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“Frassati” stage
Production
He was an extreme athlete, a devoted friend and prankster, a political activist, a University student, and an unexpected Saint. The young Italian, Pier Giorgio Frassati, died suddenly from polio in 1925 at just 24 years of age, and his life might have gone largely unnoticed had it not been for the throngs of people who flooded the streets to honor him during his funeral. As stories emerged, it soon became clear that Frassati had lived no ordinary life. His story has since inspired millions in every corner of the globe and serves as a light of hope in a broken world.
In 2021, for the first time ever, his compelling story was brought to the stage in Jeremy Stanbary’s highly acclaimed “Frassati.” Now, on the centennial of his death and this year of Jubilee, with his canonization on the horizon, “Frassati” is returning to stages across the country in a newly updated, touring production that will bring his story throughout America (and beyond).
Director’s Note
There is so much that can be said about Pier Giorgio Frassati and the impact he had in his own lifetime as well as the relevance of his story for today. As the playwright, I’m inclined to let the play speak for itself, but I will say this: I’ve attempted to write more of a spiritual biographical drama than a strictly historical biographical drama. The play is deeply rooted in historical events and people, but more than trying to tell a compelling historical story, I’m ultimately trying to tell an even more compelling spiritual story.
I was struck in my research by the many parallels between Frassati’s time and ours, both politically and culturally. It just goes to show that human nature never changes, and yet Pier Giorgio provides a beautiful example of the greatness we’re all capable of. But his greatness was not found in worldly power or might, or in grasping for the allurements and comforts of this life, rather it was found hidden within this great paradox: “whoever wishes to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” (Matt 16:25)
– Jeremy Stanbary
touring now
Bring this CINEMATIC VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE EVENT W/ LIVE Q&A to your city, school or Parish
by the Numbers
Frassati premiered October 1, 2021, in our 140-seat black box theatre and ran for 5 weeks,
followed by a social media launch of our groundbreaking cinematic performance.
sold
Standing ovations
REached at virtual launch
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the players
FRASSATI CAST &
PRODUCTION TEAM
Jeromy Darling
as Pier Giorgio Frassati
Jeremy STanbary
as Marco
Sarah Stanbary
as Laura/Mariscia
Cecilia Hanson
as Luciana Frassati
Voiceovers: Jeromy Darling, Giorgio | Jeremy Stanbary, Dr. Alvazzi/Journalist | Sarah Stanbary, Laura/Mariscia
Cecilia Hanson, Luciana | Stephen O’Toole, Father | Amanda Weis, Mother
Who is Pier
Giorgio
Frassati?
He was an extreme athlete, a devoted friend and prankster, a political activist, a University student, and an unexpected Saint.
The young Italian, Pier Giorgio Frassati, died suddenly from polio in 1925 at just 24 years of age and his life might have gone largely unnoticed had it not been for the throngs of people who flooded the streets to honor him during his funeral.
As stories emerged, it soon became clear that Frassati had lived no ordinary life. His story has since inspired millions in every corner of the globe and serves as a light of hope in a broken world.
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