(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Exit 82 Theatre Company opens their 2022 season with First Date. When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? Performances run across two weekends (March 18-20 and March 25-27).
The play is directed by Quentin Madia. The cast includes Patrick Murray (Aaron); Lauren Pelaia (Casey); Carly Cosentino (woman #1 - Lauren, Aaron's Mother, Instagram); Lisa Friedman (woman #2 - Allison, Google); Jennifer Shrestha (woman #3 - Wanda, Facebook); Evan Pelaia (man #1 - Gabe, Aaron's Future Son, Edgy Stoner); and Frankie Confalone (man #2 - Reggie, British Rocker, TikTok).
Musicians includes Samuel Russo (piano); Steve Mariani (drums); Nick Mariani (guitar); and Matt Smith (bass).
Performances take place Friday, March 18 at 8:00pm; Saturday, March 19 at 8:00pm; Sunday, March 20 at 2:00pm; Friday, March 25 at 8:00pm; Saturday, March 26 at 8:00pm; and Sunday, March 27 at 2:00pm. All shows takes place at the Exit 82 Studio Theater at 73 Main Street in downtown Toms River.
NOTE: The theater is BYOB. Concessions will be available for purchase. MASKS REQUIRED: Audience members are required to wear a mask inside the theater, regardless of vaccination status. Parking is available at street meters or in the parking lots on Irons St. and Hyers St.
The production is produced by Keely Davenport, Billy Cardone, and Frankie Confalone. The assistant director/choreographer is Alexandra Mandalakis. The music team includes Samantha Ferrara, Steve Mariani, and Samuel Russo. Stage manager is Lili Salt. Costume design by Frankie Confalone and Desiree Kammerman. TD/light design by Zack Bliss. Sound design by MK Productions. Set and construction by Jason Arellano.
Exit 82: A Toms River Theatre Company, Inc. is a performing arts organization whose mission is to produce quality theatrical programming while providing an educational environment to unify the arts community and inspire artistic development.
