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Rumors (II)
Neil Simon
Opening Date:
September 4, 1998
Closing Date:
September 26, 1998
A dinner party for a prominent New York couple turns into a chaotic evening of misunderstandings, cover-ups, and outrageous rumors in Neil Simon’s farce.
Cast & Crew
CAST: Vikki Simer (Chris Gorman); Nick Backes (Ken Gorman); Terry Veal (Lenny Ganz); Sheryl Martin (Claire Ganz); Joe Long (Ernie Cusack); Renee Preftakes (Cookie Cusack); Jon Womastek (Glenn Cooper); Anne Lower (Cassie Cooper); Marc Bell (Officer Welch); Katy Clinton (Officer Pudney)
CREW: Rhonda Clark (Director); Nick Backes (Set design); Angela Marks (Lighting design); Ben Hall, Shaun Kilburn (Set construction); Mary Freeh (Costumes); Bob Cross (Stage manager and light operator); Mona Cross (Assistant stage manager); Lyn Bates (Running crew); Carol Walker (Sound operator)
Production Notes
Season 15 opener and revival of CST’s 1992 Rumors production. Original page identifies Vikki Simer, Nick Backes, and Terry Veal as reprising their 1992 roles. Contemporary September 20, 1998 Oklahoman reporting describes a Ronald McDonald House volunteer gala connected with the run; the precise audience count is not independently confirmed. Special thanks: Cort Furniture Rental, James Lighting, Mathis Brothers Furniture, Bud and Mary Bartley, Coach House Restaurant, Suzanne Charney, Debbie Malone. Produced by arrangement with Samuel French.
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