Lake Zurich High presents Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’
The Lake Zurich High School drama department is presenting Neil Simon’s classic farce, “Rumors.”
Geared toward a more mature audience (ages 12 and older), this hilarious comedy follows an affluent couple (Carlos Ramirez and Bailey Howell) who arrive at a dinner party only to discover there’s no one to be found. Making matters worse, they discover the host unconscious, having accidentally shot himself in the ear.
Hilarity ensues as they go to extreme lengths to conceal the mystery from the other arriving guests, the media and eventually the police.
Performances are scheduled for Nov. 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lake Zurich High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Church St., Lake Zurich.
Tickets are $8 for students, $10 for adults and can be reserved both online and at the door. To order tickets online (with payment due at pickup) visit lz95.net/PAC.
It’s been several years since Lake Zurich High’s last comedic production, so Theatre Director David Harmon was encouraged to work on the Neil Simon classic for this year’s fall show.
“Students were hungry for a chance to flex their ‘comedic chops’” Harmon said.
Noteworthy performances include Megan Deppen and Joey Nolan as the feisty Mr. and Mrs. Ganz, Emily Browy plays Cookie, a daytime television cooking star and Dan Euker portrays her ever-doting husband. Glen and Cassie Cooper, an aspiring state senator and his trophy wife are played by Matt Meyle and Allie Nolan. The “no nonsense” officers, Welch and Pudney, are played by the talented Mike Venetos and Conor Jordan.
The hard work hasn’t been limited to rehearsals. As with all productions, students play an integral role in all facets of production — tickets, publicity, costuming, scene construction as well as stage management, props, lighting and sound.
“I’m extremely impressed and proud of the work this group has put in during the past few weeks. I look forward to getting this production onstage,” Stage Manager Chris Johlie said.
Harmon said audience members should leave the performance with a smile on their face.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to escape the stresses of the world and remind ourselves how silly we can be — even in the most dire of circumstances,” he said.