The Harlequin Dinner Theatre
Description
The The Harlequin Dinner Theatre is a popular dinner theatre in Odyssey, owned and run by Edwin Blackgaard. The only employees and actors at the Harlequin seem to be Edwin and his faithful servant Walter Shakespeare. From what we can ascertain from the episodes, the Harlequin puts on very good productions — despite Edwin's tendency to pander to critics.
History
Prior to being the Harlequin, the theatre was originally owned by Mr. Flynn, who sold the theatre to Edwin Blackgaard in #203: “Double Trouble”. Under Edwin's ownership the theatre has sponsored a bike race, housed a Shakespearean festival, and produced a hilarious play about the life of window-washer Bernard Walton.
Once out of need for funds Edwin hosted an acting class at the theatre and produced a (generally disastrous) play as a result (#218: “A Class Act”).
Productions
- Terror from the Skies
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Zoe Grant's "Jacob"
- Marvelous Molly
Pictures of The Harlequin Dinner Theatre
The Harlequin's stage, as depicted on the cover of Album 39.
The Harlequin as depicted on a mural of the town at Whit's End (Colorado Springs)
The Harlequin's lobby, as depicted in Elsewhere in Odyssey.
The Harlequin's stage, as depicted in Elsewhere in Odyssey.
Trivia
- The word "Harlequin" means a "comic servant" according to Edwin (#631: “A Capsule Comes to Town”).
Appearances
Episodes
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- #203: “Double Trouble”
- #218: “A Class Act”
- #246: “My Fair Bernard”
- #248: “Terror from the Skies”
- #263: “When Bad Isn't So Good”
- #326: “Gathering Thunder” (mentioned)
- #329: “The Return”
- #333: “The Last Resort”
- #342: “Welcome Home, Mr. Blackgaard” (mentioned)
- #344: “Letting Go” (mentioned)
- #359: “The Merchant of Odyssey”
- #470: “Break a Leg”
- #506: “For Trying Out Loud”
- #528: “The Taming of the Two”
- #572: “Odyssey Sings!” (mentioned)
- #630: “Chip Off the Shoulder” (mentioned)
- #632: “Suspicious Finds”
- #636: “A Class Reenactment”
- “30th Birthday Live Show” (mentioned)