Monday, September 9, 2024

Theater Review: Fully Committed

                          Dennis Peters in "Fully Committed"

The program cover tells it all (well, nearly all). It says “1 actor, 40 roles,” and it features eight photos of the sole actor – Dennis Peters – in various stages of phone conversations.

Peters plays “Sam and everybody else” – including a wannabe actor (currently making a living as a reservations clerk), various clients who want the “best table” and other staffers like the famous chef (who rates a red phone).


It’s a 70-minute nonstop challenge for both Peters and the 70 or so characters he voices, including wannabe diners like Gwyneth Paltrow (she wants an all-vegan tasting menu).


The show is Scripps Ranch Theatre’s fabulous version of Becky Mode’s “Fully Committed,” which stars wannabe actor Peters answering the phones of a fine Manhattan eatery and being forced to deal with the picky, the weird and the just plain hungry *right now.* And even that last group knows exactly where they want to sit, don’tcha know?


This is a crazy show, but Peters is cute as can be. My advice is to get yourself up to Scripps Ranch Theatre (ha! I just typed “Scripps Rant,” which tells you maybe it’s too early for me right now, or (more likely) too hot.


Peters the current reservations clerk also has a dad who comes in and out, and now and then still tries to figure out how (or whether) he will manage to become a full-time actor.


It’s fun, funny and short. What could be better on a hot summer evening? Get yourself up there and see the show.


The details


“Fully Committed” plays through Sept. 29, 2024 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 10755-F Scripps Poway Parkway #187, on the campus of Alliant International University.


Shows Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.


Tickets: (858)395-0573 or boxoffice@scrippsranchtheatre.org 


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