After critically acclaimed premieres across the country, Michael Ching’s Speed Dating TONIGHT! is coming to Philadelphia! This 90-minute show brings 25 characters together, 3 minutes at a time. They all have one thing in common: a quest for love, sex, romance, or anything in between!
First drink included with admission!
90 minutes
$20 / Members save 30%
Thur Sep 4 and Sat Sep 6 at 6pm
Bourbon Blue
2 Rector Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
Thurs Sep 11 and Fri Sep 12 at 6pm
Duel Piano Bar
1420 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Company Bio and Credits:
SPEED DATING TONIGHT
Presented by Poor Richard’s Opera
Conceived by Dean Anthony
Words and Music by Michael Ching
Producer and Director – Siddhartha Misra
Music Director – Ting Ting Wong
CAST:
Quinn, the bartender – Jackson Williams
Stephanie, the waitress – Sara Stejskal
Kaylee, the event coordinator – Danielle Horta
The Daters:
(played by: Brynn Terry, Jennifer Holbrook, Dane Allison, William Lim, Peter Christian, Andrew Shaw, and Clayton Mathews)
Dater #1 – “The Realtor”
Dater #2 – “Lives at Home”
Dater #3 – “Liar?”
Dater #4 – “The Origamist”
Dater #5 – “Triathlon Dan”
Dater #6 – “The Bassoonist”
Dater #7 – “The Talkative Girl”
Dater #8 – “Fragile Heart”
Dater #9 – “Waiting for Too Long”
Dater #10 – “I’ve always liked this bar…”
Dater #11 – “Panic Attack”
Dater #12 – “Lurking”
Dater #13 – “Dancer”
Dater #14 – “I’m feeling pretty awkward”
Dater #15 – “My lover died…”
Dater #16 – “Car Man”
Dater #17 – “Campaign Consultant”
Dater #18 – “Steampunk Girl”
Dater #19 – “Love me, Love My Cats (the cat lady)”
Dater #20 – “Pathological Liar”
Dater #21 – “Famous Family”
Dater #22 – “The Girl with a Checklist”
Dater #23 – “O.S.D. (Obsessive Screen Disorder)”
“Well sung is better than well said.” Our goal is to put opera back in the hands of of the people who love it the most: its fans and its artists. Poor Richard’s Opera is dedicated to providing a supportive and challenging environment for singers who are eager to perform. Fondly referred to as “grassroots opera” Poor Richard’s Opera simplifies the production experience to focus solely on the singers and music, usually performing in more intimate spaces and with piano accompaniment.
Check out their website here!
See the trailer here!