Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre to Present HOLY CANNOLI
By: Tyler Peterson Feb. 09, 2015
Opening Night is Friday, February 13th , and the production runs FRIDAY and SATURDAY evenings, and SUNDAY matinee's through March 15th, 2015. *(a 2:00 PM Sat. Matinee performance has been added on March 14th)
Producing Artistic Director, JIMMY FERRARO is directing the STUDIO THEATRE production. The show is written by JOHN D. SMITHERMAN. Production Stage Manager - TRACIE CALLAHAN, Set and Sound Design by Keith Snyder, Lighting Design and Technical Direction by KEN CRAYPO, Costumes by ANTHONY JAMES
The cast stars TIM MICHELS, CHRISTINA KAY JIMENEZ, TOM COSTELLO, JESSICA GLASS, JARED MICHAEL SHARI, MICHELLE PROCIDA, and STEVE MANFREDI.
ABOUT THE CAST-
Timothy Michels - John Douglas
Timothy is delighted to be making his professional acting debut with Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE! Recent performances include Clue:The Musical (Professor Plum), Cyrano de Bergerac (Le Bret), The Crucible (Reverend Parris), Godspell (player), and parade performer at Walt Disney World. He trained with Sell's Broadway Dance Center and Ridgewood Drama Department. Tim would like to thank the cast for all their support & love!"
CHRISTINA KAY JIMENEZ - Maria D"Angelo
Christina is excited to debut with Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE! She has earned her BM in Church Music at Furman University and her MFA in Theatre at The Boston Conservatory. Some of her favorite roles include Winifred in Once Upon a Mattress, Jeanine in the Boston premiere of Shelter: A New Musical, and her autobiographical cabaret From Sea to Shining Sea. She would like to thank her friends, family, and God for their support and guidance.
TOM COSTELLO - Sal D'Angelo
Tom was last seen as Captain Randolph in A Few Good Men at Stageworks and as Venticelli in Amadeus at Francis Wilson Playhouse. He's won recent Star Awards for Joe in Becky's New Car, The Boys in the Band and Wedding Secrets at West Coast Players. Tom starred in 3 FSU films and hosted Talk With Your Doctor for WFMZ TV. Tom's a retired teacher of 27 years, a graduate of Xavier University and he attended American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He co-owns Camp Mars in Venus, Fl and is represented by Brevard Talent Group.
JESSICA GLASS - Nicolette D'Angelo
This is Jessica's first performance with Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, but she is no rookie to the stage. She attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater with concentrations in both directing and performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Jessica has performed in the most popular outdoor drama in the US, Tecumseh, as Mrs. Galloway. Her credits also include Mother in A New Brain, Lil Buttercup in H.M.S. Pinafore, Peggy day in The Women and Joan in The Guys, to name a few. She's also worked as a parade performer at The Magic Kingdom in Disney World.
Most recently, Jessica appeared in and directed The Actor's Nightmare at Castle Players in Dorset, England.
Jessica would like to thank her family for being so supportive through this process, as well as Jimmy Ferraro and Dee Etta for this wonderful opportunity.
MICHELLE PROCIDA - Angela D'Angelo
Michelle is delighted to be returning to Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, after her recent appearance here as "The Ingénue", Viola Vivace in "Murder on the High C's". Michelle is a graduate of St. Petersburg College and Netflix. Recently she has appeared on Tampa Bay area stages as Janet Weiss in "Rocky Horror", Sister James in "Doubt", and Kira in "Xanadu". Michelle would like to thank her family for their love and support, and Bill and Scott for their wisdom and encouragement. She would especially like to thank Jimmy and Dee Etta for this wonderful opportunity!
JARED MICHAEL SHARI - Anthony Pavese-
Jared Michael Shari studied theatre at Southeastern University. He has performed in many productions, some of which include Judas in Godspell, Cassio in Shakespeare's Othello, and Biron in Love's Labour's Lost. Jared has loved theatre since he was very young, doing whatever he could and learning whatever he can. Jared has had jobs in all aspects of theatre including Directing, Stage Management, lighting design, sound design, set design, and the list goes on. Jared is excited to be performing at Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE.
STEVE MANFREDI - Vincent Rossi
"Holy Cannoli" marks Steve's debut at Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE. He is well known in Tampa Bay for his many years as a "Performing DJ", adding his own brand of comedy to his Disc Jockey gigs. He is the owner of MANFREDI Heating and Air Conditioning - "When You're Sweaty...Call MANFREDI" 1-866-HOTLINE www.manfrediair.com
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