Dinner For One

Created & Directed By Christina Baldwin
Co-Created By Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl
Music Direction By Emilia Mettenbrink

Featuring Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl

December 8 - 31, 2023

Inspired by an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection.

This brand-new production will be a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music. The play is created in collaboration with local theater stars Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl, and musician Emilia Mettenbrink.

All DINNER FOR ONE performances are SOLD OUT.

We have opened up a waitlist for our SOLD OUT performances. Email boxoffice@jungletheater.org with your name, contact information and preferred dates to be added. 

If you have tickets for DINNER FOR ONE and your plans have changed, please contact our box office to make arrangements. Our box office will do their best to accommodate patrons as turnback tickets become available, but Exchanges for existing tickets cannot be made into sold out performances. Ticket exchanges are not transferable between shows or seasons.

FEATURING

Understudies

Sheena Janson Kelley
Dustin Bronson

Musicians

Emilia Mettenbrink
Angela Waterman Hanson
Mary Alice Hutton
Andrew Sun
Lara Bolton

CREATIVE

Scenic Designer Eli Sherlock
Costume Designer Ora Jewell-Busche
Lighting Designer Marcus Dilliard
Sound Designer Jaime Lupercio
Stage Manager/Properties Designer John Novak
Music Arranger Emilia Mettenbrink
Assistant Director Alison Ruth

PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Manager Matthew Earley
Technical Director Julia Reisinger
Scenic Charge Artist Jeni Raddatz Tolifson
Head Electrician Ray Steveson
Production Assistant/Crew Charlene Holm
Head of Costume & Wardrobe Ash Kaun
Dresser Becca Michelle Clayton
Board Operator/Programmer Shannon Elliott
Audio Engineer Micah Kopecky
Carpenters John Lutz, Ada Packiewicz, Kat Hunter, Roan Childress, Evan Peterson
Electricians Ellie Simonette, Jack Hinz, Ada Packiewicz, Kurt Jung

Photo by Lauren B. Photography

 

PAY AS YOU ARE TICKETS

PAY AS YOU ARE pricing asks those who routinely pay $45 for theater tickets to pay that amount; it is the actual fair market value of the ticket. If an audience member needs to pay less, they can choose to do so. Likewise, by selecting to pay more than the market price, you help cover the cost of someone else’s ticket and welcome more audiences to the Jungle Theater.

Phone: 612.822.7063
PAY AS YOU ARE tickets available November 22 at 4:30pm

FlexPass Early Access Available now online or by emailing our Box Office at boxoffice@jungletheater.org.


December 8 - 31, 2023

PREVIEWS

Wednesday, December 6, 7:30pm
Thursday, December 7, 7:30pm

ACCESSIBLITY PERFORMANCES

Audio Description Thursday, Dec 21
ASL Tuesday, December 19
Open Caption Friday, December 22

SPECIAL NYE DINNER WITH CHLOE

Sunday, December 31 | 3:45 - 8:15pm
Features Dinner Pairing at Chloe by Vincent, show, and shuttle. Available by calling Jungle Box Office for $145. Sold Out

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RUN TIME
60 Minutes, no intermission

CONTENT WARNINGS
This production includes portrayal of alcohol consumption and suggestive content.


Concerns about COVID-19 are top of mind for everyone, and when joining the Jungle for a performance, we want you to feel confident in your time with us. As protocols to protect against COVID-19 continue to evolve, the Jungle Theater is committed to caring for our people – that includes our artists, our audiences, and our staff.

For our 2023 – 2024 Season, masks for audience members are optional but strongly recommended. Additionally, masks will be required for all Wednesday 7:30pm performances. Please note that this policy is subject to change.

Please click here to learn more about our response to the coronavirus.


This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.


DINNER WITH CHLOE

$145 | Sold Out

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Jungle Theater and Chloe by Vincent! This exclusive event package includes a ticket for the December 31st performance of DINNER FOR ONE and a pre-show 4-course dinner and wine tasting menu with dishes inspired by the play and conceived by Chef Vincent Francoual of Chloe by Vincent. And leave the driving to us - your ticket includes a complimentary shuttle back and forth from the Jungle to Chloe by Vincent for a stress-free NYE.

Close out 2023 with this unforgettable experience!    

EVENING LINEUP

3:45pm – Shuttle departs Jungle Theater 
4:00pm - 4 course dinner and drink pairing at Chloe by Vincent 
6:00pm – Shuttle pick up and return to Jungle Theater 
7:00pm-8:15pm – DINNER FOR ONE 

Dinner menu

First course Chestnut soup, root vegetable mironton, cinnamon creme fraiche
Second course Sea bream filets, black olive, red beets puree, citrus oil
Third course Chicken breast, oyster mushroom, steamed potatoes, vin jaune sauce
Dessert Chocolate truffle and Madeleines

*Vegetarian options available

AVAILABLE BY CALLING JUNGLE THEATER BOX OFFICE
Wednesday - Friday: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Located at 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  
612.822.7063


* This is a bundled package and therefore single services cannot be purchased separately from others or excluded from the price (with the exception of FlexPass holders, for whom the price of the package will be $100 to reflect the cost of the ticket you've already purchased). This package is non-refundable and ineligible for exchange