Press Release
- Breaking Legs -
10/02 - 10/24/2009
Woodstock Musical Theatre Company
presents “Breaking Legs” at the
Woodstock Opera House four weekends
in October. The action
occurs in an Italian restaurant
owned by successful mobster Lou
Graziano, played by Frank Gaughan of
Crystal Lake and managed by his
beautiful daughter Angie, portrayed
by Nicolette Lalor of Hebron.
Angie’s former college professor,
Terence, played by Stan Rousonelos
of Woodstock, arrives to ask for
money to produce his new play. Lou’s
business partners, mob boss Mike
Francisco, played by Phil Versten of
Woodstock, and mob strong man Tino
DeFelice, played by Bruce Marchionda
of Crystal Lake, are intrigued with
the idea of producing a play. But
first they must deal with Frankie
Salvucchi, played by Jerry Hage of
Crystal Lake, who owes the mobsters
lots of money. In this madcap
situation, murder and menace are
served up with plenty of pasta and
laughter.
The comedy
is directed by Kathie Comella of
Woodstock, with production
coordinator Janie Czarny, tech
coordinator Lou Czarny and prop
mistress Mary Beth Brown, all of
Woodstock, providing backstage
support. Samantha Hawley of McHenry
is the stage manager, Rick Amundsen
of Woodstock is the light designer,
Virginia Zymonas of Woodstock is
costume coordinator and Kent Wilson
of Lake in the Hills is the set
designer. Breaking Legs opens
October 2 and runs weekends through
October 24. The performances are 8
PM on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 PM
on Sundays. For ticket information,
call the Woodstock Opera House box
office at 815-338-5300. |
