Let's Put on a Show

Rosie Taravella's "e;Let's Put on a Show"e; offers a retrospective collection of her plays from the 1990s, a testament to her unique talent for character-driven humor and truthful narratives. The anthology includes "e;Pa's Funeral,"e; a comedic exploration of a family unraveled by the patriarch's death and unexpected surprises he leaves behind. "e;Rose's Bowl-O-Rama"e; flips the lives of bowling alley workers and patrons when an advertising agency considers them for a TV endorsement. "e;A Shrink in the Family"e; follows the return of a professional therapist to her hometown, where her judgmental family awaits. "e;Lovers Lake"e; is a romantic comedy featuring two park rangers with contrasting personalities vying for leadership. "e;Hide and Freak"e; is a poignant monodrama that features a woman grappling with her dysfunctional past. Lastly, "e;The Wives"e; provides a humorous and touching account of five women, acquainted through their husbands' company picnics, attempting to bond. "e;Let's Put on a Show"e; encapsulates Taravella's knack for authentic dialogue, humor, and touching storytelling.