The Acorn Theatre
Pat Flicker Addiss, Olympus Theatricals, LLC Present

DINNER WITH THE BOYS

Written by DAN LAURIA

Starring
RAY ABRUZZO, DAN LAURIA, RICHARD ZAVAGLIA

Directed by FRANK MEGNA
Scenic Design: JESSICA PARKS
Costume Design: PATRICIA E. DOHERTY
Lighting Design: JILL NAGLE
Sound Design: MATT KRAUS
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Dan Lauria’s DINNER WITH THE BOYS is your typical mob story with a flavorful twist. Charlie (Dan Lauria) and Dom (Richard Zavaglia) are living in exile (or they may as well be – they are living in the suburbs of New Jersey for cripe’s sake!) because they have encouraged the wrath of Big Anthony Jr. (Ray Abruzzo). Although they are fed up with their punishment, they know better than to defy the wishes of the explosive kingpin…or do they?

The acting in DINNER WITH THE BOYS is impressive. Special kudos go to Zavaglia who is delicious as the devoted cook. The plot has its own unique quirkiness and moves along at a brisk pace. And the kitchen set (scenic design by Jessica Parks) is so authentic and comfy it makes you want to pull up a chair and join the guys for a quick repast. The only fault in this production is that the humor is predictable. Although executed expertly, we’ve seen it all before. Humor that matches the originality of the plot would move DINNER WITH THE BOYS from good to great.

- Laurie Lawson -