Taso Mikroulis to Join MY BIG GAY ITALIAN FUNERAL

Taso Mikroulis is set to take on the role of leading male "Peter Pinnunziato" in the hit Off-Broadway comedy "My Big Gay Italian Funeral" now in it's second year opposite creator Anthony J. Wilkinson. Currently being played by Christopher Parkhurst Abbott, Mikroulis is set to step in as the estranged gay brother for the winter season beginning January 11th every Sunday at 7pm.

Being honored with the artistic achievement award upon graduating with his degree in Film and Theater at Deree University(The American College of Greece), Taso recently wrapped his Off-Broadway debut as King Thoas in "Iphigenia in Tauris", at Theater Row. Shortly there after, he produced his first theatrical production while playing the role of Bradley in Academy Award winner, John Patrick Shanley's, "Four Dogs and a Bone", at WILD PROJECT. THEATER: RENT, Showgirls! The Musical, The Full Monty, Into the Woods, Hello Dolly, The Importance of Being Earnest, I Hate Hamlet, Prometheus Bound, Alcestis, . FILM/TV: Indigo, An American's Destiny, Calibri, Trifles for a Massacre, In Between Men, Fame Story, Finder's Keepers, and Award Winning "Shades of Love" which also features one of Taso's original songs. He is excited to join the hilarious My Big Gay Italian Family.

My Big Gay Italian Funeral, is presented by Bianco Productions. Both My Big Gay Italian Wedding and Funeral are directed by Emmy Award-winning director Sonia Blangiardo ("All My Children", "One Life To Live, "As the World Turns", "Tainted Dreams") and star its creator Anthony J. Wilkinson who originated the role of Anthony Pinnunziato back in November of 2003. Both shows are General Managed by 22Q Entertainment.

The cast of Funeral currently includes Anthony J. Wilkinson as Anthony, Hugh Hysell as Maurizio, Donna Castellano as Angela, Marissa Rosen as Maria, Debra Toscano as Toniann, Liz Gerecitano as Lucia, Meagan Robar as Connie/Eva/Aunt Donna, Erik Ransom as Diamondelle/Vidal, Chad Kessler as Rabbi Howie Horowitz/Lou/Pontessa, Christopher Harrison Parkhurst Abbott as Peter, Brandon Goins as Ezio, Beth Dzuricky as Ondine and ensemble member Marie Fontaine.