PIZZA AND WHINE PRESS RELEASE
Pizza and Whine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: David Roberson
Roberson Public Relations
[email protected]
310-925-8786
PIZZA AND WHINE
A NEW PLAY
TO HAVE WEST COAST PREMIERE
AT THE HUDSON GUILD
FRINGE FEST PERFORMANCES WILL RUN
JUNE 1 – 23, 2018
LOS ANGELES (May 21, 2018) – Cappricielli Productions, a production company creating socially conscious content, presents the West Coast Premiere of the story of four cousins reuniting on the eve of their grandmother’s wake, Pizza and Whine, written by Raffaela Capp, Veronica Kelly, Maria Capp. The play, directed by Maria Capp, premieres June 1st and will continue through June 23rd, 2018, as an official Fringe Fest selection, at the Hudson Guild Theater, located at 6539 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles.
There will be five performances of Pizza and Whine, including one preview performance on June 1st at 8p.m. All tickets range from $18-20. For tickets and info:
http://plays411.com/pizzaandwhine or
http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/5015
The play was workshopped in the New York Theatre Festival’s Winterfest, February 12 through the 18th 2018, and played at the Hudson Guild Theater in Chelsea, NY, where it received good notices, with the same cast and producing team. The producers have launched a Kickstarter campaign to help move the production forward, and have reached 50% of their goals. www.pizzaandwhine.com
In Pizza and Whine, after the heart-wrenching loss of their matriarch grandmother, cousins Millie, Stephanie, Jennifer, and Natalie find themselves at Emily’s West 55th Manhattan apartment. After not seeing each other in a year, the girls have come together to rehearse to sing at the funeral. Over pizza and wine, they share secrets and discuss the challenges they face – everything from careers, money, relationships, autonomy, to self-image.
Pizza and Whine Playbill
http://playbillder.com/show/vip/Cappricielli_Productions/2018/Pizza_and_Whine_42001
“My daughter Raffaela, niece Veronica and I began the journey of creating Pizza and Whine after the loss of my mother and their grandmother, Millie. Over Italian spaghetti and meatballs (a lot of Cappricielli power meetings happen over food), the original play was born. The execution of this endeavor is NOT without the support of my dad, Tom D’Agostino, the heart and soul of my mom, the musical score by my cousin Jennifer, and the generosity and love of my sisters, JoAnna and Carmela and our family and friends.”
– Maria Capp, director
The creative team includes stage manager / costumer Mel Newman, stage manager / sponsorship coordinator JoAnna Kelly, sound design and music by Jennifer Aurelia, publicist David Roberson, executive producer Thomas J. D’Agostino, and production coordinator Marisol Diaz.
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Interviews and photos available upon request.
Contact: David Roberson
Roberson Public Relations
[email protected]
310-925-8786
What the critics say:
“While the story does have a clear fictional element, I have the feeling that their grandmother would approve of such a touching way to honor her life and love of theatre.”
– Roger Gonzalez, LocalTheatreNY
“There was something charming and relatable about their Grandmother’s sayings and antidotes. The dialogue flows nicely and there are some lovely moments.” – Suzanna Bowling
About Maria Capp
Maria Capp (Co-Writer, Director) has been actively involved in entertainment and the arts for over 20 years. Her multi-disciplinary expertise includes work as an award-winning writer, director, producer, entrepreneur, and acting coach. She has served as an advocate, speaker, committee and board member for such organizations as Breaking into Hollywood, Youth Biz Alliance, NYSTEA, EdTA, BOCES – Arts in Education, and Kids for Kids Productions. Maria has just completed post-production on her feature film, REACH (Best Feature Screenplay – Hollywood & Vine FF) and in post-production on the documentary film, FIND AN IDENTITY, which she wrote and directed. Both films will be released in 2018.
About Raffaela Capp
Raffaela Capp (Co-writer, “Jennifer”) is an award-winning writer and performance artist for film, music and music videos. Her short film Taking a Chance on Love and music videos, Hurricane (featuring Chris Redd from SNL) and So What have been favorites at Dances with Films, Rahway International, Hollywood and Vine, and the International Family Film Festival. Raffaela has formal training with the Berkshire Theatre Group and CAP 21 acting conservatory. She graduated from the Long Island Performing Arts and Technical High School and attended Sarah Lawrence College. Raffaela can be seen in the upcoming film, Reach, with her songs, I Love Me, and Enemy featured. Check out her website http://www.raffaelacapp.com/
About Veronica Kelly
Veronica Kelly (Co-writer/“Stephanie”) is a graduate of NYU Tisch and finished her first national tour this past December in Miss Nelson is Missing (Allison) Theatreworks USA, She was nominated for her role in The Dragon Slayer (Lenore) in the New York Theatre Festival’s Winterfest for “Best Vocalist”. She has been seen in over two dozen regional productions; Little Women (Jo) and Les Miserables (Eponine). Learn more about Veronica at her website www.veronicamariekelly.com
About Cappricielli Productions
In 2012, Cappricielli Inc. was formed as a multi-faceted production company that creates a wide array of entertaining and socially conscious film, video, web, theater, and music content. Some award-winners include the music videos, SO WHAT (International Family Film, Dances With Films, Rahway Film, Hollywood & Vine Film Festival) and HURRICANE, performed by artist Raffaela, (featuring Chris Redd from SNL) which won Best Music Video Award and Grand Jury Award for an Artist Performance in the 2016 Hollywood & Vine Film Festival. As a producer, Cappricielli Inc. is excited to share the much-anticipated release of the feature film, REACH, starring Garrett Clayton (Hairspray: Live); Joey Bragg (Liv & Maddie); Jordan Doww; and Corbin Bernsen, which is about how the power of one small gesture can change one’s life forever.
Details for Calendar Listings
‘Pizza and Whine’
WHAT:
World Premiere of Pizza and Whine – Description
An Original Play. A Hollywood Fringe Festival selection.
WHO:
Written by Raffaela Capp, Veronica Kelly, and Maria Capp
Directed by Maria Capp
Starring Emily Rose Attridge, Veronica Kelly, Raffaela Capp, Natasha Capp, Gogo Lomo-David, Fabio Lo Fria
Produced by Thomas J. D’Agostino
Presented by Cappricielli Productions
WHERE:
The Hudson Guild Theater
6539 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHEN:
Preview: June 1st at 8p.m.
Performances: June 9th – June 23rd
• June 1st at 8p.m.
• June 9th at 8p.m.
• June 17th at 3p.m.
• June 20th at 8p.m.
• June 23rd at 8p.m.
ADMISSION
$18-20 general admission
ONLINE TICKETING:
http://plays411.com/pizzaandwhine
http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/5015
HOW:
www.pizzaandwhine.com
http://playbillder.com/show/vip/Cappricielli_Productions/2018/Pizza_and_Whine_42001
ESTIMATED RUNNING TIME: 70 minutes
CONSUMER ADVISORY:
Press/media contact:
DAVID ROBERSON
DAVID@ROBERSONPR.COM
310-925-8786
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