Second Generation Theatre Presents Regional Premiere of THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Second Generation Theatre presents the regional premiere of "THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA" at the Lancaster Opera House June 2-18th.
Set in 1953, "THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA" follows Margaret and Clara Johnson as they vacation in Florence, Italy. When a gust of wind blows Clara's hat right into the hands of a young Italian gentleman, neither age nor language nor familial disapproval can stop their whirlwind love affair. As Clara and Fabrizio fall into each others' arms, Margaret must grapple with the question of whether to disclose Clara's devastating secret to Fabrizio's warm, passionate Italian family.
"PIAZZA is such a beautiful show- it speaks to everyone on the most basic level of familial relationships- mothers, daughters, fathers and sons." said Kelly Copps, Second Generation Theatre's Artistic Director. The show will close the company's two season run at the Lancaster Opera House as they now prepare for a move to their own permanent home at the Shea's Seneca Theatre in South Buffalo.
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is directed by Loraine O'Donnell with music direction by Allan Paglia. The production stars Debbie Pappas Sham (Margaret), Kelly Copps (Clara), Steve Jakiel (Roy), Matt Witten (Signor Naccarelli), Katy Miner (Signora Naccarelli), Marc Sacco (Giuseppe), Rebecca Runge (France), Leah Berst, Christopher Andreana, Lucas DeNies, and introducing Anthony Lazzaro (Fabrizio)
Full Schedule:
Friday, June 2, 2017 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 3, 2017 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:30 pm
Thursday, June 8, 2017 7:30 pm
Friday, June 9, 2017 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 10, 2017 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 11, 2017 2:30 pm
Thursday, June 15, 2017 7:30 pm
Friday, June 16, 2017 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 17, 2017 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 18, 2017 2:30 pm
Where: The Lancaster Opera House, 21 Central Ave, Lancaster NY 14086
Tickets: General $28, Senior $26, Student $10
Box Office: (716) 683-1776 or www.lancopera.org
ABOUT SECOND GENERATION THEATRE
Second Generation Theatre Company (SGT) creates and presents quality theatre in Buffalo, N.Y. Under the leadership of Executive Director Kristin Bentley and Artistic Director Kelly Copps as well as a 9-member Board of Directors, SGT's mission is to provide a collaborative environment for the development and production of plays and musicals.
The company is proud to announce a move to the soon to be renovatEd Shea's Seneca Theatre in 2018. The 9 million dollar project is headed by Schneider Development Services and will feature a banquet facility, interactive retail space, 25 apartments, and SGT's own 130-seat theatre. The space will open with the regional premiere of Andrew Lippa's Broadway musical BIG FISH.
For more information, visit www.secondgenerationtheatre.com.
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