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Bucyrus Little Theatre
presents
Rumors
February 26-March 1, 2025
Auditions
6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 & 17
Directed By:
Jason Chandler
Written By:
Neil Simon
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
About The Show
At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it's only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock's self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events, causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.
As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra, is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusion and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.
Cast List
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-30s) 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 30s, early 40s) A wealthy accountant, distraught over the recent destruction of 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 30s) 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 20s, early 30s) Glenn’s beautiful wife. Obsesses over her husband's 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.
Preparing For Auditions
Auditions for Bucyrus Little Theatre's production of Neil Simon's Rumors will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17 at Bucyrus Little Theatre, located at 130 Songer Avenue, Bucyrus. Perusal scripts are available for anybody wishing to read the play before auditions. Contact the theatre at bucyruslittletheater@gmail.com to arrange pick up.
Auditioners will be asked to read scenes from the script with other auditioners. Be prepared to demonstrate personality and the ability to clearly articulate lines during the cold read.
For additional questions, contact Director Jason Chandler at 419.617.6881 or email him at jasonchandler640@hotmail.com.