Jonathan Law Graduate Receives Pantochino Scholarship

Co-producers Bert Bernardi and Jimmy Johansmeyer of the award-winning Pantochino Productions, have announced the 2023 recipient of the Evan Faram Memorial Scholarship, Kalli Kinsman of Milford.

The scholarship, in memory of founding Pantochino member Evan Faram is presented to a graduating Milford student who is furthering their education in theatre or music. Kinsman, 17, is a recent graduate of Jonathan Law High School and will be attending Western Connecticut State University beginning this fall where she will major in music education. “Music is my inspiration to do good in this world, and I want it to help inspire my future students, as well,” said Kinsman.

Presented by Pantochino since 2020, the scholarship memorializes Evan Faram who was a founding member of the company. The Texas-born actor and entrepreneur was a graduate of Southwestern University who performed in theaters across the country and internationally. He played the title role in Pantochino’s “Teen Santa” and also appeared in “Special Breakfast.” His young life was taken by a drunk driver in 2019. “We will always remember Evan for his talent, generosity, charisma and his zest for life,” said Bernardi.

Pantochino Productions is a professional, not for profit theatre company in Milford specializing in family theatre. It is widely acclaimed for its innovative, original musical theatre offerings, Summer Theatre Camps, Classes, After School Drama programs and Teen Theatre. The multi Award winning company is recipient of three 2023 “Best of Milford” Awards, many Broadway World Connecticut Awards and the Cultural Contribution Award presented by the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce.

More information on the company and the Evan Faram Memorial Scholarship can be found online at wwww.pantochino.com