Playhouse 38 To Stage Classic Arthur Miller Play

GENEVA, IL — Playhouse 38, Geneva Park District's community theater, will stage Arthur Miller's classic play "A View From The Bridge" from July 31 to Aug. 3.

The play tells the story of Eddie Carbone, an Italian-American longshoreman who lives with his wife, Beatrice, and niece, Catherine. When Beatrice's cousins, Marco and Rodolpho, arrive illegally from Italy and move into the Carbones' small apartment, Eddie becomes conflicted and leads the family on a tragic path.

Jay Fontanetta, the head of the theater program at Geneva High School, is directing the production. The thespian has been directing plays and musicals throughout the Chicago area for 25 years.

"This particular Arthur Miller play is one I've always wanted the chance to direct," Fontanetta. “Guided in commentary through our narrator in Greek drama fashion, my hope is that the play sparks conversation long after the bows."

"A View From The Bridge" performances will take place at 7 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 3. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 day-of.

Concessions will be available for purchase, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, popcorn and candy.