Sammy and “Le Grand Buffet”
Created by Jonathan Mirin | Produced by Piti Théâtre Company | Origin: Charlemont, USA
La Nouvelle Scène – Studio A
Show Details
Sammy is a stranger in a strange land. He is an American (clown) in Paris who somehow has landed a job at a fancy restaurant. But what if you are also – a clown?
Content Notes
* These performances will offer English captioning.
** These performances will offer French captioning.
(EN) This performance is presented in English.
(FR) This performance is presented in French.
Showtimes
- Friday, June 13** (EN)7:30pm
- Saturday, June 14** (EN)3:30pm
- Sunday, June 15* (FR)4:00pm
- Tuesday, June 17* (FR)9:00pm
- Thursday, June 19* (FR)9:00pm
- Saturday, June 21** (EN)1:30pm
Anyone who has travelled knows how challenging it can be to not understand the culture and language in which you find yourself.
An American (waiter) in Paris, Sammy must prepare “Le Grand Buffet” or be fired. He does his best to follow the list “à faire,” but his limited French combined with the Roger Federer, Minnesota Fats, high-wire walkers, Gene Kelly, magic and music in his clown heart get in the way. Can the audience keep Sammy from getting sacked? Forty-five happy accident-filled minutes later, “Le Grand Buffet” is served to two audience members. Sammy is inspired by Chaplin, Keaton, Calvin and Hobbes, 1947’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and Mirin’s own experiences living and working in French-speaking Switzerland.
“Best family theater in New York this fall… a comic solo show about an American waiter trying to keep his job in a Parisian restaurant.” – Mommy Poppins
“A charming show for children… as its clownish protagonist overcomes awkwardness… to make us smile… it’s refreshing to have a space where… self-expression can be free.” – Theater is Easy
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Un spectacle charmant parfait pour les enfants qu’il parlent anglais ou français.
Great fun for kids and adults alike! The audience is encouraged to help Sammy by translating the words he doesn’t know. The physical comedy is very funny and the actor brings a great energy to the character. Kids who like to participate should sit in the front row.