The Violin by
This one-set, three-character, two-act, comedic-drama tells the tale of Bobby, Terry and Gio/Giovanni; two hapless brothers and a world-weary tailor who quite unexpectedly find themselves in possession of a 1710 Stradivarius worth four million dollars.
They are complex characters that are deeply rooted in the human experience, as they are men of immense humor, emotion, violence and compassion....
They are complex characters that are deeply rooted in the human experience, as they are men of immense humor, emotion, violence and compassion....
This one-set, three-character, two-act, comedic-drama tells the tale of Bobby, Terry and Gio/Giovanni; two hapless brothers and a world-weary tailor who quite unexpectedly find themselves in possession of a 1710 Stradivarius worth four million dollars.
They are complex characters that are deeply rooted in the human experience, as they are men of immense humor, emotion, violence and compassion. And when the opportunity to change their fate literally lands in their laps, they are finally forced to take a shot on dreams never realized because Lady Luck has finally smiled down upon them ... or has she ...
History of the play:
The Violin had its World Premiere Off-Broadway at 59e59 Theatre in NYC on Sept 7th, 2017 and featured Tony Award Nominee Robert LuPone as Gio. The play had a successful staged reading at New Jersey Rep, as well as a private table reading for the Artistic Directors SuzAnne and Gabor Barabas.
The Violin has been developed in part at The Actors Studio and has been mentored by both Oscar and Golden Globe Nominee Danny Aiello and Sopranos star Danny Grimaldi; both in the title role of Gio.
They are complex characters that are deeply rooted in the human experience, as they are men of immense humor, emotion, violence and compassion. And when the opportunity to change their fate literally lands in their laps, they are finally forced to take a shot on dreams never realized because Lady Luck has finally smiled down upon them ... or has she ...
History of the play:
The Violin had its World Premiere Off-Broadway at 59e59 Theatre in NYC on Sept 7th, 2017 and featured Tony Award Nominee Robert LuPone as Gio. The play had a successful staged reading at New Jersey Rep, as well as a private table reading for the Artistic Directors SuzAnne and Gabor Barabas.
The Violin has been developed in part at The Actors Studio and has been mentored by both Oscar and Golden Globe Nominee Danny Aiello and Sopranos star Danny Grimaldi; both in the title role of Gio.