Runway Theatre
For those of you who are into the theatre and who happen to be in the North Dallas area I have a treat for you.
In Grapevine Texas there is a place called the Runway Theatre.
http://www.runwaytheatre.com/TheGreatAmericanTrailerParkMusical.php
It is called this as it sits on the north end of DFW and frequently the sounds of Jets landing or taking off can be heard during a performance. This does not take away from the play and most of the time it is not noticeable.
The historic area of Grapevine has many shops and places of interest so actually spending more than an evening there can be a good use of your time. It is very close to DFW so, if you are in town for a day and have some time on your hands a quick cab ride to downtown for food and fun would also work.
Grapevine is rife with good restaurants, spending a Friday night or Saturday night in Grapevine is worth consideration.
Grapevine hosts a few restaurants which are landmarks. Esparza’s, which is a great Tex Mex restaurant has a long history of satisfying their guest.
http://www.esparzastexas.com/home
There are others which I have tried and I will do a better job of talking about them in the future. The cost varies, some are really overpriced; most are in the ball park of what you would expect.
If you are in the mood for something a little more traditional, try Tolbert’s
They boast a good chili and their fish is advertised as coming from Paris, Paris Texas…
http://www.tolbertsrestaurant.com/
Our usual evening consist of an early dinner with friends somewhere in the area, and then heading over to the theatre about 30 minutes before the curtain to visit with some of the other regulars and staff.
These people go out of their way to make you feel at home.
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Critics love this incredibly irreverent, hilarious musical which gives a whole new loving image of “white trash.” When a new tenant arrives at Armadillo Acres, she wreaks havoc all over Florida’s “most exclusive” trailer park. The bonds of friendship are sometimes closer than the bonds of family. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband, the storms begin to brew, and hilarity ensues.
Rated R *
Other than some language and suggestive situations, the show hardly should be rated R. I would rate it PG 13. I don’t know any teenager who has not heard those words but again, your mileage may very. Having said that, it is a laugh a minute and the cast and crew did an excellent job. These are people that I would like to get to know... Some plays that you go to, you are looking at your watch wondering when it will be over. I have been there and so have you. This was over too soon for me. One of the friends that went with us who admitted to not liking musicals, wanted to come back and see it again. That to me was a breakthrough in and of it-self as if one musical can touch someone; maybe that will be open to others. This was not Rogers and Hammerstein. There was actually a live band for this performance which sincerely added to the quality of the play.
It is not unusual for the cast to come into the seats and involve the audience; so if you feel like being a possible bit player, sit on the isle and take your chances. You never know if you will be involved in some small way.
One thing of note: this is an all volunteer production. If you have time and would like to get involved, you can do anything from make popcorn to act, you have but to show an interest.
Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her. But once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.
– Voltaire
*Taken from their web site.
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