A Play by Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro
Featuring a Performance by Little Italy Legend, Ernie Rossi
You are cordially invited to attend a reading of Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro's one-act play titled, “Lady Liberty” at the Italian American Museum on Thursday, June 19. The play deals with the experience of inner-city Italian Americans among the working poor, struggling to be part of the American dream. They are further challenged by the plight of a terminally ill parent and the fate of her developmentally disabled child. The ethnic disparagement of Italian Americans vs. other ethnic groups is discussed as well.
The play also deals with the need for family support among Italian Americans and, in connection with this theme, Little Italy legend, Ernie Rossi will open the evening's program by performing some of the songs that he has written concerning the Italian American issues of love and family.
About the Author:
Dr. Salvatore Pizzuro is a learning, transition and disability policy specialist, who represents people with disabilities at New Jersey’s Office of Administrative Law. He holds a doctorate in Developmental Disabilities from Columbia University and an advanced degree in Disability Law from New York Law School. He has served as a consultant for the US Congress on each re-authorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act since it's inception, and has authored numerous books, professional journal articles and research studies in the areas of disability policy, education, rehabilitation, and community acquiescence.
Thursday, June 19th
6:30pm
Suggested donation of $10 per person
Italian American Museum
155 Mulberry Street
(Corner of Grand and Mulberry Streets)
New York, NY 10013
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