In this one-woman show, Candice Guardino slips in and out of characters as she cooks up a full meal of growing up Italian on Staten Island. Having written down everything her loving and outspoken grandmother ever uttered, Candice combines this unfiltered wisdom with her family's very Italian and definitive personalities and a generous helping of her own experiences. This hilarious and heartwarming show includes unique stories and memories from her childhood with a liberal dash of live music. Plus, at every performance, Candice will enlist a different celebrity guest star to join the storytelling!
What Is the Story of Italian Bred?
A vibrant one-woman show by Candice Guardino, Italian Bred tells stories of the actress’ Staten Island childhood, growing up with her wacky Italian-American family. From her tough-as-meatballs grandma to her wannabe Valley Girl sister, Guardino switches from one impression to the next, taking the audience on a wild ride from grade school to college. Whether she’s learning to drive, confessing her sins at church or getting ready for the prom, Guardino’s outspoken family most definitely has something to say about it.