The story of Genaro Costelli, a young man growing up in a neighborhood that is controlled by the Mafia. Despite the teachings of his family and church, he is tempted by the extravagant and seemingly care-free lifestyle of his "friends". The lure of mystery, power and intrigue are to powerful for Genaro to resist and he soon finds himself caught up in a web of danger, contradiction and betrayal. After suffering personal and family sacrifice he must face the most difficult challenge of his life, that is, how to live free of the tenacious life-long grip of the mob. Add to this the love of a young woman he is trying to protect and how he must choose between his love for her and his obligations to the mob.
He got the "bug" in high school and continued on from there. He attended Ohio University for Theater and then moved on to CSU in Cleveland Ohio to earn a BA in dramatic art. He trained with J.J. Garry, Jr., artistic director of the Playhouse Square Association as well as Richard Oberlin, then Director of the Cleveland Playhouse. His acting passion and career was sidelined while attending Ohio University to earn his medical degree. However he continued to stay in "the game" by performing in "The Normal Heart" at the Cleveland Playhouse under the direction of J.J. Garry Jr with William Rhys, then Director of the Cleveland Playhouse following the death of Richard Oberlin. He currently works as an actor and emergency medicine physician.