Don’t Dress for Dinner
- T Michele Walker
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Florida Studio Theatre Closes Summer Season with a Fast-Paced Farce
Full of Flings and Fumbles
Bernard has it all planned — a perfect weekend of romance with his mistress, complete with gourmet dining and an ironclad alibi provided by his best friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife unexpectedly discovers Robert is coming for a visit, she sees a perfect chance for a romantic escapade of her own. Soon, alibis crumble, secrets unravel, and a quiet weekend quickly spins into a whirlwind of confusion and chaos.
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is proud to present Don’t Dress for Dinner, a rapid-fire farce filled with mistaken identities, romantic chaos, and high-stakes hilarity. Written by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Robin Hawdon, this comedy begins previews Aug. 6, opens Aug. 8, and runs through Aug. 24 in FST’s Gompertz Theatre.
Hailed as “hilarious,” “uproarious,” and “gut-busting” by Entertainment Weekly and “guaranteed comedic chaos” by Broadway World, Don’t Dress for Dinner begins with a perfect plan gone hilariously awry. Bernard has arranged a secret weekend with his mistress while his wife is away – complete with gourmet catering and a foolproof alibi provided by his best friend, Robert. But when Bernard’s wife learns Robert is coming to visit, she decides to stick around for some mischief of her own. Before long, the plan unravels into a storm of surprise romances, double-crosses, and unexpected twists.
“This play is pure, fast-paced fun,” said Nancy Rominger, the show’s director and FST’s Associate Artist in charge of New Play Development. “The characters are clever, the setups are absurd, and the unraveling is deliciously satisfying. It’s the perfect way to end a joyful summer season – with a comedy that keeps the audience laughing right up to the final bow.”
Experience the fast-paced fun of Don’t Dress for Dinner, playing from August 6 to August 24, 2025.
Tickets available from $25-$46
Phone: (941) 366-9000
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