Shooting Blanks, Spreading Rumors, & Rehearsing in the Freezer: BLT Cast Spills The Tea On Production Of Neil Simon's Rumors

No Small Parts Dives Into The Chaos of Rumors At Bucyrus Little Theatre

Hey theater friends, fans of farces, and anyone who loves a good behind-the-scenes story, our latest episode of No Small Parts is live, and it's a total riot!

In this episode, host Scott Leon Smith (who's also starring as the long-suffering Lenny Ganz) gathers the full cast of Bucyrus Little Theatre's upcoming production of Neil Simon's Rumors for a fun, freewheeling chat.

They're in the thick of rehearsals for this fast-paced 1980s-set comedy, where a posh anniversary party spirals into hilarious mayhem: a gunshot wound, a missing hostess, ever-growing lies, and a parade of eccentric New York elites trying desperately to keep scandal at bay before the cops show up.

Listen To The Cast Of Rumors

Some of the cast members of Bucyrus Little Theatre's production of Neil Simon's Rumors, sponsored by Trustwell Living at Carlisle Place, pause rehearsal for a quick photo.

Podcast guests give listeners some insight into their characters:

Karellyn is the gossip-loving Claire.

Liz is the boozy excuse-maker, Chris.

Chris, as the panicky politician Glenn.

Joe as the increasingly deaf Ken.

Jim as the sharp analyst, Ernie.

Emma as the back-troubled TV chef, Cookie.

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The cast shares the joys (and pains) of line-cramming, physical comedy bits (bandaged fingers and stubborn doors!), and the sheer magic of ensemble chemistry.

But it's not all smooth sailing. They dish on real-life drama too: rehearsing in a 45-degree theater during Ohio's brutal winter, no running water, suspect space heaters, and sacrificing dinner for the love of the stage.

It's raw, relatable, and full of that special community theater spirit, proving once again that no part is small when passion runs high.

They wrap up with heartfelt thoughts on what audiences can expect: aching cheeks from laughing, a reminder of theater's live thrill in a digital world, relatable humans behind the larger-than-life antics, and maybe even a little introspection amid the absurdity.

Rumors runs one weekend only, February 26 through March 1 (Thursday–Sunday) at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.

Listen to the episode now wherever you get your podcasts, and come support these dedicated performers bringing Neil Simon's timeless comedy to life right here in our community.

Emma White and Karellyn Sterling work through a scene in Act One, while wearing their warmest winter gear to cut the chill, while the theatre had no heat and running water.