INDIANAPOLIS — Appoggiatura, a play written by four-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and IRT Playwright-in-Residence, James Still, will premiere on the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s (IRT) OneAmerica Mainstage from March 7-31. Appoggiatura, part of a three-play series including The House That Jack Built (2012-2013) and Miranda (2016-2017), will not only make its Indiana premiere, but will also mark the first time all three plays have been produced at a single theater.
Appoggiatura, a musical term meaning ‘to lean,’ shares the story of one unique family, Helen (Susan Pellegrino), Aunt Chuck (Tom Aulino), and Sylvie (Andrea San Miguel), who, due to the recent loss of a loved one, travel to Venice in search of healing and happiness. Charming humor and sparkling realism collide, as the characters find themselves — quite literally — in the winding streets and canals of the floating city.
Appoggiatura, weaves a quirky and lyrical narrative of love, loss and the human soul by featuring three musicians on the accordion (Katrina Yaukey), violin (Andrew Mayer) and guitar (Paul Deboy), and an endearing Italian tour guide, Marco (Casey Hoekstra).
Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit irtlive.com.