Hannah Kolonoski
Hannah Kolonoski is a dedicated stage and screen performer with a plethora of work across both theatre and film. Some of her theatrical credits include Ms.Smiley in Out of the Cave at Touchstone Theatre, Kelly Manning in The Mad Ones at Moravian University, and Sue Snell in a workshop production of Carrie: The Musical through Performing Arts Abroad. On screen, she portrayed Hannah in the independent film Death of Humanity and will appear as a featured background in The Next Play.
While also having a B.S. in Mathematics and a minor in Theatre from Moravian University, she studied Musical Theatre in London through Performing Arts Abroad and West End on Demand, where she received intensive training in performance, voice, and movement from current West End professionals.
Hannah is beyond ecstatic to be joining the cast of Pop’s Diner! She wants to thank her family and friends for all of the support they have shown her throughout the years and truly believes she would not be where she is today without them!
Daniel De Pierola
My name is Daniel De Pierola! I will be playing Cody in the brand-new original musical workshop, Pop’s Diner. Growing up, music and singing has always been my passion. When I did my first musical when I was 11, I fell in love with theatre. While I always knew performing was something I loved, I stepped away from it during college and didn’t return to the stage for several years. During the pandemic, I pondered a lot about what exactly I wanted to do with my life and what makes me truly happy. That answer was being on stage and singing. I am my absolute happiest when I am on stage. That realization reignited my love for theatre and set me back on the path I was always meant to follow!
Returning to the stage after years away sparked something powerful in me. This spark pushed me to take musical theatre seriously. I continue to grow my craft everyday and I have big dreams in the musical theatre world that I aspire to achieve. Every accomplishment, even the small ones, go a long way. And here I am now, being chosen, to tell this brand new original story, and I am so grateful to be a part of it. It means the world to me to bring Cody to life. Here we go!
Instagram: @daniel.dpier
Melanie Belonis
Melanie Belonis is grateful to have the opportunity to embark on this unique journey. She is coming out of a 3 year retirement from the stage in order to assist Marty in bringing his vision to life. You may have seen her appear in local productions as Inga (Young Frankenstein), Frenchie(Cabaret), Cha Cha (Grease). The opportunity to bring a brand new character to life is a challenge she was nervously and excitedly ready to take on. She sincerely hopes you enjoy the show. She would like to thank Melissa,George, Maria, Oscar, and her new HUSBAND IAN for being the most loving supportive family. And thank you to Marty and all the Angstreich family for being so kind and believing in her.