In a Restaurant

From blind dates to family members, everyone in these plays are at a restaurant.

Create a show of any length by mixing and matching shows all set around a dining table.

Book cover of "The Importance of Knowing Ernest" by Peter Blacklock.

cast of 4

10 minute comedy

Arnold and Florence may not have reserved the table at the upscale restaurant but that won't stop them from enjoying the view, despite the best attempts of the waiter and the Maître d'.
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 2 women

15 minutes

Peaches and Cherry, two women who just want to have some fun on their birthday, try the patience of a waiter who is just trying to uphold the proper atmosphere that an afternoon tea deserves.
ArtAge Publications Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 1 woman

25 minutes

Amelia was one of the few people to return the umbrella not expecting a cash reward but in the end, she may have received one of the best thank you's a lady could ask for.
Book cover for "Date-Zastrous" by Pamela Loyd, featured in Senior Theatre Resource Center.

1 man, 7 women

30 minute comedy

Bill dives into online dating hoping for romance, but ends up surviving six hilariously disastrous dates—from a psychic scammer to a pickpocket in pearls. Is there a perfect match, or are they all "Date-Zasters"?
Cover of "You Sir, Don't Deserve This Sandwich" by Martin R. Collin, published by ArtAge Publication.

cast of 10

10 minute comedy

Never has there been a dining experience like this. It's a laugh out loud comedy with great characters, lots of action, and waiters who can't sing!

2 women, 1 either

10 minute comedy

Feisty Etta and Ida are quick to kvetch about costly coffee. Oy vey! That was a bad idea.
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minutes

Jackie and George are about to get married but can he survive the "language of love?" Will these two ever get on the same page?
Cover of "Jugs" by Shelli Pentimall Bookler, senior theatre resource.

1 man, 1 woman

10 minute comedy

When a restaurant that sells booze, wings, and cleavage refuses to hire Lucille, she storms the interview with a lifetime of earned confidence.
Cover of "Out to Lunch" by Lennie Singer, a senior theatre resource publication.

4 women, 1 either, with optional chorus of 7 either

15 minute comedy

Lunch with friends has become complicated. This play is the first Escapade at the Villa Estates.

1 man, 2 women

10 minute comedy

His daughter is taking Dad to his appointments and they’re at lunch. It’s a battle to be heard, but Dad finds a way to get her attention!
Book cover for "Double Date" by Pamela Loyd, published by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 2 women

16 minutes

Two women show up at the same time for a first date with Thomas. A little mistake becomes a big mess that creates only one solution for the women. Funny!
Senior Theatre Resource Center by ArtAge Publications.

4 women

10 minute comedy

When your purse becomes your husband's carryall, the only solution is to give up the purse...Until you have to pay for lunch. This is a fun and easy script that you'll love!
Lunch Ladies at L'Ambrosia Luncheria - Senior theatre resource publication cover.

8 women

15 minute comedy

Two very proper ladies lose all pretense of ladylike behavior as they have trouble paying for their meal at an expensive restaurant, finally finding a brilliant (and hilarious) solution!
Girlfriends book cover by Linda LaRocque.

1 man, 4 woman

10 minute comedy

Lifelong friends Trish and Nancy, deep in conversation, discover that true girlfriends last only until the next man comes along...that is, unless he has a wife. Fun female roles.
ArtAge Publications Senior Theatre Resource Center.

2 men, 2 women

10 minute comedy

A coffee date has never been so interesting! Besides the two potential lovebirds at the table, their inner voices are along to coach, cajole, and criticize.
ArtAge Publications' Senior Theatre Resource Center for senior theatre professionals.

cast of 6

25 minute comedy

A wildly misguided act of compassion results in a dead cat being placed in a shopping bag—proof that no good deed goes unpunished.
 
Book cover of "The Code" by Donald R. Fried, published by ArtAge Publications.

1 man, 1 woman

13 minutes

Two seniors, Rose and Charlie, meet at a café on a blind date. Each one is expecting someone else entirely. In Senior Moments.
Promotional poster for "Gen. BingO" comedy about life, patriotism, bingo, and winning a turkey.

1 man, 2 women, plus audience participants

90 plus minute comedy

In the local VFW hall at Wednesday Night Bingo, audience members are made to feel like one of the regulars! They’ll laugh and sing and play some wild and wacky audience games.
Playbill cover for Lust 'n Digestion by William Doody, featuring bold colors and design.

1 male, 1 female and a brief appearance by a waiter

7 minute comedy

A woman sees her blind date sneak a foil packet into his wallet and assumes it’s a condom. He's confident of something happening but it's not lust!
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