Come join Bernard, Jacqueline and an array of their dinner guests — both invited and unexpected — at a little soirée outside of Paris in The Waldo’s community theatre production of Don’t Dress for Dinner.

Just as a romantic weekend begins three couples — spouses, best friends, secret lovers, and uninvited guests — begin to collide in the grand tradition of the British farce, twisting truths, switching alibis, and swapping identities. A hilarious and sometimes naughty confusion ensues with characters improvising at breakneck speed while the evening slowly goes off the rails and secrets are revealed.

The local cast includes Christine Andersen as Suzanne, George Bates as Bernard, Malachi Esancy as George, Laura Morris as Suzette, El Stanton as Jacqueline, and Jack Sullivan as Robert.

This production of Don’t Dress for Dinner is presented by The Waldo in partnership with Veggies to Table, a midcoast non-profit Grow-to-Donate Farm in Newcastle working to help end hunger in Maine. All of the organic veggies and flowers they grow are donated to community members living with hunger and needing joy.

A raffle and silent auction at each performance will feature fabulous items and experiences donated by local merchants. 100% of those proceeds will benefit Veggies to Table to help combat rising local hunger.

Don’t Dress for Dinner was written by Marc Camoletti and Robin Hawdon. The play is being directed by Laura Morris, stage manager is Shari Wills and George Bates is producing.

Due to some of the mature themes, this show is not recommended for pre-teens.