Giorgi of the Jungle


It's the '80s, and ten-year-old Giorgi Passarelli is devastated when she receives her first social cue that she needs personal grooming, but when her sister Marcella advocates for her with their Italian mother, cultural and generational views of beauty and personal care clash, and things in their home get a little...hairy.

Playwright: Lynda Celentano
Director: Jake Tkaczyk
Cast: Kirsten Throndson, Jason Hardwick, Miracle Mopera, Natalie Czar

Website/Socials: FB: Smile, You're Italian | IG @smile_youre_italian


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Set in the 1980s, this story is about 10-year-old Giorgi, who is crushed when she’s told she needs to start personal grooming. When her sister Marcella stands up for her, it sparks a funny and messy clash with their traditional Italian mom over beauty, body hair, and growing up.

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    • $20.00 inc $5.00 fee
    • 15-August 23, 2025
    • 60 minutes
    • Holy Trinity Anglican Church
    • subvenue 21: The Sanctuary Stage
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