Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre Presents New Musical AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!, Now thru 5/3

After the sold-out, blockbuster hit, "HOLY CANNOLI", Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the new musical/comedy spoof, "AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!", by Gil Perlroth, the author of Studio Theatre's box office smash, "AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND!".

The two-act musical stars PETE CLAPSIS, TRACIE CALLAHAN, JARED MICHAEL SHARI, and ELIZABETH S. PHILLIPS.

Opening Night is tonight, April 10th, and the production runs Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees through May 3rd, 2015. Tickets $25.00 (tax included). Call 727-409-0293.

Opening Night will include a champagne reception to meet the cast, following the show. The Opening Night performance will begin at 7:30 PM.

From the author of the hit musical comedy, "AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND!", this new musical/comedy spoof is a hilarious romp through restaurant dining, holiday feasts, dieting, the organic food rage, pregnancy cravings, and fast food emporiums.

"AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!" features all new songs about everyone's daily encounters; including "Who Doesn't Like Chinese?", A Bag Boy at Publix", "Nothing Like a Jewish Deli", "Cellulite Blues", "Hooter Guys", and more...

"AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL!" will be presented in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.

Producing Artistic Director, JIMMY FERRARO is Directing and Choreographing the STUDIO THEATRE production. Book, Music, and Lyrics by GIL PERLROTH, Musical Director - TRACIE CALLAHAN, Production Stage Manager/ Lighting Design - DEE ETTA ROWE, Assistant Stage Manager/ Spotlight - MICHELLE PROCIDA, Set and Sound Design by KEITH SNYDER, Costumes by ANTHONY JAMES.

BIOGRAPHIES:

PETE CLAPSIS

Pete is delighted to be "back home" at The Studio Theatre. He is honored to have had the very first entrance and line in this theatre, as Pastor Gunderson in Church Basement Ladies. Other appearances here include Coupled, Ain't Retirement Grand, and The Christmas Cabaret, which he also directed. Additionally, he Stage Managed and provided the voice over narration for the Singing Divas of Broadway and Hollywood. Other venues include The Show Palace, American Stage, The Straz Center, and The Julie Harris Stage in Wellfleet, Cape Cod. He is also a well-known voice over artist.

TRACIE CALLAHAN

Tracie Callahan is delighted to be back on stage at the Jimmy Ferraro STUDIO THEATRE, after her recent appearance in Ain't Retirement Grand. Since her childhood in Maine she has had a love of music and performing that continues to grow. A graduate of the University of Maine's classical voice program, she performs as a singer/songwriter and classical soloist in addition to stage shows and work as a music director and orchestrator/arranger. By far, her favorite work involves musical theater and operetta, blending song and comedy with characters like quirky secretary Agnes Gooch in Mame, the scheming Mrs. Meers in Thoroughly Modern Millie, sweet tempered Sister Margaretta in The Sound of Music, and Little Buttercup in HMS Pinafore. She would like to thank her parents for their love and support, the fantastic cast and crew of this show for a wonderful time, composer Gil Perlroth for fantastic new songs to explore, and Jimmy Ferraro for the opportunity to perform again in this intimate and welcoming space!

JARED MICHAEL SHARI

Jared Michael Shari wowed our audiences as the "swishy" best friend, Anthony Pavese, in our blockbuster hit, "HOLY CANNOLI". He studied theatre at Southeastern University. He has performed in many productions, some of which include Judas in Godspell, Cassio in Shakespeare's Othello, and Biron in Love's Labour's Lost. Jared has loved theatre since he was very young, doing whatever he could and learning whatever he can. Jared has had jobs in all aspects of theatre including Directing, Stage Management, lighting design, sound design, set design, and the list goes on. Jared is excited to be returning to the stage at Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE.

ELIZABETH S. PHILLIPS

Beth Phillips is thrilled to be performing in Ain't Food Wonderful! This is her first appearance at the Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE. She has previously enjoyed performing at the Richey Suncoast Theater and the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center and Cultural Center. Beth greatly appreciates Andrew's patience and Deed's support. She thanks her director Jimmy for this fantastic opportunity to work with such an incredible cast and crew.

Playwright/Composer/Lyricist GIL PERLROTH

Gill Perlroth, writer, composer, lyricist, has penned more than 25 musicals several of which are currently being shown around the country. Included are: GULFPORT: THE MUSICAL, FRANCIS WILSON: THE MAN AND HIS THEATRE, ENCOUNTERS, LETTING GO, FALLOUT, THOM & SALLY, MARILYN & JOE and the trilogy AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND!, AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL! and AIN'T SEX SENSATIONAL! He has won many awards for his musicals. Originally from New York, he now resides with his wife, Cynthia, in Gulfport.

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