Teatro Martini...

The boyfriend's birthday was last week and I wanted to take him out for a fun night since he's more of an experience guy rather than a presie guy.

I thought...my friend is in this thing called Teatro Martini that could be fun?  So I shot the dear Alex an email and he set me all up.  Since he was able to get me a performers discount, I went ahead and purchased a couple of upgrades - front row seating and then a little package that got you champagne, cake and a souvenir photo!  I really wanted to make it a special night for someone so special to me.

Holy shit friends - go to this!  It's super fun!

It's located inside the same building as the Pirates Dinner Adventure in Buena Park.  Get there early because parking fills up fast.  You check in 1 hour before showtime (8 on Fridays and 9 on Saturdays).  You get a 4 course dinner, that includes a glass of champagne and a night of hilariously fun interactive awesome theatre, song and different types of acts.

Patrick and I got there way way early (because of course we did - it's me) so we hit the bar next door for a pre-show drink.  FYI - New Moon bar and lounge is right next door - and a perfect spot if you're hitting one of these entertainment venues.  We got ourselves each a drink and complimentary crunchies.  (Have I mentioned how much I friggin love crunchies?!)

We got in line to check in, and unfortunately that night they seemed to be having some issues, so we didn't get let in until almost 7:30 after what seemed to be a bunch of confusion.  But alas - we were in!  We immediately got hit up for our photo which you can grab boas and hats:

Dorks

You then hang out in the bar area where free appetizers are available as well as drinks for purchase. They had Chandon Rose - IN!

How cute are we?!

I need to learn that "skinny arm" pose....

A couple of the actors (including my friend!) come out and start doing some bits, then you are herded pretty quickly into the theatre.  We sat at table with a couple of really sweet women and another couple.

Purple!

This may be my next profile pic...

1st course was this delicious tomato based, I think, chowder.  It was yummy!

After this 1st course - it takes off.  That would probably be my only complaint - the whole show is happening at the same time your getting your food.  I wanted to give my full attention to the performers, especially since we were in front, and eat - but it was tough.  It's also interactive - so they may say something to you or mess with you while you have a bite of food! Ha!  I didn't take any more food shots until dessert because the show was so great!

A few minutes before showtime my friend Alex aka "Rob" and his side kick Jinx were warming up the crowd.  There was also this other guy - I missed his name dammit, but he was hilarious as well!

Jinx and "Rob" aka Alex

Then Jinx came around at one point and was offering free shots to people - Vodka or Tequilla.

She was the cutest!

Birthday Boy doing a shot

About this time is when I would say the show kicked into full gear.  A gal came out from behind the bar (kind of behind us) and sang.  We were also warned that the stage moved up and down - pretty cool effect!

There was an aerial and silk dancer.  She was freaking amazing!  I loved watching her.  She was such a great performer.  She did the silk 1st, then came out later with the hoop.  Smiling the whole time!  You could really tell she was loving what she did and she was fantastic at it!

This guy came out a couple of times and did a comedic sort of magic act.  He was probably my least favorite but not horrible.  His bits were just a bit too long.  He did do a pretty cool magic trick though that involved cards and jenga!

Now these girls - They deserve massive fucking props.  These girls were not only in the show but also our waitresses.  The little blonde gal on the end was ours.  They would sing and dance and then turn around and be bringing us our food.  They did not stop all damn night.  They were fun and cool and kept up the upbeat fun attitude all night!

These girls were the BOMB!

Now here's a moment captured by Patrick and his fancy phone (you iphone people have cool shit).  He took a bunch of pictures - and they move!!!  It's such a trip.  So some are stagnant but some are moving ones, so hopefully they upload right (It looks like I had to add links so see the little blue words!).  Ha!  Anywhoo - "Rob" and company came out and were looking for a "girlfriend".  Well guess who got pulled up onstage.

Twirl

 Oh My

He was making me slap his nipple

And of course I got a shot

 Shots

Seriously - SO. MUCH. FUN.

Right after this, they actually the went and grabbed Patrick and announced for all couples to come up to the stage and slow dance!  It was like this really sweet romantic moment in the midst of hilarity!  A gal came out and sang "At Last", while we danced along with a bunch of other couples (joking about how neither of us can really dance).  It was probably one of my favorite moments of the night.  It may be silly - but I do love a little romance.

We then got our cake!  The chocolate one was delish!

The other highlight of the night - They got Patrick!  The little gal Jinx made a comment earlier that she was going to make him her boyfriend later.  They pulled him and 2 other guys up onstage and did a great bit!  The girls were adorable, dancing around them - Jinx doing her comedic bit (She is so the part I would want to play if I was in this show!)  Then they blindfolded the fellas and that damn hilarious guy came out dressed as a woman and we all about fell out of our chairs - he was hysterical!

So happy he was having fun and not mortified!

Jinx seducing my guy

Saucy!

Dying

And there's my friend...garters and all!

There was this other gal who was an MC of sorts as well.  She was funny and had a magnifiecent stage presence!

After this the show pretty much wrapped up with a wild run of a bunch of different mini acts/dances/costume changes that was a whirlwind of hilarious fun!

And that was that!

This night was an absolute and total blast!  I'm so happy Patrick had a good time and enjoyed his birthday present.  I had sore cheeks the next day from laughing so hard.  A huge bravo to this cast of characters!  So much damn fun!

Highly recommended if you all want a raunchy night of fun!