Dinner Theatre at Franca's

11/27/2020

08/02/2020

Happy Birthday to my sister Franca, who is so special to me. She is the spitting image of my parents ~ kind,
loving, caring, giving and always it amazes me how hard she works..... 💕

Happy Birthday to my sister Franca, who is so special to me. She is the spitting image of my parents ~ kind,
loving, caring, giving and it always amazes me how hard she works..... 💕

07/02/2020

Barefoot In The Park at Dinner Theatre at Franca's at Franca's Real Italian Restaurant is Postponed due to Covid -19. We will keep everyone updated on when we will be opening up! Thank you😊
Thank you Don Maines for the Article!

**The opening of “Barefoot in the Park” on July 10 at Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant in Nassau Bay has been postponed. "A new opening date is still being discussed. Our top priority is the safety of our audiences and our casts," theater spokesperson Kathleen Pero said. **

06/28/2020

Hello Friends! Just want to Update you on "Unnecessary Farce" AUDITIONS! They have been Postponed due to Covid and will happen later this summer. We will keep you updated. 😊

06/22/2020

AUDITIONS for "Unnecessary Farce" by Paul Slade Smith will be Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30 at Franca's Real Italian Restaurant at 7pm. Show Performances are August 28, 29 September 4, 5, 11 and 12. This Show is Directed by Hunter Mehrens
**********SYNOPSIS: Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go! In a cheap motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there's some confusion as to who's in which room, who's being videotaped, who's taken the money, who's hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.
~ CHARACTERS: Note: Age ranges listed for characters are suggested ages only. These may be flexible depending on the actors auditioning.
****** 4 males and 3 females *******
~ Eric Sheridan: Male, 30s. A bookish, even-keeled police officer who is thrown into some difficult situations–while not wearing any pants.
~ Billie Dwyer: Female, 20s-30s. A police officer. Eric’s partner. Although she seems to lack every skill needed for police work, she is enthusiastic and eager to succeed.
~ Karen Brown: Female, 30s. An accountant who usually has a very professional demeanor, but seems unable to keep herself in control today.
~ Mayor Meekly: Male, 50s to 70s. A sweet, gentle fellow, who seems very Innocent (with a capital “I”)
~ Agent Frank: Male, 30s to 50s. Town Hall head of Security. Although he can seem confident and even gruff, in moments of crisis he is easily reduced to a very frightened man.
~ Todd: Male, 30s to 50s. Speaks with a pronounced Scottish accent. A professional hit man who’s accent gets thicker the angrier he gets, until he’s completely indecipherable.
~ Mary Meekly: Female, 50s to 70s. the Mayor’s wife. Small statured, she seems very sweet natured, and a good match for her husband the mayor, however, she is not all that she seems.
~Come & read with us. All Cast will be given gift certificates & dinner after each show performance. Auditions consists of cold readings from the script.
😊🎭 Everyone must have a face mask.
www.francasrealitalian.com

Unnecessary Farce

06/20/2020

06/14/2020

We are Excited to Announce the rest of our 2020 Season at Dinner Theatre at Franca's!
Next up is "Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon ~ Directed by Kathleen Heffernan Pero opening July 10th! Call for Reservations at 281-488-2207☎️

06/07/2020

"Barefoot in the Park" by Neil Simon
Opens July 10th!
Directed by Kathleen Heffernan Pero
Dinner Theatre at Franca's
Franca's Real Italian Restaurant

05/23/2020

We are so Excited to Announce our Cast, Crew & Show coming up in July! "Barefoot In the Park" by Neil Simon ~ Directed by KATHY PERO.... Show dates are July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25... Can't wait to be back performing!

Corie Bratter - KATHERINE TURNER
Telephone Repair Man - JEFF COLETTA
Delivery Man - SAM GORASHKO
Paul Bratter - HUNTER MEHRENS
Mother - PATTI MEINERS
Victor Velasco - STEVE QUIMBY

CREW:
Stage Manager/ Assistant Director - CHARLEEN SMITH
Set Design/ Stage Crew - SAM GORASHKO
Tech (Sound and Lights) - MIKE PERO

05/04/2020

Lina and Kathy revising our Dinner Theatre Season! Opening Soon! Can’t Wait!❤️🙏😊🌺💕🎭

04/26/2020

March 2020

04/15/2020

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04/09/2020

Call for Curbside Pickup at 281-488-2207☎️
Thank you so much 😊

04/07/2020

OPEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP 5 TO 8PM
CALL IN ADVANCE 281 488 2207☎️

OPEN WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP 5 TO 8PM
CALL IN ADVANCE 281 488 2207☎️

04/04/2020

As you know, all of us are dealing with the current COVID-19 health crisis, both locally and across the world. While at this time we are unable to entertain you here at Dinner Theatre at Franca's, we are working on updating our upcoming production dates for "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward as well as the rest of our 2020 Season. As soon as we have more information on when we can resume our rehearsals and our new dates, our patrons will be the first to know. We are looking forward to entertaining you again at Dinner Theatre at Franca's!

04/04/2020

This is such a wonderful article!❤️
My wonderful friend Kathleen Heffernan Pero❤️❤️❤️ Our Awesome Director ❤️
I don't know what I would do without her. A huge part of our Family, Our Dinner Theatre at Franca's, The Restaurant, Our EVERYTHING! WE LOVE YOU Kathy and Mike Pero! ❤️❤️❤️

Above a cross in Kathy Pero's living room in Dickinson, there's a printed Bible passage she says will see her through until Easter next year, when she expects to better enjoy "that greatest of feast days." Jeremiah 29:11-13, comforted Pero through 2004, when one of her sons died and her first marria...

04/03/2020

Call anytime for Curbside Pickup
from 5 to 8pm
281 488 2207 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
$10 Bottle of Wine 🍷🍷🍷
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03/08/2020

We are so Excited to Announce our Cast for our 2nd Show of our 2020 Season ~ "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward....Performances are April 17, 18, 24, 25 May 1, 2
…..(cast in order of appearance)
Edith ~ Kathy Edge
Ruth ~ C. Alane Johnson
Charles ~ Peter Miller
Dr. Bradman ~ Jeff Luchsinger
Mrs. Bradman ~ Alice Rhoades
Madame Arcati ~ Angela Reader
Elvira ~ Teri Miller
… Director ~ Patti Meiners
… Asst. Director ~ John Meiners, Jr… Stage Manager ~ Dianne Foussac
… Sound ~ Mike Pero
… Lights ~ Kathy Pero
… Set Design & Construction ~ Teri & Peter Miller

03/08/2020

Thank you Everyone who attended Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! We had All 6 SOLD OUT Shows! Amazing! Thank you to our Awesome Cast & Crew! Hunter Mehrens, Steve Quimby, Jeff Coletta, Peter Miller, Patti Meiners, Jean Luchsinger, Elle Anders, Lina Pignataro, Charleen Smith, Mike Pero, Jeff Harrelson and of course our Director, Teri Miller! This was truly an Incredible Show with a Stellar Cast! THANK YOU!❤️❤️❤️Next Show: Blithe Spirit

03/08/2020

Fun after show celebration with the Lend me a Tenor Cast and Crew 😊😊😊

03/07/2020

It’s Showtime! One last time for this Awesome Show Lend Me A Tenor! Break A Leg to all The Cast and Crew Tonight! Let’s Rock this!❤️❤️❤️

It's almost Showtime at Dinner Theatre at Franca's with Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! We are so excited to perform to a very packed house tonight! Let's do this!😃
Love our Cast❤️
Love our Crew❤️
Love our Show❤️

03/06/2020

It's almost Showtime at Dinner Theatre at Franca's with Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! We are so excited to perform to a very packed house tonight! Let's do this!😃
Love our Cast❤️
Love our Crew❤️
Love our Show❤️

03/06/2020

It's going to be an Awesome weekend of Dinner Theatre this Weekend with "Lend Me A Tenor"
Sold Out but maybe a few standby seats

03/06/2020

Auditions for "Blithe Spirit" tonight at 7 & Call for Reservations for "Lend Me A Tenor" for Friday & Saturday 281-488-2207

03/05/2020

Maria says "One more chance, One more chance and that's it!" 2 more shows for Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's ~ Limited Seating this Friday & Saturday only
Call 281-488-2207☎️asap to get your seat!
Dinner Theatre at Franca's

03/05/2020

Lend Me A Tenor
Friday Night
Great Seats/Tables
Available Call 281-488-2207

03/04/2020

This is the final weekend for Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! Saturday Night is almost a sell out! There are still great seats/tables available for Friday night! Call us at 281-488-2207☎️Don't miss this fun show😃
Dinner Theatre at Franca’s

03/03/2020

AUDITIONS ON THE MAIN STAGE TONIGHT!
BLITHE SPIRIT
7PM
FRANCA'S

03/03/2020

Auditions tonight for "Blithe Spirit" at 7pm at Franca's Real Italian Restaurant! Also, make your Reservations for the final weekend for Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! This Friday & Saturday! Call for Reservations at
281-488-2207☎️www.francasrealitalian.com
Dinner Theatre at Franca's **** 2 Great things happening at Franca's!😃❤️🎭😍

03/02/2020

This is the final weekend for Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! Saturday Night is almost a sell out! There are still great seats/tables available for Friday night! Call us at 281-488-2207☎️Don't miss this fun show😃
Dinner Theatre at Franca's

03/02/2020

AUDITIONS for "Blithe Spirit" by Noel Coward will be Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5 at Franca's Real Italian Restaurant at 7. Show Performances are April 17,18, 24, 25 May 1, 2 This show is Directed by Patti Meiners.
***Synopsis ~ Blithe Spirit
The classic comic play by Noel Coward set at an English country estate in the early 1940’s. The novelist, Charles Condomine, invites an eccentric clairvoyant Madame Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance, so he can do research on the occult for his next novel. This plan backfires, and Charles and his wife Ruth are “haunted” by the shocking but comic results. .....…..The Characters (2m, 5f Comedy)…………...
*Charles Condomine ~A sophisticated and urbane novelist who is dabbling in spiritualism to use it as a subject for a book.
*Ruth Condomine ~ Charles's second wife. Ruth is witty and sophisticated but also a bit stuffy and predictable.
*Elvira~ The ghost of Charles's first wife. She is spirited, outgoing, wild and jealous of Ruth.
*Madame Arcati~ Pretty much known as the local eccentric, she considers herself a spiritualist and a medium.
*Dr. George Brandman~ A good friend of the Condomines who is invited to dinner and a seance, Skeptical of anything to do with the occult.
*Violet Brandman ~ Simple and naive, she is excited about being in the presence of a medium.
*Edith ~ The Condomines new maid. She is nervous and tears around at breakneck speed trying to do things right.
~Come & read with us. All Cast will be given gift certificates & dinner after each show performance! 😀 Auditions consists of cold readings from the script.

02/29/2020

LOVE OUR CAST & CREW!
LOVE OUR SHOW!
LOVE WHAT WE DO!❤️❤️❤️
Dinner Theatre at Franca's
Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's

02/28/2020

2 more Sold Out Shows this Weekend for
"Lend Me A Tenor"
Let's Do This!

02/27/2020

There are still a few more seats/tables left for this weekend for
Lend Me A Tenor at Dinner Theatre at Franca's! Feb 28 & 29. Reserve now by calling 281-488-2207☎️You don't want to miss it!😃www.francasrealitalian.com
Following weekend March 6 & 7 is the final weekend.
Dinner Theatre at Franca's

02/26/2020

Lend Me A Tenor
This Weekend!
Call for Reservations
281-488-2207 Limited Seating