Sisbarro Improv Team Sparked Creativity at Lunch With Friends

For the July Lunch with Friends Over 60, seniors were treated to something fun and creative by Gina Sisbarro’s Improv Team. Gina is the owner and founder of Sisbarro Acting Studio, and they prepare two programs, one in the Fall and the other in the Spring. Next week the team will be busy with their YMCA Summer Camp Play. Gina told the audience that she writes all the plays and it is always fun since her plays are all original and you’ve never seen them in local community theaters.

In the format of a Dear Abby skit, the seniors read their problems and asked the panel of experts for their advice. The panel of experts consisted of Dear Abby herself (Ayla Vantansever); Zoe (Gina Sisbarro), a Counselor from Woodstock; Dr. Wilhelm Schmidt from German (Sammy Zocco) and Dr. Ben Razoredge from a “Lunatic Asylum” (Luke Tirrell).

Here's just one of the questions asked: “I’m considering marrying a man who is divorced. We get along great, and I love and trust him. Is it ever appropriate to call the Ex and discuss her side of the story? Or should I ask my boyfriend what she’d say if I were to contact her? COVERING MY BASES from California.”

Nothing was rehearsed, and the answers popped right out of their heads. The senior audience members showed their ability to “think outside the box” and deliver witty and funny comebacks in their “advanced age.” A big thanks to the Sisbarro Improv Team of Ayla, Sammy and Luke for a fun and creative afternoon with lots of laughs for everybody!

Also, thanks to Marco Island Civic Association (MICA) for the lunch sponsorship, a delightful platter of healthy summer salad garnished with grapes and cherry tomatoes accompanied by platters of yummy baked cookies. Esta from the YMCA of Collier County Marco also spoke on the Y Reads Program and the need for volunteers.

Another fun part of the luncheon is the generous raffle where almost every participant leaves with a gift beautifully wrapped. Thanks to Al’s Pals, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, the YMCA of Collier/Marco and all their volunteers. 

Please RSVP to save your space for the August 16th LWF luncheon: 706-566-8532.