Scapino (Binder)

Scapino (Binder)

Scapino (Binder)

Scapino (Binder)

Scapino (Binder)

Overview

The runaway hit, based on Moliere's 17th century French comedy that originally took place in Naples, Italy has been rewritten and re-imagined by Broadway veteran Jeffrey Binder as a mafia comedy now set in the "dangerous streets" of sunny Naples, Fla. This physical comedy is a blend of slapstick and doubletalk, combined with a hysterical mix of political comedy and all-around satire. In this modern take, the dons of two notorious mob families agree to avert a war between their families by marrying off their children. Except (whoops!) one of their kids has already secretly married the woman of his dreams and enlists the mob's crafty but disgraced consigliere, Scapino, to get them out of this deadly jam and reconcile the two families before they all whack each other. Hilarity ensues.

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Details

  • Genre: Farce, Adaptation (Literature), Parody/Spoof, Commedia dell'Arte
  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Authors

Jeffrey Binder

Jeffrey Binder (AEA-SAG/AFTRA-SDC-DG). Jeffrey is an actor, playwright and director. He has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, regionally and London’s West End, as well as on television and in film. Currently the Artistic Director of The Whale Theatre in Hudson, New York, h ...
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