Being Italian in New Haven isn’t just about pizza. It’s about a rich, romantic family life, a deep cultural heritage and a strong connection to one’s past.
Through our production of John Patrick Shanley’s romantic comedy Italian American Reconciliation, we want to celebrate that rich cultural history by hearing stories and seeing photos of Italian-American life in New Haven.
We are looking for family photos of the Italian-American experience prior to 1980 to display on the set of Italian American Reconciliation and in the lobby prior to the show. Families together, weddings, christenings, first Holy Communions, holidays, first love, vacations – in short, the photos from a life richly lived – are perfect for the display. The photos should be e-mailed to italianamerican@longwharf.org. All photos should be hi-res, between 300-600 dpi. No original photos, please.
In addition, our artistic staff is interested in hearing stories about individuals’ and their families’ lives as Italian Americans. People interested in answering the question, “What does it mean to be Italian American today?” can submit short videos, written accounts, or come to the theatre Tuesday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 12 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. to be interviewed by a member of the staff. The stories and video will be used in the theatre’s lobby exhibits.