Palmira Mallino

Founder of Costume Callback Inc.

Palmira embarked on her mission with Costume Callback at the age of 13, driven by the realization that the stunning recital costumes cherished by dancers often ended up gathering dust in closets after just a performance or two. Recognizing the sacrifices families made to afford these costumes, she felt compelled to pay it forward by donating them to programs supporting teens and children in under-served communities. Now a student in college studying aviation, Palmira remains dedicated to the mission of bringing joy to children through dance and its beautiful attire.

Paula Mallino

President of Costume Callback INC.

Paula worked as a publicist and marketing director on Broadway before segueing into Arts & Education. She now works with both Gifted & Talented and Autistic Children one-on-one, combining creative thinking and the arts with academics, and behavior management.

Maggie Torre

Maggie has been a Broadway musician and conductor for over 30 years in such productions as Cabaret, West Side Story, A Chorus Line, among many others.

Bess Glorioso

Bess is a professional Stage manager in NYC and has done over a dozen Broadway shows amongst many Off Broadway and Regional work. She fills her spare time with volunteer work and working as a teaching artist. Some of her favorite projects include her most recent trip to Greece working in a Syrian Refugee Camp.

Matteo Mallino

Lead Inventory Manager

Matteo leads our inventory management efforts with precision and dedication. His responsibilities encompass the coordination of transportation, storage, and shipment of costume donations, which are vital for our partnerships with nonprofits in New York City, across the nation.