Julia
by Vince Melocchi

Highlights

One Act 105 mins

Synopsis

Fifty years have passed since Lou broke Julia's heart.

Now he's returned home to ask her forgiveness, but first must convince her son and a dear family friend that he's worthy of redemption.

Gaining the men's confidence, Lou attempts to right his wrong, but is thwarted by the discovery that Julia's memories have been stolen by Alzheimer's.

How do you ask forgiveness from someone who no longer knows you?

With the humor of Silver Linings Playbook and the heart of The Notebook, this timeless love story questions the ethics of absolution when confronted with the fragility of the mind.

Press Reviews

"Melocchi has written a really lovely play, rife with humor (supplied mostly by the irrepressible Anderson) and about the pangs of regret and guilt upon human nature. Put Julia on top of your “must see” list."
— Will Call

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Characters	—	—	—
Steve Spinelli Caucasian, mid-to-late 40s. A street smart bear of a man and owner of Idelson's coffee shop, Steve is Julia's only son and her extremely protective caregiver.	female	40s	Caucasian, mid-to-late 40s. A street smart bear of a man and owner of Idelson's coffee shop, Steve is Julia's only son and her extremely protective caregiver.
Lou Perino Caucasian, early 70s. An elderly curmudgeon in poor health, Lou is a no-nonsense, self-made man. He has held a torch for Julia since he left 50 years ago.	male	70s	Caucasian, early 70s. An elderly curmudgeon in poor health, Lou is a no-nonsense, self-made man. He has held a torch for Julia since he left 50 years ago.
Frank Malgado African American, early 70s. The kind of good natured and pleasant guy everybody wants to be around. More family than friend to Julia and Steve, he has been there all of their whole lives.	male	70s	African American, early 70s. The kind of good natured and pleasant guy everybody wants to be around. More family than friend to Julia and Steve, he has been there all of their whole lives.
Lou Perino Caucasian, 18. (Seen in flashback.) Suffering from a sense of self-worth, this awkward, desperate boy is hopelessly in love with co-worker Julia.	male	—	Caucasian, 18. (Seen in flashback.) Suffering from a sense of self-worth, this awkward, desperate boy is hopelessly in love with co-worker Julia.
Julia Bereza Caucasian, 18. (Seen in flashback.) A sweet and charming girl, Julia is secretly in love with Lou.	female	—	Caucasian, 18. (Seen in flashback.) A sweet and charming girl, Julia is secretly in love with Lou.
Julia Bereza Spinelli Caucasian, early 70s. Still beautiful and charming, Julia now suffers from Alzheimer's.	—	70s	Caucasian, early 70s. Still beautiful and charming, Julia now suffers from Alzheimer's.