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The Importance of Knowing Ernest

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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’.

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Peter Blacklock
10 minute comedy
1 man, 1 woman, 2 either

Arnold and Florence are rekindling their romance by going out to dinner at a lovely restaurant. They’ve chosen a table with a view of the harbor, hoping to watch the sunset and are looking forward to taking a peek at the wine list. The only problem? It’s not their table. The waiter requests, first kindly and then not so kindly, for them to leave. In desperation, the waiter asks for the assistance of the Maître d’ who also attempts to oust them. The restaurant’s employees however, underestimate the creativity and wiliness of Arnold and Florence — who are very well aware of the importance of knowing Ernest.

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About the Playwright

Peter Blacklock has spent his career in drama and education as a teacher, administrator, writer and actor. Now retired, he continues to work in Senior Theatre and writes musicals based on local history for his community’s theatre.

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playwright

Peter Blacklock

genre

Comedy

run time

10 Minutes

men

1, 2, 3

women

1, 2, 3

royalty

$15 per performance

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cast-size

4

theme

Dating, In a Restaurant

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