Gillianne Morgan-Grappa - The Bride

Kim’s acting career, although sparse has been a lengthy one.  It all started when she was four years old and acquired the nickname “Hollywood” by her family due to her flare for the dramatics. She made her stage debut in her 8^th grade production of Lil Abner.  She then blossomed into a lead dancer in productions such as Oliver and The Wiz.  Her career really took off in high school when she got the coveted role of a chorus member in Anything Goes …No one had the heart to tell Kim that nobody got cut. Kim took a hiatus from acting and pursued a career in teaching, but the stage beckoned her back. She stole the Middle School production right out from underneath those sweet-faced children…Apparently no one told Kim that the show was for the kids.  From then on, Kim could no longer deny her inner Sarah Bernhardt.  And here she is today, making her professional debut as Gillianne the Bride!

Gino Grappa - The Groom

Antonio Sordillo is not only our groom but also our Producer of Claddagh Bing! Antonio has been acting for many years and has experience in Television, Film and Theatre including but not limited to: An Evening of Moliere, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Don't Drink the Water, Trial of God and the Laramie Project.  Antonio plays the character Gino Grappa of the North End who Marries Gillianne Morgan of the South End, and to say the least, the bride's father Capt' Morgan don't like him.  Come see all the craziness for yourself at Claddagh Bing's next show!

Lola Lemoncello - Bridesmaid

A Boston actor who recently performed as Barbara Ehrenreich in “Nickel and Dimed” with the South City Theater Company, “Voice of Good Hope” at the Theater Coop and in “A Streetcar Named Desire” at RCC.  Susan also tours New England Schools with Theatre Espresso, an educational theater troupe.  Susan can be seen with a tackle box in a Rotman’s Furniture ad and on a PSA for the State of New Hampshire.  Behind the scenes, Susan has worked production for the Travel Channel, The History Channel, and Trading Spaces.  Susan also works as a communication consultant, working with organizations and individuals on their communication and presentation needs. 

Adriana Amaretto - Gino's Ex-Girlfriend and Nicky's Date!

You should expect to see Judith crashing your wedding or special event.  After all, playing Adriana Amaretto, the fun-loving, albeit promiscuous ex-girlfriend of Gino Grappa, gets addictive after awhile!  Earning her BFA in Acting and Spanish, Judith graduated Magna cum Laude from Syracuse University.  She has been on a roll since then, acting professionally on TV, film, and onstage.  Judith has particularly fallen in love with the spontaneity and unpredictability of interactive dinner theatre.  She is in pre-production for season two of High Heel Samurai, an online television series, which has earned lots of buzz and can be viewed at www.highheelsamurai.com.  Previous theatre credits include Solange in The Contemporary Theatre of Boston’s acclaimed production of The Maids, as well as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, England.  Judith will be appearing in Body of Water at The Charlestown Working Theater  with Molasses Tank Productions in January.  For more information on this leopard-print diva, check out www.judithkalaora.com.

Father Freido Frangelico The Franciscan - The Priest

Donny Soares was born and raised in Somerville, just north of Boston Massachusetts.  The youngest of seven children, was always ready to perform for laughs.  He grew up in a traditional Portuguese manor with lots of love.  He started his career by writing short skits to perform at his church group.  With lots of encouragement from friends and family he continued.  Close friends always looking to get him on stage for an open mic night.  In 2005, Donny decided to give stand up a try.  He was immediately in love with the stage.  The laughter he received was his drug of choice.  A year later he was ready to make another step in his career.  He started doing background acting for film and commercial.  As he gained more experience, he also gained a need for more.  Enter Claddagh Bing.  His portrayal of Father Freido Francisco the Frangelican has risen more than eyebrows.

Gabriela (Gabby) Grappa - Maid of Honor

Gnicky (the G is silent) Grappa - Best Man

Scott Colameta started his acting career over 9 years ago performing in dinner theater where he performed and met Antonio Sordillo.  Scott has experience in managing productions for many years learning everything about running a successful dinner theater show.  Scott then started his own DJ business, SAND Entertainment, which has been running successfully for over 2 years now.  The best thing that happened to him was when Antonio called him to be part of his dream to start a production company, a dream that Scott also shared and rest is history. Scott not only performs as Gnicky Grappa, Gino's brother and best man, but he is also Bello Productions Technical Director and show manager. Scott has made Bello Productions his family by bringing his wife Angela aboard as our DJ and his children are in training for the next groom and ushers!

Mia Midori - Bridesmaid

--the craziest, biggest hair of them all bridesmaid! Mia is always a "bridesmaid" and never a bride!
Shelly's full time job is working with animals at Doggie Day Care right in the heart of Boston. A few of the animals that She works with have actually been rescued and readopted. She feels like a surrogate mother for all the dogs. The job is not easy, but Shelly can give a lot of love to the animals in this job.

Shelly's acting career started only a few years ago, when she first started taking up martial arts. She has been training on and off for about two years in "Capoeira". Her organization is one of the largest internationally known around the world. She currently holds a gold and white chord. Shelly studied under Instructor Caveira and has done workshops with Mestres from around the world. She also does all jer own stunts in films and would someday like to work with her idol Jackie Chan. In her spare time, besides training in martial arts, she also certified to Wall Climb at Metro Rock.

Captain Morgan - Father of the Bride

Captain Morgan, the corrupt Southie Cop, has had many run-ins with Gino Grappa since a young age while on his normal patrol. Unbeknown to Capt Morgan, Gino would one day become his son-in-law!

Bruce is no stranger to the stage and it shows in his transformation into Capt. Morgan. Bruce studied at the Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, NY. Bruce spends his days as an electrician and was Nominated for Businessman of the Year by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. He also sits on the Board of Salem Theater Company. Bello Productions is very proud to have Bruce as one of it's newest family members.

Mickey "Mad-Dog" Morgan - Brother of the Bride

Whether Shawn is in front or behind the camera, on stage reciting Shakespeare (Or in the Claddagh scenario perhaps passed out in a toilet bowl), or breakdancing in some random club – He loves to perform. Over the last year or so he has been privileged to act in a variety of roles from an ordinary college student to a post apocalyptic zombie baseball player! You can check out a more detailed resume at bostoncasting.com/Shawn.   Come see this brilliant actor in his "intoxicating" performance at our next Claddagh Bing show!

 Sam Buca - Groom's Cousin / Gino Grappa - Groom

Forced to give up the footlights when he entered college, Sal is thrilled to temporarily leave his day job behind and become the high octane, energetic, ever prowling Sam Buca in "Claddagh Bing!" Although his recent wedding involved fewer handcuffs, joining the cast allows Sal the chance to again show off the dance moves that threatened the sanctity of his own marriage! Past theater work in "Jesus Christ Superstar", "The Wiz" and "La Cage Aux Folles" involved more dancing, while recent film work in "The Great Debaters", "21" and "Bachelor No. 2" involved a lot of standing around. With energy that matches the amount of product in his hair, Sal will ensure that "Claddagh Bing!" is one wedding you will never forget!

Gianni Grappa - Gino’s younger brother

Some say he is an experienced actor having been working in dinner theater productions for over 3 years. If you ask him, he will tell you that he is only being himself. Anthony "Fat Tony" DiPrizio brings a sense of authenticity to any Italian type of role he performs. Growing up in the city of Revere in an Italian community Tony got most of his inspiration from his friends and family.

Nonna Grappa

Sylvia has been performing since she was in her first dance recital at the age of 5. After joining the Theatre Guild at her high school, she decided to change her course of study from inorganic chemistry to theater, and eventually graduated from Hofstra University with a BFA. Garnering an education in classical acting has had little influence on her performance of Nonna, however - she just mimics her own relatives. When not performing, she is busy painting sets, hanging lights, lugging sound equipment, climbing scaffolding, and sewing everything from wedding gowns to stuffed animals. Also a published author, she has performed her poetry and short stories throughout New England, and at several venues elsewhere in the US.

Uncle Rocco Grappa

Raised in Chicago and educated in Boston Rocco is the artistic director of Bello Productions and plays the Emcee in the Claddagh Bing. "What a joy to be able to do what you love and do it with people you can trust both on and off the stage" - Uncle Rocco.   Rocco has the natural ability to entertain a crowd and bring a smile to peoples faces. With two degrees from Emerson College, Rocco brings experience and a wealth of knowledge to a wonderful group of actors at Bello Productions. Rocco feels truly blessed and is looking forward to a long rewarding run!

Gabby Grappa

Becki Dennis is a professional actor/ singer/ dancer, who is thrilled to be a part of the Claddagh-Bing family!  She is also currently acting in movies, improv shows and singing with Big Smile Productions.  Previously, she performed at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, The Palace Theatre, The Theater Offensive, Image Theater, Turtle Lane Playhouse, the Jewish Theater of Pittsburgh, and the Kuntu Repertory Theatre.  On-camera, Becki played a lead role in a Public Service Announcement for the crisis hotline "Boys Town" that will be airing nationally, and was a Top 20 finalist in the pilot of a new acting competition television show called "Casting Call" with judges Joe Piscopo, Adrian Zmed, and Morgan Fairchild (keep your eyes peeled for both!)  Ms. Dennis holds a BA in Musical Theatre from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, PA and is a proud member of the Screen Actors Guild.  www.agencyprotalent.com/BeckiDennis

Credits

Produced By
Antonio Sordillo
Rosalie DeMedeiros

Executive Producer
Vincenzo Stuto

Technical Director
Scott Colameta

Artistic Director
Stephen "Rocco" La Monica