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THE CAST

Carolann Valentino ~ "The Mother"

Annie Marino ~ "Best Friend, Annie"

Carolann Valentino, a 15-time award winning actress, comic, singer, dancer, improviser, producer and writer is currently working out of New York City.

This Texas native first burst onto the stage in musical theater, leading in such roles as Rizzo in "Grease", Lola in "Damn Yankees", Morales in "A Chorus Line" and Maria in "West Side Story." Mastering the art of stand-up comedy and cabaret lead to sold out performances in some of New York’s finest clubs: Caroline's On Broadway, Stand Up New York, Gotham Comedy Club, Governor’s, Catch a Rising Star, Broadway Comedy Club, Comedy Cove, Cosmopolitan Club and the legendary "Feinstein's" at the Regency.

She received rave reviews as a featured performer in the all-star comedy troupe, “The Italian Chicks, endorsed by Hollywood standout, Danny Aiello. TV & film credits include: As the World Turns, Fox's Hell's Kitchen, A Slice of the City, The Bistro, The Girlfriends Kitchen, The Tyra Banks Show, Comedy Comcast, ABC World News Tonight, VH-1 an film, The Lair. Seeking to blend her love for song, dance, comedy and improvisation, she produced, authored and starred in her very own one-woman musical, "Burnt at the Steak” based on a collection of real-life “sizzling” experiences managing a 40-million-dollar steakhouse in the heart of NYC. Her three-year tour of “Burnt” made her an international award-winning hit with Fringe Festivals, playing to sold-out audiences. "Burnt at the Steak" is now being considered for a long-standing Broadway run.

Carolann was recently awarded Best Supporting Actress by the International Film Awards for her role as Evette in the 9-time award winning feature film, Casanova Was a Woman, which is currently released on Netflix, Amazon and On Demand.

Denise Tomasetti ~ "Denise"

Denise is a born raised New Yorker who is the Author of “Food Talks, I Loved Them, They Left Me, But I Got Their Mothers’ Recipes.” 2014.

Denise’s Producer credits are: Executive Producer, with Choice Films on “Junction.” A multiple-award winning dramatic Feature with a theatrical release in 2013 and a wide release on DVD/VOD 2014.

Her love for the theater led her to be the Co-Producer with Choice Theatricals for the play “Crazy Head Space” at the T. Schreiber Studio, in NYC, 2009. She also has worked as a Talent Agent with Thirdhill Entertainment, representing a finalist for NBC’s “Americas Got Talent”, 2008.

Denise is a member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and AEA (Actor’s Equity Association.)

Acting credits include: Web series, “The Day John Lennon Died.” Independent Films: “The Audition” and “Clockwise” NYU.

Off Broadway credits: Cast as Tina in “Tony & Tina’s Wedding,” Boston. MA, and as the lead Denise, in “Gender Wars” at The Samuel Beckett Theater, NYC.

Her comedic talent lander her as a Writer as A Fashion Police Critic, US Weekly Magazine. 2000.

Her love for Stand-Up comedy was welcomed as she performed at The Comedy Store, LA. The NY Comedy Club, NYC, and Catch A Rising Star, NYC.

She studied acting with Bill Alderson, Sandy Meisner’s assistant from The Neighborhood Play House, NYC, as well as attending classes at The Groundlings Improvisational School, LA.

“If we could laugh at ourselves, we would laugh always.”

Annie Marino playing the role of “Annie” is the actual “best friend” of Denise Tomasetti for over 20 years. Having lived together for 3 years, Annie & Denise were inseparable & very in sync with each other to an ESP level. Annie takes credit for being Denise’s better half as well as teaching Denise everything she knows about, fashion, napping, drinking, picking up men & of course, her taste in food. (Denise says, "Yay Right!")

In her real job, Annie is a successful Executive in the Shoe Industry with more than 18 years of experience, working on designer shoe brands. Although her true talent & passion is Voice-overs.

When she’s not being the best friend of Denise, she’s taking care of her 2 beautiful daughters Siena & Chiara and enjoying life with her husband Mike.

PS. Denise okayed this Bio! LOL