“Don’t Dress for Dinner” sounds like a vulgar invitation to spend the night chomping nakedly with someone, or maybe on someone, or perhaps even on and/or with more than one someone.
But fear not, it’s just the title of a hilariously funny play onstage through August 18 at North Coast Repertory Theatre.
“DDforD” is a farce, which the director Chris Williams tells us is the Old French word for “stuffing,” which is what Medieval performers did while doing religious dramas – they stuffed improvisational bits into the text.
But never mind the history. Just grab a friend, call and get as many tickets as you will bring people and get up there to see this show. If you need a little more persuasion, just know that this show (set in 1990) is more frequently requested by audiences than any play North Coast has ever done.
It’s too complicated to explain. Six actors play an uncounted number of characters who run in and out, fool around and of course enjoy a gourmet dinner in a French country house.
The cast consists of Brian Robert Burns, Kim Morgan Dean, Veronica Dunne, Brandon J. Pierce, Katy Tang and Jared Van Heel, who collectively play, let’s call it several roles each.
Never mind the rest. Just get up to North Coast Rep and see this show.
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