Catherine: Romance Theater

By Rone Percy Travaggin

Catherine, a beautiful and dreamy Syrian dancer, lives with her parents, Giuseppe and Beatrice, and her two sisters in a country in conflict. She is in love with Massimo, a writer in the ascendant, who is forced to flee the country. To save his son's life and rebuild her own, she becomes submissive to a famous tenor from Italy. When the reader least expects the twist of fortune, she finds her great love, Massimo, and together they unravel the mysteries of a bewildered and sweet romance.

"Catherine is a brilliant romance story beautifully written by actor and writer Ronny Travaggyn. As an artist, I see how creatively and with great details he worked in this book. In 'Defrosting Sea,' an artwork of mine, I show the contrast between the bright colors and the cold, snowy atmosphere. With his artistic and literary talent, Ronny describes the contrast between culture, religion, and the 'mysteries of a bewildered and sweet romance.'" Catherine is a true masterpiece.
(Sonny, USA)

"In war and terror. There is hope, art, and peace. Who wins is love!"
(Luana Imperio, So Paulo, Brazil)

"It is a controversial of universal comtemporary literature work and obvioulsy there will be opposing opinions regarding mainly to Islam, with differing religious views in each country. Well put into novel form of theater by talented author and close friend Rone Travaggyn. It intrigues moments full of choices and reflection on the conflicts of everyday life, assistig in relatiosnhips between couples, parents, children, friends and faith.
(Dr. Ulisses Goulart Gonalves de Souza, So Paulo, Brazil)

"My wife loved this book, is more motivated and happy. This novel deserves to be tasted by the families of the whole world"
(Josu Adil Sena Luz - CEO Acadi-Ti Brazil)

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Sep 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9781524627232

Rone Percy Travaggin

Rone Percy Travaggin, Brazilian writer, was born on December 12, 1982 in Pirassununga city in the state of São Paulo. He was raised by his single mother, Doralice, in Porto Ferreira, a city close to his birth town, known as the “capital of artistic ceramics”. He started working at a young age, and when he turned eighteen, he married and had two sublime daughters. At the same time, he entered the Firefighter Corporation. He graduated from the School of Military Firefighter of São Paulo and was awarded The First Class Firefighter by the Honorable State Governor, Dr. Claudio Lembo, in 2003 and 2006. He won many trophies for his services and triathlon medals. In 2009, he specialized as a firefighter instructor at the College Station, Dallas - TEEX School - USA. In Brazil, he worked 12 years as a civil officer, serving the community, saving and teaching to save lives. As an adventurer, he visited many countries around the world. In 2014, he settled in Rome, Italy for a year and found inspiration to write the romance theater Catherine, based on what he observed in the course of his adventurous journey. Today, he lives between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. He is an entrepreneur, a rock musician and composer; a model and an actor graduated from the Wolf Maya School. With enthusiasm and good sense, he reconciles his philosophy of life in books and art studies, theater and cinema.

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Catherine

Rone Percy Travaggin

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Published by AuthorHouse 09/20/2016

ISBN: 978-1-5246-2722-5 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5246-2723-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2016914370

First edition September 2015

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and events described are the author’s imagination products. Any similarity to names, dates, and actual events is purely coincidental. Images and illustrations belong to the author’s personal file.

Tetrahedron of Thanks:

Star sign: Sagittarius

Element: Fire

Eyes: Amethyst

Acknowledgements:

Ron and all friends and teachers of culture and theater (especially Luiz Baccelli in memory).

Employers: Brazilian Bank Caixa Econômica Federal, Firefighter Department, Fashion Industry and Publicity.

Ladies: My beloved mother, Doralice Travaggin; my grandmother, the unforgettable Anézia of Travaggin Dores; and my lovely and exciting daughters, Nicolly and Nathally Fonseca Travaggin; my beloved sisters, brothers, aunts, family, friends, supporters, and those I met, with no exception!

Special: Sonny Nicole

Publisher: The Author House

Heat: God, Rome, and USA

Flame: Ignition / Chemical Reaction: Passaritta!

CHARACTERS:

Catherine

Giuseppe – Catherine’s father

Beatrice – Catherine’s mother

Jansen – Catherine’s older sister

Giulia – Catherine’s sister, twelve years old

Laura – Teacher

Massimo – Catherine’s boyfriend

Enrico – Catherine and Massimo’s son

Elena – Catherine and Massimo’s daughter

Edelaine – Camilla’s adopted daughter

Adele – Maid

Martino – Famous Italian tenor

Camilla – Actress

Giovanni – Family friend

Mohammed – Separatist group leader

Augusto – Mohammed’s brother, fifteen years old

Separatist group members, youths and adults

Musicians, people, polizia, neighbor, etc. …

Place:

Syria: Damascus

Italy: Rome, Venice, and surroundings

Timeline: 1980-2014

Contents

Act I

Scene I

Scene II

Scene III

Scene IV

Scene V

Scene VI

Act II

Scene I

Scene II

Scene III

Act III

Scene I

Scene II

Scene III

Scene IV

Scene V

Act IV

Scene I

Scene II

Scene III

Scene IV

Scene V

Scene VI

Act V

Scene I

Scene II

Scene III

Scene IV

Scene V

Act I

Scene I

Damascus, Syria. Kitchen of Giuseppe’s family home.

(Giuseppe sits at the table reading the newspaper. When he is interrupted, he puts it inside his jacket. Enter Beatrice, Jansen, Catherine, and Giulia. They stand together chatting. Enter Adele, who goes to the window to smoke.)

Giuseppe: Adele, would you please bring more bread to the breakfast table? And you, Catherine, my daughter, sit at the table and be a little patient.

Beatrice: Daughter, very soon you will see him again. He just went on a business trip.

Catherine: (She thinks about her last farewell with her boyfriend. She hears Massimo’s voice: I love you, Catherine. Have I told you how wonderful you look today?) It feels so good to daydream.

Jansen: Hon! Turn on the radio. (We hear P.S. I Love You by Billie Holliday.) I know that commercial archetypes exist in such a mysterious man like Mr. Massimo. Besides being beautiful and clever in his use of words, he also has a very generous heart. Ah! (She sighs.)

Giulia: What is this, Jansen? Have more respect for your sister. Have you not noticed that she is— (Beatrice