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'Italian American Reconciliation' |
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Written by NEXTnc staff
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Wednesday, 16 August 2006 |
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OpenStage Theatre’ first show of its 2006-2007 season, “Italian American Reconciliation,” is a gritty, sparkling tale about lovers, dreamers and confusion.
It is written by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Devora Millman. Shanley won the Academy Award for “Moonstruck” (1987) and the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for “Doubt” (2005).
“Italian American Reconciliation” is the passionately funny tale of Huey Bonfigliano, who tries to reconcile with his dog-shooting ex-wife Janice to prove he is man enough for his new love — much to the chagrin of his girlfriend Theresa, his best friend Aldo Scalicki, and even Janice herself.
Director Devora Millman details the reason why she wanted to direct the play: “It’s about my favorite subject — flawed human beings, which is the only way they come. Italian American Reconciliation is a modern folktale where love is passionate, funny and endearing.”
Millman describes the play as “…taking place in a 24-hour period in which the moon and stars align, and suddenly, everyone is compelled to tell the truth. The play is barebones and sweet. It makes you want to go home and tell the truth in creative new ways. It will leave you completely uplifted and satisfied, having satiated you with a myriad of emotions… especially laughter.”
Major funding for “Italian American Reconciliation” is provided by Style Media and Design with additional support from Carousel Properties.
The free student performance is underwritten by John and Anne Blair.
OpenStage Theatre & Company’s 2006-2007 seasons are supported by grants from the Colorado Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Fort Collins Fort Fund, the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and the Thornton Family Foundation.
What: Italian American Reconciliation by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Devora Millman
When: 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights Aug. 19 to Sept. 16 with one Thursday performance at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and at 2 p.m Saturday and Sunday matinees Sept. 3 and 10.
FAB Friday: 8 p.m., Aug. 25 (Tickets $10, a free beer for audience members of legal drinking age)
Student Night: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17
Where: The Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins
Cost: $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. Matinee tickets are $13 per person. FAB Friday tickets are $10 per person. Student Night is free for students and educators. Group rates are available.
Tickets: Individual tickets and group rates are available through the Lincoln Center box office at 221.6730 or www.lctix.com.
Information: OpenStage Theatre, 484.5237 oropenstage.com | Only registered users can write comments.
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