Synopsis
Italian Funerals and Other Festive Occasions
$10.99 John Miranda developed by Scott Reiniger
Published by Samuel French Inc
6 Male 6 Female
Faced with the impending loss of his mother to dementia and death, John clings to memories to postpone present decisions
He views his life in operatic proportions, feeling a kinship with Alfredo in La Traviata, with Rudolpho in La Boheme and with Tosca in Tosca because they too were unable to save the one they loved
The value of family unity and acceptance of death as an affirmation of life, twin themes in the play, emerge as John finds answers for the present in the past
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