Cast members of “The Dining Room” rehearse a scene.
Photo courtesy of Melissa Rechin / Photo Editor
KRISTEN SHULTIS
Staff Writer
Many plays are set in a world that we may or or may not know. “The Dining Room” is no exception.
The play focuses on a dining room set, which was manufactured in the 1800s, where each family has different encounters at the table. This performance talks about the manners of these people; it is all done in 18 different scenes. The play covers lots of topics such as politics, Alzheimer’s, infidelity and many others.
A lot of these topics include issues that were going on in the ‘80s — things that weren’t as well known about as today and maybe things that weren’t really talked about. Each one of these scenes is bound to leave you feeling something inside, whether it be humor, sadness, maybe even a little bit more knowledgeable on the topics covered.
There is also talk of the emotional attachment to the furniture and descriptions about said furniture. The whole cast is six people: three men and three women. This play takes a multitude of characters, played by only a handful of actors, to portray grandparents, maids, etc.
The play is produced by the Performing Arts Company and will run from Feb. 28 – March 1 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. in the William’s Center Multi-Purpose Room. General admission is $10 and $5 for students.