August 19, 2017. No Passport Press announces the publication of The Poetry of Pizza and The Velvet Weapon, two comedies by Deborah Brevoort, a celebrated American dramatist with a keen eye for comedy. In the first play of the volume, The Poetry of Pizza, a trans-cultural romantic comedy portrays the affectionate relationships that arise among Middle Eastern pizza chefs, Danish agoraphobics and Anglo-Americans looking for love. The second play is The Velvet Weapon, a rollicking backstage farce that challenges censorship and celebrates inclusivity. With introductions by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill and Benny Sato Ambush. Available through Nopassport.org and amazon.com
