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A Grave Encounter

Short Play, Comedy  /  1w, 1m

Gene Ruffini

A young Italian American visits her father's grave every Father's Day to fill Papa in on what's been happening with the family. This year she is interrupted by Pasquale on his daily visit to his father's grave.

A Grave Encounter

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival

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Summary

A young Italian American visits her father's grave every Father's Day to fill Papa in on what's been happening with the family. This year she is interrupted by Pasquale on his daily visit to his father's grave. His papa died four years ago and for the past two he has been talking back to Pasquale, showing particular interest in soap operas plots. Marianna is annoyed that her papa doesn't talk to her, but she accepts that these things take time. She also takes a close look at the timid baker and sees that she has finally found a man with whom she has something in common.

Published in OffOff Broadway Festival Plays, 13th Series.

History
A Grave Encounter was first presented by Corner Loft Studios at the Thirteenth Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City. It was directed by Penelope Hirsch.
MARIANNA
PASQUALE
  • Setting The suggestion of a graveyard.

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Gene Ruffini

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