2 hours
Calandra Institute
Free Tickets Available
Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Calandra Institute
25 West 43rd Street, New York, United States
The Italian American Playwrights Series aims to spotlight authentic Italian American voices and stories that reflect the diverse experiences, heritage, and cultural intersections of the Italian American community. Five selected plays are given a public reading at Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo’ at NYU and at the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies.
THE RULES by Domenick Scudera
A sharp, funny, and heartfelt drama about two estranged brothers-one a Long Island mechanic, the other a successful drag performer-reunited for their mother’s funeral. Their car ride home becomes a reckoning with tradition, masculinity, and unconditional love.
Domenick Scudera is a playwright, director, and performer based in Philadelphia. A Professor of Theater at Ursinus College, he has written numerous plays produced across the United States. His work often explores queerness, family, and identity. Scudera was born and raised in Massapequa, NY, to Sicilian and Barese parents.
The reading is directed by Emma Denson
Organizers: Kairos Italy Theater, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo’ at NYU and the Calandra Institute for Italian American Studies. The series is supported in part by Unico-Brookhaven.
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |