Over The River And Through The Woods
by Joe Dipietro

Name: Over The River And Through The Woods
Brand: Joe Dipietro
SKU: 9780822217121
Rating: 4.09 (148 reviews)

Off-Broadway

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

120 mins1990sRole(s) for Senior Actor(s)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers love the heartwarming and humorous aspects of the play, particularly praising its depiction of familial relationships and its appeal across generations. Many find the roles for older actors to be particularly rewarding, often leading to emotional connections and laughter. The blend of comedy and drama creates a touching experience that resonates with audiences.

Heartwarming and funnyGreat roles for older actorsTouching family dynamicsSome parts can be hard to follow

Synopsis

Nick is a single, Italian-American guy from New Jersey.

His parents retired and moved to Florida, but that doesn’t mean his family isn’t still in Jersey.

In fact, he sees both sets of his grandparents every Sunday for dinner.

This is routine until he has to tell them that he’s been offered a dream job.

The job he’s been waiting for – marketing executive – would take him away from his beloved, but annoying, grandparents.

He tells them.

The news doesn’t sit so well.

Thus begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around.

How could he betray his family’s love to move to Seattle, for a job, wonder his grandparents?

Well, Frank, Aida, Nunzio and Emma do their level best, and that includes bringing to dinner the lovely – and single – Caitlin O’Hare as bait.

Press Reviews

"A hilarious family comedy that is even funnier than his long-running musical revue I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."
— Backstage

"A crowd-pleasing night of theatre."
— Observer

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Frank Gianelli Nick’s maternal grandfather, eighty years old	—	—	Nick’s maternal grandfather, eighty years old
Aida Gianelli Nick’s maternal grandmother, in her seventies	female	—	Nick’s maternal grandmother, in her seventies
Nunzio Cristano Nick’s paternal grandfather, in his seventies	male	—	Nick’s paternal grandfather, in his seventies
Emma Cristano Nick’s paternal grandmother, in her seventies	female	—	Nick’s paternal grandmother, in her seventies
Caitlin O’Hare Attractive and charming, in her late twenties	female	—	Attractive and charming, in her late twenties
Nick Cristano In his thirties	male	—	In his thirties