Wake Up, Cameron Dobbs

Some people — mainly his immediate family — would say Cameron Dobbs is not living his best life. Cameron is alone, timid and reluctant to stand up for himself, but at least he has his 30th birthday to look forward to. What he thinks will be a quiet dinner with his brother Owen and his sister-in-law Abby suddenly becomes both a blind date (courtesy of Abby) and another inquisition conducted by his mother (invited by Owen). But what if Natalie, his blind date, turns out to be just the kick in the pants he needs to jump-start his life? What if she attempts to sneak him out of his own horrible party, and he's too agreeable to say no? Stephen Pierick's play Wake Up, Cameron Dobbs is a sharply-written comedy about taking control of your life, even if it means saying "no" to your own mother. Kirkwood Theatre Guild presents Wake Up, Cameron Dobbs at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (January 20 to 29) at the Robert G. Reim Theatre (111 South Geyer Road, Kirkwood; www.ktg-onstage.org). Tickets are $20.