Rose Grieco (1915–1995) was an American writer. She was born in Montclair, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents. Her short stories and plays are grounded in Italian-American culture and written with affection and humor. [1]
Two of her plays, Anthony on Overtime and Daddy, Come Home, were presented at the Blackfriars Theatre in New York in the early 1960s to positive reviews. [1] The production of her plays marked the beginning of a "notable burst" of dramatic works by Italian-American women playwrights. [2] Grieco's short stories and articles have been published widely in journals and anthologies, including Helen Barolini's The Dream Book: An Anthology of Writings by Italian American Women (1985). [1]
In addition to writing, Grieco received awards for her efforts to preserve and promote Italian folk culture in the United States. [1] She was active in Italian-American organizations such as Unico National, and founded the Italian Folklore Group of Montclair. [3] She led a folkdancing club in Montclair, [4] and wrote about Italian folk dances such as the tarantella. [5] Her papers are on file with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. [3]