Don`t Blame it on the Stork

It`s amazing when you take the time to learn about an artist can you only then admire what they have managed to accomplish. There are some very talented and dedicated performers taking part in this production.  Everyone deserves an enjoyable night out and this is a show you don`t want to miss.  Help support local talent!

Presented by Leonardo da Vinci Centre and Pellegrini Productions, the theatrical comedy, Don`t Blame it on the Stork will be at the Leonardo de Vinci Centre, Mirella and Lino Saputo Theatre at 8370 Boul. Lacordaire in St. Leonard from September 15th to October 11, 2015 (Free parking).

The director is Antonio DiVerdis, Tony Green to some. He is a long standing veteran of the music industry as a songwriter and producer for artists including France Joli, Freddie James, Luba, Beau Geste and Michelle Sweeney, his records reached gold and platinum status followed by his induction into the Canadian Dance Hall of Fame. Having written, directed and produced the award-winning feature film, South of the Moon, he is a multi-disciplined artist, entrepreneur and highly-regarded filmmaker. This is his first theatrical direction adding to his career of directing film, television, live musical performances and music videos.

Tony Calabretta, the playwright, whom also plays Lou in the comedy is best known for the hit comedy Damn Those Wedding Bells which played to sold out shows at both the Centaur Theatre and the Segal Center. An active member of the local entertainment scene for well over two decades, he is a professional talented actor and screenwriter. You can visit his website at http://www.tonycalabretta.com/

This comedy about love, lies and families ties focuses on newlyweds Carmie (played by Nadia Verruci) and Derrick (played by Shawn Campbell) and the emotional strain from meddling parents and the trials and tribulations of a typical Montreal-Italian family when a very pregnant daughter and her Anglo husband move into the top floor of the in-law’s duplex.
Photo: Antonio DiVerdis, Guido Cocomello and Eleanor Noble.

For playwright Tony Calabretta, the challenge was to render some very serious situations funny so all audience members can relate, regardless of age or ethnicity, "I love putting regular people in extraordinary situations and see how they react, all the while finding the comedy. The more conflict I can give my characters, the better. Among the many issues that the extended family deals with however, it was crucial that the play also promote the importance of family values."

Also featuring is Guido Cocomello who has been one of my favorite comics for some time, Veronica Mellis, Eleanor Noble and Dino Tavarone.

Don`t miss Don`t Blame it on the Stork a humorous and engaging production that quoting Antonio DiVerdis ``tackles universal, age old questions that by the very nature of their simplicity, are extremely complex.``

Get your tickets at https://billets.centreleonardodavinci.com/