Jack Canfora, American playwright, actor, musician and teacher
A conductor in a number of variety television and music shows, Canfora is also well known for his work in pop music, particularly for his collaboration with Mina, for whom he composed, among others, the songs "Brava" and "Come tu mi vuoi"; he was also author of a great number of successful songs for Rita Pavone, Ornella Vanoni and Kessler Twins.
Curtainup.com wrote "Canfora, who skillfully embraces both acting and writing, may not leave any of the characters unscarred or unscathed, but we are certainly kept alert and empathetic to their quandaries." "The Newark Star-Ledger called the play "funny and fascinating," adding that "Canfora has wonderfully incisive wit". The Newark Star Ledger nominated "Place Setting" for "Best Play" for 2007-2008 along with plays by Edward Albee, Theresa Rebeck, and Elaine May.