Calvin Zanetti - (Calogero)

Calvin Zanetti (he/him)(Calogero): based in Mineola, New York, and received his AA in Acting at Nassau Community College. Made his Off-Broadway debut as Peter Pan in the world premiere of Pandemonium: A Sequel to Peter Pan, Jimmy in Frankinatra, and Anthony in Sonder. Returning to Lighthouse Rep after playing Prentiss (Peter and the Starcatcher) and Jack (Into the Woods). He will be a featured swing in the company’s winter production of Anastasia, the musical as Gleb/Dimitri understudy. Other notable works include Buddy Layman (The Diviners), Buddy the Elf (Elf The Musical), Aaron Shultz/Kyle UPS Guy (Legally Blonde), Chip Tolentino (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Jason Dean (Heathers The Musical), Orin Dennis (Children of a Lesser God), Amos Hart (Chicago), Jekyll/Hyde (Jekyll and Hyde The Musical), Alan Dangle (One Man, Two Guvnors), Aaron (First Date), Ensemble (Sweet Charity, Cinderella, Hello, Dolly!, Mean Girls, Beauty and the Beast), Pitman/Fleet (Titanic The Musical), Caldwell B. Cladwell (Urinetown), Dennis (All Shook Up), Shrek (Shrek The Musical), Otis (Suite Surrender), Tommy Djilas (The Music Man), Georg Norwak (She Loves Me), Thomas Jefferson (1776), Tybalt (Romeo & Juliet). For my Grandpa, Ramon Zanetti, who taught me to “be strong enough to be gentle.” Instagram is @calvinjameszanetti

 Ronell Hurt (Jane) who graduated Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Musical Theatre, is excited to be making her Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company debut in this unforgettable musical alongside this talented group of humans. Previous credits include: Levora Verona (Disaster!), Silly Girl/Madame (Beauty and the Beast), Ensemble (In the Heights) and The Princess Who Kissed the Frog this fall in Huntington. Ronell gives thanks to God and all her friends and family who continue to support her endeavors. 

 Tony Chiofalo (Sonny) is seasoned theatre professional with experience spanning Off-Broadway, Regional, and LI theaters. A U.S. Army Veteran and passionate nonprofit volunteer, and the President and co-founder of Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company. Some favorite credits include: Off-Broadway:  "Truffles-Jazz Murder Mystery" (Dante),  Regional: John W. Engeman Theatre - "Memphis" (Collins/Grant), Gateway Playhouse - "West Side Story" (Lt. Schrank); Long Island:  "The Music Man" (Hill),  "Funny Girl" (Nicky), "My Fair Lady" (Doolittle), "Guys and Dolls" (Nathan). "Oliver" (Bill Sikes). Tony thanks his cast, creative, and technical team for their dedication and talents. Special thanks to his loving wife, and dedicated Lighthouse co-founder, Kami.

Paul Phillips (Lorenzo): Paul recently made a return to performing after many years away from the stage.  Paul is beyond excited about playing this role in this production with the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company!  He’d like to thank Rian, Tony, Jacklyn and Joe for this amazing opportunity.  Locally, Paul was most recently seen in Murder on the Orient Express (MacQueen), Rock of Ages (Hertz) and Beauty and the Beast (Maurice).  When not on stage, Paul is a Clinical Social Worker and Educator.  Paul would like to thank his family and friends for all their support!  For Jenny, always.  “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing”. 

Vin Scialla (Rudy the Voice) has traveled the world performing for US Embassy entertainment tours. Theater performances include musician/understudy in Broadway musicals The Band's Visit and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. A Bronx Tale The Musical (Seven Angels), Tarantella Show. TV/Film: “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, “Kimmy Schmidt”, “The Deuce”, “Monsterland”, “Wolf of Wall Street’ and SNL Music Videos. Musician roles on “Late Night,” “Mozart in the Jungle.” “Fosse/Verdon,” "Kiss of the Spider Woman." Vin created the mockumentary, “We are the Prototypes”, and composes for Film/TV. House team member of Our Bar Theater NYC. Vin studied at HB Studios, Upright Citizens Brigade, and holds degrees from The Hartt School, Brooklyn College, Boston University (DMA). He is thrilled to perform with Lighthouse & grazie famiglia! www.imdb.me/vin. 

Nora D.- ( Denise) Born and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida, Nora D. discovered her love for the stage in third grade after seeing Les Misérables on a school trip. She began performing soon after and honed her craft through the theater magnet program at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School. Nora went on to earn a B.A. in Psychology and Theater from Barry University and later completed her M.S. in Mental Health Counseling. While working as a social worker, Nora remained active in the arts—performing spoken word poetry, modeling in print and runway shows, and participating in community theater. Since moving to NYC in 2013, she has reconnected with the stage through church productions, educational outreach, local theater, and the Manhattan Monologue Slam. Nora played the recurring role of Patrice in She Cries in Silence, a stage play by Success in the Arts from 2021-2024. She made her directorial debut in 2023 with her original play The Imperfect Christmas, and in 2025, wrote and directed Christmas Love Revealed, her first script featuring ASL characters. She is excited to debut in the Long Island theater community with Lighthouse Repertory Theater Company in A Bronx Tale.

Mackenzie Waite is thrilled to be back at Lighthouse Repertory Theatre as a featured dancer and the production's dance captain. She is a graduate of SUNY Fredonia with degrees in B.A. French, B.S. Dance, B.A. Theatre Arts with a concentration in acting/directing and minors in Spanish and Dance Studio Administration. Mackenzie has been dancing and performing since age 2 years, and is very excited to be back on the stage after completing the Disney College Program this fall. Her most recent credits include Shelley “Hairspray, dance captain/ensemble “Reefer Madness”, Hotbox dancer/Havana diva “Guys and Dolls”, Katherine/Paula “Who am I this Time?” as well as directing and choreographing her senior projects “Pour the Whine” and “2020”. She would like to thank the cast and crew for all their hard work, as well her friends and family for always supporting her. This winter, she will also appear in LRTC’s production of Anastasia, the musical. She hopes you enjoy the show! @Mackenzie_Waite

 Julia Durfee (Featured Dancer/ Ensemble) is a returning actor to Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Co. She was previously seen in Into the Woods as Lucinda. Some favorite past credits include: Hairspray (Brenda), Spamalot (Patsy), Fun Home (Medium Alison),The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 (Nikki Crandall), Titanic: The Musical (Kate Murphey, Eleanor Widener). Thank you for supporting live theatre, as well as NCPAL-Special Needs Unit, Childreach Foundation and Celebrate Saint James; our charity partners. 

Theresa Tiernan is thrilled to be back with Lighthouse Repertory Theatre in this production of A Bronx Tale as a featured dancer. Theresa hasn’t been on a stage in almost a year but would not have asked to be onstage with any other company. Last year,  she was a Hotbox dancer named Ferguson in Guys & Dolls right here in Belmore and also in Saint James. Theresa most recently studied Musical Theatre but has decided to put it on a pause. This fall she is transferring to SUNY Old Westbury and is changing majors, so her new focus will be Childhood Education. Besides being involved in theatre she is very involved at her church: Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle. At church, she is very involved in The Table Young Adult group, Kids ministry serving here in the local community and off Long Island by traveling the world. She would like to thank family & friends for their support and encouragement and Lighthouse for this opportunity. Catch you on the streets of Belmont Avenue! Also this December, she will be dancing in the ensemble of Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s Production of Anastasia. Stay Tuned. @theresa.tiernan @theresa.tiernan.official 

Marci Hernandez (Ensemble/ U/S Rosina) is a native New Yorker excited to make her Lighthouse debut as a member of the ensemble in A Bronx Tale – The Musical. Some of her favorite past roles include Sarah Smith in Christmas Love Revealed (Saints Church), Asaka in Once On This Island, and Rhoda in The Me Nobody Knows (both with Amas Musical Theatre). She is part of the writing, costumes, hair, and make-up teams of the Saints Church Performing Arts Ministry. Marci is filled with gratitude towards God for this opportunity and thanks her family and friends for their unwavering love and support.

Maura Grace McGovern is excited to be back at Lighthouse Rep in the ensemble for another show!!! She had just done Into The Woods as Florinda with this group this past spring and was welcomed by everyone!!!  Her past roles include Mayor Matilda Hyde (All Shook Up), Day By Day Soloist (Godspell), Minstrel (Something Rotten) and Grandma Rosie Hart (The Wedding Singer). She gives special thanks to the cast, crew and board members for providing such a welcoming space!!! This performance is for dad!!! “Go be amazing!! I love you!!” C<3

Chris is very excited to be making his Lighthouse debut in A Bronx Tale, the musical as Jo Jo the whale. He has performed on various Long Island stages for over 10 years. He was most recently in Bandstand playing the role of Oliver. Some of his past credits include All Shook Up (Jim), Once Upon a Snowflake (Harold), Willy Wonka (Augustus), Scrooge (Mr. Fezziwig), Shrek (Shrek), The Addams Family (Gomez), and Seussical (Horton). He will also be playing Lord Farquaad in Shrek The Musical TYA this September. Chris would love to thank the cast and crew for this amazing experience!

Sophia McManamon (Young Calogero): Sophia is so excited to be acting in her first Lighthouse production portraying Young Calogero in A Bronx Tale.  Ever since she was about 5 years old, she’s had a passion for singing and being on stage.  When she’s not in school you can find her hanging out with friends and family, cuddling on the couch with her two dogs, and of course singing… always singing.  Sophia would love to extend a huge thank you to the casting director/s for taking a chance on her, and for everyone in the cast and production crew!  She’d also like to thank her friends and family for always encouraging and supporting her. Sophia hopes you enjoy A Bronx Tale as much as she enjoys being in it!  

 Luciana Giordana Margiotta-Tramuta (Young Calogero) is thrilled to be part of this production & given the opportunity to work with Lighthouse Repertory Theatre. This is Luciana’s first Main Stage Show and she is truly excited to be part of it. Luciana has performed in over 20 youth theater shows, most notably, Shrek the Musical (Young Fiona), Matilda (Bruce Bogtrotter) & Jungle Book (Baloo). When not on stage, Luciana enjoys Dance, Nin Jitsu & Girl Scouts. Luciana would like to thank her family and teachers for all their love and support. 

Darnell (Tyrone) is a Dancer, Theatre Artist, and Creative based in New York City. BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography Towson University. International/Cruise Ships: Tap Brother u/s Tap Mathematician u/s Mooche in After Midnight, Mr.Chill/Dance Captain in Noiseboys, Tokyo Disney Resort’s Big Band Beat, Disney Cruise Line Disney Wonder Off-Broadway: Malik in Game Night, Made to Dance in Burning Buildings, TAPTASTIC Regional: Tyrone/Assistant Choreographer in A Bronx Tale, Disney's The Little Mermaid Dance Companies: VTDance, Ballet ADI, Wandering Movers, XY Dance Project, and ELSCO Dance Music Video: Dancer/Assistant Choreographer in "Exciting Times" by Muo Duo, Featured Tap Dancer in Broadway’s "We're Gonna Come Back" by Don Alden, Dancer in "Hold My Hand" by Isak Danielson. Darnell is represented by The Carson Kolker Organization Ltd. He is making his Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company debut and excited to play and rediscover Tyrone. IG/TikTok: @darnyyy_ darnell-williams.com

Kaity Cave Boccia (Rosina) is honored and thrilled to be a part of this wonderful production. A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy NY, Kaity has been performing in Long Island Theatre for over 25 years. Some of her favorite roles include Louise in GYPSY, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Holly in The Wedding Singer, Marcy Parks in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and she played the role of Teacher in Peter and the Star Catcher: Lighthouse Repertory Theatre’s debut production last spring. “Catch me at karaoke! ;)”

Mark Greenberg (Phil the Peddler, Biker Gang Leader & Ensemble) is absolutely thrilled to be a part of The Bronx Tale with the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company!  His all-time favorite past role was in Oklahoma! as Farmer Joe. When he isn't performing, Mark enjoys creating small business websites for OceansideLocal.com. He sends tons of love and gratitude to his amazing wife, Rebecca, and his children, Gracie and Maxwell. Mark is so humbled and proud to share the stage with the incredibly talented team and cast of the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company. “Pesce Fresca! Pesce Fresca!...Break a leg!”

 Spencer DeStefano (he/him) is super excited to make his Lighthouse debut in A Bronx Tale as Crazy Mario and has been helpful behind the scenes with tech and set. After spending summer of 2024 living in Iowa on an acting contract, it's been great to have been able to spend this summer at home while still being able to perform and pursue the art of theater. Previous roles include Taylor (Jimmy Fallon's Tonightmares), Ash Williams (Evil Dead: The Musical), CB (Dog Sees God) and Matt (Bare: A Pop Opera). Huge shoutout to friends and family for your endless support. 

Noah Pincus (Sally Slick/Doo Wop) Better known as Chappell Roan Superfan #1, Noah loves acting in musicals more than anything in the world. When not on stage, he likes to surf, ski and write music. He is making his LRTC debut and will be seen next in the winter show: Anastasia, the musical with this theatre company.

 Dorien (Handsome Nick) is so excited and feels so honored to be part of this production of “A Bronx Tale”. His past endeavors include playing officer Lockstock in “Urinetown”, Macbeth in “Macbeth, Jekyll & Hyde in “Jeckyll & Hyde”, Nick Bottom in “A Mid summer nights dream” , Percy Jackson in “Percy Jackson & the lightening thief, Lord Capulet in “Romeo & Juliet”, Orin Scrivello in “Little Shop Of Horrors”, Sky Masterson in “Guys & Dolls, Jake in “Lost in Yonkers” and Randle McMurphy in “One flew over the Cuckoo’s nest”. He would like to thank Lighthouse Repertory Theater Company & this production team for this amazing opportunity, especially since this is his last show before going off to SUNY Purchase College for his freshman year. What a way to end his summer!  

Jamil Denard (Jesse) is an energetic performer currently pursuing a BFA in theater arts. Making his Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company debut, he uses raw emotion and energy to captivate his audiences. He hopes that soon he will make it to the world’s biggest stages.

Erica Jeudy (she/her) plays the role of Frieda. Erica is a recent graduate from York College majoring in Performance Theater with a minor in Creative Writing. She is excited to make her Long Island debut with Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company and extends her eternal gratitude to God, her family for their love and support and finally, the cast and crew for their passion and incredible talent. Enjoy the show!

Sean Campbell, (Tyrone/US & ensemble) a college student at Pace University who studies Acting for Film and Media, is performing his third EVER theater show. When he is not on stage, he is growing as a rapper by the name of Ahmar Knowledge, practicing his singing, gaming, and working on ways to keep on improving his craft as an actor. Although this is his first time working with Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company, Sean hopes to continue working with this company in the future and hopes to graduate college and continue doing what he loves the most!

 Peter Luftig (Tony Ten to Two) After college in 1978 Peter performed with the comedy group Mixed Nuts for 30 years and then got involved with community theater. Previous roles include Mama Mia (Bill Austen), Beauty and the Beast (Monsieur D’Arque), Sister Act (Pablo), Pippin (Lewis), Addams Family (Mal Beinecke), Fiddler on the Roof (Lazar Wolf), 1776 (George Read), The Sound of Music (Herr Zeller), Guys and Dolls (Big Jule). He thanks his incredibly talented wife Angela for helping him learn the background vocals for this show. 

Steve Horowitz–(Eddie Mush) Steve is excited to be part of this exciting production of “A Bronx Tale”.  He recently played four different and critical characters (Reb Todrus. Fulcha, Reb Alter, Zlateh) in a production of Yentl: The Yeshiva Boy and was a member of the ensemble in Guys and Dolls in East Hills.  In college and high school, he enjoyed playing Big Julie in Guys and Dolls, Prez in The Pajama Game, Motel Kamzoil in Fiddler on the Roof, Crook-Finger Jake in The Three Penny Opera and Smee in Peter Pan. He wants to thank Nicole for her support and patience as we put this great show together. He also wants to thank Phyliss and Jake for their enthusiastic support!

Liam Tuohy is a 28 year old actor from Long Island, New York and is excited and grateful to be performing in A Bronx Tale as Frankie Coffeecake. Liam has previously appeared in the irreverent comedy ‘Til Death Do Us Party, which met great acclaim in the New York Theater festival in the summer of 2024 and the award-winning web series The Wanderer. When not acting, Liam enjoys nature, fitness, boxing, music, writing and comics. 

Alex Schiano (Louie Beans) is excited to be back on stage making his Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company  debut. Some of his favorite roles from past shows include Jim from All Shook Up, Charles in Pippin, and Greg in Tarragona. If he’s not doing community theatre you can also catch him singing with the Long Island Gay Men’s chorus. He would like to thank Rian and Lighthouse Rep for this opportunity.

Michael Goodwin (Carmine) is happy to be returning to the Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company stage (last seen: Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls/ the Wolf in Into the Woods). Appearing today in the role of Carmine in this brief but meaningful role. Don’t blink! 

Rian Romeo (Director) Rian is thrilled to bring some 60s Belmont Ave flavor to Bellmore Ave and St. James. As the director of this piece, he hopes that along with a few little doo wop tunes in your head, you take home the spirit of what it means to look to your heart. No matter what others may feel or tell you, look to your heart and listen to it. Thank you to my incredibly diligent and dedicated cast, the entire lighthouse production team, and an extra special call out to our phenomenal choreographer Morgan for her passion and creativity to help bring every number to life. To my family, friends, Nessie and Leona, thank you for your continuing love and support.

Joseph Mankowski (Music Director)  Joe is honored to serve both on the board of Lighthouse Rep., as well as Music Director for this production. He has served locally and regionally as musical director for such shows as Man Of La Mancha, 1776, South Pacific, Little Shop Of Horrors, Shrek, and Lucky Stiff, and has directed I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!, A Grand Night For Singing, and Camelot. As an actor, he has appeared in two independent films - Send No Flowers, starring Sean Young (currently streaming on Amazon Prime), and The Long Island Serial Killer - as well as dozens of musicals and plays on Long Island. He can currently be seen all over Long Island as the lead singer of the rock cover band, Rock Island Sound. In 2013, he lent his vocals to the award winning children's album, Happy As Clams. When not performing, Joe serves as the Director of Music for St. Lawrence the Martyr RC Church in Sayville 

Morgan Faye Neuhedel (choreographer/ Nonna & ensemble)  has been choreographing since 2010 and is thrilled to have had another opportunity to choreograph for Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company. Usually seen on the stage, some favorite roles she has played include Mrs. Lovett in “Sweeney Todd”, Little Red in “Into the Woods”, Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls” and Lucy in “Charlie Brown Christmas”. Love to her family, friends & furbabies! Congratulations to this talented cast! 

Jen LoPresti (she/her) (Rehearsal Stage Manager / Sound) is a graduate of the SUNY Oneonta Theatre and Music Industry programs. Some of her recent technical experience includes: Stage Manager for Birthday Candles here with Lighthouse Rep and for The House of Blue Leaves and Dog Sees God at Five Towns College. She is a frequent Sound Designer across Long Island, and winner of Broadway World Long Island’s Best Sound Design 2022 for her work on Matilda at The Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts. Currently, she works as a Teacher Assistant for the North Merrick School District and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Childhood Special Education at SUNY Old Westbury.

Denise Hagen (Production Crew Chief, Props)-Is thrilled to be working with Lighthouse Theater Company and this wonderful cast- She has worked on 100+ shows across Long Island, Some of her favorite  include Matilda, Elephant Man, A Doll’s House – Part 2, Pippin, Adams Family ,Deathtrap, Oliver!, Annie, On Golden Pond, The Music Man and A Christmas Carol. Denise has had the pleasure of working wardrobe for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Big thanks to her son, Alex, for getting her back involved. Sit back and enjoy the show!!!

Kami Crary is proud to serve as the costumer (PR, and wearer of many hats) for A Bronx Tale. For this company, she previously designed costumes for last summer’s production of Guys and Dolls and for Lighthouse Rep’s debut show, Peter and the Starcatcher. Onstage, she was most recently seen in the title role of Birthday Candles as Ernestine, and you can catch her next on-stage as Mrs. Bradman in LRTC’s upcoming production of the play: A Blithe Spirit. As LRTC co-founder with her husband, director and actor Tony Chiofalo, Kami proudly serves on the board as VP and Executive Producer. Break legs to the cast and crew—and endless love and pride for Sonny’s star turn (Tony Chiofalo), my real-life wise guy. Be sure to follow Lighthouse Repertory Theatre on Instagram and Facebook @lighthousereptheatre and consider supporting us so we can continue bringing art that makes a difference to the stage and the communities we serve.

Jacklyn Lisi (Producer) has been involved with theatre for the majority of her life. It all started when she was a toddler, famously performing The Wizard of Oz in costume for an imaginary audience in her St. James living room. Favorite roles include: Baker’s Wife (Into The Woods), Sally Bowles (Cabaret), Susy Hendrix (Wait Until Dark), Belle (Beauty and The Beast), and Louise (Gypsy). Jacklyn is so excited to be directing LRTC’s next play A Blithe Spirit, this fall. Thanks to the production team and the rest of the Lighthouse fam, and the love of her life (and favorite co-star!), Stephen. I love you more than anything. 

Tony is an award-winning director and seasoned theatre professional with experience spanning Off-Broadway, Regional, and LI theaters. He is a U.S. Army Veteran and passionate nonprofit volunteer, and the President and co-founder of Lighthouse Repertory Theatre Company. Some favorite credits include: Off-Broadway:  "Truffles-Jazz Murder Mystery" (Dante),  Regional: John W. Engeman Theatre - "Memphis" (Collins/Grant), Gateway Playhouse - "West Side Story" (Lt. Schrank); Long Island:  "The Music Man" (Hill),  "Funny Girl" (Nicky), "My Fair Lady" (Doolittle), "Guys and Dolls" (Nathan). "Oliver" (Bill Sikes). Tony thanks his cast, creative, and technical team for their dedication and talents. Special thanks to his loving wife, and dedicated Lighthouse co-founder, Kami.

Ed has over 50 years of experience designing and running sound and lighting at various theatre venues throught Long Island. He works at Disney and Universal studios in Florida.

Andrew has over 15 years experience in Lighting and sound at various venues across long Island.