Paul Mazzu

Whether he's laying down a groove on the cajon or juggling (literally) his love for NY baseball, songwriting, and family cookouts, Paul Mazzu—known affectionately as "Maz"—brings rhythm, heart, and humor to Plays On Word Theater. A lifelong drummer with a background in Christian rock (and a tenor voice ready to shine), Paul cut his musical teeth alongside his brother and friends in a Staten Island church band, gaining radio airplay and decades-long friendships along the way. Offstage, Paul is the definition of joy in motion: grill-master, poolside party host, karaoke instigator, and traveling dad on educational adventures with his son. He cherishes morning sunrises in the garden and art sessions with his daughter—moments where he says he feels closest to the Lord. A die-hard fan of Shea Stadium, the Bee Gees, and backyard jam sessions, Paul is just as comfortable belting a tune in the living room as he is balancing random objects on his nose (yes, really). His biggest goal? To finish an album—and probably convince a Subaru to finally replace his loyal Honda. With a heart for worship and a beat that brings Scripture to life, Maz reminds us all of Rudy's famous words: "I've been ready for this my whole life."