Amarillo College Theatre Presents Italian American Reconciliation 

The exploration of complex family dynamics and relationships is a thematic element in John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation.  

This gritty, bittersweet romantic comedy will be brought to life Feb. 20-23 at Amarillo College.  

“I saw this show at one of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festivals that we go to every year,” said Monty Downs, director, and AC theatre instructor. “I thought it was a lot of fun.  I then learned it was written by Shanley (Moonstruck and Doubt) and liked it even more.”  

AC’s Theatre Arts describes it as: this modern-day folktale is a heartwarming story of love lost and found and four young Italians whose declarations of love are also declarations of war. A captivating blend of fun and poignant storytelling, Italian American Reconciliation is a big story with a big heart. 

The student cast will perform Italian American Reconciliation at the AC Experimental Theatre on the AC Washington Street Campus. The play will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. 

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and AC employees. They can be purchased at the door or online. Additionally, groups of 10 or more are entitled to $6 seats if purchased at least 24 hours in advance.  

Downs, who is planning to retire from full-time work at AC in May, said he looked at doing the show several times, and his spring plans made this the right time.  

“We have a great cast and designers who are helping bring this show to life,” he said.  

Cast members are:  

Connor Frausto as Aldo Scalicki

Javier Rodriguez as Huey Maximillian Bonfigliano

Janet Salgado as Teresa Ramirez

Brionna Todd as Aunt May

Brooklynn Pruitt as Janice

AnnMarie Pulliam as Girl in Audience

Student designers are:

Isael Melendez - Set Designer 

Zachary Vidaurri - Assistant Set Designer 

Haley Garcia - Costume Designer 

Brionna Todd - Assistant Costume Designer 

Talon Russell - Properties Designer  

Sarah Hope - Lighting Designer 

Brianna Ware - Assistant Lighting Designer 

AnnMarie Pulliam - Sound Designer 

Marta Rodriguez - Front House Designer