Reno Little Theater

Don't Dress for Dinner

Written by Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon
Directed by Dr. Sam Coleman
2009—2010 Season


Program

poster Bernard is planning a weekend with his chic mistress. He has arranged for a cordon-bleu cook to prepare gourmet delights, is packing his wife, Jacqueline, off to her mother's house, and has even invited his best friend, Robert, to provide the alibi. It's foolproof—what could possibly go wrong? But suppose Robert turns up not knowing why he has been invited? Suppose Robert and Jacqueline are secret lovers and Jacqueline decides to stay home? What happens if the cook is mistaken for the mistress and the mistress is unable to cook? An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed.

This boulevard comedy was a smash hit in Paris, where it played for over two years, and in London, where critical acclaim greeted the Apollo Theatre production.

"Hurtling along at the speed of light, this breathtaking farce is a near faultless piece of theatrical invention." Guardian.

"Nifty." London Sunday Times.


Cast
Kyle Crawford
Kyle Crawford
(Bernard)

This is Kyle�s first production with Reno Little Theater. Kyle played Prince Charming in Rogers and Hammerstein�s Cinderella at Galena High School. Thanks to my family for supporting me in my debut on the RLT stage.
Elizabeth Jernigan
Elizabeth Jernigan
(Jacqueline)		 This is Elizabeth �s first appearance with Reno Little Theater since moving from Oklahoma. She received her B.A. in Theater Performance from Oklahoma City University, where she was an active member of Alphi Psi Omega, the American National Theater Honors Fraternity. A few of her credits in Oklahoma include Nora in A Doll�s House, Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof, and various roles in the Let�s Pretend Players traveling theater company. As well as being on stage, Elizabeth loves being behind the scenes, where she has done everything from working on the fly rail to being the Assistant Stage Manager for Oklahoma City University�s production of La Boh�me. Elizabeth is very excited to be back on stage and hopes you enjoy the show!
Maredyth Maiain
Meredyth Martin
(Suzette)
Meredyth is thrilled to be back in her home town of Reno after four years studying and performing in Los Angeles. She has done film and stage work as well as national commercials for Ikea, Panasonic, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Most recently, Meredyth was Assistant Director for the Food Network�s Throw Down With Bobby Flay. She also had the honor of playing Jill Tanner in Butterflies are Free. This is her first production with Reno Little Theater and she is honored to be part of the troupe.
J. Paul Malikowski
J. Paul Malikowski
(George)
Born helpless, nude, and unable to provide for himself, J Malikowski eventually became a learner, a lover, and a good listener.

(Editor's note: J is a second-generation RLT performer; his father, Paul Malikowski, appeared in several previous productions.)
Matthew Saylor
Matthew Saylor
(Robert)		 Matthew is having a blast in his first production with Reno Little Theater! He is an alumnus of the University of Nevada, Reno. His regional musical theater rap sheet includes Oklahoma!, and Annie with Bob Grant Productions. His local opera experience includes Trial By Jury at UNR and his most recent local stage production with Good Luck Macbeth, Butterflies are Free. He has performed with the Washington DC Gay Men's Chorus, in addition to multiple vocal productions with the Reno Symphonic and UNR Chamber Choruses under the direction of his mentor, Dr. Bruce Mayhall. Lastly, he has been a percussionist with the Reno Pops Orchestra. His performance in this production is dedicated to mom and dad.
Sara Walls
Sara Walls
(Susanne)
Sara is a Northern Nevada native who continues to work multiple part-time jobs until she decides what she wants to do when she grows up. An avid theater-goer, she is excited to return to the stage, and to Reno Little Theater, after a five-year hiatus, and would like to thank her boyfriend, family, and director for encouraging her to audition, as well as her bosses and co-workers for supporting her involvement in theater.










































































































































































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