Cast
The talented performers bringing the world of North Villa to life on stage.
Gabriella Giardina
Jenna
Gabriella Giardina is thrilled to be working alongside Brandon Goldsmith once again and to bring the characters of “Margaret” & “Jenna” to life. Gabriella met Brandon performing in “The Sound of Music” at Lake Worth Playhouse, when Brandon was still in the early stages of writing North Villa. It’s been a joy to watch the process and the piece evolve. Gabriella’s recent roles include Maria in The Sound of Music, Wendla in Spring Awakening, and Mary Hatch in Its A Wonderful Life. Gabriella would like to thank her parents and her partner Rocco Cirillo for always loving and supporting her in everything that she does.
Rocco Cirillo
Basil
Rocco Cirillo is excited to bring North Villa and his character “Basil” to life in this beautiful piece of original work. Rocco is a TV/film writer/producer but his passion for live theatre shines through in every stage of his life, and is grateful for the opportunity to help bring Brandon Goldsmith’s vision to the stage. His past roles include Harold Hill in Music Man, Caiphas in Jesus Christ Super Star and Leo Bloom in The Producers. He would like to thank his family and his partner Gabriella Giardina for always loving and supporting him.
Dimitri Gann
Thomas
Dimitri is excited to be a part of the cast and creative team for North Villa! Dimitri is an actor, director, and choreographer who has enjoyed a long and varied career in the performing arts. Recent acting credits include Kiss Me, Kate! (Paul) and Hair (Woof) at the Lake Worth Playhouse, and 3 Card Stud (Michael) with Plays of Wilton. Dimitri has served as the director and/or choreographer for several children’s productions over the years, including The Lion King Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr, and Seussical Jr. He is a co-founder of R.A.D. Studios, a youth performing arts studio serving communities in Southeast Missouri. He currently teaches youth improv and scene study classes at the Lake Worth Playhouse. He would like to thank his husband for his constant support, and you, dear audience member, for supporting new work and the performing arts.
Brian Cumiskey
Clem
Brian arrives at North Villa following a successful run as Bob Cratchit in Lake Worth Playhouse’s A Christmas Carol. Originally from Ireland, he was active in the Irish touring theater scene playing roles such as J.M. Synge’s Bartley in Riders to the Sea and Michael Byrne of A Tinker’s Wedding. A lead survivor in Gay Byrne’s original RTÉ’s Survivors Challenge. As a designer, he created a new-form hybrid production for Juilliard’s Twelfth Night and, together with Christine Caleo, brought the Smile to the World project from Ireland to the United Nations.
Heidi Salonia
Lowenna
Heidi Salonia most recently was seen on stage at The Arts at CSL along with AMT Theater in the lead role of “Tammy” in the Off Broadway show that premiered in South Florida called “Upside Down.” Heidi’s other recent credits include the roles of Maria/Fermina performed at The Wynmoor Theatre in the production of Man of La Mancha and The Beggar Woman in Sweeney Todd. She has also performed in regional Summerstock Theatres in New Jersey as well as countless local theatre productions throughout South Florida.
Marina Adams
Morwenna
Marina began her musical theater journey in community theater shows of Oklahoma, Barnum and a variety of cabaret style shows and singing and dance recitals. She was a founding member of the JazzCo dancers in Eastchester, NY and appeared in their reunion show. Vocally, she trained in NYC under Joshua Greene and in Boston under Frank Martinez. She makes her Palm Beach debut as Mrs. Sherman, Morwenna, Martha and Jennifer in the North Villa production.
Kevin Holloway
Barty
Kevin is a South Florida-based performer who loves bringing energy and heart to the stage. His recent credits at Lake Worth Playhouse include Ragtime (Booker T. Washington), The Prom, The Producers, and HAIR. He’s excited to be part of North Villa A Gothic Musical and explore its haunting, emotional world. Kevin is grateful for the opportunity to bring this show to life!
Rose Foster
Jowan
Rose is honored to be part of North Villa. Her previous credits include Janet in The Rocky Horror Show, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, and Sister Margaretta in The Sound of Music, as well as ensemble roles in Newsies and Upside Down. She is currently pursuing her degree in performance, continuing to refine her craft both onstage and off. In addition to acting, Rose has a passion for costume construction and design, valuing the full collaborative process of storytelling.
Devin Clarke
Zeke
Devin Clarke is an accomplished theater artist whose work spans both performance and direction. He previously appeared in the Ensemble of Something Rotten! at Delray Beach Playhouse and has brought dynamic range to roles such as Mr. Mushnik in Little Shop of Horrors (Lake Worth Playhouse), and ensemble in The Producers and Tribe member in Hair (Lake Worth Playhouse). He has also portrayed the Emcee in Cabaret and Jamie in The Last Five Years (Marathon Community Theatre). As a director, Devin has helmed productions including The Sound Inside, 9 to 5 The Musical, and Shrek The Musical.
Martin Malter
Jonathan
Martin has recently performed in productions of Dial M for Murder and A Christmas Carol at Lake Worth Playhouse. A Mark Twain Masquer, Martin was a mainstay of Greater Hartford Theater, appearing in roles as diverse as Major Metcalf in Mousetrap, Mel Edison in Prisoner of 2nd Ave, Dr. Sanderson in Harvey, Leo Hubbard in The Little Foxes, and Vernon Hines in The Pajama Game. He was also a principal actor in the Paul Newman narrated film The Trooper and appeared in Woody Allen’s Celebrity. Martin is thrilled and honored to be a part of this most talented cast bringing Brandon’s exciting new musical to life!
Zach Lieberman
Youth Cast
Zach is thrilled to be a part of the cast of North Villa. His previous performances include Les in Newsies, Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol, Edgar in Ragtime, Kurt in The Sound of Music, and Lawrence in School of Rock.