr. C. Craig Fattey (Music Director)

An instructor of Instrumental Music, Mr. Fattey also leads our Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. He is a well known local musician who performs regularly in various venues. He has conducted our student orchestra since 1993.

Mr. Timothy Musial (Technical Assistant)

An alumnus of the class of 2005 and a member of PAVAS, Tim has returned to his Alma Mater to lend his "theatrical expertise" to the techincal aspects of our productions.

Mr. Scott Hosken (Scenic Artist)

Mr. Hosken is the art teacher and resident artist at St. Francis. Each year he lends his visual talents to our productions designing and painting the more complex elements of the set and props.

Mrs. Mich Sojda (Costumes)

An alumi parent and a member of PAVAS, Mrs. Sojda has assisted with our costuming efforts since 1998.

Mr. John Zygaj (House Manager)

Mr. Zygaj teaches Religious Studies I and III and acts as the textbook coordinator for our school. After assiting with the house in previous years, he has assumed the dutiers of House Manger in 2008.

Ms. Mollie McDermott (Makeup)

Ms. McDermott is an active member of Ghostlight Theatre, a community theatre group, and leads our makeup department. In school, she teaches mathematics and assists with our technology department Ms. McDermott is also a member of PAVAS.

Sr. Bernadette Okulicz, FSSJ (Props)

Sister is the school's librarian and media specialist. She also functions as the sacristan for our chapel and the prop mistress for all of our productions. She is also a member of PAVAS.