Play festival

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FrisinoToohey, a retired radio anchor who is in her 70s.

“Writing a 10-minute play takes a lot less time than crafting a full-length [one]. There’s less character development, fewer complications, but you need an idea that

Margaritaville

From page 19 the performance I attended, but only briefly and in one song: “Margaritaville.”

Let me interject here: Jimmy Buffett, who is now 76 years old, does not appear in the show. Apparently, the box office has been asked several times, “At what show will Jimmy Buffett be there?”

But his music, a blend of rock and country, certainly is. Some folks have described his music as a way of life — a mellow, escape-to-the-Caribbean lifestyle.

Boy meets girl, yada yada

The plot is the simplest part of the entire night and not all that important. After all, you’re there for the music, dancing and attitude.

But to sum it up, a part-time bartender from Ohio living in the islands falls in love with a tourist who’s just a little too careerminded. And, as in all love stories, she can grab the audience right away.”

If a “full-length” play is like a big-size candy bar, you might say Fells Point Corner Theatre’s mini-plays offer audiences a bag of “fun size” treats to consume.

But for Malkus, this Forrest Gump boxof-chocolates philosophy is not the only reason for the 10x10x10’s popularity.

“We have so many people who work on this leaves, he chases her, and, what do you know, all’s well at the end. How could it end any differently?

This is, don’t forget, a dinner theatre, and Toby’s guests will enjoy the menu for this show: tropical fruit, veggies, shrimp casserole, tilapia, a salad bar, a carving station with chicken, roast beef, turkey and ham, and an ice cream bar.

Also available (for an additional payment) are alcoholic drinks, including the drink special, “The Coconut Telegraph,” served in a souvenir glass. It’s also available in a nonalcoholic version.

Toe-tapping is encouraged!

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville runs through Aug. 20, and is suitable for patrons 10 and older. Doors open for dinner at 6 p.m., and an 8 p.m. show gets you out at about 10:30 p.m. There are no longer any Covid restrictions at the theatre.

Toby’s is located at 5900 Symphony Woods Rd. in Columbia, Maryland. Advance reservations are required. Performances are Tues-

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“Plus, we [at Fells Point Corner Theatre] have always had a commitment to produce original work, so the 10x10x10 is deeply rooted in our mission.”

The Fells Point Corner Theatre is located day through Sunday nights, with matinees on Wednesday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. (buffet brunch for matinees opens at 10:30 a.m.).

Tickets are $74-$79 for adults and $57$60 for children 12 and under. All tickets include the all-you-can-eat buffet. Patrons are also expected to tip their servers (who are, by at 251 S. Ann St. in Baltimore. Its 2023 10x10x10 Short Play Festival runs Aug. 11 through Aug. 27. Fridays and Saturdays are at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. the way, the actors), who bring beverages and special desserts to tables. Those 65 and over may attend any Tuesday or Wednesday performance for $62.90.

At 8 p.m. on Thurs., August 10, “Pay What You Can” preview night, audiences can choose their own ticket price. Tickets are $24 for all other performances. For more information and tickets, visit fpct.org.

Tickets may be purchased from Ticketmaster or by phone from the box office at (410) 730-8311.

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