Just for Laughs (JFL) Dinner Theatre presents The Decorator, opening June 25th for a limited summer run through July 24, 2022. Written by Donald Chirchill. Directed by Kara Gold-Harris. Performances will take place on the following dates: Saturday, June 25th (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); Sunday, June 26th (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); Saturday, July 2nd (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); Thursday, July 7th (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); Sunday, July 10th (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); Thursday, July 14th (doors open at 11AM, show begins at 12PM); Saturday, July 16th (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); Thursday, July 21st (doors open at 11AM, show begins at 12PM); Saturday, July 23rd (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM); and Sunday, July 24th (doors open at 4PM, show begins at 5PM). Catered by Banquet Masters. Tickets are $36 per person. Ask about group discounts. Reservations are required and can be made by calling or texting 727-469-3233 and leaving a message on the reservation line.
About the show: Marcia returns to her flat to find it has not been painted as she arranged. A part time painter who is filling in for an ill colleague is just beginning the work when the wife of the man with whom Marcia is having an affair arrives to tell all to Marcia’s husband. Marcia hires the painter, a part time actor, to impersonate her husband at the confrontation. Hilarity is piled upon hilarity as the painter, who takes his acting very seriously, portrays the absent husband. The wronged wife decides that the best revenge is to try to flirt with Marcia’s husband. When Marcia learns that the painter/actor is flirting with her rival, she demands the opportunity to show the other woman a little revenge. JFL partners with Banquet Masters to offer a buffet prior to each performance that generally includes a garden salad bar, rolls and butter, au gratin potatoes, yellow rice, a vegetable medley, and rotating meat, poultry, fish and dairy entrees, along with a chef selected dessert assortment, coffee, and iced tea.
Just for Laughs Dinner Theatre was founded in 2016 by Barbara Anthony and Toby Manion. The pair sought to bring strictly comical dinner theatre to the area. Productions have included Perfect Wedding, Natalie Needs a Nightie, Baggage, Sin, Sex, and the CIA, A Christmas Cactus, Getting Sara Married, Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses, Nana’s Naughty Knickers, Social Security, Sex Please, We’re Sixty, Murder at the Howard Johnson, & Lovers and Other Strangers.
“This small yet adorable play house was perfect for the play presented… The $36.00 {ticket} was a small price to pay for the plentiful and tasty buffet and the funny and perfectly acted play. Each character was very believable, and the comedic timing was spot on. Hats off to all who gave their time and talents.”
“The dinner theatre is small enough to be close to the ‘action’ on the stage. The buffet food was super…The play itself was delightful…entertaining, funny, well done with an appealing plot and a wonderful cast.”
“It must be serendipity! Happened to stumble upon this little gem in Largo, Florida with friends. Had few expectations but was very pleased with the whole evening. The buffet was very plentiful and good. The price was a good value at $36 for both the show and dinner. …Now to the show! A very quaint and well done facility with a small cast of six performing a wonderful comedy … I laughed my tail off! Loved the show and the character of Trudy just tickled my innards! Almost a full house on a Sunday evening. Make a reservation to be sure to get a great table. Will revisit next time we pass this way.”
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