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style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h6 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1;"></h6></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h1 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.2;">WGCU PBS Radio Interview for I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti</h1></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px;">Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida</p>
<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published April 9, 2026</p>
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</div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:200px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life-arts-edition-with-john-davis/2026-04-09/players-circle-theater-serves-up-laughs-and-a-three-course-meal-with-i-loved-i-lost-i-made-spaghetti" target="_self" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" width="442" height="122" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-3.25.16-PM.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-17144" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-3.25.16-PM-200x55.png 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-3.25.16-PM-400x110.png 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-3.25.16-PM.png 442w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 442px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><p>The concept of food as a powerful anchor for memory lies at the heart of Player Circle Theater’s upcoming production of the one-woman play, “<a class="Link" href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/i-loved-i-lost-i-made-spaghetti/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti</a>.”</p>
<p>The show is based on <a class="Link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-melucci-a8271610/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Giulia Melucci’</a>s bestselling book by the same title and adapted for the stage by <a class="Link" href="https://www.jacqueslamarreplaywright.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jacque Lamarre</a>. In the play, the character Giulia invites audiences into her kitchen as she regales them with the sometimes comedic, sometimes disappointing, and sometimes bittersweet tales of her dating life in New York. At the same time, she’s actually preparing and serving up a three-course meal to eight lucky audience members at each performance.</p>
<p>We take a deeper dive into the show with actor <a class="Link" href="https://www.amandaladd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amanda Ladd</a>, and Players Circle Theater co-founder and director of this production, <a class="Link" href="https://playerscircletheater.com/players-circle-theater-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bob Cacioppo</a>.</p>
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<p><b><u>If You Go:</u></b><br />
Players Circle Theater’s production of “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti”<br />
13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919<br />
Performances run through April 17 through May 3, 2026<br />
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances start at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday and Sunday matinee performances start at 3 p.m.<br />
Discounted preview performances run April 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happenings Magazine Published April 6, 2026        I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti at Players Circle Theater  Players Circle Theater serves up romance, heartbreak and carbs in I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti running April 14 – May 3. Players Circle invites]]></description>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published April 6, 2026</p>
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<p>Players Circle invites audiences to grab a seat to a hilariously heartfelt and deliciously theatrical experience with I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti, a perfect recipe for one of the most unique and memorable date nights in Southwest Florida.</p>
<p>Adapted by Jacques Lamarre from Giulia Melucci’s bestselling memoir, this one-of-a-kind production brings audiences right into Giulia’s kitchen, where she cooks, serves, and spills the truth about love—one recipe at a time. As she prepares a mouthwatering three-course Italian meal, Giulia recounts her string of romantic misadventures, proving that sometimes the path to true love is paved with perfectly cooked pasta… and a few spectacularly wrong men.</p>
<p>At each performance, eight lucky audience members with upgraded tickets will enjoy an intimate, onstage dining experience featuring antipasto, salad, scratch-made pasta with Bolognese sauce, and wine—served fresh as the story unfolds. Dinner and a show take on a whole new meaning as Giulia balances cooking, storytelling, and serving her guests, all while revisiting the relationships that inspired each dish.</p>
<p>Limited guests can upgrade their tickets to enjoy this full three-course meal onstage—making it an especially perfect choice for couples looking to turn a night out into a shared experience they won’t forget. *Dinner experience surcharge: $25 for subscribers; $60–$80 for non-subscribers.</p>
<p>“I couldn’t be more excited about this play,” said Players Circle artistic director Robert Cacioppo, who also serves as Director of the play. <strong>“It’s funny, it’s honest, it’s delicious—a foodie’s dream version of Sex and the City. Amanda Ladd is the perfect Giulia. Audiences are going to fall in love with her… and hungry for more!”</strong></p>
<p>Fan favorite Amanda Ladd returns to Players Circle after standout performances in Godspell and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. A New York City–based actor and director, Ladd most recently starred as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and has appeared in productions in New York, Florida and beyond. Known for her captivating stage presence and emotional depth, Ladd brings warmth, wit, and irresistible charm to this unforgettable solo performance.</p>
<p>Associate artistic director Ted Wioncek III describes the show as “a raw and intimate theatrical experience that blurs the line between storytelling and shared human connection—equal parts humor, heartbreak, and healing… with a generous helping of pasta.”</p>
<p>Players Circle urges patrons to get their tickets fast, as their entire 2025-2026 season has been selling out.</p>
<p>Cacioppo concluded, “The show is as rich and satisfying as the dishes it features – a delightfully irresistible memoir!”</p>
<p>For tickets and more info, visit <a href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/i-loved-i-lost-i-made-spaghetti">this link</a> or call <a href="tel:239-800-3292">239-800-3292</a></p>
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		<title>Gulf Coast News Reviews &#8216;4000 Miles&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dave Elias | Reporter, Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published March 30, 2026        Gulf Coast Theatre Review: '4,000 Miles'  FORT MYERS, Fla. — If you’re walking into Players Circle Theater to see "4,000 Miles" expecting a big, flashy spectacle, this isn’t that kind]]></description>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published March 30, 2026</p>
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<p>This is a quiet, deeply character-driven show that lives or dies by its performances. Thankfully, under the direction of Frank Blocker, the cast delivers something that feels genuinely magical.</p>
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<p>Anyone who’s ever had a close relationship with a grandmother will find something to connect with here. While the bond between Leo and his grandmother isn’t exactly like the one I had with mine, it still struck a chord. There’s something universal about that kind of connection.</p>
<p>Carrie Lund Cacioppo is completely endearing as 91-year-old Vera, a widowed grandmother living in a small New York apartment. When her grandson Leo, played by Jameson Stobbe, shows up after biking 4,000 miles across the country, what begins as a simple visit slowly turns into something much more meaningful.</p>
<p>Stobbe brings an easy, natural charm to Leo, capturing the rhythm and uncertainty of his generation, while Cacioppo is remarkable, convincingly stepping far outside her own age to embody Vera, gray wig and all, with warmth, wit, and emotional depth.</p>
<p>What unfolds between them isn’t dramatic in the traditional sense. There are no big twists or explosive moments. Instead, the show is built on quiet, intimate scenes, pauses, awkward conversations, and a late-night confession that feels almost too real. At times, it’s so raw and honest you feel like you’re eavesdropping on something private.</p>
<p>The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable. And while both performances shine, it’s Vera who often steals the spotlight with her sharp wit, no-nonsense attitude, and the kind of humor that sneaks up on you. She’s funny without trying to be and deeply moving when you least expect it.</p>
<p>Supporting roles from Chloe Elliott-Chan as Amanda and Anna Joy Lehman as Bec add texture to the story, even in their brief appearances.</p>
<p>A quick heads-up: there is some foul language throughout the show. It’s nothing overwhelming, but it may catch you off guard at times.</p>
<p>What really stayed with me long after the lights came up was just how relatable it all felt. Having been close with my own grandmother, Julia, the story lingered in a personal way. It gently explores grief, growing up, and the passage of time without ever feeling heavy-handed.</p>
<p>By the end, &#8220;4,000 Miles&#8221; doesn’t try to hit you over the head with a big message. It simply lets you sit with the idea that the most important journeys aren’t always the ones measured in miles but rather in the moments we share with the people who know us best.</p>
<p>It’s quiet. It’s simple. And it’s absolutely worth the trip to Players Circle Theater along McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers.</p>
<p>There’s still time to catch this hidden gem before it closes on April 5.</p>
<p>For more information or to purchase tickets, click <a href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/4000-miles/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fran Thomas | Author, Broadway World Published March 27, 2026        I LOVED, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI at Players Circle Theater  Players Circle serves up romance, heartbreak, and carbs in I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti running April 14 – May 3.]]></description>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published March 27, 2026</p>
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<p data-slot-rendered-content="true">Adapted by Jacques Lamarre from Giulia Melucci’s bestselling memoir, this one-of-a-kind production brings audiences right into Giulia’s kitchen, where she cooks, serves, and spills the truth about love—one recipe at a time. As she prepares a mouthwatering three-course Italian meal, Giulia recounts her string of romantic misadventures, proving that sometimes the path to true love is paved with perfectly cooked pasta… and a few spectacularly wrong men.</p>
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<p>At each performance, eight lucky audience members with upgraded tickets will enjoy an intimate, onstage dining experience featuring antipasto, salad, scratch-made pasta with Bolognese sauce, and wine—served fresh as the story unfolds. Dinner and a show take on a whole new meaning as Giulia balances cooking, storytelling, and serving her guests, all while revisiting the relationships that inspired each dish.</p>
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<p>Limited guests can upgrade their tickets to enjoy this full three-course meal onstage—making it an especially perfect choice for couples looking to turn a night out into a shared experience they won’t forget. *Dinner experience surcharge: $25 for subscribers; $60–$80 for non-subscribers.</p>
<p>“I couldn’t be more excited about this play,” said   Players Circle Artistic Director Robert Cacioppo, who also serves as Director of the play. &#8220;It’s funny, it’s honest, it’s delicious—a foodie’s dream version of <em>Sex and the City</em>.</p>
<p>Amanda Ladd is the perfect Giulia. Audiences are going to fall in love with her… and be hungry for more!”</p>
<p data-slot-rendered-content="true">Fan favorite Amanda Ladd returns to Players Circle after standout performances in <em>Godspell </em>and <em>I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change</em>. A New York City–based actor and director, Ladd most recently starred as Blanche DuBois in <em>A Streetcar Named Desire</em> at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and has appeared in productions in New York, Florida, and beyond. Known for her captivating stage presence and emotional depth, Ladd brings warmth, wit, and irresistible charm to this unforgettable solo performance.</p>
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<p>Associate Artistic Director <a href="https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Ted-Wioncek-III/" target="newwinddow" rel="noopener">Ted Wioncek III</a> describes the show as “a raw and intimate theatrical experience that blurs the line between storytelling and shared human connection—equal parts humor, heartbreak, and healing… with a generous helping of pasta.”</p>
<p>Players Circle urges patrons to get their tickets fast, as their entire 2025-2026 Season has been selling out!</p>
<p>Cacioppo added, “The show is as rich and satisfying as the dishes it features &#8211; a delightfully irresistible memoir!”</p>
<p>This saucy, witty, and wholly unique production is proudly sponsored by Dave &amp; Cheryl Copham.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Martin Dreyfuss | Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published March 23, 2026        "4,000 Miles" explores family ties at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers  The Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama "4,000 Miles" by Amy Herzog is captivating audiences at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers,]]></description>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published March 23, 2026</p>
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explores family ties at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers</h2></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-25 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h4 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:24;line-height:1.46;">The Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama &#8220;4,000 Miles&#8221; by Amy Herzog is captivating audiences at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers, showcasing the poignant relationship between a grandmother and her grandson.</h4></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-18"><p><strong>FORT MYERS, Fla. —</strong> &#8220;4,000 Miles,&#8221; a Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama by Amy Herzog, is currently playing at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers, exploring themes of distance, memory, and the ties that hold families together.</p>
<p>This hyper-realistic drama follows a grandmother and her grandson as they navigate grief, love, and the challenges of connecting across generations.</p>
<p>The play is described as being about truth, with every glance, conversation, and pause feeling like real life.</p>
<p>It is directed by Frank Blocker and sponsored by Bruce and Janet Bunch. The production runs from March 17 to April 5, 2026.</p>
<p>For more information and tickets, click <a href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/4000-miles">here</a>.</p>
<p>Click the link below to view the full backstage pass!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida Published March 19, 2026     Players Circle Theater performs Pulitzer-nominated family drama “4,000 Miles”    Players Circle Theater began performances this week of playwright Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer-nominated contemporary family drama “4,000 Miles.” It’s about a]]></description>
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style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:2%;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:left;--awb-max-width:250px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="746" height="134" alt="WGCU NPR | Players Circle Theater" title="WGCU NPR Logo" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/WGCU-NPR-Logo.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13414" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/WGCU-NPR-Logo-200x36.jpg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/WGCU-NPR-Logo-400x72.jpg 400w, 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imageframe-12 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="746" height="134" alt="WGCU Arts Edition | Players Circle Theater" title="Arts Edition Logo" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-16208" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo-200x36.jpg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo-400x72.jpg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo-600x108.jpg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo.jpg 746w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 746px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-28 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h6 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1;"></h6></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-29 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h1 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.2;">WGCU PBS Radio Interview for 4,000 Miles</h1></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-21"><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px;">Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida</p>
<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published March 19, 2026</p>
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style="--awb-padding-top:7%;--awb-padding-right:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:7%;--awb-padding-left:8%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ececed;--awb-border-top:1px;--awb-border-right:1px;--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-left:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-30 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h2 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:38;line-height:1.28;">Players Circle Theater performs Pulitzer-nominated family drama “4,000 Miles”</h2></div><div class="fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-13" style="--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="2560" height="1981" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1.jpeg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16888" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-200x155.jpeg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-400x310.jpeg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-600x464.jpeg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-800x619.jpeg 800w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-1200x929.jpeg 1200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1.jpeg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span><div class="awb-imageframe-caption-container"><div class="awb-imageframe-caption"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:200px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life-arts-edition-with-john-davis/2026-03-19/players-circle-theater-performs-pulitzer-nominated-family-drama-4-000-miles" target="_self" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" width="434" height="122" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-1.02.15-PM.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16910" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-1.02.15-PM-200x56.png 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-1.02.15-PM-400x112.png 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-19-at-1.02.15-PM.png 434w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 434px" /></a></span></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-22"><p>Players Circle Theater began performances this week of playwright Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer-nominated contemporary family drama “<a class="Link" href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/4000-miles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4,000 Miles</a>.”</p>
<p>It’s about a grieving and somewhat rudderless young man and the bond he develops with his feisty and fiercely independent 91-year-old grandmother during an extended stay at her West Village apartment after a bicycle trek across the country.</p>
<p>The quiet, honest, and sometimes painfully vulnerable conversations between them provide the play’s central dramatic engine. As they reveal more of themselves to each other, their growing bond emphasizes how emotional growth isn’t born of big, dramatic events, but rather the small, human moments.</p>
<p>We’ll delve into the play in a conversation with Players Circle Theater Artistic Director <a class="Link" href="https://playerscircletheater.com/players-circle-theater-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bob Cacioppo</a> and the stars of the show, Players Circle Theater Producing Director and actor <a class="Link" href="https://playerscircletheater.com/players-circle-theater-staff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Carrie Lund Cacioppo</a>, and actor <a class="Link" href="https://jamesonstobbe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jameson Stobbe</a>.</p>
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<p><b><u>If You Go:</u></b><br />
Players Circle Theater’s production of “4,000 Miles”<br />
13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33919<br />
Performances run through April 5, 2026<br />
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening performances start at 7:30 p.m.<br />
Saturday and Sunday matinee performances start at 3 p.m.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published March 16, 2026</p>
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fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:38;line-height:1.28;">‘4000 Miles’ brings humor and heart</h2></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-36 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h3 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:25;line-height:1.36;"><span class="article__subhead">Players Circle Theater stages Amy Herzog’s dramedy about a grandson and his 91-year-old grandmother forming an unexpected bond</span></h3></div><div class="fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-16" style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:700px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h3_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h3_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h3_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="2560" height="1981" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1.jpeg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16888" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-200x155.jpeg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-400x310.jpeg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-600x464.jpeg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-800x619.jpeg 800w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1-1200x929.jpeg 1200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Jameson-Stobbe-who-plays-Leo-with-Carrie-Lund-Cacioppo-who-plays-Vera-scaled-1.jpeg 2560w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span><div class="awb-imageframe-caption-container"><div class="awb-imageframe-caption"><p class="awb-imageframe-caption-text">Jameson Stobbe who plays Leo with Carrie Lund Cacioppo who plays Vera.</p></div></div></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-17" style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:900px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h3_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h3_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h3_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none"><a class="fusion-no-lightbox" href="https://www.floridaweekly.com/articles/fort-myers-ae/4000-miles-finds-humor-and-heart-across-generations/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><img decoding="async" width="1762" height="140" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM.png" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16889" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM-200x16.png 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM-400x32.png 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM-600x48.png 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM-800x64.png 800w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM-1200x95.png 1200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-03-17-at-11.06.42-AM.png 1762w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px" /></a></span><div class="awb-imageframe-caption-container"><div class="awb-imageframe-caption"></div></div></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-25"><p>When a young cyclist’s cross-country journey concludes with an unannounced visit to his grandmother’s New York City apartment, “4000 Miles” explores the unconventional but tender — and often humorous — bond between the pair as they navigate grief, memory and generational distance.</p>
<p>After miles on the road, unforeseen circumstances bring Leo, 21, to a sudden stop — at the doorstep of his 91-year-old grandmother, Vera, disrupting her solitary routine. What begins as a brief overnight stay stretches into an unexpected period of cohabitation for the unlikely roommates.</p>
<p>At times, they frustrate and perplex one another, but gradually develop an understanding that bridges seven decades of life experience.</p>
<p>Written by playwright Amy Herzog, “4000 Miles” is a critically acclaimed dramatic comedy that explores the beauty and simplicity of human connection when two vastly different worlds collide.</p>
<p>The 90-minute character-driven play, directed by Frank Blocker, runs from March 17 through April 5 at Players Circle Theater as part of the theater’s 2025-2026 season.</p>
<p>First produced in 2011, the play quickly gained recognition for its contemplative storytelling and compassionate, though equally flawed, protagonists. “4000 Miles” was later named a finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, with critics praising Herzog’s ability to seamlessly integrate humor and authentic vulnerability.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-18" style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:700px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h3_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h3_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h3_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="1536" height="1152" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2.jpeg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16890" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2-200x150.jpeg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-2.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span><div class="awb-imageframe-caption-container"><div class="awb-imageframe-caption"><p class="awb-imageframe-caption-text">Jameson Stobbe, who plays Leo, and Carrie Lund Cacioppo, who plays Vera, take part in a play filled with connection and laughter as a grandson and grandmother reconnect.</p></div></div></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-26"><p>While the title refers to the thousands of miles Leo travels by bicycle across the United States, the play also examines distance in a more personal sense: the emotional and relational distances that separate people even when they share the same space. Actor Carrie Lund Cacioppo, who plays Vera, said the generational divide between the two characters is central to the story.</p>
<p>Having experienced dissimilar cultural moments, technologies and life expectations, Leo and Vera initially struggle to understand one another. Over time, those differences give way to shared values and unexpected similarities.</p>
<p>“The distance between grandmother and grandson is 70 years,” Cacioppo said. “Oddly enough, the two of us in this storyline have so much in common.”</p>
<p>For Cacioppo, Vera represents a woman who has lived through decades of social and political change while maintaining a worldview shaped by her belief in community and social responsibility.</p>
<p>When Leo arrives, Vera finds herself assuming the role of caretaker, balancing concern for her grandson with respect for his independence.</p>
<p>“At my old age, I’m very sensitive to know that he has a long way to go, and I don’t want to be disruptive or interfere with his growth,” she explained.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Leo — portrayed by actor Jameson Stobbe — is characterized as an outlier, someone who has chosen to revolt against a privileged background but is still searching for direction.</p>
<p>“Leo’s a person who wants to keep moving,” Stobbe said. “The opposite of depression is movement. I feel like that’s so true for Leo and his lifestyle. He just feels like he has to keep moving, even in this time he’s spending with his grandmother.”</p>
<p>That restlessness contrasts sharply with the stillness of Vera’s apartment, where Leo is forced to slow down and confront the experiences that brought him there in the first place.</p>
<p>Cacioppo said she gravitated toward the role because her son has an adventurous spirit, similar to Leo, who embarks on potentially risky journeys, like biking from the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of Argentina and solo kayaking from Panama to Colombia.</p>
<p>“You can’t tie that kind of energy down. You can’t hold it. That’s their purpose in life. They’re seeking to do something more than just take the regular route,” she said.</p>
</div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:700px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h3_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h3_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h3_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="1536" height="1152" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3.jpeg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16891" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3-200x150.jpeg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Stobbe-3.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-27"><p>For Stobbe, he was able to connect with Leo’s cross-country journey through memories of cycling with his father during childhood. He said his own close relationship with his grandmother also drew him to the story.</p>
<p>“Seeing how I get along with my grandma is kind of similar to some of the interactions that we’ve been having in rehearsal,” Stobbe said. “It’s really, really beautiful.”</p>
<p>Rather than relying on dramatic plot twists or elaborate settings, the play unfolds largely through late-night conversation and combined routines inside Vera’s two-bedroom, rent-controlled Greenwich Village apartment.</p>
<p>“4000 Miles” relies heavily on dialogue and quiet moments between the characters.</p>
<p>Both actors said the rehearsal process has required careful attention to the script’s subtleties.</p>
<p>Cacioppo described the play as deeply nuanced, with much of the emotional development occurring in minute gestures and pauses rather than grand, theatrical gestures.</p>
<p>“It’s like a microscope on setting it in this little space and in real time for these different scenes,” she said. “It’s very concentrated in the dialogue of what goes back between —there’s a lot of unsaid dialogue, with moments of looking and wondering and thinking.”</p>
<p>Although presented as a dramedy, Cacioppo said the comedic aspect more so stems from situations that are humorous in nature.</p>
<p>“It is not a laugh riot,” she said. “There are some funny moments, but they’re born out of not necessarily the funny line as much as the circumstances that lie behind it, of where we are with one another on the stage.”</p>
<p>Stobbe said the ambiguity of the role has also challenged him to navigate lengthy monologues, in comparison with past productions where he feeds off the other actor. Director Frank Blocker said Herzog’s writing captivated him and convinced him to take on the project.</p>
<p>“It’s a unique relationship between grandmother and grandson,” Blocker said. “Yet there’s familiarity enough for everybody to recognize themselves or other people they know in it. It’s a very touching story of connection and growth.”</p>
<p>As someone who spent more than a decade living in New York City, Blocker said he felt at home when he was reading the script.</p>
<p>“It’s set in New York, even though it’s not necessarily a New York story, which I find very interesting, too,” he said. “So, just seeing the script, I could feel it happening in my apartment…there’s a very specific, unique feel to that.”</p>
<p>Blocker described a particular energy that comes with living in New York — the feeling that the world is right outside your window, waiting.</p>
<p>“There’s still some magic out there in the street somewhere,” he said. “You make the right connections or go to the right place or just do something different. You end up having, you know, these magical, wonderful experiences out there.”</p>
<p>It is easy to find yourself feeling trapped inside the confines of a tiny space, craving change and ready for exploration. Conversely, there comes a time when those four walls become a safe haven. According to Blocker, this is where Leo and Vera’s opposing standpoints intersect.</p>
<p>“I think (Vera)has lived out in the world, but she’s fine being boxed in now,” he explained. “(Leo) is feeling boxed in and wants to get out into the world.”</p>
</div><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:center;--awb-max-width:700px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h3_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h3_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h3_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="1536" height="1152" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1.jpeg" alt class="img-responsive wp-image-16892" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1-200x150.jpeg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1-600x450.jpeg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1-800x600.jpeg 800w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1253-1536x1152-1.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-28"><p>Through the play’s intimate setting, Blocker hopes to place audiences directly inside Leo and Vera’s world, allowing them to feel as though they have taken the emotional journey right alongside the characters.</p>
<p>“Some people want to hear R.E.M. whenever they go on the road, and some people want to hear jazz, but you have your songs, you have your music, the sounds that make you feel like you’re traveling,” Blocker said. “Even though this is a rather stationary play in an apartment, I want the feel of the audience over the whole play to feel like they’ve traveled.”</p>
<p>Stobbe and Cacioppo believe one of the most compelling aspects of the play is watching the evolution of each character in real time. Leo and Vera’s dynamic develops in ways that are both subtle and profound, demonstrating that love can be found in strange circumstances.</p>
<p>“Seeing how two completely different worlds at the end of the day can merge…,” Stobbe said. “Even in these three weeks, so much happens to where we become so intertwined.”</p>
<p>Cacioppo believes the play is culturally relevant and timely in today’s world, underscoring the value of open-mindedness and listening to perspectives beyond one’s own.</p>
<p>“When you find out the commonality between yourselves and are able to accept and enjoy the differences, how much more it benefits you and how much more you grow from that,” Cacioppo added.</p>
<p>In a story about two people learning to connect, Blocker said every audience member can take something away from “4000 Miles.” When people sit down and talk to each other, even if they begin with opposing views, he trusts that with enough time, they will find common ground.</p>
<p>“You’re seeing people get along and try to move forward in the best possible way, regardless of what’s going on,” Blocker said. “We could really use some of that right now.”</p>
<p><strong>In The KNOW:</strong></p>
<p><strong>WHAT:</strong> 4000 Miles<br />
<strong>WHEN:</strong> Evening performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and matinee performances at 3 p.m. on weekends. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.<br />
<strong>WHERE:</strong> Players Circle Theater, 13211 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers.<br />
<strong>TICKET PRICES:</strong> Admission ranges from $40 to $55, with discounted preview performances from March 17 through March 19 priced at $35.<br />
<strong>MORE INFO:</strong> <a href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/4000-miles/">playerscircletheater.com/series/4000-miles/</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida Published February 19, 2026     Players Circle Theater adds performances of “Over the Tavern” due to popular demand while preparing for “4,000 Miles”   Players Circle Theater’s currently running production of playwright Tom Dudzick’s comedy-drama]]></description>
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style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:60%;--awb-margin-top-large:2%;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.2%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-image-element " style="text-align:left;--awb-max-width:250px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);"><span class=" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-21 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="746" height="134" alt="WGCU NPR | Players Circle Theater" title="WGCU NPR Logo" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/WGCU-NPR-Logo.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-13414" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/WGCU-NPR-Logo-200x36.jpg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/WGCU-NPR-Logo-400x72.jpg 400w, 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imageframe-22 hover-type-none"><img decoding="async" width="746" height="134" alt="WGCU Arts Edition | Players Circle Theater" title="Arts Edition Logo" src="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo.jpg" class="img-responsive wp-image-16208" srcset="https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo-200x36.jpg 200w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo-400x72.jpg 400w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo-600x108.jpg 600w, https://playerscircletheater.com/wp-content/uploads/Arts-Edition-Logo.jpg 746w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 746px" /></span></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-39 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h6 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:1;"></h6></div><div class="fusion-title title fusion-title-40 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one" style="--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;"><h1 class="fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="margin:0;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.2;">WGCU-FM Interview for 4,000 Miles</h1></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-31"><p style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px;">Author: John Davis | PBS and NPR for Southwest Florida</p>
<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published February 19, 2026</p>
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<p>At the same time, Players Circle is also preparing for the next production of their seventh season, which will by playwright Amy Herzog’s contemporary family drama “<a class="Link" href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/4000-miles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4,000 Miles</a>.”</p>
<p>Both plays contain strong autobiographical elements of the playwrights’ lives and have a strong, broad relatability.</p>
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<p>We’ll explore both shows, plus a look at what’s on the horizon for Players Circle Theater in a conversation with Artistic Director and co-founder Bob Cacioppo, Producing Director, actor and co-founder Carrie Lund Cacioppo, and Associate Artistic Director and actor Ted Wioncek III.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happenings Magazine Published February 7, 2026        Over the Tavern at Players Circle Theater  Next up at Players Circle Theater is Tom Dudzick’s Over the Tavern, playing Feb. 10 through March 8. In that most idealized period of 20th century America, the Eisenhower years]]></description>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published February 7, 2026</p>
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<p>In that most idealized period of 20th century America, the Eisenhower years of the 1950s, the Pazinski family has a lot going on in their cramped Buffalo apartment. The youngest of the bunch, 12-year-old Rudy, is a smart, wise-cracking kid who’s starting to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church.</p>
<p>When Rudy goes up against the ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa (played by Carrie Lund-Cacioppo) and announces that instead of being confirmed he’d rather shop around for a more “fun” religion, all hell breaks loose.</p>
<p>This hilarious look at family, growing up, and God was praised as “Absolutely enchanting… a little bit of heaven” by The Chicago Tribune.</p>
<p>“This is the perfect play to follow our production of Little Women the Musical, a heartwarming and touching comedy that reminds us what being a family is all about,” states artistic director Robert Cacioppo.</p>
<p>Players Circle was lauded by Gulf Coast News and BroadwayWorld for their recent production of Dudzick’s Greetings, landing sold-out performances and unanimous positive feedback.</p>
<p>“This is a highly relatable comedy that we can all enjoy together. Fort Myers audiences love Dudzick’s plays because he writes with razor-sharp wit about the most universal topic, family,” continued Cacioppo.</p>
<p>The cast features Players Circle ensemble members Carrie Lund Cacioppo, Kimberly Suskind and Ted Wioncek III. Meanwhile, Gianni Saverio, Gavin Wiley, Grant Wiley, Cadence Bambrey-Zedd makes their Players Circle debut.</p>
<p>Off-stage married couple, Wioncek and Suskind, play on stage husband and wife, as Carrie Lund Cacioppo steps into the role of the ever dogmatic Sister Clarissa.</p>
<p>“Over the Tavern offers heart as big as it’s laughs! It is truly heaven sent,” cheers Cacioppo.</p>
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		<title>Gulf Coast News&#8217; Backstage Pass to Over the Tavern</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Martin Dreyfuss | Gulf Coast News Fort Myers Published February 12, 2026        'Over The Tavern' live at the Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Right now, you can check out a brand-new play at the Players Circle Theater in]]></description>
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<p style="font-size: 13px;">Published February 12, 2026</p>
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Tom Dudzick&#8217;s &#8220;Over the Tavern&#8221; is a comedic play set in the 1950s about a family crammed in an apartment over their family bar.</p>
<p>&#8220;All hell breaks loose&#8221; when the youngest member of the Pazinski, 12-year-old Rudy, begins to question family values and the Roman Catholic Church, Dudzick says. That leads to a humorous clash with Sister Clarissa, when he expresses a desire to explore a more &#8220;fun&#8221; religion instead of being confirmed.</p>
<p>The cast includes Players Circle Ensemble members Carrie Lund Cacioppo, Kimberly Suskind, and Ted Wioncek III, along with Gianni Saverio, Gavin Wiley, Grant Wiley, and Cadence Bambrey-Zedd, who is making their Players Circle debut.</p>
<p>If you want to go see &#8220;Over The Tavern,&#8221; it runs through March 8. you can buy tickets <a href="https://playerscircletheater.com/series/over-the-tavern">here</a>.</p>
<p>Click the link below to view the full backstage pass!</p>
</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a class="fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-19 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/over-the-tavern-players-circle-theater-fort-myers/70327349"><span class="fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default">VIEW THE REVIEW</span></a></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-40"><h3 class="fusion-responsive-typography-calculated" style="text-align: center; --fontsize: 25; line-height: 1.36;" data-fontsize="25" data-lineheight="34px">Players Circle Theater is located at 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers. For more information, call 239-800-3292.</h3>
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