Kathy McCafferty

Portrayed by Kathy McCafferty with that sort of room-filling effervescence that we sense borders on desperation, Lurene is looking hard for something she later learns might never have been real. McCafferty's energetic performance made even her character's rediscovery of a familiar regional confection into a remarkable event.

...when Rosemary (McCafferty) pours her heart out to Anthony in that final scene and he remains maddeningly non-committal, try and restrain yourself from shouting out loud, “Kiss her already!"

Tami, is played with a double dose of courage, honestly, realism and sardonic humor by Kathy McCafferty. Kathy as Josh’s mom, not only keeps the play going she keeps the family and herself going, during some pretty uncomfortable situations.I can’t remember the last time I was so filled with genuine feelings while watching actors on a stage. Because in my reality, they ceased to be actors, I was watching a real family.

McCafferty is winning as the blazingly intelligent, lovely and determined heroine whose strength barely masks a longing that threatens to burst out her body. McCafferty perfectly depicts those warring elements.She makes credible Shanley’s admiring view that the couple would never get together if not for Rosemary’s courage and perseverance, which rivals that of the Bible’s Ruth. Try not fall in love with her yourself.