Spartacus S.
Yelp
23 June 2024
Cape Coral , Florida
I went to see a Play on Sunday , 23 June 24 in the local community theatre.
The Theatre is literally a 5 minute drive from my house. I've passed by this Theatre many times and often wondered , due to its small size and location , just how good could a Play be here in small town Cape Coral. Yes , I've been to Broadway in the Big Apple ( NYC ). I know good acting when I see it.
But when I saw the advertisement for this particular Play , I just knew I had to purchase a ticket and see this Play.
MURDER ... On the Orient Express !!!
Yes , there was a murder ! No your Honor , I did not witness the murder. You see , just as the crime occurred, the lights went out. It was dark , I tell ya. I didn't see a thing. Suddenly, the lights came back on and a man was dead. Oh , the horror !
But , who done it ? Ah , the mystery of it all. World Famous Belgian Detective Hercule Poirot was summoned to the scene of the crime.
Poirot , ( pronounced Pwa ro ) my favorite detective , would solve this horrific crime , just as he has solved so many crimes in the past. And solve it he did ! Bravo Monsieur ! To find out who did it , go see the Play. Oh wait. Sunday was the last Play of the season in the Cultural Park Theatre. Oh well , what to do , wait til next year ???
The theatre itself holds a capacity audience of approximately 150 people.
The seats are tiered upward so as to provide an unobstructed view of the stage.
There are no bad seats in the house.
The duration of the Play was approximately two and a half hours with a twenty minute intermission between the first and second act. That is enough time for a restroom break or an opportunity to grab a refreshment at the snack bar.
The attendees were mostly elderly and a senior discount is available for those over 62 years of age. Plenty of free parking available in the nearby parking lot.
As for the actors , the Play is the thing.
I was impressed ! The acting was quite good , I was thoroughly entertained throughout the Play. I got more than my money's worth. I look forward to next season to see what Plays will be offered. I hope to return next season to be entertained again.
Maybe , just maybe , there will be another murder ... A Death On The Nile ?!