Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, with Birmingham and Perez, Premieres in Florida June 9

By Adam Hetrick
09 Jun 2010

Miss Abigail's Guide stars Mauricio Perez and Laurie Birmingham
Miss Abigail's Guide stars Mauricio Perez and Laurie Birmingham
Photo by Rob Harris Productions

The New York-aimed comedy, Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage, based on the book by Abigail Grotke, begins its world premiere engagement June 9 in Tampa, FL.

Altar Boyz creator Ken Davenport, who co-authored the comedy with Sarah Saltzberg, directs the premiere that runs through July 3 at the Straz Center. Miss Abigail is expected to make her New York bow this fall.

Laurie Birmingham stars the title role, with Mauricio Perez (Altar Boyz Off-Broadway) as Paco.

According to producers, "Let Miss Abigail take you back to a simpler time, before booty calls, when the divorce rate wasn't 50 percent and when fidelity was more than an investment firm! During this 90-minute comedy, Miss A will show you how to have the perfect kiss, what you should (and should not) talk about on a date, and how to let a man think he wears the pants."

The production has scenic design by Scott Cooper, lighting design by Joseph P. Oshry and costume design by Rick Criswell.

Davenport's Off-Broadway projects include Altar Boyz, My First Time and The Awesome 80's Prom. He is currently developing the film "Somewhere in Time" as a stage musical. He has also produced Oleanna, Blithe Spirit, You're Welcome America and 13 on Broadway.

Tickets, priced $29.50, are available by phoning (813) 229-7827 or by visiting StrazCenter.