<BR> <P>Maria Baratta (Writer, Actress, Co-Producer) is a graduate of the William Esper Studio & New York University, with a BM in Musical Theatre. NYC Theatre credits include: Vignettes of an I-talian American Girl, Irena’s Vow (original workshop), Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, Birdy’s Bachelorette Party, The Mayor’s Limo, Because I Should, Johnny Boy’s Graduation, Dear Old Mother….and other love songs, Aunt Chooch’s Birthday, A Night in the Old Marketplace. Film credits include: The Little Red Box, Touchstone, The Gates, Spring First, Deep Impact, Hit and Runway, The Handsome Thing. TV credits include: Parco P.I., Real Life. Writing credits include: Vignettes of an I-talian-American Girl ~ Winner of the 2010 Shortened Attention Span Festival at the Player’s Loft. Women for Women Project at HERE ARTS CENTER. Maria is a memeber of the Invictus Theater Company.</P>