The Gin Game - Date Night Theatre, 11 October | Event in Matthews | AllEvents

The Gin Game - Date Night Theatre

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts

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Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm

189 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105-1712, United States

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Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm (EDT)

189 N Trade St, NC 28105-1712

189 N Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105-1712, United States

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The Gin Game - Date Night Theatre
THIS WEEKEND - Date Night Theatre, where you will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, two drink tickets, and a performance you'll never forget!

Presenting The Gin Game - A dramatic comedy by D.L. Coburn.

Join us on Saturday, October 11th, at Matthews Ballroom!
Hors d'oeuvres & drinks served at 6:00 pm, followed by the Performance at 7:00 pm!

Tickets are on sale NOW at https://www.matthewsplayhouse.com/mph-community-series!

Seating is limited, so get your tickets early!

* Due to the fact that the Ballroom is located in a historic building, it is NOT equipped with an elevator. Please note that the performance is on the 2nd floor and is only accessible by stairs.

The Gin Game
A dramatic comedy by D.L. Coburn
1978 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

In this beautiful piece of literature, a card game is used as a metaphor for life. Weller Martin is playing solitaire on the porch of a seedy nursing home. Enter Fonsia Dorsey, a prim, self-righteous lady. They discover they both dislike the home and enjoy gin rummy, so they begin to play cards and, over time, reveal intimate details of their lives. While Weller’s pride makes him determined to win, Fonsia realizes her rigidity has led to a lonely old age.

Featuring:
Corlis Hayes as Fonsia Dorsey
Andrew Roberts as Weller Martin
Dennis Delamar as Narrator

Pamela Thorson, Producer/Director
Neifert Enrique, Technical Director
Will Elliott, Technical Operator

This is a script-in-hand production or “Readers' Theatre.”

It is a style of theater where actors present dramatic readings of narrative material. It focuses on vocal expression to convey the story to the audience. It enhances comprehension and engagement with literature. Overall, it is an entertaining and educational activity that emphasizes the power of storytelling through voice and expression.

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The Gin Game - Date Night Theatre, 11 October | Event in Matthews | AllEvents
The Gin Game - Date Night Theatre
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm