Nicole's One-Woman Show: Le Grand Fromage
In 2018, my one-woman show: Le Grand Fromage premiered in Seattle. This project took me five years to complete (writing a play is SO different from writing a book!) — and I couldn't be more proud.
Le Grand Fromage is the story of my adventurous life in the kitchen — from La Varenne in Paris, to catering the Academy Awards, to writing books and mixing drinks for Queen Elizabeth. My marriage to classical composer, Ami Aloni, underscores the journey with love and emotional adventure. Since the show takes place during a cooking class, there are intervals where I really teach and really cook. In between, my life story bubbles to the surface.
It chronicles my hero's journey to re-claim my life's purpose — the one I first declared at age five. Though the family found my declaration confusing — my mother's response was to post a sign on my bedroom door, "Le Grand Fromage". I took it to heart.
You can see a video of the closing night performance here:
Bon Appétit!
The Production Team
Nicole Aloni
Producer, Writer, Performer
Nicole has acted her entire life, including studying theater at UCLA, Equity productions in Los Angeles, and regional theater across America. She has also made dozens of appearances on television. Nicole has written and will perform, a one-woman, show, Le Grand Fromage premiering in Seattle in June 2018. This play is the culmination of her life’s adventures and passions.
Nicole’s is also a certified professional coach (CPCC) and cookbook author, chef and culinary consultant who completed her culinary degree in Paris. Her books from major publishers include The Backyard Bartender, Secrets From A Caterer’s Kitchen and Cooking for Company.
She coaches, writes, acts, and cooks in Laguna Woods, CA
Amy Poisson
Director
Specializing in world premiere plays by female artists, Seattle-based director Amy Poisson is the Artistic Director of Macha Theatre Works. Her most recent work includes such productions as Smoke and Dust by Joy McCullough-Carranza, …And Starring Claire From Hollywood by Jim Moran and Happy, Happy, Happy… by Lisa Every and Jenn Ruzumna for Macha, as well asThe Flight Before Xmas by Maggie Lee at Seattle Public Theater.
amypoissonrocks@gmail.com
Chris Hardin
Original Music Director
Chris Hardin has been a conductor and musical director for 30 years. Completely at home with a full symphonic orchestra or a small jazz trio, Chris also brings his extensive experience working with Aminadav Aloni to his sensitive renditions of Mr. Aloni’s compositions used in the show.
He lives in Portland, Oregon.
chrishardinmusic.com
Gary Hovland
Logo & Poster Design
Gary is a unique illustrator. He has the ability to explain difficult concepts in unique and creative visual terms — always with wit, humor and style. A graduate of the renowned Art Center College of Design, Gary later returned as an instructor there, as well as teaching at the Otis School of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Gary’s Clients include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Esquire, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, Barrons, Newsweek, Conde Nast Traveler and Time magazine, as well as many other national and international publications (and Nicole’s cookbooks!).