Center Stage at Southampton Arts Center presents “The Dining Room” by A.R. Gurney from Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28. The show is directed by Michael Disher.
Once upon a time, before open concepts and eat-in kitchens became the must-have element of a home, the dining room was second only to the kitchen as the heart and hearth of any dwelling. In 1982, A.R. Gurney examined the worth, value and purpose of the center of most family holidays, declamations, disagreements and life-altering events in “The Dining Room.” In 18 vignettes, Gurney examines this room and its versatility and variety of functions humorously, pointedly, poignantly and with great reverence and reflection.
The Center Stage production of “The Dining Room” features Daniel Becker, Susan Cincotta, Susan Conklin, Bethany Dellapolla, Richard Gardini, Tom Gregory, Barbara Jo Howard, Jenifer Maxson, Franco Pistritto, Jack Seabury, Michaal Lyn Schepps, Christopher Tyrrko and Gerri Wilson. Stage management and design is by Joseph Giovingo and lighting and sound is by Kenneth Blessing.
Performances of A.R. Gurney’s “The Dining Room” are Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at Southampton Arts Center, 25. Jobs Lane, Southampton. Tickets are $20 ($15 SAC members) at southamptonartscenter.org or 631-283-0967.
Complete the day with a special dinner or brunch before the performance. Patrons need to show proof of ticket for that day’s performance and reservations are suggested. Publick House (62 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-283-2800) offers 15 percent off the regular menu on the day of the show. Drinks, tax, and gratuity are not included in the discount. Claude’s Restaurant at The Southampton Inn (91 Hill Street, Southampton, 631-283-6500) serves brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the days of the show for a special price of $28 to theater-goers. Bamboo Restaurant (76C Job’s Lane, Southampton, 631-488-4240) offers 20 percent off the regular menu. Drinks, tax and gratuity not included in discount. Happy hour specials are also not included.
Staff Writer on Apr 5, 2024