The Dentist

THE DENTIST
by Terry Glaser

Directed by Jeff Darland

Performances April 8th – April 16th, 2021
Tickets **FREE** (reservation required)

Love, vengeance.....and slapstick!

The Dentist is a zany tale of improvised dialogue, physical acting, and colorful characters. Youthful lovers, aging lust, clever servants, foolish masters and eccentric townsfolk collide in crazy combinations and schemes.

It all begins when Pantalone, the town’s most powerful citizen, stirs up a hornet’s nest of unrest. He woos his son’s sweetheart, bites his servant on the arm, and pits himself against friend and foe alike. The aggrieved citizens hatch a plot to get revenge and save the young lovers. They enlist the services of the local baker, Pulcinella, a dental-guild drop-out with a bagful of terrifying tools and a sadistic plan. Come watch this collision course of physical stunts and verbal fireworks— will Pantalone fall for the ruse or have his own revenge in turn?

The Dentist is based off the traditional commedia form of theatre, a fifteenth century form of ‘Italian Comedy’ where actors in traditional masks and costumes use slapstick to play stock characters.

Get ready for laughs and a rowdy performance.

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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Performances will be outdoors at VCU’s Park Plaza, a small amphitheater located behind Hibbs Hall and to the east of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts located at 922 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23284.

Run time about 2 hours.

Performances will be outdoors, socially distanced, and masks are required for all audience members. 

NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED.

Seating is available in spots for 1-2 people, blanket spots for 3-4 people, or single chairs. When selecting your ticket, please choose Quantity "1" for one spot (do not choose the number of patrons for the group spots).

Performances may be rescheduled or canceled due to rain. 

Please contact us if you have questions.

mooresw4@vcu.edu 804-828-6026.