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From the Author What my agent has to say - "I represent such notable playwrights asNEIL SIMON, LARRY GELBART, and MART CROWLEY. I find Joe Simonelli to be in good company with his more famous counterparts." Gary DaSilva Product Description "OLD RINGERS" - A Play in 2 acts. (2m,5f) In this Hilarious comedy, prolific American playwright Joe Simonelli spins a farcical yarn about five New York seniors who come up with a creative way to make some extra cash to combat a shrinking economy and their depleted pocket books. After receiving an obscene phone call during a coffee get together they decide to go into business for themselves by opening a home phone sex service. The only impediment being protagonist Dian'e disproving fundamental Christian daughter daughter whom they must keep it a secret from! This play is performed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Rights can be obtained by visiting the authors website, www.joesimonelli.com. What Mr. Simonelli's literary agent, Gary DaSilva, has to say: "I represent such notable playwrights as Neil Simon, Larry Gelbart, and Mart Crowley. I find Joe Simonelli to be in good company with his more famous counterparts." .... What the critics said!****"A comedy masterpiece! Mr. Simonelli has provided a timely take on how four seniors cope with a shrinking .economy and their shrinking pocketbooks! Go see it now!"Joe Franklin - Bloomberg Radio****"THE CHRONIC LAUGHTER OF A PACKED HOUSE AT THE RIDGEFIELD THEATRE BARN INDICATES THAT THE AUDIENCE WAS GREATLY ENTERTAINED!" - Broadway World**** "Go see Old Ringers to experience the lighter side of the economic downturn as told by comic playwright Joe Simonelli. Balancing sexual innuendo with drier subjects like social security checks, keeps the play believable but doesn't detract from it's raucous, crowd pleasing comedy!"Monterey County Weekly Review "A comedy masterpiece! Mr. Simonelli has provided a timely take on how four seniors cope with a shrinking .economy and their shrinking pocketbooks! Go see it now!"Joe Franklin - Bloomberg Radio"THE CHRONIC LAUGHTER OF A PACKED HOUSE AT THE RIDGEFIELD THEATRE BARN INDICATES THAT THE AUDIENCE WAS GREATLY ENTERTAINED!" - Broadway World "Go see Old Ringers to experience the lighter side of the economic downturn as told by comic playwright Joe Simonelli. Balancing obscenity with drier subjects like social security checks, keeps the play believable but doesn't deract from it's raucous, crowd pleasing comedy!" Monterey County Weekley About the Author Mr. Simonelli has been writing and performing in plays on the Jersey Shore, Staten island and Manhatan since 2000.His plays get performed around the United States and Canada on a regular basis. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was exposed to the New York theatre scene at an early age when he witnessed live theatrical performances from the likes of Danny Kaye in 'Two by Two' and Katherine Hepburn in 'Coco.' Joe is also a musician, (following in the steps of his late father, who had a professional wedding orchestra in Brooklyn) as well as an retired independent financial adviser. Mr. Simonelli is a member of the Dramatist Guild of America and is the proud father of three children, Nicholas, Kristen and Michael.