Rumors
By Neil Simon
Directed by Timothy Beagley
Opens: Friday, September 14, 2007
Runs: 8 pm, Friday & Saturday, September 14 to October 14
Matinees: Sunday at 2 pm, September 23 & 30, October 7 & 14
Tickets: $18, $11 age 16 & under
PERFORMANCE UPDATE:
Please note that due to a personal emergency, we were forced to cancel the performance on Saturday evening, September 22. We want to extend our thanks to the audience on Saturday for being so supportive and understanding.
The show will continue for the rest of the run.
A Hilarious Farce by America's Premier Comic Playwright
Four couples arrive at the townhouse of a New York City mayor and his wife celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. He's shot himself in the head (only a flesh wound), she's missing, and his attorney tries a cover-up that reaches the point at which nobody can remember who has told what about whom. Doors slam and hilarity abounds as the couples become more crazed.
Please note that this play contains adult language.
"Has nothing on its mind except making the audience laugh." -N.Y. Times
Photo Credit: William J. Boice
Press Release:
'Rumors' at CCCT
El Cerrito, September 1, 2007 — Contra Costa Civic Theatre (CCCT) launches its 48th season on Friday, September 14 with the opening of Neil Simon's "Rumors." Directed by Timothy Beagley and produced by Matt Davis, this hilarious farce takes place at the townhouse of New York City Deputy Mayor Charles "Charley" Brock and his wife Myra. They're celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary and, before the guests arrive, he's shot himself in the head (only a flesh wound) and she's missing. Charley's attorney Ken (Robin Dunn) tries a cover-up that reaches the point at which nobody can remember who has told what about whom. Doors slam and hilarity abounds as the couples become more crazed.
Emily Garcia plays Ken's wife Chris, also a lawyer; Mark Manske is Lenny, Charley's accountant; Stephen Steiner is Ernie, his therapist; and Eric Carlson is Glenn, who's running for the state senate. Nan Ayers plays Claire, Cynthia Roberts is Cookie, Stacey Matthews-Winn is Cassie, Matt Davis is Officer Welch, and Nancy Harris is Officer Pudney. Eugene DeChristopher designed the set, lighting is by Michael Sweeney, costumes are by Helen Slomowitz, props are by Wendy Welch, and Jessica Werren is stage manager.
"Rumors" plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through October 14, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, September 23 through October 14. Tickets are $18, $11 for ages 16 and under. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ccct.org or by phone at 510-524-9132. Special half-price tickets are available for the September 15 and 21 performances ONLY and must be purchased online. In addition, $11 student rush tickets can be purchased at the Theatre 10 minutes before curtain, based on availability and with a valid student ID. Student rush tickets cannot be reserved in advance.
CCCT is located at 951 Pomona Avenue (at Moeser) in El Cerrito, with plenty of free parking.
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