Penitent Wizard (for Kelly)
THE PENITENT WIZARD It is said that there was a powerful wizard who lived in the land of Willowmere. He was considered the most awesome magician in the land and his feats had become legendary. One day he realized that this magic had begun to fail him. Not only did he fail to transform things […]
Retired dentist a witness to history
If there’s such a thing as a front-row seat on history, Albert Repicci has taken it. Article by Robert Marchant He’s seen an early moon launch at Cape Canaveral, met the pope, attended President John F. Kennedy’s funeral and watched the impeachment hearings against President Bill Clinton inside the Capitol. He’s also watched tribunals deliver […]
From Nuremberg to Luneburg
The journey to the final Nazi war crimes trial by Alpert Repicci Editor’s note: As he prepared to leave for Germany to attend the trial of Nazi Oskar Groening, Greenwich’s Albert Repicci penned this account of events leading up to the trial, which remains ongoing. With its pitched tile roofs, soaring steeples, stepped gables and […]
Once Upon a Rose (Notes from behind the curtain)
At first blush, Once Upon a Rose, may appear to be a pleasant little tale put to dance. In essence, however, it is a morality play that draws from several existing fairy tales, including, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and the less obvious, The Wizard of Oz. Like Little Red Riding Hood, who was […]
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A Play On #% Words
A PLAY ON %*# WORDS(Faux Pas de Deux) A short play with two characters By Albert Repicci Cast of Characters Tony Collins — A budding playwright in his early 30s Ms. Harriet Hopper – A theater critic, also in her 30s TIME: The present AT RISE: A COCKTAIL LOUNGE. Seated alone at one end of […]
Holding Hands At Midnight
HOLDING HANDS AT MIDNIGHT By Albert Repicci Introductory music, “As Time Goes By” plays for 46 seconds.(Lyrics…)”You must remember thisA kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.The fundamental things applyAs time goes by. And when two lovers wooThey still say “I love you.”On that you can relyNo matter what the future […]
Honor Bound
A Play in Two ActsbyAlbert J. Repicci CAST OF CHARACTERS JACK CONTI – A retired physician KAY CONTI – Jack’s wife IRWIN BERGER – Jack’s friend and accountant PETER BROOKS – A newspaper editor LISA MILLER – A young journalism intern on temporary assignment YOUNG PETER – Peter Brooks in his early twenties YOUNG JACK […]
Rwanda/Salve to the Wounds of Human Carnage
Rwanda/ Salve to the Wounds of Human Carnage It has been over 20 years since I undertook this mission in Rwanda, which marked my last healthcare project in Africa. What took so long to record this project? Perhaps it was the sense of futility that engulfed me when I reflected back on the savagery and […]