Schooling Giacomo
Schooling Giacomo is a play by award-winning American playwright, Rich Knipe. Knipe is the founder of The New York Dramadies Company and the Artistic Director of The Aery Theatre Company. Schooling Giacomo is AbOUT a boy named Giacomo, or Jake, growing up in the Bronx in the 1970s. The play switches between Jake at 14 years old and Jake in present day. Present day Jake learns that it wasn't the 'schooling' he got from his teachers but his family that teaches him how to deal with a medical crisis concerning his 16 year old daughter.
After a sold out run in Garrison, NY in Feb/Mar 2008, Schooling Giacomo moved to an off-Broadway run at the American Theater of Actors Mar/Apr 2009. It received rave reviews from Backstage.com and the Associated Press.
"'Schooling Giacomo' is a wonderfully realized memory play that reminds us how family imprints itself on our lives." - AP
The original cast included Jordan Adelson, Dominique Alvarado, Rick Apicella, Alanna Heraghty, Andrew Lionetti, Kevin Nagle, Robin Peck, George Petkanas, Hugh Scully, and Kevin Trotta.
Cast List
Giacomo (aged 14)
Jake (present day)
Irene
Abbey
Dominic
Charlie
Joe
Pete Murphy
Vukey Fanuchi