Gabrielle Maldonado
"Music Direction is not about just teaching notes on a page, but emoting through the use of our voices, our bodies and the application of musicality."
About
Gabrielle Maldonado is an accomplished and versatile musician, working as a Composer, Writer, Performer and Music Director in the Southern California Musical Theatre scene. Gabrielle has been involved in numerous successful productions which include “American Idiot” as Keyboard/Conductor (Chance Theater), Beggar Woman in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" (Phantom Projects) and TNH’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” where the cast received an NAACP award for their prioritization of diverse casting. Gabrielle was also awarded twice by Broadway World 2023 for best Music Direction and best Orchestra for her work in Cypress College’s production of, “Carrie.” Recently she showcased her talents as lyricist in the original work "Arena: a House Musical" premiering at the Renberg Theatre in 2023. Additionally, she has had the privilege of playing Miss Honey in CASA0101’s production of “Matilda Jr.” and in Southgate’s production of “Once.” Gabrielle continues to make a significant impact in the musical theater world with her unwavering, dedication to empowering and supporting other artists while maintaining perspective through her love of performing.
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