At the Final Curtain Call, a Proposal
Christopher Jones and Marissa Follo Perry, who met in kindergarten, became engaged onstage at the closing night of a production of “Sister Act,” which she directed.
Credit.Heather Wirsing/Powerstation Events Photography
By Louise Rafkin
April 30, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET
When Christopher Jones met Marissa Follo Perry at a bus stop, his infatuation with her was immediate. It was a big day for them both: the first day of kindergarten.
Mr. Jones and Ms. Follo Perry, both now 35, were each raised in Italian-American families in Wolcott, Conn. From that first meeting in 1990, when they were just 5, Mr. Jones says the embers of his ardor remained aflame, in elementary school through high school and beyond, despite a clear lack of fanning by Ms. Follo Perry.
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SEVEN ANGELS THEATRE OFFERS GREAT ONLINE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury keeps the holiday tradition alive with many great online viewing choices this holiday season. These also make great Gift ideas. For the best in online holiday entertainment this season, tune in to Channel 7 Angels Theatre.
Miracle in Hamilton Park is available now through January 8. (see website for available weeks to purchase.) This year Seven Angels will treat everyone to a fabulous cabaret style show that will include many of your favorite local performers. Performing will be: Semina De Laurentis, Tom Chute, Jimmy Donohue, Constantine Pappas, Marissa Perry, Mandy Leigh Thompson, Marcia Maslo, Juliette Koch, Joyce Follo Jeffrey, Priscilla Squiers, Autumn Sheffy, Michelle Gotay, Stephanie Varanelli Miles, Robert Melendez, Samantha Rae Bass, Janine Molinari, Santa Claus, Buddy the Elf and Earlene. A great show for the entire family with a great cast performin