Love at the Early Bird Special

Lucille, a longtime diner waitress (and world-class matchmaker), meets new customer Ernie and begins a non-so-subtle crusade to match him up with longtime customer Rosemary, who's not so happy with Lucille's prior attempts at matchmaking. Will positive sparks fly?

Lucille, a longtime diner waitress (and world-class matchmaker), meets new customer Ernie and begins a non-so-subtle crusade to match him up with longtime customer Rosemary, who's not so happy with Lucille's prior attempts at matchmaking. Will positive sparks fly?

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Love at the Early Bird Special

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  • John Mabey: Love at the Early Bird Special

    Love is definitely on the menu in Bruce Karp’s play, LOVE AT THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. The characters each have unique personalities that are grounded from the start, and I’m rooting for them as much as I’m laughing at the comedy that’s filled with so much heart. I especially love how Bruce writes these characters with both respect for their years and enthusiasm about what’s still waiting to be discovered at any age.

    Love is definitely on the menu in Bruce Karp’s play, LOVE AT THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. The characters each have unique personalities that are grounded from the start, and I’m rooting for them as much as I’m laughing at the comedy that’s filled with so much heart. I especially love how Bruce writes these characters with both respect for their years and enthusiasm about what’s still waiting to be discovered at any age.

Character Information

Two female actors - 60+; One male actor - 60+
  • LUCILLE
    – long-time diner waitress, 60+ years old. Friendly, outgoing, and something of a matchmaker.
    Character Age
    60+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Ethnic diversity
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • ERNIE
    – retired mailman, moving to new neighborhood, low key, 60+ years old. Actor, 60+
    Character Age
    60+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Ethnic diversity
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • ROSEMARY
    – retired librarian, independent, 60+ years old. Actor, 60+
    Character Age
    60+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Ethnic diversity
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Seaside Players, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL, Year 2026