Overview

An autistic child growing up in the 1940's and 50's with a mother who is bitter because her fear of success has denied to herself a possible career in opera. This anger translates into an over-protectiveness of her mentally ill daughter, even into the child's adulthood. But a loving sister, herself having an arm that is paralyzed, is a bastion against the limitations imposed by the mother and finally helps her sister to live a more full life.

Cast

Amanda Plummer, Megan Follows, Teresa Stratas, Dan Lett, John Juliani, Richard Blackburn, Andrew Tarbet, Anita La Selva

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What is "Under The Piano" about?

An autistic child growing up in the 1940's and 50's with a mother who is bitter because her fear of success has denied to herself a possible career in opera. This anger translates into an over-protectiveness of her mentally ill daughter, even into the child's adulthood. But a loving sister, herself having an arm that is paralyzed, is a bastion against the limitations imposed by the mother and finally helps her sister to live a more full life.

When was "Under The Piano" released?

Under The Piano was released in 1996.

Who stars in "Under The Piano"?

The cast includes Amanda Plummer, Megan Follows, Teresa Stratas, Dan Lett.