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The Big Meal: Dan LeFranc's Family Drama Spans Generations

The Studio Theatre (1501 14th St. NW Washington, DC 20005)
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Five generations of a single family return to the same table at a Midwestern restaurant at various points over the course of 80 years, experiencing love, loss, and life in Dan LeFranc's comic drama. The story flows quickly from the initial meeting of a young couple, Nicole and Sam, through their firsts -- date, fight and kiss. Once they're married with children, they're faced with a son and a daughter who'd rather be anywhere than at The Big Meal, along with the worsening dementia of Sam's father. And as the years pass, life's ebbs and flows are experienced together, revealing more surprises, both happy and heartbreaking. Johanna Gruenhut directs this new play by the award-winning Dan LeFranc (Sixty Miles to Silver Lake) as part of the Studio Theatre's 2ndStage series.

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The last date listed for The Big Meal was Sunday May 20, 2012 / 7:30pm.

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16 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Judy
4.0

very moving and emotional play, though seems to be
quick vignettes and lighthearted. don't be fooled.

Written on May 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Clever play, very good cast, and interesting staging. I enjoyed the performance.

Written on May 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Genny
4.0

Play itself is not that substantial a "meal," but the production was well done and worth seeing.

Written on May 21 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

I found this deeply moving, and unexpectedly so. One of the best ensemble performances I've seen. Sorry the production has closed--I would have wanted to send people to it.

Written on May 21 2012
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About the Ticket Supplier: The Studio Theatre

The Studio Theatre is dedicated to producing the best in contemporary theatre. Its body of work encompasses provocative new writing from around the world, unique special events, and inventive stagings of contemporary classics. Studio strives to present sophisticated writing, stunning design, and extraordinary performance. Studio 2ndstage provides opportunities for emerging and established local and national artists, and Special Events feature one-of-a-kind productions from around the world.