the real housewives of sleepy hollow

Maria Berte (Heide) is thrilled to return to the stage with Pantochino Productions as Heide in The Real Housewives of Sleepy Hollow! Previous Pantochino credits include Cinderella Italiano, Noni Cimino's Kitchen, Christmas Cookies, The Waffle House Five, and Tiara's Over Teaneck. By day, Maria joyfully teaches high school choir, sharing her love of music with the next generation. She extends heartfelt thanks to Bert, Jimmy, and Justin for their incredible creativity and support. This performance is lovingly dedicated to her late dad, her biggest fan, who she knows is smiling down from the best seat in heaven.

Chelsea Dacey (Katrina Van Tassel) is delighted to make her debut with Pantochino! Some favorite credits include Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (The Kate), Janet Van DeGraaff in The Drowsy Chaperone (Fairfield Center Stage), Sophie in Mamma Mia (LTM), Daisy in The Great Gatsby (DCT), Suzy in The Marvelous Wonderettes (CCP), Amber in Hairspray (DCT), and The Great American Mousical (Legacy Theatre, dir. Dame Julie Andrews), Lacey Leopard Piggy Nation the Musical Off Broadway, and more! When not in the theatre, Chelsea is usually in Disney with her husband, Andrew—watch them on YouTube @ABCDExperiences! Special thanks to Andrew, Madre, and her dog-ters, Bambi & Flower, as well as the cast & crew and Pantochino Productions for welcoming her. Peace & love! ChelseaDacey.com "

Rachelle Ianniello (Catharina)

Jimmy Johansmeyer (Ichabod Crane/Costume Design) is an award-winning actor, costume designer, educator and co-producer of Pantochino. For sixteen years, he was the ‘resident villain’ with the former Downtown Cabaret Children’s Company. A graduate of Marist College, Jimmy has performed on hundreds of stages including New York Stage & Film/ Powerhouse Theatre, NY, Wallkill River Repertory, NY, The Theatre Barn, NY, Millbrook Playhouse, PA, and on the Main Stage of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre and The Legacy Theatre in Branford  among others. He was nominated for a Connecticut Critics Circle Award for his performance in The Legacy Theatre’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” and again for their production of “Noises Off.” His costume designs and creations have been seen throughout the country and internationally and include Cold As Ice starring Oxsana Baiul at Gateway Playhouse on Long Island, the Off-Broadway premiere of Matthew Passion and for Charles Busch’s Native New Yorker. His other design credits include The Theatre Barn, Cortland Repertory Theatre, Cape Fear Regional Theatre in North Carolina, Gorilla Theatre Tampa, The Emelin Theatre NY, Allenberry Playhouse, PA, Arundel Barn Playhouse, ME, to name a few. He currently teaches acting at the Regional Center for the Arts in Trumbull and continues his work as a freelance costume designer.

Valerie Loomis (Sally) a Milford resident, has been performing in New England for over thirty years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Philosophy from Clark University. Offstage, she is the goalie for the Frost Dragons Hockey Club and enjoys traveling, watching baseball (Go, Yankees!) and hockey (Go, Bruins!), attending concerts, taking long walks, and spending time with her fantastic daughter, Rhianna and wonderful husband, Fred. Valerie is extremely grateful for the privilege of working with the Pantochino Productions Team and hopes audiences will continue to support this Connecticut treasure! https://www.pantochino.com/donate

Mary Mannix (Johanna)

Killian Meehan (Brom Bones) (he/him) is delighted to be back with Pantochino Productions as Brom Bones in The Real Housewives of Sleepy Hollow. Recent Pantochino credits include Welcome to Santa Claus (Tanner Tallson), Tiara's Over Teaneck (Bennett), The Executioner's Wife (Magistrate), and Dorothy's Christmas in Oz (Lion/Huey). Additional favorites include The Fantasticks (El Gallo) and Hurricane Jimmy (Steve/Narrator) at The Press Box Theater, and The Complete History of Theatre (Abridged) at Phoenix Stage Company, as well as his ongoing new media performances with Candle House Collective (Lennox Mutual). Offstage, Killian enjoys ice-skating, puzzles, and playing D&D, as well as time with his dog, Valkyrie,and cat, Morrigan. Endless gratitude to his parents, Dani, and his vocal coach, Paul Elkin, for their constant encouragement. More at www.killianmeehan.com.

Shelley Marsh Poggio (Gerda)

Justin Rugg (Balthus Van Tassel/Composer) A composer, singer and actor, Rugg has co-authored 35 original musicals with writing partner Bernardi, many of which are published and available for licensing. Other works: five albums of original songs, Predictable Heart (cabaret performed at NYC’s Duplex), music for NYU Steinhardt’s 4@15 Festival, several piano works, dozens of theatre camp scores for young performers, the youth ballet I Dreamed Of A Place. A music and theatre teacher in Connecticut for 14 years, he received top honor in the “40 Under 40” awards from the Milford Chamber of Commerce. Oh, and he’s been in a good many of Pantochino’s performances—maybe even all of them! Thanks to the Pantochino family and all who support them.

Jakob Kelsey (Lighting Designer) is thrilled to continue working with the talented company at Pantochino! Jakob is a freelance theatrical lighting designer and electrician located in Stamford, CT. He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Theatre Design/Technology. Previous credits with Pantochino Productions include: Grease, School Spirits, The Rocky Horror Show, We Will Rock You, And Away We Go, Prom, Panto of the Opera, Chicago, Noni Cimino’s Kitchen, Christmas in Oz, Saturday Night Fever and Tiaras Over Teaneck. Additional design credits include: Jester’s Dead, Peter/Wendy (WCSU); Little Women, Seussical (The Canterbury School); Into the Woods, 39 Steps (Castle Craig Players); Our Time: A Musical Showcase (ACT of CT). www.jakobkelseydesign.com

Bert Bernardi (Director) is the co-producer and co-founder of Pantochino Productions Inc and has been bringing ‘ridiculously entertaining’ theatre to the Milford since 2010. He is the former Artistic Director of the Children’s Company in Bridgeport and his work has been seen extensively at Cortland Repertory Theatre (NY), The Theatre Barn (NY), Millbrook Playhouse (PA) and the Surflight Theatre (NJ). His work as also been seen at Legacy Theatre (CT), Fairfield University, New York University, Music Theatre North (NY), the Boston Post Road Stage Company, Arundel Barn (NY) and TheatreWorks New Milford. With composer Justin Rugg, he has penned many, many new musicals, several of which are published, licensed and performed around the country. Bert is a recipient of the Connecticut Critics Circle Tom Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Theatre in Connecticut. www.bertbernardi.com