Michael Vassi
Tom
Gaetano Peritore
Jimmy
Karina Correa
Mrs. Milton
Tom
Michael Vassi
Michael Vassi is a Toronto-based actor and comedian. Born to 2 Russian immigrants, Michael is an immigrant himself, as he was born in Israel, and moved to Canada at the age of 3. Michael took up acting at the age of 13 when he played Captain Hook in his school production of Peter Pan. Michael then attended Earl Haig Secondary School for their Claude Watson Theatre Program, where he realized his dream of becoming a professional actor. After moving to downtown Toronto in 2020, Michael has found roles in several short films, including Private Eye & Apple Pie, and Bad Guys.
Jimmy
Gaetano Peritore
Gaetano Peritore (he/him) is ever so grateful to have participated in this production of Private Eye Apple Pie as Jimmy. He's so grateful to have worked with this talented cast and exceptional crew to make this beautiful film.
Selected theatre credits: World premiere of Checkpoint (Devised Theatre Festival, York University), Strangers at Motel 7 (York University), Webbed -Virtual Theatre (Fable Project Co.), Lock and Key (Sears Drama Festival).
Selected film/TV credits: An Unexpected Killer - Season 2 (Our House Media), Body So Fluorescent (Dresser Drawer Productions), Better Strangers (Big Nose Pictures), Break the Silence P.S.A (Big Red Oak)
Be sure to follow Gaetano on his Instagram @guyperforms for updates on exciting projects!
Mrs. Milton
Karina Correa
Trained by leaders in TV and film using the Walter Alza acting method, Karina has guest-starred in a dramatic TV documentary to recently working on several short films. She is a natural performer, dancing on stage since she was a child. Recent roles include a recurring gang leader role in a web series. Karina is continually exploring new character developments and building her craft.
When she is not acting Karina is an environmental engineer and you can find her baking up a mean sourdough bread every weekend, drawing or painting. She loves to travel and finds her way to the best snorkeling or scuba diving vacations any chance she gets as well as visiting family back home in Texas where she was born and raised.