Rumors

By Neil Simon

Directed by Mark Hamdan-Krause

At a large, tastefully appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of Farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken and wife Chris must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Produced by Baraboo Theatre Guild at Farm Kitchen, S5718 State Road 123, Baraboo

Performances: February 10-25, 2017

Performance Times:
Friday February 10, 17, 24 Dinner at 6:00 PM show at 7:00 PM
Saturday February 11, 18, 25 Dinner at 6:00 PM show at 7:00 PM
Sunday February 12, 19 Dinner at 4:00 PM show at 5:00 PM

Ticket Prices: $38.00 Dinner and show $15.00 Show only(can only be purchased at the door the day of show.)

Call 608-356-5246 for reservations or more information.

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Auditions

Auditions will be held on the following days:

12/4/2016
12/5/2016

Sunday December 4 from 6-8 PM
Monday December 5 From 6-8 PM
at the Baraboo Arts Building
323 Water Street Baraboo, WI
Use East Street to get to the BTG Entrance in the back. Look for BTG sign.
Be prepared to read scenes from the script. No monologue required.

Must be able to do all 8 dinner theatre shows at the Farm Kitchen in Baraboo.
Dates: Friday February 10, 17, 24
Saturday February 11,18, 25
Sunday February 12, 19 Strike
and cast party the 26th

CASTING

5m, 5f


KEN GORMAN – (40) A well-to-do lawyer. Wealthy, but by no means pretentious. Takes charge of the situation. Married to Chris. Halfway through the show, a gunshot causes his temporary deafness.

CHRIS GORMAN – (mid-30’s) Another lawyer, married to Ken. Beautiful, easily flustered. Frantically tries to maintain normalcy at the party. Has recently quit smoking, which drives her to drink a bit more.

LENNY GANZ – (Late 30’s, early 40’s) – A wealthy accountant, distraught over the recent destruction over his new car. Starts the show with an extreme case of whiplash. Intolerant of the gossipy-lifestyle that he is often involved in.

CLAIRE GANZ – (Late 30’s) – Lenny’s wife. Very concerned with appearances (hers and others’). Starts the play with a swollen lip. Likes to gossip.

ERNIE CUSACK – (Early 50’s) – a psychiatrist. Affable, smokes a pipe. Loves his wife very much. Tries to be as helpful as possible cooking the evening’s dinner.

COOKIE CUSACK – (40’s) – has her own cooking show. Suffers from extreme back spasms. Loves her husband very much. A bit absent-minded at times.

GLENN COOPER – (30-40) A handsome man running for State Senate. Worried about his own reputation. Struggles with placating his wife, who is convinced he is having an affair which he may or may not be).

CASSIE COOPER – (late 20’s, early 30’s) Glenn’s beautiful wife. Obsesses over her
husbands’ relationships with other women. Quick to anger. Must rub her quartz crystal to calm herself down.

OFFICER WELCH (M) – (30-50) – A city police officer having a rough night. Does not tolerate lying. Sees through the “classy” façade that these high-society types put up.

OFFICER PUDNEY (F) – (20-30) – Welch’s partner. A strong but silent type.