Hemet, California
28 customer reviews
Lori Ruziska
Play With Your Food Productions is a hidden jewel in the valley. Michael Tennant always puts on an incredible show. The food is outstanding. The venue is quaint and always a good time. Thank you PWYF for always delivering a phenomenal performance! More...
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Walter Pleasnick
Every play has been done very professionally, following a delicious dinner. Today we enjoyed the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Outstanding mix of humor and mystery. We are fortunate to have PWYF productions in our valley. Bravo Michael!! More...
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Merl Johnson
An evening with new friends that I will always treasure.
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Linda Oleary
Very cool
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Bill Ruziska
Great fun, great meal, great time laughing. Hemet's little treasure. Michael puts on awesome shows I highly recommend it.
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Esther Feigenbaum
Fun production. Good food. Good service.
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Karen Redard
Wonderfully entertaining! Small venue was very comfortable. Staff were attentive and gracious. Good food and amazing original play. Next time, I'll bring a good bottle of wine to enjoy with friends and family. Thanks for a fun experience. More...
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Cheryl Burns
Have been a regular patron for many years. Have never been disappointed with a performance and the food is always great.
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Marcie Ochoa
Wonderful food and great performance!! Loved the intimate feel of the theater. So much fun!!
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Violet Haneline
The Psychic play in Hemet, was excellent! It had you guessing 'who did it' from the start. The play was very intriguing and entertaining. A must see.
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Raul Caraveo
Great Plays! I love seeing all the humor this theater puts out! Go see them you will have a great time!
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April Rogers-Lopez
Michael Tennant has made me laugh more times than I can count. His creativity knows no bounds. Come watch a show and let yourself leave your stress at the door! Good times await.
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Michelle Amsler
I agree with the previous reviewer - this dinner theater is the best !The food rocks and I'm an obnoxiously picky eater, so that's saying something. My husband and I went for a date night - we laughed so hard I think I almost wet myself. Loved it and can't wait for the next one. We live about an hour away - definitely worth the drive. Thanks you guys for being so awesome! More...
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Daniel Maggio
I love what Michael has done with PWYF Productions. Always top notch performers in the shows and food never disappoints. I love that we have this cultural gem in our small town. More people should know about it! More...
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Beverly Hardesty
Have been to this dinner play production several times in the past and enjoyed the evening every time. Got together with 8 friends and family for this great night. Came from Buckeye AZ and Orange County. Hope to do the trip again for the next dinner play. Loved every minute. More...
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Nolan Livesay
This place is great! Even just the name of it lets you know how fun it'll be. Michael Tennant always know how to entertain people in just the right way with just the perfect balance. Keep up the great work, guys!!!
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Shannon Byrd
If you have never been here to watch a show you must do it! What is a fun filled time with good food and good laughs! We will definitely be back.
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Bridget Curtiss
My boyfriend and I drove out from Orange County to see this production and it was DEFINITELY worth the drive!! We were warmly greeted when we walked in the door and immediately shown to our seats. The director even came to greet us and chat with us as he did with the other guests. We loved the intimate and cozy atmosphere of this venue. The actors in this production were of Broadway caliber and the show was absolutely hysterical. The director did a fantastic job directing this production. This is one of Hemet's HIDDEN GEMS. We look forward to seeing future productions at Play With Your Food!! More...
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Donna Moore-Newsom
I am thrilled to give Play With Your Food Productions a 5-star review. Every performance I have attended (and there are a lot of them! ) has been excellent. The actors are very talented, the venue is intimate, the food is delicious, and the pre-show entertainment is always fantastic. Local theatre productions are an important part of our area culture and definitely something that everyone in Hemet should experience as well as support our local actors. More...
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Erin Favilla Ter-Nedden
I live in Orange County and have been to a number of plays by Play With Your Food. The plays are always hilarious and the food is excellent. Let me say that again, the food is EXCELLENT. I love that they not only entertain you but they feed you with top quality food, all at a bargain price. Also, the theater is a small, intimate venue and the service is warm and personal. I drive an hour and half to see these plays and it's work every minute I sit in traffic. Go see these guys. You'll have a blast and be glad you went. More...
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Stephen Siemens
Michael Tennant puts so much care into each of his shows. And he casts them with the most talented local actors. I laugh so freaking much when I go to any PWYF Production, and I highly recommend that you check the next play or show that their team puts on. Play With Your Foods is seriously creating some of the best art in the region. This is a company worth supporting with your attention and your dollars. More...
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LeRon Beason
A great night of entertainment and good food. Courteous and friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend going to see a show. You will not be disappointed.
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Bradley Hyman
We just attended our first Play With Your Food production, Blithe Spirit, and it was an amazing evening of dining and theater!
The food was excellent, Michael was everything a host should be, and the performance was first class and entertaining.
A wonderful evening.
Highly recommended!
We will be back.
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Mindy Pickel
I drive an hour to come see Play with Your Food productions because it's worth it! First you walk in and you're greeted with a smile as you're shown to your table.
You sit down with your group and enjoy dinner as a live singer sings classic songs. It reminds me of New York or Chicago. You eat then the show starts. Desert is served at intermission.
After the show the actors come out and greet you which I especially love! Nowhere else do you get such value for the money. Always a great show! Always a great night out!!
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Bill Ruziska
This is awesome!! What an honor to have the personal feel and atmosphere of a small theater with the wonderful talents of a New York level cast makes this a one of a kind dinner theater in our area. The great gourmet food with your choice of meat, chicken or salmon, vegie's and desert. This is Hemets best hidden treasure, only it is to good not to share. Hemets local, talented, mastermind Michael Tennant runs a superb show week in and week out. We will definitely be back for more!! More...
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Jared Moore
I have been performing at Play With Your Food for about 6 years and I love it! I do shows at numerous venues, but I keep coming back here over and over again. The material that is produced here is top notch, the direction is always on point, and the professional atmosphere is what every actor dreams of. So, if you want to enjoy a great night of entertainment and a gourmet dinner then make reservations for the next show. Also, if you're an actor or have interest in trying it for the first time then this is the place for you! Hope to see you there More...
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Michael Strecker
I did not expect to see such a high quality production in Hemet. I saw "Bad Medicine" which was a hilarious romp through the misadventures and tribulations of a famous suspense writer.
The laughs came non-stop, as the plot was wonderfully constructed and the physical comedy and dialogue were top-notch. Kudos to Michael Tennant (who also directed and performed in the play) for his brilliant writing; he had the entire audience laughing and gasping for breath.
I was also impressed with the casting of the play. Although the cast only included five actors, each was well chosen for their part and performed admirably. The set design and lighting was also instrumental in crafting an amazing viewer experience. I had to remind myself more than once that I was in Hemet and not in a LA playhouse or off-Broadway somewhere.
The play by itself was worth the admission price of $40, but they also serve a 3-course meal with the show. Also included was a phenomenal singer who serenaded the crowd with jazz songs before the show started. Frankly, the play itself was worth the $40, throwing in a meal and some great music makes it a deal that is difficult to pass up.
If you're in Hemet or a nearby city (I drove 30 minutes to check it out), I highly suggest you give Play With Your Food a chance, it's good fun and a great way to spend an evening.
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Rina Simmons
This review is a long time coming, but I would be doing the play and Michael Tennant a huge disservice if I did not eventually post my review of "Bad Medicine. " This was my first time vising Play With Your Food in Hemet and I was not disappointed. The food and the atmosphere were great, but of course the play was the highlight. I did not expect to laugh so hard or so often and the intimate space that Play With Your Food provides allows the audience to really feel a connection with the play and its' characters. I truly cannot wait for their next production in March and am looking forward to whatever Play With Your Food has in store next! More...
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