5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood is playing Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28 at Pit and Balcony, 805 N. Hamilton St., Old Town. It is part of the “After-Hours” series. The plays start later and have more adult content.

The performance itself is backwards, sort of. It’s on the stage.  Intimate, both seating and the set. Restaurant style tables and chairs are also available if you want to be up close and more involved in the show. Come early for the special seating. The show was sold out on opening night.

It is directed by, veteran actor, by Rhiannon Evans-Hall. This is her directorial debut. You will probably see more from her in this role in the future.

The show addresses 1950’s sexual stereotypes. Everyone is a “widow”, a code word for lesbian. The entire audience receives a name tag with a female name, I was Pauline.

The setting is the newly renovated community center that was remodeled in 1956, during the cold war. Included is a government issued led safety door and protective window. Air raid drills are a common thing. The reason for gathering is the Susan B. Anthony for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein Annual quiche breakfast. Just by the silly name of the group alone you can tell it’s going to be funny.

The society’s founder is a pioneering woman. Who cleared land, created a community, and starved off hunger by happening upon chickens whose eggs she nourished herself on.

The groups motto is “No meat, no men, all manners”.

Hope Brown, Meghan Campbell, Kaeleigh Casavant, Trashan Donald, and Katie MacLean Peters do a terrific job performing. They are delightful. The cast encourages audience participation and spontaneity is part of the fun. The show is worth your time and is lighthearted but with a social message. Spoiler alert! There is a crazy surprise in the final scene that kept me laughing on the way home.

It’s kind of odd that this play was written by two men and I am also a male reviewer, but I think it’s all well and good.