Funny like a clown? Do I amuse you? Hopefully! Philosophy for Gangsters begins performances on February 1 off-Broadway. Written and directed by Barry and Reparta Peak, the mobster comedy will play a limited engagement through March 1 at The Beckett Theatre. Opening night is set for February 4.
Philosophy for Gangsters follows Mafia heiress Callie Rizzoli who has a lot on her plate. A street gang is fighting to take over her territory. She wants to make someone pay for her parents’ deaths. To top it off, she and the philosopher she’s kidnapped are lifted to top slot on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.Philosophy for Gangsters is a clever, provocative comedy about ideas and messy deaths.
The cast features Courtney Romano, Tom White, David Demato, Tally Sessions, Bruno Iannone, Shabazz Green, Kyle Robert Carter and Leajato Amara Robinson.