Who's Who

Gianni Saverio

Gianni has been having so much fun and is greatly honored to be a part of brooklynONE’s production of The Last Five Years! Recent credits include: Gypsy (TheatreZone), Carrie: The Musical (TheatreZone), Good Luck In Space (Industry Reading with Greg Kotis & Mark Hollman, directed by Meghan Finn). Thank you always to my mama bear, my dad (chooches), and the rest of my family, blood and chosen, for their unconditional love and everlasting support. Special shout out the greatest Papa, Paul Saverio Gizzi. I love and miss you always. Please enjoy our rendition of The Last Five Years!

Leah Mello

Leah is thrilled to bring this musical theater kid staple to the stage along with the amazing cast and crew at BrooklynOne Productions! This show holds a dear place in many people’s hearts, and she knows this cast does it so much justice! Special thanks to my amazing parents, friends and tom for all their faith and support! I hope you all love this show as much as i do.

brooklynONE productions

brooklynONE productions (bkONE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing original and existing works across theatre, film, music, and mixed media. Founded in 2006 by Anthony Marino and Tom Kane, bkONE serves as a haven for bold, alternative, and experimental works, aiming to broaden the scope of the performing arts in Brooklyn and beyond.  In March 2024, bkONE celebrated its 18th anniversary with the grand opening of the Tom Kane Theatre at Industry City, Brooklyn. This versatile blackbox venue honors the legacy of co-founder Tom Kane, providing a dynamic and intimate environment for both emerging and established artists.  Committed to fostering new talent and presenting thought-provoking work, brooklynONE productions continues to be a cornerstone of the Brooklyn arts scene, cultivating a space where creativity thrives. 

Anthony Marino

Anthony Marino is the founder and artistic director of brooklynONE productions (bkONE). With over two decades of experience in the arts, Anthony has been instrumental in cultivating Brooklyn’s vibrant arts scene by championing alternative, immersive, and boundary-pushing projects. His leadership has positioned bkONE as a creative haven, especially in Brooklyn’s Industry City, where the company’s new Tom Kane Theatre now resides. Under Anthony’s guidance, bkONE has produced a wide range of programming, from original productions and adaptations like Night of the Living Dead, featuring Kyra Schon from the iconic 1968 film, to the annual Brooklyn Shakespeare Festival, which celebrated its 11th season in 2024. Anthony’s passion for artistic collaboration has led to unique partnerships, such as with NYU’s Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center, theatre collective Dialogue with Three Chords, as well as immersive experiences with major pop culture themes, including Godzilla’s 70th anniversary and Ultraman events and the creation of the convention event Kaiju Brooklyn. Beyond bkONE, Anthony brings his expertise to the real estate field as an associate broker with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, seamlessly blending his creative vision with an entrepreneurial spirit. His commitment to the arts and his community continues to shape bkONE into a cornerstone of Brooklyn’s cultural landscape, where he empowers artists and engages audiences with fresh, meaningful work.

Canyon Kafer

Canyon (they/them) has been playing bass professionally for over 15 years. They have relocated to Brookyln as of early 2024 after spending over a decade in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. Already a veteran of the pit, having played many community musical theatre productions during their time in Texas, they are excited to continue to work with driven local theatre companies and talented musicians all over NYC.

Tatiana Dometiza

Tatiana studies forensic psychology and music at John Jay, and is also a member of the Brooklyn College conservatory orchestra. She is excited to be a part of another BrooklynONE production after playing in the pit for American Idiot!

Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn Johnson is a New York City based dancer and choreographer. Choreography credits: Carrie (Moon Phase Theatricals), American Idiot (Assoc., BrooklynOne), Automaton and Aisle 4 (Dancers at Work), collaboration Our Transitory Nature for Regional Dance America Emerging Choreographers concert. Performance credits include: New works and repertory by Mary Ann Lamb, Dolly Sfier, Netta Yerushalmy, Martha Graham, Caleb Teicher, Zvi Gotheiner, Tito del Saz, and Ingeborg Kolstad at venues such as the Joyce Theatre, Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre, and the Theresa Lang theatre.