Lucia Grillo added
to the cast of “VATICAN FALLS”
A Benefit for SNAP
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| Lucia Grillo |
New York, NY (April 23, 2012) Impetus Ensemble is proud to add Lucia Grillo to the cast
of this special presentation of an ambitious new play, Vatican Falls, written
by Frank J. Avella (author of “Consent”) and set against the backdrop of the
Catholic sex abuse scandal. The staged reading will be presented May 15, 2012
at 6:45PM at the National Comedy Theatre. All proceeds from the play will
benefit SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests).
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On April 11, 2012, the Center for Constitutional Rights,
on behalf of SNAP, filed a supplemental complaint with more evidence and many
new developments since the September lawsuit (link).
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Based on factual material, “VATICAN FALLS” follows
the life of one survivor who struggles with understanding how those closest to
him could damage him the deepest. The multi-genre, non-linear play probes the
conflicting feelings involved in most sexual abuse situations and dares to
confront the truth about the ever-growing scandal and the Church’s complicity
in it.
“VATICAN FALLS” was set to have its World Premiere in
Rome, Italy, last May but was cancelled the night before opening amidst
controversy and claims of death threats. This will mark the first U.S.
presentation of the play to an audience since the last workshop in 2010. We
hope to raise awareness about the real facts concerning the scandal and
about this very important group that has provided a safe haven for
survivors since 1988.
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“VATICAN FALLS” features: Francesco Andolfi, Carlotta
Brentan, Drew Bruck, Matthew Crooks, Carlos Dengler, Joshua Dixon, Lucia
Grillo, Kalen J. Hall, Liza Harris, Devon Talbott & Rob Ventre. Stage
Directions: Cali Gilman. Musical Director/Arranger: Brad Gardner. Songs written
by Claudio Procopio & Frank J. Avella. Directed by Laura Caparrotti.
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The National Comedy Theatre is located at 347 West 36th
St. (between 8th & 9th Aves), NYC. Tickets range from $20 to $50.
Reservations via: VaticanFalls.com or call 973-715-2356.
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Frank J. Avella (Author) recently completed Nemesis, The Mad Ones & Consent,
a semifinalist for the O'Neill Playwrights Conference. Consent will
be workshopped at the Celebration Theatre in W. Hollywood this Fall. Frank is
currently working on his 17th full-length play and adapting Consent for
the screen. Seven of his works have been produced in NYC (Unhinging, 3
Cains, Michael's #1 Fan, Lexy, About Christine, The Bubble, Greener); one
in Cincinnati (Iris). Frank is a film journalist fornewyorkcool.com and
a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.
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Lucia Grillo -- SAG/AFTRA/AEA.
Film: Spike Lee’s Summer of Sam and Tony Gilroy’s Duplicity. Theatre: The Walls Came
Tumbling Down, A Brief History of Love & Sex (Cherry
Lane). With her production company,
Calabrisella Films, Lucia wrote and directed the award-winning The Cost
of Bread, the Cannes Film Festival Official Selection Ode to
Hipponion and the feature-length documentary Earth Dream Earth.
She is the associate producer, editor, and correspondent of the TV program Italics(CUNY-TV)
and she recently directed music videos for the band Kings Destroy. Further info
at www.calabrisellafilms.com
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