The Anne L. Bernstein Theater
At The Snapple Theater Center
Plomedy Production presents

SHUT UP SIT DOWN & EAT
www.shutupsitdownandeat.com
a.k.a. Stai Zitto Siediti E Mangia

Written by and Starring

TINA GIORGI, JOE MOFFA, ERICE TARTAGLIONE, CHRIS MONTY

Co-Written by TOM INGEGNO
Directed by EVE BRANDSTEIN
Advertising & Marketing: DTE AGENCY
Publicity: JT/PR JOE TRENTACOSTA

The Snapple Theater Center
1627 Broadway at 50th Street, 4th Floor
(212) 921-7862 or www.ticketmaster.com
October 12 through December 28; Opening Night: 10/26/14

SHUT UP SIT DOWN & EAT is a plomedy which has defined itself as “the only cure for Italian insanity.” A plomedy is a new theatrical event that blends the wit of stand-up comedy and the intensity of a one-man show presented in an innovative play format by professional comedians. Whatever. All you really need to know is that this production is hilarious. Full of sharp-witted comedy, this is a grand celebration of Italians in all their glory

Four individuals of Italian heritage (Tina Giorgi, Joe Moffa, Eric Tartaglione, and Chris Monty) meet for the first time in a group therapy session. From gravy to grandmas to macaronis and mamalukes and onward through funerals, vasectomies, marriage, divorce, and child-rearing, these four shine a light on the Italian way of thinking, eating, and dealing with issues in both the group and as asides. A funnier time could not be had. And there’s even room for a few heart-breaking moments.

SHUT UP SIT DOWN & EAT is such an exquisite piece of work that you will either leave glad that you’re Italian or wishing you were. Tell everyone you know – dese Italians are funny guys.

- Laurie Lawson -