I Came, I Saw, I Laughed
Performance Event
Performance Program
Program Overview
This is comedy as cultural reflection. From the ancient Roman stage to the Italian-American dinner table, these vignettes remind us that laughter is a shared legacy—and that the jokes might be older (and wiser) than we think. The program will showcase a dynamic mix of comedic performances, including:
Celebrity Master of Ceremonies
Musical Numbers Including Figaro, From the Barber of Seville
I Dream Of Gina - By Anthony Sarro (Winner; Best Screenplay NY Film & Video Festival)
Like Rome, love and laughter prove Eternal, in this life and the next...
Christopher Columbus: "I'm the Bad Guy?" - By Anthony Sarro
A playful take on the infamous explorer, reimagining his legacy with comedy.
Collegiate Winner: To Be Announced
The winning comedic scene from our national playwright competition.
Short Play; Written by Celebrity Invitee
Open Winner: To Be Announced
The best comedic submission chosen by our panel of judges.
Poetry Performance
A special short reading by a popular American-Italian actor, celebrating the beauty of Italian poetry.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Fordham... - By Anthony Sarro
Inspired by the farces of the Roman playwright Plautus (200 BC), this modern version follows its comedic suit with a twist, deus ex machina and togas!