American Playwright Joe Simonelli Visits the GingerNewYork TV Show in NYC

NEW YORK - Sept. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Joe Simonelli has been writing and performing in plays on the Jersey Shore since 1998. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was exposed to the New York theatre scene at an early age when he witnessed live theatrical performances from the likes of Danny Kaye in 'Two by Two' and Katherine Hepburn in 'Coco.' Joe is also a musician, (following in the steps of his late father, who had a professional wedding orchestra in Brooklyn) as well as an retired independent financial adviser. Mr. Simonelli is a member of the Dramatist Guild of America and is the proud father of three children, Nicholas, Kristen and Michael. Mr. Simonelli currently resides in Staten Island, New York. http://www.joesimonelli.com/

"Wake Me at Midnight"  A dysfunctional Italian American family gathers at a Brooklyn funeral parlor to view their somewhat beloved dead uncle. Uncle Joey, a favorite rogue uncle of a Brooklyn Italian-American family has passed away and the family and well-wishers are at a Brooklyn funeral home for his wake. Neighborhood types, those who escaped, and those who married or dated into the family are all present.
The main character, Ted Santi, is under stress as he will encounter all these people who has not done absolutely well by. He owes all much money as he has devoted himself to playwriting and is living month to month, though much happier than when he had a sales job. Unfortunately, he likes to gamble, and ends up owing money to a local bookie who he grew up with. It’s an awkward situation for all.
Ex-wives, ex-girlfriends, and older relatives all conspire to give him a major headache when all he wants to do is pay his respects to his dead uncle. His dead uncle leaves a letter with a puzzle: find a hidden, winning lottery ticket, by midnight (statute of limitations) and all his financial problems are resolved. If not, they intensify.

The cast includes: Wendy Lazarus (Aunt Rose, the family matriarch), Jake Trissler (Sal, Ted's cousin), Eddie Capuano (Carmine-the bookie and local hood), Mark Lobene (Tommy. Ted's brother and supporter), Jill Butterfield (Molly, Ted's current girlfriend), Kari, (Ted's ex-girlfriend, Hank Morris, yes that's what they call her!) Lisa Sposato (Pam, his ex-wife) and Hugh Buller (Kyle, the funeral director's nephew).

Event Information:
"Wake Me at Midnight"
Written by Joe Simonelli.
Directed by Ron Parrella

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GingerNewYork found on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) since launching in November, 2010, has been showcasing the “Kool Kats…Gotham Nights” greats of music and culture of New York and beyond. What defines GingerNewYork is its host Ginger Broderick’s unique insight, connection to and pulse on the music and culture of Gotham making GingerNewYork one of the most sought after programs to appear on.

About GingerNewYork host Ginger Broderick:

Broderick perhaps better known to many as “The Media CPA” is a fixture on the media circuit.

Ms. Broderick appeared regularly for eight years on weekend morning financial segments for WABC Eyewitness News. She has appeared on Good Day New York, WNBC, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business News, Bloomberg, NY1 and WOR Radio discussing tax-related issues. She has interviewed with top financial publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Wealth Manager.

Ms. Broderick completed her TV Producer’s Certification at Manhattan Neighborhood Network and launched her own talk/variety show, GingerNewYork. Segments of the show are aired LIVE at the MNN studios and taped at the Gibson Guitar showroom/Rehearsal Studios in New York City.

Broderick is a faculty member of Queens College/CUNY Continuing Education Program. Broderick obtained a B.S. degree in accounting from St. John’s University in New York City and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of New York.

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