The Sweepers is a two-act play written by John C.
[1] A dramatic comedy set in the Italian-American neighborhood of North End, Boston, the play centers around the lives of three women towards the end of World War II.
[2][3] The Sweepers premiered Off-Broadway at the Urban Stages theater in New York in 2002,[4] where it was directed by Frances Hill.
[2] In his review of the original production, Lawrence Van Gelder of The New York Times complimented the cast, production values and Picardi's writing, which Van Gelder felt "renders his characters timeless.
"[3] Originally the first in a planned 10-play series depicting the experiences of Italian Americans, the play has had regional productions across the United States,[5] including a West Coast premiere at the International City Theater in 2008.