Sofie Poliakoff (Essie & Others) Sofie is thrilled to return to Slow Burn! She had the privilege of playing Essie in the New York City Center Encores production of Parade. Other credits include Carousel (The Wick), Love Actually Live (Wallis/For the Record), Matilda and A Christmas Story (Slow Burn). She would like to thank her family, Patrick Fitzwater and the entire creative team, NBPS, Colleen Amaya, Craig D’Amico, Craig Holzberg and Lisa Calli for all their support! IG:@sofiepoliakoff