Opening Night Review: The Man Who Came to Dinner
Have you ever suffered through a visitor that stayed too long? What if too long dragged into days – then weeks. And what if that visitor was a pompous, loud, overbearing (and famous gentleman) who held you hostage in your own home? If you answered yes to all of these then you will sympathize and laugh along with the Stanley family’s plight in “The Man Who Came to Dinner”.
I had the pleasure of enjoying opening night along with Dublin High parents, students and the community. “The Man Who Came to Dinner” is a comedy in three acts that features penguins, a sarcophagus, a cast of colorful characters, a love story, scheming, slapstick, wordplay, insults, jealousy, betrayal and a dose of redemption thrown in for good measure.
Effective comedy relies on timing – and the opening night cast, under the direction of Dublin High School Drama teacher Bryant Hoex, clicked. The student actors clearly enjoyed and fed of the laughter of the audience – and managed to stay in character even when the chaos of comedy surrounded them.
Special recognition goes out to the parents and students that donated weekends (and weeknights) to build and dress the sets. The physical comedy of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” was well served by the attractive and versatile set.
Performances continue Friday and Saturday at 7:00PM and Sunday at 2:00PM. Tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults and $7 for students.
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