Sunday Dinner at Theatre 40

Michael Matera, a young priest in the Chicago Archdiocese, returns to his parents home in the Bronx after his grandfather dies. The Matera clan is gathering at the family home for Sunday dinner.Soon after Michael arrives, his retired working-class father Eddie confesses a sin (more like a felony, really) to Michael. Its a misdeed which could have serious consequences for other members of the family. To Eddies dismay, Michael refuses to grant him absolution. There are reasons for this (which wont be given away here; Youll have to see the play to find out).Eddies not the only one with secrets. Michael has a few of his own. Hes admitted to himself that hes gay, but he hasnt yet come out to his family. Things are about to get more complicated, as Michaels female ex-lover (who is still interested in him) has also been invited as a guest for Sunday dinner.Can the Materas withstand the weight of so much sin, secrecy and shame? Would revealing all cleanse the family or destroy it?The cast of the new play Sunday Dinner includes (in alphabetical order) John Combs, Dennis Hadley, Kevin Linehan, Meghan Lloyd, Michele Schultz, Sharron Shayne and James Tabeek.Written and directed by Tony Blake.

Authors

• Joyce Carol Oates
• Kirk Nutrock