Synopsis
His mother and his aunt go out to dinner every Saturday night. And, since neither one still has a driver’s license, the obligation to take them out to eat has fallen on Frankie’s shoulders. Lucy finds it less than enjoyable to be on a first date with Frankie, Etta (his mother) and his deaf Auntie Ida.
Characters
Etta (mother) Caputo – very Italian, late 60’s (with = wit, never = nevah, ever = evah, over = ovah)
Aunt Ida Spaziano – very Italian, late 60’s hearing problem (with = wit, never = nevah, ever = evah, over = ovah)
Frankie Caputo – an accountant, late 30’s
Lucy (Lucretia) Mendez – Alvarro – quiet Latina, 37
THE SET
A “car” made up of only 4 chairs: 2 in the front and 2 in the back. ETTA sits in back of front passenger side and IDA sits in back on the driver’s side.
Production Note
Whenever the dialog is in ALL CAPS, this indicates lines which should be spoken LOUDLY given Ida’s hearing problem.
Run-time: 10 minutes (approx.)
Author’s Blurb
Andy Accioli is the author of 11 full-length plays and 8 books. Info: AndyAccioli.com