Over The River And Through The Woods
By: Joe DiPietro

Where: Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc., 880 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530
When: May 15-24, 2026, 8 shows in 2 weekends
Producer: Jenny Byrnes
Director: Kirstin Hayward
Sponsored By: Sagadahoc Preservation, Inc.

The Plot:
This touching and funny play follows Nick Cristano, a thirty-something Italian American bachelor from New Jersey who is very close to his four grandparents. When Nick is offered a job in Seattle, his grandparents, Frank, Aida, Nunzio, and Emma, are devastated by the thought of him moving away. In their efforts to keep him close, they come up with one heartfelt (and often hilarious) idea after another, including inviting a charming nurse to dinner in hopes of sparking a romance. The play beautifully captures the humor, love, and generational differences that make family so special.

CHARACTERS

NICK CRISTANO ………………………… In his thirties

FRANK GIANELLI ………………………. Nick’s maternal grandfather, eighty years old

AIDA GIANELLI ………………………….. Nick’s maternal grandmother, in her seventies

NUNZIO CRISTANO ……………….…. Nick’s paternal grandfather, in his seventies

EMMA CRISTANO ……………………… Nick’s paternal grandmother, in her seventies

CAITLIN O’HARE ……………………….. Attractive and charming, in her late twenties

Auditions will consist of reading sides (small scenes from the show). Preparing a monologue is optional, and should be limited to no longer than 2 minutes.