Throughout the past decade Adam Mastrelli has crafted his performance career with unparalleled dedication and precise intention. Selecting a cross-section of projects on television, film, and stage, Mastrelli has worked with venerable actors, directors, and producers like Maurice Hines, Garry Marshall, and Federicco Castelluccio, and has taken risks with young networks like FX, film makers at the Tribeca and Garden State Film Festivals, and a range of characters that include everything from a singing fireman to a transvestite bartender.
      Mastrelli first showed up on the New York City scene working with Maurice Hines on the NYC workshop production of Yo Alice!, an urban musical fantasy at Radio City Music Hall. As a then unknown, he starred opposite Broadway veterans B.J. Crosby and Shayna Steele as Romeo Latino.
     He next played Steve the Male Office Hottie in the Off Broadway production of “The Water Coolers,” produced by Richard Frankel Productions (Hairspray, Producers), and caught the attention of audiences and critics alike for his combination of comedic timing, impressive stage presence, and singing talent.
     Mastrelli’s national acclaim, however, came with his first commercial appearance. As Franco, the Italian UPS guy, in the award-winning spot directed by Kinka Usher (Mystery Men), he delivered a 15-second charming performance that garnered attention of magazines, websites, industry insiders, and women of all ages.
     Mastrelli was quickly offered a recurring role on “General Hospital,” playing Enzo, bodyguard to mob boss Sonny Corinthos.
He became a fan favorite: showing up in chatrooms and blogs for both his character’s tough and menacing nature and his easy-on-the-eyes appearance.
     During his yearlong run on “General Hospital,” Mastrelli was cast as Tony Rinaldi, a singing fireman in the critically acclaimed “Rescue Me” on FX. In his three-episode arc, he worked closely with Dennis Leary and directors Jace Alexander and John Fortenberry.
     Next up, Mastrelli jumped at the chance to work with an all-star stage ensemble in Garry Marhall’s “Happy Days: A Family Musical.” As the standby for former New Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre as the Fonz, he worked with recording and Broadway legends Paul Williams and Randy Skinner.
     An opportunity to play opposite Federicco Castelluccio (Furio Giunta from HBO’s The Sopranos) presented itself, and Mastrelli was cast in the short film “In Hot Water.” As undercover police officer Paulie Goodman,
his performance breathed life into the
dark comedy.
     Mastrelli currently resides in New York City, and continues to tour with “The Water Coolers.” The Duke University graduate also serves as the show’s marketing director.