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You are cordially invited to the most hilarious wedding reception you'll ever attend!
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Meet the
Families
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Kimberly Bonner
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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 8th
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!
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Antonio Sordillo
- Producer
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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! |
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Susan Lombardi-Verticelli
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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.
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Rosalie
DeMedeiros - Producer
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Gabriela (Gabby)
Grappa - Maid of Honor
Rosalie DeMedeiros is
another Producer of “Claddagh Bing”! She plays the tacky Maid of
Honor, Gabriela Grappa (aka: Gabby, because she talks too much)!
Rosalie is the beautiful sister of Antonio Sordillo and together,
with the addition of their great friend Vincenzo Stuto, they have
built their dream of opening a Production Company and producing a
comedy show! Rosalie loves to entertain people and make them laugh!
Furthermore, she loves fashion, shopping, latest trends, and
beauty….which she incorporates in her character Gabby! Rosalie is an
essential part of Bello Productions acting as the Public Relations
Specialist and handling all our client and cast's needs. Come see Rosalie in
Claddagh Bing and request for her to style your hair at the wedding!
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Scott
Colameta -
Technical Director
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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!
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Shelly "nun-chucks"
Finnegan
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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. |
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Janet Craven
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Mary Morgan - Mother of the Bride
Mary Morgan, the
mother of the bride and the most difficult part of motherhood for her
was sacrificing her smart, beautiful, religious, Catholic School
educated daughter, to the Grappa Family.
Janet Craven is a nurse who has brought humor and found humor in the
workplace no matter what the situation. She became interested in Improv
through classes at the BCAE. Janet is no stranger to entertainment, she
was a principal actor is her solo debut in the "Diet Worskshop" where
she was showcased on Television, Print and Radio. You may have seen her
hanging out with Loretta Swit from MASH! |
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Bruce Whear
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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.
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Shawn Rourke
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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!
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Sal
Marco
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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! |
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Sylvia
Bagaglio
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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. |
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Becki
Dennis
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Gabby Grappa
A
Boston-native, Becki returned to the area after completing her B.A. in
Musical Theatre and Dance from Point Park University’s Conservatory of
Performing Arts in Pittsburgh, and has since been working steadily in a
variety of roles throughout the New England area. She has performed at
such regional theatres as the Ogunquit Playhouse, Seacoast Repertory
Theatre, Palace Theatre, New England Light Opera, Kuntu Repertory
Theatre, Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh, and The Theater Offensive. She
acts in improv dinner theatre with Mystery Cafe, and is a singer for
both Big Smile Entertainment and the Victorian Carollers, as well.A
proud member of SAG and AFTRA, she has acted in over twenty films,
television shows, and commercials. Her commercials include “Boys Town,”
which is currently airing nationally, and "Nova Science Now" for PBS/
WGBH. She can also been seen in the film Rainbowarrior, directed
by Tina Romero, daughter of George A. Romero (Night of the Living
Dead, Dawn of the Dead.)
In
addition to acting, Becki is the resident choreographer at Andover High
School, where she has choreographed four musicals; and has
choreographed, directed, and taught at Stoneham Theatre’s “The Young
Co.” summer program for the past two years.
Recently, she both
choreographed and performed in the world-premiere of the rock musical
“Among the Stars” at the Machine Theatre in Boston.
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Ted
Neary
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Captain Morgan - Father of the Bride
Ted
Neary - Born and raised in Peabody, never thought he would ever
end up performing Dinner Theater when sitting down with his guidance
councilor those many years ago in High School. An I.T. Consultant
by trade, Ted came upon Improvisation when he was looking for an
outlet for his ever flowing comic wit that others found as
annoying. Since the services of a psychotherapist were not covered
by his health insurance, he decided to take Improvisation Comedy
classes at a local college. After a couple of semesters, he finally
found a passion for something that many of his friends took as a
character flaw…….. Ted joined a local Improv troop, “Scared
Scriptless” and worked under the direction of Kate Ritter, who also
happened to teach the Improv class. Together, the troop held shows
in a couple of local Bistros, Church basements and for local charity
events. Ted has also done “Side walk” improve for the Salem Theatre
Company, where he met CladdaghBing’s own Bruce Whear. Ted would
like to think that Bruce introduced him to the CladdaghBing family
because he felt had some real talent and could be make a great
contribution to the show. However, somewhere deep inside, Ted feels
that Bruce needed a night off and he had to find someone, anyone
really, to cover his shift….Hmmmmmmm you decide.
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Credits
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Produced By
Antonio Sordillo
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Rosalie DeMedeiros
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Director
Scott Colameta
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