Don't Dress for Dinner
A restored French farmhouse reimagined as both romantic getaway and comedic trap, using exposed timber beams, textured plaster, and a tightly organized layout to support farce.
Okoboji Summer Theatre2013
Description
A restored French farmhouse became both romantic getaway and comic trap in Don't Dress for Dinner at Okoboji Summer Theatre. Exposed timber beams, textured plaster, and a grounded palette created warmth, age, and rural charm.
Farce depends on clarity, so the layout prioritized clean sightlines, purposeful door placement, and layered depth. The timber grid became both a visual anchor and a practical structure for defining playing areas without crowding the stage.
Credits
Written byMarc Camoletti
Directed byDan Schultz
Scenic DesignBrandon PT Davis
Costume DesignAshley Harrison
Lighting DesignHalea Coulter
Sound DesignMichael Burke