About the Play
Love of family is the mantra that runs throughout this endearingly warm-hearted comedy by Joe DiPietro. The audience is taken on a sweet and sentimental journey to grandparent’s house in Hoboken, New Jersey.
At the heart of the plot is a tight-knit Italian-American family. Nick Christano is a 29-year old marketing executive who dutifully visits his four grandparents every Sunday for dinners which are governed by “the three F’s” – family, faith, and food.
One Sunday he has an exciting, though devastating announcement: He’s being promoted to a new position in Seattle. As Nick is their only relative left in the area, the prospect of losing him calls for some heavy Golden-Ager artillery.
Producers: Ruth Astin and Debra Bob
Production Photos
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Bron Johnson | Nick Cristano |
| Manfred Taron | Frank Gianelli |
| Maureen Ruschiensky | Aida Gianelli |
| Dave Sayer | Nunzio Cristano |
| Jean Given | Emma Cristano |
| Leah Goldie | Caitlin O’Hare |
| Stage Manager | Doug Edgar |
| Assist Stage Manager | Mitch Morin |
| Set Design Team | Therese Parent, Dave Brotsky, Sarah McLean, Brian Jenkins |
| Drawings and Model | Brian Jenkins |
| Set Construction Head | Willem Roell |
| Set Construction Crew | Alain Klein, Bob Rinaldi, Dale Pothecary, Bob Jackson, Brian Jenkins, John Ravensbergen |
| Set Decor | Sarah McLean |
| Set Decor Crew | Wendy Takahashi, Wendy Klein, Carol Jenkins, Sandy Edgar |
| Lighting Design | Dave Brotsky |
| Light Operator | Ken Cain |
| Sound Design | Randy Jones |
| Sound Operator | Gus Gendron |
| Properties Head | Mellissa Lockhart |
| Costume Head | Marnie Cullum |
| Costumes | Amber Mann |
| Hair | Suzanne Robert |
| Make-Up | Debbra Butler, Many Willmott |
| Publicity | Mike Poirier |
| Program | Jo Jones |
| Poster | Sarah McLean |
| Photography | Dave Wallden, Matt Brown |
| Foyer Design | Linda van Wieringen, Linda Wood |
| Front of House | Joan Karstensen |
| Preview | Wendy Stevens |
| Opening / Final Night | Pip Jordan |