‘Christmas at Casa Cupiello’

The classic play by La Perla 29 returns this Christmas season. This poignant story revolves around the complicated life of an elderly father, a man lost in his own world but deeply concerned about his Christmas nativity scene and his morning coffee. His devoted wife navigates the fine line between caring for her family and the exhaustion that comes with it. An overbearing brother-in-law, fixated on the lottery, lives with them—miserable and perpetually angry. Their adult son remains dependent on his parents, displaying a childish demeanor and pilfering whatever he can find in the house. Their daughter, married to a much older industrialist, grapples with her own independence while being trapped in a dull and domineering marriage. Also featured is the son’s timid friend, hopelessly in love with the daughter, who dreams of escaping her reality to be with him. As Christmas Eve unfolds, tensions run high, leading to arguments and reconciliations. This vibrant microcosm is a blend of love,