
Originally begun as the Commedia Del Arte group "La Familia Bologna"
the group eventually became the all-male "I Fratelli Bologna" and
eventually simply "Fratelli Bologna". The group, led by Richard
Dupel enjoyed a long run of successful bay area shows disbanding after more
than a decade.
The original St Stupids day parade included
all of the members of the original La Familia Bologna. Tutti Frutti is the
Commedia del Arte troupe which Jim Letchworth
continues to direct, performing along with his wife Marylin.