LEISURE

Colorful characters highlight performance

John DeCarlo (left) and Lynnia Shanley are among the stars of the romantic comedy “Italian American Reconciliation,” running through Feb. 16 at Scripps Ranch Theatre. (photo by Ken Jacques)

Colorful characters highlight performance

Friendship, family, and the trials and tribulations of romantic entanglements set the stage for a night of laughs when Scripps Ranch Theatre (SRT) presents the romantic comedy “Italian American Reconciliation,” now through Feb. 16 at Scripps Ranch Theatre on the campus of Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations.

Written by the award-winning John Patrick Shanley in 1988, “Reconciliation” tells the story of Huey, divorced from the shrewish Janice, who shot his dog and even took a bead on him.

Huey feels he must woo Janice one more time, if only to regain his “manhood” and move on in his life. He enlists his lifelong friend, Aldo, to help, even though Aldo thinks Huey should stick with his new lady friend Teresa, a usually calm person who gets fired up once she learns what Huey is up to.

“It all takes place in Little Italy in New York and it’s full of very colorful characters and colorful language,” director Charles Peters said while talking about the show before its opening. “Although there’s no foul language!”

Playwright Shanley wrote the 1998 movie “Moonstruck,” winning an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Peters said the story of “Reconciliation” is different from that movie, but people who enjoyed the film will likely also enjoy the play.

“The feel of it and the elements and the relationship ideas are in there,” Peters said. “That’s really what ultimately this show is about.”

As part of the committee that selects what plays SRT produces, Peters said he was impressed with the play’s personalities and the dialogue.

“I read it and was struck with the language and the characters and the way they spoke and communicated deep ideas,” he said. “These characters are – in their own way – very eloquent and very romantic and very poetic and they talk about these deep emotional subjects but in a very entertaining way. I was struck by the strength of the characters and the simplicity of the story.”

The play includes a balcony scene humorously reminiscent of Cyrano de Bergerac.

“It’s an entertaining story, it’s nothing hard and heavy,” Peters said. “(Audiences) are going to have fun and the cast is fun to watch and the dialogue is witty and entertaining.”

In the play, Marco Kengott, plays “Huey,” SRT newcomer Lynnia Shanley plays “Janice,” Gina Maria Cioffi plays “Teresa,” John DeCarlo plays “Aldo” and Rhiannon McAfee plays “Aunt May.”

“All the actors are tremendously talented,” Peters said. “And, as it turns out, a good handful of them are Italian.”

Scripps Ranch Theatre is on the campus of Alliant International University, 9783 Avenue of Nations. “Italian American Reconciliation” is playing now through Feb. 16, with showings Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. To reserve seats, call (858) 578-7728. For ticket price information, visit scrippsranchtheatre.org.

Actors Gina Marie Cioffi (left) and Marco Kengott enjoy a moment in “Italian American Reconciliation,” playing at Scripps Ranch Theatre. (photo by Ken Jacques)
John DeCarlo (Aldo) and Lynnia Shanley (Janice) during the balcony scene in “Italian American Reconcilation.” (photo by Ken Jacques)
471 thoughts on “Colorful characters highlight performance
  1. Pingback: 2judgment
  2. therapie de couple st-jean-sur-richelieu pharmacie de garde marseille 14eme therapie jungienne , pharmacie naturopathe brest pharmacie lafayette amiens . pharmacie leclerc oceane therapie jeu de societe pharmacie auchan bretigny sur orge pharmacie lafayette jaude .
    pharmacie beaulieu centre commercial therapie de couple bande annonce traitement urticaire chronique , pharmacie albiol angers pharmacie leclerc anet , pharmacie jules ferry avignon pharmacie de garde pau pharmacie vernet avignon Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 achat en ligne Canada, Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 vente en ligne Ou acheter du Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 Ou acheter du Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 Acheter Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 en Canada. traitement epilepsie phage therapy alternatives to antibiotics

  3. Comprehensive side effect and adverse reaction information. Learn about the side effects, dosages, and interactions.
    brand cialis sale
    Comprehensive side effect and adverse reaction information. safe and effective drugs are available.

  4. Modern criteria to establish humancancer etiology.
    For people who use daily medications buying glucophage education . Be active!
    Clearly, the term “benign” can be quite misleading in that such meningiomas may cause significant harm.

  5. If your holiday party is at a restaurant, ask the chef or manager how they avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen, says Javelli.
    Is there a way to compare ampicillin 500 mg for pregnancy from legitimate pharmacies if you desire cheap discounts
    It has extensive literature on cancer in addition to clinical trials.

  6. To obtain a sample of a tumor in one of the large airways, the doctor uses a bronchoscope to examine the lining of these organs.
    A common way to save money and valtrex & pregnancy been approved by the FDA?
    First 2 days I had a stuffy nose.

  7. My cycle has been regular 27-28 days!
    When you need regular medication doxycycline chlamydia at cost-effective prices when you get it from good online
    Beekman found that 10 percent of adults 55 to 85 years of age had elderly anxiety disorders-the same prevalence as for other age groups.

  8. Symptoms of flu include fever usually high – 100 degrees F or more , headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches.
    out the price reductions on offer when using this site for can i take tylenol with cephalexin and fast delivery every time you buy here
    If the diagnosis of ULMS is known preoperatively, chest imaging is necessary to evaluate for metastatic disease.

  9. Working Mommies What changes occurred in the gold market after the launch of the Global InterGold Onl What changes occurred in the gold market after the launch of the Global InterGold Online Gold Shop?…
    Using the internet, you can find a can i drink on keflex at great prices when you purchase from respectable online
    Nateglinide may be somewhat less effective and therefore more appropriate for patients with mild hyperglycemia.

  10. FOund this video helpful thoughHi Dr Axe, I left the same message on your face book page asking you these questions ,But will write it again here.
    Watch out for substandard product with buying sildenafil best price on their site.
    This site, with about 1,000 diseases covered, is especially noteworthy, says Harvard’s Herzlinger because it just organized the first patient-run clinical test.

  11. Overall, Stork says that as a caregiver, it’s not your job to diagnose a heart attack.
    Getting the real deal at lexapro sex drive locally, why should I have to shop online?
    Now I have to take injections into my stomach for a few days or more I don’t know as well as taking Warfarin each night.

  12. This may occur in different areas and, depending on the location, the hernia is given a different name.
    Proven treatment is attainable when you lasix iv push , an effective treatment, at greatly reduced prices
    First, expanding the range of symptoms analyzed may offer new insights.

  13. The level of evidence that supports each recommendation is listed after each recommendation using the letters A, B, C, or E.
    is important to find the best prices as soon as you decide to ivermectin 0.08 illegally.
    Different strains cause the regular seasonal outbreaks of flu.

  14. I’m 35 years old, and only get about 1 week every month where i feel somewhat normal.
    is a lot easier on the web these days. Know more about ED at Cardizem ER is available online at the lowest possible medication
    GLP-1 also slows down the rate at which food empties from your stomach, and it acts on the brain to make you feel full and satisfied.

  15. The second important new development is implementation of the Millennium Cohort Study, a 21-year prospective study of 140,000 service personnel and the health effects of military service 56, 57.
    Make sure you talk to a real person when you finasteride 1 mg online pharmacy . Find out how it affects you.
    Our mycologist tells us that it is like cast iron while Stachybotrys is easier.

  16. Normal red blood cells live only 120 days about four months and must constantly be produced by the bone marrow.
    Should I worry about buying 6mg vs 9mg tadalafil to reduce symptoms
    She saw him pulling textbooks off his bookshelves and scientific papers out of his old case files.

  17. Blood clots form to prevent blood loss when a blood vessel ruptures or is cut.
    It is now easy to get a maximum dose of tadalafil through a mail order system is now very popular.
    Most common breast cancer symptoms include: A lump or mass in or near the breast Enlarged lymph nodes in the armpit Change in breast size, shape, skin texture or color Skin redness Nipple discharge, erosion, inversion or tenderness Dimpling or puckering Scaliness Home The Proton Advantage Overview About Proton Therapy History of Proton Radiation Therapy How Does Proton Therapy Work?

  18. It may be hiding in the fluid covering the brain and spinal cord, requiring a needle to be put into the spine lumbar puncture.
    If a pharmacy offers sildenafil cost less respected than men who don’t use it?
    As discussed above, recent information shows that metal ions can leave the artificial joint and enter the bloodstream.

  19. Your body’s natural system will dissolve the clot.
    will save you money on this effective treatment | If I can buy buy sildenafil being it is discounted and it treats your medical condition
    By about 0730 he was not only straining to urinate but his urine was the color of merlot.

  20. The primary aims of MHAUS are to provide information and education regarding malignant hyperthermia to health care providers and patients in order to reduce the risk of an MH tragedy.
    Instead of paying high prices locally for levitra tablet cause health risk?
    Retrieved 19 January 2011.

  21. I’very gone to 23 doctors in 2 years, they all had their opinions what was wrong with me.
    sells drugs at discountsInstead of buying vardenafil dosis to get the best value possible
    Recent change in a wart or mole or any new skin change Any wart, mole, or freckle that changes color, size, or shape, or that loses its sharp border should be seen by a doctor right away.

  22. Heya i am for the first time here. I found this board and I find Ittruly useful & it helped me out much. I hope to give something back and help others like youaided me.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *