New England Youth Theatre’s Commedia Troupe brings seaside mishaps, family squabbles, and plenty of physical comedy to Next Stage Arts in Putney on Sunday, September 13, at 2:00 pm with The Family Vacation.
Written by Rosa Palmeri and directed by Shannon Ward and James Fordi, The Family Vacation follows the Duchess of Navarre, who decides it’s high time the family take a trip to the seaside. Everyone else is doing it, so why shouldn’t they?
Unfortunately, the tides soon take a turn for the worse. The family finds itself battling not only sunburn, sand, and squid, but also… each other.
Inspired by the traditions of Commedia dell’arte, The Family Vacation features larger-than-life characters, broad theatricality, and fantastic physical comedy. The production is performed by NEYT’s Commedia Troupe, a group of middle and high school students touring the show to schools and venues throughout the region.
The Family Vacation will be performed Sunday, September 13, at 2:00 pm at Next Stage Arts in Putney. Doors open at 1:15 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under and are available at nextstagearts.org.