Don’t Dress for Dinner
a comedy by Marc Camoletti
adapted by Robin Hawdon
Bernard is planning a romantic weekend with his chic Parisian mistress in his charming converted French farmhouse, whilst his wife, Jacqueline, is away. He has arranged for a cordon bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, and has invited his best friend, Robert, along too to provide the alibi. It’s foolproof; what could possibly go wrong? Well…. suppose Robert turns up not realizing quite why he has been invited. Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers, and consequently determined that Jacqueline will NOT leave for the weekend. Suppose the cook has to pretend to be the mistress and the mistress is unable to cook. Suppose everyone’s alibi gets confused with everyone else’s. An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed.
Performance dates: September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15
Cast
- Bernard – David Crowell
- Robert – Ryan Bird
- Suzette – Angela Taylor
- Jacqueline – Regina Erpenbeck
- Suzanne – Christine Zdebski
- George – John Lepore
Crew
- Director – Gus Rousseau
- Stage Manager – Erin Chaffee
- Technical Director – Erin Chaffee
- Lights & Sound – Cheryl Zdebski
- Costumes – Angela Taylor
- Props – Justin Martin
- Set Construction/Décor – Franc Aquas, Jim Byrne, Audrey Corman, Cheryl Zdebski
- Producer – Justin Martin
- Publicity – Angela Taylor
- Programs – Shirley Warner
- House Manager – Cheryl Zdebski
- Box Office – Betty Domer
“Don’t Dress for Dinner” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.