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| The WCT cast of Rumors |
Neil Simon's most popular full-length farce comes back to
WCT after a long hiatus. It was last performed in the 1997-98 season. This show wraps up the season with a
howling good time.
The plot is simple: four "sophisticated" couples gather at the home of
a fifth to celebrate an anniversary. But the host is unconscious, the hostess
is missing, and the next two hours will prove to be the most complicated, crazy
series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities to ever make its way to the
stage. Be prepared to laugh 'til you gasp once the Rumors start flying!
Playing at the Whittier Community Center Theatre in Whittier
June 12 and 13, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Directed by Justin Patrick Murphy
Produced by Roxie Lee
The Cast
Chris Gorman: Michelle
Pedersen
Claire Ganz: Kerri
Malmgren
Lenny Ganz: Jason
Falske
Ernie Cusack: Richard
De Vicariis
Cookie Cusack: Cleta Cohen
Glenn Cooper: Michael
Moore
Cassie Cooper: Lindsay
Marsh
Officer Welch: Andy
Kresowski
Officer Pudney: Amy
Miramontes
It's been 17 years since the Community Theatre presented this play, and 17 years ago it was carefully edited to make it more community friendly. Today, you get to see it in all it's original vulgarity. To me, this is not a good thing, and I'm surprised this normally conservative group was willing to perform it as written. I find neither charm nor wit in this kind of language.
In any event, be forewarned. Granted, the play is hysterically funny and it is performed well, however, it also contains colorful "adult" language which, to me, only detracts from the hilarity. Proceed at your own risk.
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