you know, that Bakery out in Bensonhurst

by Gina Femia

Dell and Micki are sisters who work in a bakery. Been working there their whole lives, their mom owns the place. Even though they’re only four years apart, it may as well be 40, they’re that different. Dell is sixteen going on sixty, an old soul struggling to understand why their father died – he definitely didn’t kill himself, even if that’s what they all say. Micki is twenty going on sixteen, excited to be...

Dell and Micki are sisters who work in a bakery. Been working there their whole lives, their mom owns the place. Even though they’re only four years apart, it may as well be 40, they’re that different. Dell is sixteen going on sixty, an old soul struggling to understand why their father died – he definitely didn’t kill himself, even if that’s what they all say. Micki is twenty going on sixteen, excited to be embarking on a new relationship – even if she ain’t supposed to. No matter, at least Dell’s got Eden, her new friend opening her up to new experiences like blow jobs and alcohol. When Micki leaves her family, the girls’ lives are twisted into a turmoil neither could’ve ever predicted.

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you know, that Bakery out in Bensonhurst

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  • MC Hedrick: you know, that Bakery out in Bensonhurst by Gina Femia
    “

    I have read this play three times in the last four days, my favorite play I've read this year. I have been all of these characters at one time or another, and I am just removed enough to take it all in.

    I have read this play three times in the last four days, my favorite play I've read this year. I have been all of these characters at one time or another, and I am just removed enough to take it all in.

    ”
  • Emily Dzioba: you know, that Bakery out in Bensonhurst by Gina Femia
    “

    This play has an acute and refreshing sense of tone and rhythm! So much of this script, to me, captures the feeling of being on the precipice of "feminine adulthood"-- thinking you know everything, overplaying confidence, all the while being unsure in spite of necessary bravado. A wonderful piece of reality. #BAPF2022

    This play has an acute and refreshing sense of tone and rhythm! So much of this script, to me, captures the feeling of being on the precipice of "feminine adulthood"-- thinking you know everything, overplaying confidence, all the while being unsure in spite of necessary bravado. A wonderful piece of reality. #BAPF2022

    ”
  • Jerry Polner: you know, that Bakery out in Bensonhurst by Gina Femia
    “

    Gina Femia brings us to that other Brooklyn where you’re 16 years old and you’re still working the counter at your family’s bakery without getting paid anything and talking with your sister about the mysterious deaths of rock stars and the mysterious lives of boyfriends while you’re serving customers. Until one day you just can’t anymore. Especially funny and especially heartbreaking. Produce this play!

    Gina Femia brings us to that other Brooklyn where you’re 16 years old and you’re still working the counter at your family’s bakery without getting paid anything and talking with your sister about the mysterious deaths of rock stars and the mysterious lives of boyfriends while you’re serving customers. Until one day you just can’t anymore. Especially funny and especially heartbreaking. Produce this play!

    ”
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Development History

  • Reading, Parity Productions, 2020
  • Residency, Page73, 2018

Awards

  • Parity Productions Annual Commission
    Parity Productions
    Winner
    2019