Bert Bernardi is the recipient of the Connecticut Critics
Circle Award for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre. Some of
his favorite Children's Company roles include the Stepmother in
Cinderella Skeleton, Rumplestiltskin, The Grandfather in Heidi
and Glinda the Good Witch in Wizard of Oz. This is Bert's twenty-sixth
season as artistic director of the Children's Company!
Jimmy Johansmeyer is not only our resident costume designer...he
is also our resident villain! His roles here include Bill Sykes
in Oliver Twist, Tall Bony Jane in Cinderella Skeleton, Long
John Silver in Treasure Island, the Troll in 3 Billy Goats Gruff,
Dracula and everyone's favorite, Lord Licorice in Christmas
in Candyland. This is Jimmy's thirteen season with DCT!
Mary Mannix is delighted to return to DCT for a fun
filled fifth season! Previous roles here include Billie Mae
Billygoat, Dawn Redwood, Snow White, Mama Bear and Cinderella
Skeleton. Much love to friends and family, especially Scott,
Sean and Seamus. And thanks always to Bert.
Jim Nassef This is Jim's third show with DCT. He was
last seen here at Milton in Christmas in Candyland and also
played the Town Crier in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Other
credits include Johnny Guitar, Violet, Ragtime, Anything Goes
and Danny Zuko in Grease. Shout out
to friends and family.
Maria Vee This is Maria's eighth season with DCT. Some
favorite roles include Queen Frostine in the Candylands, Heidi,
Lucy in Dracula and Souflee/Mrs. Pots and Pans in Beauty and
the Beast, as well as half a dozen different wacky fairies.She
has performed around the country, teaches drama, and is on a
quest to sample every type of cheese known to man.
Scott Simonelli is thrilled to have written and performed
the music for Witchypoo. His past collaborations with Bert Bernardi
include last season's Beauty and the Beast, Oliver Twist and
Cinderella Skeleton. Over the years, Scott has played in several
bands, taught music and worked for Sony Music. Scott would like
to thank Mary, Sean and Seamus for listening through the floor.
Phill Hill graduated from Elon University in 2005 with
a degree in Theatrical Production/Design. For two years he was
the production stage manager for the Warehouse Theatre in Greenville,
SC, stage managing such productions as A Doll's House, The Subject
Was Roses, Plaza Suite and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He also worked
for the Lakes Region Summer Theatre in 2004 and 2005 where he
stage managed Chicago, My Fair Lady and Phantom.
More bios coming soon!
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