
Press
“It is always difficult to expect young actors to carry a full-length musical, but Manganello and Heisey are more than up to the challenge. Manganello perfectly embodies Oliver’s initial innocence and naivety, which encapsulate Oliver’s persona. The beauty of his angelic vocals moves the audience to tears in his first solo ‘Where Is Love?’”
—Christine Maxted with DC Theater Arts
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“Patrolling the resort on his mall-cop scooter, Mauro Manganello played Dogberry, the cunning and stern policeman. Dogberry provides comic relief during the more emotionally charged portions of the show, and Manganello’s use of comedy was spectacular as he bossed his security team around. Manganello also did a remarkable job at engaging with the audience; he would point at people and ask them questions throughout his scenes, engrossing them and making them feel as if they were living in the show. Dogberry's character wouldn't have been complete without his iconic Segway. Manganello used the Segway as an extension of his character, and it was a principle comic element.”
— Sabrina Stefanik with the Washington DC Cappies
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“Also to be applauded is the ethereal Mauro Manganello, whose harmonious a capella rang throughout the otherwise silent stage in ‘Stay, I Pray You.’ Throughout his stunning solo, he conducted the ensemble behind him with perfect pitch, an incredible feat for a vocalist singing without accompaniment.”
-Sienna Lardizabal with the Washington DC Cappies
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Photo Credits: Cindy Decarlo