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Beer for Breakfast by Sean Grennan

(4)
Productions (52)
Comedy
|
100 - 110 minutes
1 W, 3 M, 
Content Notes: Some mild adult language and content.
Set: Minimal.

A group of middle-aged buddies reunite for a "guys' weekend" in a snowed-in cabin to eat chili, drink beer, and relive the good old days. Despite divorce, unemployment, and a stroke, spirits are high until Jessie, the wife of absent friend Adrian, shows up in his place. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues: will the men win their right to an all-out guy fest, or will woman be crowned the stronger sex after all? Read More

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A group of middle-aged buddies reunite for a "guys' weekend" in a snowed-in cabin to eat chili, drink beer, and relive the good old days. Despite divorce, unemployment, and a stroke, spirits are high until Jessie, the wife of absent friend Adrian, shows up in his place. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues: will the men win their right to an all-out guy fest, or will woman be crowned the stronger sex after all?

website: www.beerforbreakfastplay.com

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 100 - 110 minutes
  • 1 W, 3 M, 
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language and content.
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-118-8

Published Reviews

"A masterpiece of modern silliness. Grennan's play deserves to become a staple of the genre."

Greg Boyle, Metro Kansas City Entertainment Editor, KC Active Magazine

"Beer for Breakfast is a hilarious play. It bounces between laughter and tugging at your heartstrings with such ease. Our audiences have LOVED it!"

Paul Hough, Artistic Director American Heartland Theatre, Kansas City, MO

"Playwright Sean Grennan writes clever dialogue, and his play delivers some serious laughs."

Robert Trussell, Kansas City Star

"Beer For Breakfast, a world premier play by Sean Grennan is a charming comedy... Grennan's script is funny and it moves along at a peppy pace."

Peter Bakely, Kansas City Examiner

Production History

FEB 28, 2025 - FEB 28, 2027
Alfredo Orofino Produzioni
Rome, Italy
 Alfredo Orofino Produzioni Rome, Italy
DEC 21, 2024 - JAN 01, 2025
Paper Thin Production LLC.
Shanghai, AL China
 Paper Thin Production LLC. Shanghai, AL China
NOV 14, 2024 - DEC 07, 2024
MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE
MARATHON, FL United States
 MARATHON COMMUNITY THEATRE MARATHON, FL United States
OCT 24, 2024 - NOV 02, 2024
Yucca Club and Black River Art Gallery
Medford, WI United States
 Yucca Club and Black River Art Gallery Medford, WI United States
OCT 04, 2024 - OCT 20, 2024
Windsor Community Playhouse
Windsor, CO United States
 Windsor Community Playhouse Windsor, CO United States
APR 12, 2024 - APR 28, 2024
Mesquite Arts Theatre
Forney, TX United States
 Mesquite Arts Theatre Forney, TX United States
FEB 01, 2024 - FEB 17, 2024
Billings Studio Theatre
Billings, MT United States
 Billings Studio Theatre Billings, MT United States
SEP 15, 2023 - SEP 24, 2023
Alton Little Theater
Alton, IL United States
 Alton Little Theater Alton, IL United States
JUN 09, 2023 - JUN 25, 2023
Playhouse 2000
Kerrville, TX United States
 Playhouse 2000 Kerrville, TX United States
APR 21, 2023 - APR 30, 2023
Vermillion Players
Pontiac, IL United States
 Vermillion Players Pontiac, IL United States
MAR 30, 2023 - APR 02, 2023
Rocklyn Country Theatre
Meaford, ON Canada
 Rocklyn Country Theatre Meaford, ON Canada
MAR 17, 2023 - MAR 26, 2023
Pasadena Little Theatre
Pasadena, TX United States
 Pasadena Little Theatre Pasadena, TX United States
JAN 27, 2023 - FEB 12, 2023
Runway Theatre
Grapevine, TX United States
 Runway Theatre Grapevine, TX United States
NOV 10, 2022 - NOV 20, 2022
Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild
Sheridan, WY United States
 Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild Sheridan, WY United States
SEP 23, 2022 - OCT 09, 2022
The Studio Players, Inc.
Golden Gate, FL United States
 The Studio Players, Inc. Golden Gate, FL United States
FEB 11, 2022 - FEB 27, 2022
Masquers Theater
Soap Lake, WA United States
 Masquers Theater Soap Lake, WA United States
OCT 15, 2021 - OCT 23, 2021
The Actors Mission, Inc.
Rock Springs, WY United States
 The Actors Mission, Inc. Rock Springs, WY United States
SEP 24, 2021 - OCT 03, 2021
County Seat Theater Company
Cloquet, MN United States
 County Seat Theater Company Cloquet, MN United States
JUL 30, 2021 - AUG 07, 2021
Ensemble Stage
Banner Elk, NC United States
 Ensemble Stage Banner Elk, NC United States
OCT 12, 2020 - OCT 14, 2020
Jensen Games And Entertainment
Elpaso, IL United States
 Jensen Games And Entertainment Elpaso, IL United States
SEP 06, 2019 - SEP 22, 2019
Stage Loft Theatre
Fiskdale, MA United States
 Stage Loft Theatre Fiskdale, MA United States
SEP 06, 2019 - OCT 06, 2019
Olde Towne Dinner Theatre
Worthing, SD United States
 Olde Towne Dinner Theatre Worthing, SD United States
AUG 31, 2019 - SEP 15, 2019
Ellensburg Theater Company
Gold Beach, OR United States
 Ellensburg Theater Company Gold Beach, OR United States
APR 26, 2019 - MAY 19, 2019
Midland Community Theatre
Midland, TX United States
 Midland Community Theatre Midland, TX United States
MAR 15, 2019 - MAR 24, 2019
Truth Or Consequences Community Theatre, Inc
Truth Or Consequences, NM United States
 Truth Or Consequences Community Theatre, Inc Truth Or Consequences, NM United States
MAR 01, 2019 - MAR 16, 2019
Footlight Players
Coshocton, OH United States
 Footlight Players Coshocton, OH United States
FEB 01, 2019 - FEB 17, 2019
Tillamook Association For The Performing Arts
Tillamook, OR United States
 Tillamook Association For The Performing Arts Tillamook, OR United States
JAN 25, 2019 - FEB 03, 2019
Byron Civic Theater
Byron, IL United States
 Byron Civic Theater Byron, IL United States
NOV 22, 2018 - DEC 08, 2018
Innisfail Town Theater
Innisfail, AB Canada
 Innisfail Town Theater Innisfail, AB Canada
OCT 18, 2018 - NOV 17, 2018
Surrey Little Theatre
Surrey, BC Canada
 Surrey Little Theatre Surrey, BC Canada
MAY 24, 2018 - JUN 03, 2018
Rogue Theater
Sturgeon Bay, WI United States
 Rogue Theater Sturgeon Bay, WI United States
MAY 04, 2018 - MAY 13, 2018
Rogers City Community Theatre
Rogers City, MI United States
 Rogers City Community Theatre Rogers City, MI United States
MAR 02, 2018 - MAR 04, 2018
The Majestic Theatre
Manchester, NH United States
 The Majestic Theatre Manchester, NH United States
MAR 02, 2018 - MAR 04, 2018
The Majestic Theatre
Manchester, NH United States
 The Majestic Theatre Manchester, NH United States
FEB 02, 2018 - MAR 04, 2018
Chautauqua Playhouse
Carmicael, CA United States
 Chautauqua Playhouse Carmicael, CA United States
JAN 19, 2018 - JAN 28, 2018
Enter Stage RIght
Marysville, MI United States
 Enter Stage RIght Marysville, MI United States
JAN 12, 2018 - JAN 21, 2018
Prospect Theater Project
Modesto, CA United States
 Prospect Theater Project Modesto, CA United States
JAN 12, 2018 - JAN 27, 2018
Boise Little Theater
Boise, ID United States
 Boise Little Theater Boise, ID United States
AUG 18, 2017 - AUG 26, 2017
Pumphouse Players
Cartersville, GA United States
 Pumphouse Players Cartersville, GA United States
AUG 11, 2017 - AUG 26, 2017
Red Barn Players Of Ellwood City
Ellwood City, PA United States
 Red Barn Players Of Ellwood City Ellwood City, PA United States
OCT 05, 2016 - OCT 08, 2016
Regina Little Theatre Society Inc .
Regina, SK Canada
 Regina Little Theatre Society Inc . Regina, SK Canada
APR 15, 2016 - APR 22, 2016
Theatre Cambrian
Sudbury, ON Canada
 Theatre Cambrian Sudbury, ON Canada
FEB 12, 2016 - FEB 21, 2016
Huron Area Community Theatre
Huron, SD United States
 Huron Area Community Theatre Huron, SD United States
OCT 30, 2015 - NOV 08, 2015
FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY THEATRE
LABELLE, FL United States
 FIREHOUSE COMMUNITY THEATRE LABELLE, FL United States
OCT 01, 2015 - OCT 04, 2015
Cadillac Footliters
Cadillac, MI United States
 Cadillac Footliters Cadillac, MI United States
MAR 19, 2015 - MAR 28, 2015
None
Swift Current, SK Canada
 None Swift Current, SK Canada
NOV 20, 2014 - NOV 23, 2014
Great Bend Community Theatre
Great Bend, KS United States
 Great Bend Community Theatre Great Bend, KS United States
SEP 04, 2014 - SEP 14, 2014
Country Theatre Workshop
Cissna Park, IL United States
 Country Theatre Workshop Cissna Park, IL United States
APR 24, 2013 - JUN 22, 2013
Fanny Hill Dinner Theater
Eau Claire, WI United States
 Fanny Hill Dinner Theater Eau Claire, WI United States
APR 18, 2013 - MAY 05, 2013
ART Station Theatre
Historic Stone Mountain Village, GA United States
 ART Station Theatre Historic Stone Mountain Village, GA United States
JAN 10, 2013 - FEB 24, 2013
Conklin's Barn II
Goodfield, IL United States
 Conklin's Barn II Goodfield, IL United States
JAN 06, 2012 - FEB 09, 2012
American Heartland Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 American Heartland Theatre Kansas City, MO United States
FEB 28, 2025 - FEB 28, 2027
Alfredo Orofino Produzioni
Rome, Italy
 Alfredo Orofino Produzioni Rome, Italy
DEC 21, 2024 - JAN 01, 2025
Paper Thin Production LLC.
Shanghai, AL China
 Paper Thin Production LLC. Shanghai, AL China
FEB 28, 2025 - FEB 28, 2027
Alfredo Orofino Produzioni
Rome, Italy
 Alfredo Orofino Produzioni Rome, Italy
DEC 21, 2024 - JAN 01, 2025
Paper Thin Production LLC.
Shanghai, AL China
 Paper Thin Production LLC. Shanghai, AL China
JUL 30, 2021 - AUG 07, 2021
Ensemble Stage
Banner Elk, NC United States
 Ensemble Stage Banner Elk, NC United States
APR 24, 2013 - JUN 22, 2013
Fanny Hill Dinner Theater
Eau Claire, WI United States
 Fanny Hill Dinner Theater Eau Claire, WI United States

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