Mama Mia! It’s Tea-A-Ria
Following a five-week sold out run at Fred’s Diner in north Naples, The Orpheus Players are bringing the comedy, Tea-A-Ria, to the Orpheus Caf on Fort Myers Beach.
While Laurie Nienhaus’ first comedy, A Teatime Travesty, featured rivals in tea and love and a reclusive horticulturist fond of poisonous plants, Tea-A-Ria is a different kind of romp. It’s the opening day of Leonie Palazotto’s tearoom and her very Italian family, who doesn’t quite grasp the concept of “teatime”, is willing to do anything to help her. Two English sisters new to America put in an appearance, as does a most unwanted guest. Friends and family must pull together to overcome the obstacle that is Enza Malandra. As with A Teatime Travesty, the action of the play goes on around the guests.
“Likely few have had occasion to give this much thought, but murdering a guest during the tea hour is fraught with problems,” said Nienhaus. “And then, of course, once the deed is done there is a body to dispose of – a somewhat athletic maneuver for those dressed in their finest attire. So, while I can’t tell you what actually happens to Miss Malandra, I can tell you this. She does finally exit of her own free will.”
There will be a performance on Friday, June 25, and on Saturday, June 27. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
For more information, contact Nienhaus at 463-1079. Contact The Orpheus Caf at 463-1549 to purchase tickets.
Mama Mia! It’s Tea-A-Ria
Following a five-week sold out run at Fred’s Diner in north Naples, The Orpheus Players are bringing the comedy, Tea-A-Ria, to the Orpheus Caf on Fort Myers Beach.
While Laurie Nienhaus’ first comedy, A Teatime Travesty, featured rivals in tea and love and a reclusive horticulturist fond of poisonous plants, Tea-A-Ria is a different kind of romp. It’s the opening day of Leonie Palazotto’s tearoom and her very Italian family, who doesn’t quite grasp the concept of “teatime”, is willing to do anything to help her. Two English sisters new to America put in an appearance, as does a most unwanted guest. Friends and family must pull together to overcome the obstacle that is Enza Malandra. As with A Teatime Travesty, the action of the play goes on around the guests.
“Likely few have had occasion to give this much thought, but murdering a guest during the tea hour is fraught with problems,” said Nienhaus. “And then, of course, once the deed is done there is a body to dispose of – a somewhat athletic maneuver for those dressed in their finest attire. So, while I can’t tell you what actually happens to Miss Malandra, I can tell you this. She does finally exit of her own free will.”
There will be a performance on Friday, June 25, and on Saturday, June 27. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
For more information, contact Nienhaus at 463-1079. Contact The Orpheus Caf at 463-1549 to purchase tickets.