Where There's a Will Launches Theatrical Season

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Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024 8:00 pm

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Watch out, Marco Island! There’s nothing quite like kicking off the theatrical season with a dose of comedy from Simon… Simonelli, that is! Get ready for a theatrical season like no other as the Marco Island Center for the Arts begins the Arts Center Theatre season with Joe Simonelli’s delightful romantic comedy romp, Where There’s a Will, running from November 6 to November 17, 2024.

Simonelli, a rising star in the world of comedy, has often been compared to legendary playwright Neil Simon, despite starting his writing career later in life. His first play, Roommates, debuted in New Jersey in 2002, garnering praise from critics, including a notable mention in the Asbury Park Press: "It would be so gratifying, not to mention prophetic and full of hindsight to say that Joe Simonelli is the next Neil Simon."

Two plays later Neil Simon's agent came calling and he's been representing Joe ever since! "As the longtime agent and representative of Larry Gelbart and Neil Simon. I find Joe Simonelli to be in good company with his more famous counterparts" commented Gary DaSilva, International Authors Society.

In Where There’s a Will, Simonelli blends whimsy and romance as he introduces audiences to Gordon Coldridge, a struggling playwright facing writer’s block and personal dilemmas. When Shakespeare himself unexpectedly enters the scene, hilarity and heartfelt moments ensue as Gordon navigates the challenges of love and creativity.

Where There’s a Will promises to be a highlight of the season, showcasing Simonelli's trademark humor and storytelling prowess. Local theatergoers will remember the excitement when two of his previous works, Men Are Dogs and Heaven Help Me, ran simultaneously in 2015!

Tickets for Where There’s a Will are available now. Priced at $30 for Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and $35 for Members and $40 for Non-Members on weekends (Friday-Sunday), at https://www.marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre/ or by calling the box office at 239-784-1186.

Join us for an evening filled with laughter, romance, and a touch of Shakespearean magic. Don’t miss your chance to experience the wit of Joe Simonelli and the charm of Where There’s a Will right here on Marco Island.

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