The famed Yardley Inn Restaurant and the acclaimed Actors' NET of Bucks County are joining forces to present an unforgettable evening of dinner theatre.
On Friday evening, November 26th -- one night only -- popular Actors' NET performers George
Hartpence and Carol Thompson star in A.R. Gurney's two-character comedic drama, Love Letters.
Married in real life, the New Hope couple has costarred in recent years in such Actors' NET productions as My Fair Lady, Hamlet, Macbeth and more.
"We couldn't be more excited to present Love Letters as the first of what we hope will be many evenings of dinner theatre at the Yardley Inn," restaurant general manager Michelle Mohullen said.
"Our amazing dinner theatre package is only $65 per person, which includes tax and tip. The meal will consist of choice of appetizer (soup du jour, house salad or marguerita salad), entree (roasted chicken, grilled flat iron steak, grilled salmon or crab cake) and dessert with coffee or tea."
"Serving will begin at 6:30 p.m. on the show night," Ms. Mohullen said. "The show will begin at 8 p.m. "
"Love Letters is one of playwright Gurney's most popular plays," explained Actors' NET Artistic Director Cheryl Doyle. "In less than two hours, we see two star-crossed American lovers -- Andrew Makepeace Ladd 3d and Melissa Gardner. Gurney carries them over a period of 50 years from second grade through the trauma of adulthood, marriage, divorce and middle age. It is a staged reading of unadorned theatre. As one actor reads, the other reacts, communicating the bittersweet reactions to the words. This work speaks equally to the heart of anyone in love or anyone who has loved and lost. It is, quite simply, brilliant."
"It's appropriate George and Carol would launch our new partnership with the Yardley Inn and star for us in Love Letters," Ms. Doyle said. "For them, it's a labor of love. They love each other, this play, our theatre company and the Yardley Inn. They are enthusiastic regular patrons of the Yardley Inn, always extolling their great food and atmosphere. We've secured one of their favorite directors, Susan Berry Cadoff, to direct. She previously directed them in this stage play for a benefit performance elsewhere."
"By the way," Ms. Doyle added, "George Hartpence noted recently that the show will be staged in the same room he and his wife held their wedding rehearsal dinner seven years ago!"
"Reservations are now being accepted for the Nov. 26th performance," Ms. Doyle said. "Space is limited. To feed yourself, your heart and your soul, call the Yardley Inn Restaurant at 215-493-3800.
The Yardley Inn Restaurant & Bar is located at 82 East Afton Avenue, Yardley, PA, 19067, at the corner of River Road (Route 32) and Afton Avenue, overlooking the Delaware River.
