The Gaming Table: A Restoration Comedy about Independent Women
Folger Theatre (201 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003)
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- $30.00 - $60.00
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All offers for The Gaming Table have expired.
The last date listed for The Gaming Table was Saturday March 3, 2012 / 8:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Virginiaman on Other
Arrive early to experience the Great Hall and the theatre.
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
Dress as if from a professional office or a nice dinner and you will feel better
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Bear on What to Wear
Casual. We wore khakis and a sweater.
80 Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
The play is very funny, but the Goldstar seats in the left balcony were seriously obstructed. 1/3 of the play took place in sections that were unable to be viewed from my seat. This is the first disappointing seat location I have encountered using Goldstar.Written on Feb 20 2012
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Funny and irreverent! Not at all what I expected - and pleasantly surprised. Entire cast was top-notch.Written on Apr 02 2012
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Sheila Gant
I found it a little too silly (folly) and lacked any real story line depth. I took it all in fun and had a good laugh every once in a while. Truly enjoyed the flip mannerisms between the sexes. It was cute.Written on Mar 02 2012
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Goldstar Member
Good fun. Great acting; over the top 'camp', and action never stops. The first few rows are not as good, but still very enjoyable. I'd like to see it again to catch the jokes I'm sure I missed. The library's women writers display is also very interesting - come early and see it - it's worth the time and it's free.Written on Mar 01 2012
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More Information About The Gaming Table
Website
http://www.folger.edu/gamingtable
Quotes & Highlights
- For videos, director's notes and more, visit the play's website.
Description
Written by Susanna Centlivre
Additional Material by David Grimm
Directed by Eleanor Holdridge
Whimsy, wit, and wordplay sparkle in this effervescent comedy by Susanna Centlivre, one of 18th-century London's most popular playwrights. An independent-minded widow with a penchant for gambling holds a nightly card game, teeming with revelers and rakes, which bankrupts some and entertains all.
For this revival of Centlivre’s hit, Eleanor Holdridge leads an extraordinary all-female design team, including set designer Marion Williams, costume designer Jessica Ford, lighting designer Nancy Schertler, and sound designer Veronika Vorel.