Tuesday, January 6, 2026–7:45 a.m.
-News Release-
Rome Little Theatre is excited to celebrate one year of PLAYSPACE, their table read series, on Monday, January 12, 2026, with a reception for guests and a reading of ‘The Art of Dining,’ written by Tina Howe.
Join Rome Little Theatre for a fun, interactive experience where YOU get to read parts of the script, connect with fellow theatre enthusiasts, and dive into a variety of plays. Whether you’re a seasoned actor or just love the theatre, everyone is welcome!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of something vibrant and inclusive. Come for the reads, stay for the community! We can’t wait to see you there!
This play is suitable for audiences aged 18 and older. Participant sign up: at romelittletheatre.com.
The Art of Dining By Tina Howe | Comedy
“A spicy compote of social satire, slapstick zaniness, sight gags and the funniest play I’ve seen in a long time.” – Village Voice
Cal and Ellen are the owners and sole staff of a small, elegant gourmet restaurant. Cal’s main preoccupation is paying back the $75,000 it cost to start it up, and that means packing in the customers. Chef Ellen is preoccupied with the food’s quality and stops Cal from sampling the ingredients. The diners act out their own private dramas over dinner, and their conversations are exquisite burlesques of contemporary attitudes. There’s a sensual middle-aged couple who go into paroxysms of ecstasy just reading the menu and then there are three crass chic young career women. Finally, there’s Elizabeth, a maladroit, shy and neurotic writer who’s dining with her prospective publisher. Her actions and conversation are unintentionally hilarious and a delicious example of how not to act and what not to talk about while dining.
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