Photos: Sneak Peek at the Cast of AMERICAN, ITALIAN At Soop Theatre Company in Character

Soop Theatre Company will be premiering American, Italian - at The Chain Theatre in a three-week engagement starting April 29, 2026. See photos of the cast in character!

In American, Italian - it’s the summer of 1984. Gio and Vin are best friends, first cousins, and third-generation Italian immigrants. While Gio can navigate this new world, Vin struggles to understand where he belongs. As he spirals into despair and addiction, can the love of his friend restore him to a sense of himself?

The production stars Isabella Bertoni as Gina, Donovan Counts as Gio, Dante Palminteri as Vin, Paul Romanello as Vincenzo, Sara Romanello as Lisa and Marc Romeo as Frank. The story of American, Italian - asks, "On what side of the hyphen do you stand?"