Gulf Coast State College is now finished with performing Gruesome Playground Injuries on stage, and we thought it was the last play of the Spring semester, as stated in my previous article. But soon, it will be time for GCSC to perform a new story called Ciao Bambino – The Musical, directed by Vincent Pelligrino.
ABOUT THE MUSICAL
Written by Elizabeth Allen Turner, the story focuses on a brave Italian woman, Elizabetta, who moves to New York City in 1945 to live a new life. According to the musical’s website, Elizabetta navigates the delicate balance of trying to fit into “American” society while staying true to her “Italian” traditions at the same time, and she discovers passion and joy through pursuing love and music. Before becoming an upcoming GCSC production, Ciao Bambino started off as a collection of Mediterranean Pop songs back in summer of 2012, which are the songs Elizabeth herself wrote for the story, including “It feels good to be Italian”, “I want to be in Italy”, “Vita Mia” and “La Mia Estate Amore”. More information on the musical is provided on the official webpage: www.ciaobambinothemusical.com.
EVENT INFORMATION
The musical will be performed at the Amelia Center Theatre, and it will be held over two weekends. The schedule for the first weekend will be held on Mar 24-25 (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM) and Mar 26 (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM), and the second weekend will be held on Mar 31-Apr 1 (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM) and Apr 2 (2:30 PM – 4:30 PM). The tickets for the play cost $20 for general admission and $10 for seniors/military, but it’s free for the GCSC students. The tickets can be purchased at www.gulfcoast.edu/arts. The musical is family friendly, so everyone of all ages will enjoy the experience of passion, determination, love, and laughter.
The Amelia Center is also hosting an event at their gallery called Same Old Story Art Show, which will be held on Mar 24-25 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM), so be sure to attend there while you wait for Ciao Bambino – The Musical!
