On Easter Sunday evening I went to see Disgraced, the current offering at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. Including myself there were four of us. Those of you who are theatergoers should see this play before it closes on April 10.
Let me tell you a little about it. Amir is a hotshot corporate lawyer in Manhattan He’s also a Pakistani-American whose White wife is an artist interested in Islamic forms. When Amir is mistakenly linked to a Muslim leader, his world begins to unravel. Matters come to a head when he and his wife host a dinner party for another power couple, a Black female attorney and her Jewish husband.
Sounds interesting doesn’t it? We all enjoyed it. This 80-minute thrill ride won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. All I can tell you is this play was very interesting. It was the type of play that I would like to go and see again if I had the time. I love live theater.
After the play we went next door to Meat and Potato. This was a first for sister as well as my brother and me in law. Our goal was to have a drink and an appetizer. It was a little late for dinner and the restaurant was not overly crowded. In order to order our drinks at a table instead of the bar the greeter had to get approval from her manager. Was this really that big of a deal? Our waitress was nice as was the atmosphere. From our vantage point we were able to see what other people were ordering. The meal that caught our eye was the Meat and Potatoes for two it looked like something from the Flintstones. It was a huge piece of meat, actually a 34-ounce rib eye with steak fries and mushrooms. I understand that if you want the meat to be well done you might have a two-hour wait. I can’t imagine ordering a piece of meat that large. I would have to share that with four people instead of two. I think I will go back and when I am in the mood for a full meal instead of an appetizer. Then I can give you my real opinion.
I can’t believe it is already April. This means I only have nine more months of things I have not done and places I have not been. I spotted a few things on line that look real interesting and some of them look like good photo opportunities as well. Using Groupon or Living Social is a good way to go places that you have not been; both programs offer a discount so if the place turns out to be a bust you don’t feel so bad because you saved money on the ticket or the meal.
Here is a note to all of the new groups that are having their first event. Don’t be afraid to ask for coverage. Send me an email at least two weeks before your event. I’m looking for new and interesting.
(Email the columnist at debbienorrell@aol.com)
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