About the Play:

Mixed Nuts is a full-length a romantic comedy by Nancy Manera and Simon J. Donoghue. What happens when a shy, aspiring writer from the Midwest comes to the Big Apple in search of fame and fortune? Engaged but not in love, and aspiring for fame, Michael Caldwell listens to the voices in his head and heads to New York City, leaving his Ohio hometown and a fiancee far behind. Mixed Nuts explores the conflict between the inner voices of doubt and the aspirations of the heart.

Mixed Nuts is an uproarious and uplifting comedy that follows the adventures of Michael Caldwell, who flees his predictable and sheltered life in the Midwest to move to New York City in a quest to become a prominent writer. A series of hilarious encounters unfolds as he befriends several unconventional residents of the dilapidated apartment house that he moves into. Among them are Marshall Ryan, a commercial actor who specializes in portraying inanimate objects; Tanya Romanov, a Russian ballerina on the lam from the secret-police; and Philomena Della Vecchia, a wisecracking, beautiful actress. Phil may be the woman of Michael's dreams – if he can just keep her quiet long enough to tell her. To retain his own sanity, Michael retreats to his fantasies, only to find that the world of his imagination is even more nerve-wracking than the reality surrounding him! This witty production, authored by Nancy Manera and Simon J. Donoghue, will delight audiences with its laugh-out-loud humour.

Mixed Nuts has become a popular choice for school and community theatre productions.

Cast: 5 female, 3 male

What people say:

"This play ... was the perfect play for a 'building' year in our high school theater. After losing 18 very strong seniors, I was worried about what play I could do that would utilize new talent. It worked beautifully." — Jeanette Walsh, Wayne High School

"This play is hilarious! It is great for students because it allows them to experiment with character acting." — Deana Moore, Niantic-Harristown High School

"A delightful script which had us laughing out loud in many places when first reading. Our cast has thoroughly enjoyed working on this production. Broad characters and creative use of plot devices." — Carl Olson/Kelly Beaman, South Kitsap High School

About the Playwright:

Nancy Manera and Simon J. Donoghue are best known for writing Mixed Nuts, a comedy about a shy writer and his life in New York City.