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Founded in 2011 as a center of excellence for the treatment and prevention of HIV, Circle Care Center is Connecticut’s first public health center specializing in stigma-free primary care and sexual health. Since its inception, Circle Care Center has evolved into a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services.
Committed to providing compassionate and inclusive care, Circle Care Center has expanded its services to meet the diverse needs of all our patients with locations in Norwalk and Glastonbury, CT. Today, the center offers a wide range of services for adults, from routine check-ups and chronic disease management to specialized care for HIV, STIs, and gender-affirming treatments. By prioritizing patient-centered care and fostering a welcoming environment, Circle Care Center continues to be a beacon of hope and health in Connecticut.

BRIANNA BAUCH
is so thrilled to be a part of this event! She was most recently seen at MTC as Anne in La Cage Aux Folles. Other MTC productions include Jersey Boys (Lorraine) and Rocky Horror (Usherette/Phantom). Other notable credits include: Walt Disney World: A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas (Haley Comet), TheatreZone: Carrie the Musical (Sue Snell), Elm Shakespeare Company: Measure for Measure (Isabella), Love’s Labour’s Lost (Moth), A Midsummer Night’s Dream(Peaseblossom), The Fireside Theatre: What Happens in Vegas (Lead Vocalist). Brianna is a lover of espresso, dogs, and musical theatre. Adopt don’t shop. 12/14/12. www.briannabauch.com@thisisbriannabauch

ELISSA DEMARIA
is an actress and educator residing in Fairfield, CT. Regional performing credits include: White Christmas (Judy Haynes), They're Playing our Song (Sonia), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Swing), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey - CCC nomination; best actress), Kiss Me Kate (Lois/Bianca), Jekyll and Hyde (Lucy), Falsettoland (Cordelia) among many others. Elissa has the privilege of teaching and choreographing at MTC for the past five years. BFA in Musical Theater from Point Park University. She is most proud to be Mom to Louise and Harriet. @eee.lissa

MICHAEL FASANO
Michael has most notably played the role of “Frankie Valli” in JERSEY BOYS, both regionally (including MTC!) (Broadway World Nomination), as well as on the High Seas (Original Cast Norwegian Bliss). Michael’s credits span Off-Broadway, Touring, and National/International Stages. He earned a Connecticut Critics Circle Nomination for Best Actor. He tours in the acclaimed DOO WOP PROJECT. Boston Conservatory. Thank you Kevin, Todd & ATB, Elliott, friends & family! For Dad. Follow @michaeldfasano

FRANK MASTRONE
Seven productions at MTC with most recent being La Cage Aux Folles. He has appeared on Broadway in Les Misérables, Jekyll & Hyde, Cats, Big: The Musical, Saturday Night Fever, and the OBC of The Phantom of the Opera. He has sung at Carnegie Hall (South Pacific, Showboat, Kristina), City Center Encores (Kismet), Avery Fisher Hall with the NY Philharmonic (Camelot), and at the Royal albert Hall in London. He sends all his love to Ramona, Livia, Ava and Franki, who make every chapter in life a blessing!

SCOTT MIKITA
Broadway: Phantom of the Opera (20+ years); Tours: Hal Prince’s Show Boat, Into the Woods, Martin Guerre. Off-Bway: The Groomer; Regional: She Loves Me, Company, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Steppenwolf), Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You, Fabulous Lipitones, Wallenberg. At MTC: La Cage Aux Folles (CT Critics Circle Nomination), Georgia McBride, Ghost, White Xmas; Many Concerts; Catch him as Doolittle in My Fair Lady at Ivoryton Playhouse this summer; Northwestern graduate. Love to Hannah and Lily.

CONSTANTINE PAPPAS
Artistic Director of Seven Angels Theatre. Broadway: Harmony. National Tour: The Phantom of the Opera. Off-Broadway: Penelope. Regional: Master Class (MTC, Connecticut Critics Circle Nominee), The Secret Garden (ACT of Connecticut), I Hate Hamlet (MTC), Kismet (Granada Theatre), A Christmas Carol (DCPA, WPPAC), First Date (Seven Angels), Into the Woods (GVT), Les Miserables (Fox Theatre). Opera: Il barbiere di Siviglia (Figaro), La boheme (Marcello), The Secret of Luca (Luca). Represented by Avalon Artists Group. www.constandpappas.com, FB, IG - @constandpappas

JESSIE JANET RICHARDS
Some favorite roles include; Factory Girl/Fantine understudy in Les Misérables on Broadway, Patsy in Always, Patsy Cline, Mrs. Walker in The Who’s Tommy, and Connie Francis and Janis Joplin in Beehive, The 60’s Musical. Musical theatre and her concert work has allowed her the privilege to perform at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, The Grand Old Opry, and at the White House. Jessie was thrilled to portray Dr. Charlotte in Falsettoland at MTC and is happy to return and support this gem of a theatre, especially in honor of Pride. This performance is dedicated to my Dad’s, Eddie and Tony.

JODI STEVENS
A Broadway veteran and award-winning actress, Jodi Stevens has performed across the country in acclaimed roles including Lucy in Jekyll & Hyde, Pam in Urban Cowboy, and Marlene Dietrich in Dietrich and Chevalier. Her regional credits span Goodspeed Opera House, La Jolla Playhouse, ACT of Connecticut, and Music Theatre of Connecticut. Jodi won the Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Lina Lamont in the Summer Theatre of New Canaan’s production of Singin’ in the Rain. A passionate educator for over 15 years, Jodi has trained singers, actors, and speakers nationwide, and currently teaches at the Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan and through her studio, SBE. She is a proud alum of Penn State University and continues to bring her artistry, experience, and heart to every performance and student she meets.