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| Kerri Jill Garbis*. Courtesy Nile Hawver/Nile Scott Shots. |
Based
on the memoir ‘I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti’ by Giulia Melucci and adapted
by Jacques Lamarre, this one-woman play stars Kerri Jill Garbis as Giulia and
was directed by Ilyse Robbins. Giulia, invites the audience into her kitchen as
she prepares a three course meal and shares stories of past loves, life lessons
and of course food. With a scenic design by Erik D. Diaz, the fully functional
kitchen set included ample counter space, working sink, refrigerator, and stove
top. The audience got a kick out of watching her prepare her Bolognese sauce
and fresh, hand-made pasta. Eight audience members, who were seated on the
sides of the stage, got to enjoy everything she made, while the rest of us
merely watched the steam rise from the pots on the stove and enjoyed the smell
of what looked like a delicious Italian meal.
Garbis
was wonderful as Giulia. She was able to easily keep the audience engaged with
her great story-telling all while creating a three-course Italian meal. She was
believable, funny and a delight to watch. It truly felt like we were just old
friends sitting in her kitchen, listening to her stories, and watching her
cook. This light hearted and fun play was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience
who spent much of their time chuckling at Melucci and Lamarre’s clever writing.
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‘I
Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti’ runs
about 2 hours including intermission and plays at Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main
St. Stoneham, until June 25th. Tickets range $50- $55 Adults,
$45-$50 Seniors and $20 Students (with valid ID). For tickets or more
information visit www.stonehamtheatre.org or call the box
office at 781-279-2200.
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