Andy Warhol's Tomato

by Vince Melocchi

It’s 1946 in Pittsburgh. An 18-year-old Andy Warhol finds himself in the basement of the working class bar. Over the course of a summer, Andy gives and gets inspiration, guidance, and friendship from a surprising source.

It’s 1946 in Pittsburgh. An 18-year-old Andy Warhol finds himself in the basement of the working class bar. Over the course of a summer, Andy gives and gets inspiration, guidance, and friendship from a surprising source.

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Andy Warhol's Tomato

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    A marvelous play for any art lover, so happy to see this friendship and their support of each other. Beautiful!

    A marvelous play for any art lover, so happy to see this friendship and their support of each other. Beautiful!

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  • Valerie Dillman: Andy Warhol's Tomato by Vince Melocchi
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    Beautiful play, rich with detail, depicting a complex, heart felt relationship between two extraordinary men, one destined to be known, one unknown. It subtly echoes its theme as we begin to understand the impact the men have on each other. Delicious.

    Beautiful play, rich with detail, depicting a complex, heart felt relationship between two extraordinary men, one destined to be known, one unknown. It subtly echoes its theme as we begin to understand the impact the men have on each other. Delicious.

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  • Michelle Kholos Brooks: Andy Warhol's Tomato by Vince Melocchi
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    A wonderful play exploring the relationship between unlikely allies. It's one of those stories that has you going straight to your computer after the show to learn more about the real-life subjects. Well-paced, warm, funny and thoughtful. I highly recommend Andy Warhol's Tomato!

    A wonderful play exploring the relationship between unlikely allies. It's one of those stories that has you going straight to your computer after the show to learn more about the real-life subjects. Well-paced, warm, funny and thoughtful. I highly recommend Andy Warhol's Tomato!

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Character Information

  • Andy Warhol
    The iconic artist at 18, while a sophomore at Carnegie Tech University in Pittsburgh.
    18
    White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Mario "Bones" Bonino
    Working class 2nd generation Italian American bar owner.
    Late 30's, early 40's.
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, The Road Theatre Summer Playwrights Festival - North Hollywood, CA., 2018

Production History

  • Professional, Pittsburgh International Classical Theatre (PICT), 2024
  • Professional, Buffalo Theatre Ensemble - Glen Ellyn, Illinois , 2023
  • Professional, Pacific Resident Theatre - Venice, Ca., 2019

Awards

  • TICKETHOLDER AWARDS 2019
    TICKETHOLDER - LA
    Runner Up
    2019
  • The Better Lemons Critics #LemonMeter Choice Awards for 2019
    Better Lemons
    Selection
    2019