Parker Players Theater Company presents Rumors, Neil Simon’s wildly funny comedy of lies, panic, and social disaster, running July 17 through August 2 at Parker Players Theater in Barrington.
Set in 1988 — the year the play premiered — Rumors begins with a wealthy New York couple’s anniversary party gone spectacularly wrong. The host is injured, his wife is missing, and the first guests on the scene are determined to keep the scandal under wraps. What follows is a fast-moving evening of cover-ups, mistaken assumptions, slamming doors, and increasingly outrageous attempts to avoid the truth.
Directed by Julie Price, Rumors showcases Simon at his comic best, blending sharp wit with escalating chaos and ensemble comedy.
Performances take place at Parker Players Theater, 540 W. Northwest Highway in Barrington. Tickets and information are available at parkerplayerstheater.org.
CAST
Ken Gorman — Ben Brawner
Chris Gorman — Erica Masini
Lenny Ganz — Ryan Segovich
Claire Ganz — Whitney Minarik
Glenn Cooper — Preston Tewell
Cassie Cooper — Tessa Jo Dougherty
Ernie Cusack — Mark Brewer
Cookie Cusack — Gina Phillips
Officer Welch — Justice Malik
Officer Pudney — James Knapp
Understudy
Claire Ganz (U/S) — Rebecca Gallagher
CREATIVE TEAM
Director — Julie Price
Production Stage Manager — Marcela Ferrarone
Assistant Stage Manager — Madeline Baker
Lighting Design — Ray Harris
Sound Design — Ray Harris
Scenic Design — Dan McHugh
Scenic Design — Tory Hannon
Scenic Build — Emily Douville
Scenic Build — Tim O’Reilly
Scenic Build – Tristan Blus
Costume Design — Kathy Pazdioch
Properties Design — Marilou Niggemann
Stunt Choreographer – Claire Yearman