A New Comedy by Bridgette Dutta Portman

Directed by Nikki Meñez

Desperate for money, two sisters hatch a plot to recreate the “McDonalds Coffee Lady” lawsuit. But the truth comes to haunt them.

Joanne hates her job at McCarby’s: minimum wage, irritating customers, an overbearing boss, and a geeky coworker. When Jo’s sister, Char, comes up with a scheme to spill hot coffee on herself and sue McCarby’s, Jo goes along with it. Can they pull it off, or is it too tall an order? Will someone spill the beans? How many coffee puns can we cram into this synopsis? And why is a mysterious old woman following Jo? Inspired by the 1992 McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit, Coffee Lady is a tort-reform ghost story about sibling rivalry, denial, and the power of truth.

Featuring: Nikki Nutterfield, Anne Yumi Kobori, Ray Dequina, Janelle Aguirre, Barbara Ann Cecchetti, and Matt Gunnison.

Production Staff: Erica Andracchio, Jakob Bernardino, Zephaniah Bensaid, Colin Johnson, Kenna M. Lindsay, Brittany Mellerson, Nikki Meñez, Anthony R. Miller, Claire Rice, Puja Tolton, and Kelli Westad.

PIANOFIGHT'S COVID PROTOCOL

Each audience member must show proof of full vaccination to enter PianoFight, no exceptions. We will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements in effect at time of show. We reserve the right to add additional requirements that we deem necessary to keep our staff, artists, and audiences safe.

PianoFight’s not just two theaters, we've also got a restaurant and bar!

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When you arrive at PianoFight, you walk into the most beautiful bar in the Tenderloin. In the bar, you can order drinks, dinner, and grab a table and listen to whoever happens to be playing the cabaret stage at the moment. From there, you'll finish your supper, refill your drink, and head into one of the two theaters to see your show.

If you plan on ordering a drink or dining before your show, we recommend you arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour early so you (and our staff) have plenty of time. Restaurant seating is first come first serve. Drinks and food are allowed in the theaters.

PARKING: Street parking is free after 6pm. We’re located 2 blocks from Powell BART, numerous muni lines and there are 3 parking lots within 1 block.

ACCESSIBILITY: PianoFight's restaurant, bar, and both theaters are fully ADA accessible.