Shannon Bolcer is delighted to be back at the DCT after having such a wonderful time playing Mrs. Kringle in Auntie Claus. A graduate of NYU with a BFA in Drama, her recent credits include Catherine (Proof), Cinderella (Cinderella), and the Gander (Charlotte's Web). Up next she will be in the premiere of Phenomenon of Decline at Long Wharf in New Haven. Love to her amazingly supportive family and this fantastic cast she is lucky enough to be a part of!

Elissa Demaria is thrilled to be back for her fourth DCT show. She is a senior at Fairfield Warde and Regional Center for the Arts and plans to attend Point Park University this fall. Favorite credits: Little Women (Jo), Sweet Charity (Charity), Ragtime (Emma Goldman) and How to Succeed... (Rosemary). Elissa thanks her family and friends for their support and Scott for his guidance.

Kyle Dobkowski is thrilled to be back on stage with his third DCT show. This past fall he was seen Off-Broadway in INTERVENTION; A Teen Musical Comedy as a part of the NYMF festival. Other credit’s include: Beauty and the Beast & Oliver Twist (DCT), Miss Saigon (John) & Ragtime. Kyle thanks everyone for their support, especially his mom.

Jimmy Johansmeyer continues his thirteen season with DCT. Roles here include Bill Sykes in Oliver Twist, Tall Bony Jane in Cinderella Skeleton, the Troll in 3 Billy Goats Gruff, Dracula and everyone's favorite, Lord Licorice in Christmas in Candyland. Most recently, he was El Capitano in Pinocchio.

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 fourth show with DCT. He was last seen here as Pinocchio. Also: Milton in Christmas in Candylandthe Town Crier in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Other credits: Johnny Guitar, Violet, Ragtime, Anything Goes and Danny Zuko in Grease. Shout out to friends & family.

Mary Kate O’Donnell is thrilled to be back at DCT for her fourth show. She was last seen here in Christmas in Candyland 2. She would like to thank her parents for their support, God for his endless blessings and of course Bert for another wonderful opportunity. This one for my livie sue.

Maria Vee This is Maria's eighth season. Some favorite roles include Queen Frostine in the Candylands, Heidi, Lucy in Dracula and Souflee/Mrs. Pots & Pans in Beauty and the Beast, as well as half a dozen different wacky fairies. Most recently she was Columbina in Pinocchio. She has performed around the country, teaches drama, and is on a quest to sample every type of cheese known to man.

Brendan Quinn was previously seen here in Auntie Claus, Treasure Island (Jim) and
Oliver Twist. He was seen at Playhouse on the Green, The Palace in Stamford and the New Canaan Town Players . Fairfield Teen Theatre: Into the Woods, Suessical, Beauty and the Beast. Fairfield Warde High School: Camelot, Hello Dolly,Our Town, The Miracle Worker and Pride and Prejudice.

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.