THERE’S NO BAD RAVIOLI by Paul Stroili
Saturday, May 16
10:30a
Zoom
While this is a free reading, you must register to secure your spot by May 15th. Please register at LINK IN BIO.
This reading is in partnership with Chelsea District Library.
He runs the best old school Italian restaurant in Chicago, but as retirement looms, Chef Pietro (Petey) Novara finds himself juggling a no-nonsense ex-wife, an ambitious niece and a life-changing secret. From the author of A Jukebox for The Algonquin and My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War, this bittersweet comedy shows just what can happen if you don’t stop and smell the ravioli.
Director: Paul Stroili
Stage Manager: Lucas Daniels*
Stage Directions: Caleb Wimbrow
Featuring:
Bill Simmons*
Rhiannon Ragland*
Kristin Shields*
Henrí Franklin
This reading is made possible through support from Chelsea Community Foundation (@chelseacommunityfoundation ) and Friends of the Chelsea District Library (@chelseadistrictlibrary )
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We’re featuring 6 playwrights in our upcoming New Works Comedy Fest!
Three are…
Jeff Daniels - “Lightnin’ Legs”
Carey Crim - “Glamping”
Paul Stroili - “I Done It”
Read their bios in comments!
In-person seats are now sold out but you can still register to watch on Zoom! (Link in bio)
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The PRTC New Works Comedy Fest is coming up on Saturday, April 18th at 10:30a!
We’re kicking off Chelsea District Library’s Midwest Literary Walk this year with our New Works Comedy Fest!
A hybrid event at the Purple Rose Theatre, this event will be in-person but can also be accessed online via a registered zoom webinar. Register for either online or in-person at Link in Bio.
IN-PERSON SEATS ARE LIMITED!
Meet our cast! Rusty Mewha*, Kristin Shields*, Paul Stroili* and Dez Walker* will bring you some much needed laughter!
Directed by Rhiannon Ragland
Stage Manager/Tech: Lucas Daniels*
*Appearing under contract with Actors’ Equity Association
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Did you catch our Director, Susan Angelo, on the Bart Hawley Show on @jtvjackson ?
MY MOTHER AND THE MICHIGAN/OHIO WAR by Paul Stroili runs Apr 3 - May 25!
Tickets are selling quickly, and our last production sold out before opening night, so get your tickets while you still can!
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📸: @michael.bessom
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