The team
President
Garrett Gallinot
Garrett Gallinot (he/him) has been a member of the NJ theater community for well over 20 years. After performing nationally, it became apparent just how unique and special the NJ theater scene was. He helped found the company with the hope of creating a theatrical space that transcended the norm - a company that brings people together to celebrate inspirational art deeply and to help people connect - connect with their craft, with their passion, with one another, and in wonderfully ironic fashion, with life. As Mark Twain once wrote, “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” So fear not. And Welcome to In Death’s Company.
vice President
Derek Egidio
Derek Egidio (he/him) is a lifelong New Jersey resident and has been an active member of the NJ community theatre scene for over ten years. He has performed in, directed, and produced countless shows in his time, having received Perry Nominations for shows such as: King Lear (Supporting actor), The Importance of Being Earnest (lead actor), A Midsummer Night's Dream (supporting actor), The Passion of Dracula (featured actor), and Hamlet (costume design). Derek is a co-founding member of In Death's Company, as well as a co-founder Vice President of The Penny Stinkards. Derek studied acting at HB Studio in New York City.
treasurer
Chris Salvaggio
Secretary
Brielle McArdle
Brielle McArdle (she/they) won a NJACT Perry Award for Outstanding Stage Management of a Play for Hamlet and an Arthur Award for Best Lighting Design for A Comedy of Tenors. They were nominated for Outstanding Sound Design of a Play and Musical for Hamlet and Avenue Q respectively. Past roles include: This is Our Story: A Coming Out Anthology (Amber/ julie/ voice 11), Almost, Maine (Pete/ Lendall/ Marci/ Movement Narrator), and Hamlet (First Player/ Second Gravedigger). They are a small business owner, reader, music enthusiast, roller skater, theatre lover, television watcher, gardener, hiker, and beach bum.
marketing and public relations chair
Darin f. earl II
Darin F. Earl II (he/they) is a Garden State native, delighted to contribute to the beautiful culture that In Death's Company has fostered. With a background in theatre and journalism, Darin aims to foster artistic communities of support and collaboration. As a First-Generation, queer artist, Darin has made an effort to lead with love and create with care. He has been involved with theatre organizations such as The New Jersey Creative Arts Collaborative, New Jersey Repertory Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Luna Stage, and Vivid Stage. To follow Darin’s journey, follow him on Instagram: @OfficialDarinEarl.
Artistic chair
Allegra mroz
Allegra Mroz (she/they) is a professional multimedia artist with over a decade of experience. A lover of nature, history, the macabre, and mystery, they are excited to welcome you into Death’s Company and hopes that you will enjoy your stay.
“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” -Vincent Van Gogh
fundraising chair
Lauren fogarty
Lauren Fogarty (she/they) is an actor, playwright, singer, dancer, and speech-language pathologist who has been active in the NJ theater community for over 20 years. She is thrilled to join the team at In Death’s Company to help provide high-quality, thought-provoking theater to the state of New Jersey.
education chair
Angelica guarino
Angelica Guarino (she/her) is originally from Parsippany, New Jersey. Her interest in theater began with her role as a singing tree in her school’s production of Into the Woods Jr. at the age of 8. Since then, she has graduated from Morris County School of Technology’s Visual and Performing Arts program with a focus in Multimedia and Theater and Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Film and Television, all while writing/acting/producing/directing at any chance she could get. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Education Policy at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research interests include media literacy education and how experiences with the arts can be used as teaching tools. She is a also Fellow at the Teachers College Digital Futures Institute, which aims to connect academic research with multimodal and public scholarship. She is so excited to be part of a community that values bringing education and theater together!
social justice chair
Jo Anthony
Jo Anthony (He/they) is thrilled and honored to be a part of In Death’s Company. they are a musical theater performer with a passion for makeup artistry and the education of social inclusivity. they spend most of their time honing their skills whether it be for the stage, behind the scenes, the night club circuit or dismantling the patriarchy. Famously, their alter ego, Joann Wilcoxx is a huge advocate of social and political justice centering on/around the equality of all persons. They are overcome with a sense of pride to be invested in such a brilliant company. We will be altering the scope of theater as we all have come to know.
Technology and Social Media Chair
Emily Bonaria
Emily Bonaria (She/Her) is a New Jersey based actress. She is a graduate of Muhlenberg College, where she earned a BA in Theatre and a triple minor in Music, English and Studio Art. She has also taken her theatre studies across the pond to Goldsmith's, University of London. Her training includes classical verse, Stanislavski, devised theatre, and clowning. She is delighted to be a part of the In Death's Company team! emilybonaria.com
Technical Theater Chair
Lexy Lefkovits
Lexy Lefkovits (she/her) is a lifelong lover of music and the written word. As an actress, singer, songwriter, poet, pianist, and teacher, she revels in relaying that love to upcoming generations of artists. She has enjoyed roles on and back- stage, in front of and behind the camera, and now she is thrilled to get to work in death's company.
social chair
Allen Marchioni
Allen Marchioni (he/they) is very happy to be apart of the In Death’s Company family as the Social Chair! Usually gracing the stage, this will be their first time being a part of the behind the scenes aspect! Born and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, Allen is an alum from DeSales University and former Walt Disney World Cast Member. On stage they’ve been recently seen in Table-Top Broadway’s Proud and SummerStuck, Songs from The Shows I Should Have #BOOKED in NYC. On top of that, Allen was the Runner-Up in The West End’s So You Think You Can Belt! Other credits also include; Godspell (All Good Gifts Track), Chicago (Mary Sunshine), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), Peter and the Starcatcher (Ted), and Hair (Tribe, Soloist). Instagram; @Not.Allen.
