In Snowmass, a theatre production titled "The Dining Room" by AR Gurney has been noted for its use of eating as a metaphor for social interaction. The play's setting is a family dining room, where characters attempt to eat but never actually do.

The production explores various aspects of life, including relationships and significant life events. The simple act of eating is used to suggest a wide range of themes and emotions.

Further details about the play and its production can be found in The Aspen Times archives, specifically in the July 12, 1984 edition, which featured a headline reading "A play not for an empty stomach".