April 14, 21, 27, 28, May 4, 5
at 8:15 p.m.

Sunday matinees on April 15, 22,
29, May 6 at 2:00 p.m.

This beautifully written family comedy-drama shows how four generations of Italian-American women deal with crisis. the women gather in the kitchen of the DiAngelo's Brooklyn home while the dying family patriarch is in the downstairs bedroom playing Caruso records.

Read the Two River Times review.

Standing, left to right: Siobhan Krier, Elizabeth Mahon; sitting: Chelsea Rappel, Amy Garland, Carla Zackson Heller

Chelsea Rappel and Amy Garland

Chelsea Rappel and Siobhan Krier

Chelsea Rappel, Siobhan Krier and Elizabeth Mahon

 

Elizabeth Mahon, Carla Zackson Heller and Siobhan Krier

Amy Garland, Chelsea Rappel, Elizabeth Mahon, Carla Zackson Heller and Siobhan Krier.

Elizabeth Mahon and Siobhan Krier.

Standing, left to right: Elizabeth Mahon, Siobhan Krier; sitting: Chelsea Rappel, Amy Garland, Carla Zackson Heller

Chelsea Rappel, Siobhan Krier.
Amy Garland -- (Grandma) is happy to return to the stage of Monmouth Players. She appeared this past February as Aimee and Ada in Love Is In The Air. She has also performed with Spotlight Players in Jake's Women in the role of Sheila. A sincere thank you goes to Lori, Paul, and Dean for their hard work and dedication. It is truly a pleasure to work with this fine cast of women. A big hug and kiss to her supportive husband, Al, and her three wonderful children, Kane, Devin, and Ilana.
Carla Zackson Heller -- (Mom) is delighted to be in her first show with the fun-loving Monmouth Players. Carla recently performed in SVP's Book Of Days (Sharon Bates) and appeared regionally in several Neil Simon comedies: as Karen Nash in Plaza Suite and as socialite author Mariette LeVieux in The Dinner Party at SMSTC, as well as zany psychiatrist Edith in Spotlight-Matawan's Jake's Women. Other favorite acting experiences were the title role in Brecht's The Good Woman Of Setzuan, Auntie Em in The Wizard of Oz, plus ensemble roles in many musicals including On the Town and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. She is a Writer/Video Producer by day and a 20-year member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for her film production work.
Siobhan Krier -- (Tessie) This is Siobhan’s second outing with the Monmouth Players, having recently appeared in Love Is In The Air (June, Ellen & Lorraine). She is once again delighted to have the opportunity to play with such a fun and talented group. Siobhan would like to thank her family and friends, old and new, for their continued support. “A tavola non si invecchia” (At the table with good friends and family, you don’t grow old).
Elizabeth Mahon -- (Patty Ann) returns to Monmouth Players after appearing in Dial M (Margot), Verdict (Lisa), Dancing At Lughnasa (Agnes) and Deathtrap (Myra). On other stages she has appeared in Lion In Winter (Eleanor), The Heiress (Catherine), Gaslight (Bella), Steel Magnolias (Shelby), Noises Off (Brooke) and Heaven Can Wait (Julia Farnsworth and Bette Logan), among others. She is thrilled to be part of a wonderful show with a great cast. Thanks to Paul and Dean for all their faith. Additionally, Liz extends sincere appreciation to everyone else at the Players, especially Lori, for their friendship and for allowing her to be part of an amazing Company.
Chelsea Rappel -- (Cetta) is excited to be in her first production with The Monmouth Players. Some of her favorite theater credits include Frankenstein (Elizabeth), The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (Ginger), The Vagina Monologues and The King And I (Lady Thiang). She has most recently performed as an actor and vocalist for the Hitman Murder Mysteries Dinner Theater Group. Chelsea would like to dedicate her performance to the memory of her "Nonny," Shirlee.