Thursday, July 21, 2011

Cooking with the Calamari Sisters: Mangia Italiano!

Joan and I have attended several affairs at the Auburn Public Theater on Genesee Street. But we were excited to to be the audience for the Merry-Go-Round's first presentation this intimate theatre.

The zany Calamari sisters did not disappoint. The sister's fictional cable-access cooking show Mangia Italiano keep our sides aching as they took those in the audiences on a wild and laugh filled romp. Especially amusing were the three members of the audience the girls brought up on stage to help them prepare their favorite dishes. Several “Italian” standards, “Amore”, “Que Sera Sera”, and “Mambo Italiano”, had the audience humming.

The over-the-top ethnic-based lunacy may have left some unsatisfied. However, most of those in attendance were laughing hysterically.

As this show continues to sustain a high attendance the future of the new local theater innovative looks promising. Plus the closeness Parker's Grille makes for a great night out.

Previous production this summer:
Anything Goes
Hairspray!

No comments:

Post a Comment