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The Good Doctor
Anton Chekhov's early short stories, which so eloquently capture the comic and serious sides of the 19th century Russian Bourgeoisie, were the source and inspiration for this hit by Neil Simon - one of the most prolific and beloved playwrights of all time. Simon's tribute to Chekhov resonates with great feeling and warm humor. The Writer, who ties everything together, glides through the production in a variety of guises, opening with "The Sneeze" and progressing to "The Governess." - The New York Times
By Neil Simon
Act One
Scene 1
The Writer Dr. James Graham
Scene 2
The Mimes Joan Buzzard, Marlene Walker
The Sneeze Dr. James Graham, Jon Zerkel, Shirley Reed, Bill Griffith, Carolyn Hibdon
Scene 3
The Governess Joyce Budde, Nancy Liss
Scene 4
Surgery Jim Sherrick, Jon Zerkel
Scene 5
A Quiet War Mike Hindman, Les Liss
Scene 6
Too Late For Happiness Janis Hebert, Jim Sherrick
Scene 7
The Seduction Les Liss, Sean Higgins, Cathy Sparks
Intermission
Act Two
Scene 1
The Drowned Man Dr. James Graham, Bill Griffith, Les Liss
Scene 2
The Audition Dr. James Graham, Linda Marxmann
Scene 3
A Defenseless Creature Mike Hindman, Rachelle Cekaner, Carl Siepker
Scene 4
The Arrangement Dr. James Graham, Sean Higgins, Shirley Reed
Scene 5
The Writer Dr. James Graham
Director --------------- Gordon Zuber
Set & Construction ----- Russ Kelley, Bobby Cox, Gordon Zuber, Barb Kelley
Lighting --------------- Russ Kelley
Sound ------------------ Dave Ruff
Light Board ------------ Ray Fread
Set Furnishings & Decorations --------------- Friends & Cast, Brooms Furniture
Props ------------------ Carol Hourigan, Harold Muchow
Costumes --------------- Libby Kessel, Bobby Cox
Make Up ---------------- Kathy Proffitt, Laurie Arnold
Reservations ----------- Judy Willenborg
Publicity -------------- Kathy Proffitt
Program/Poster Set-Up--- Lisa Koester/Creative Designs
Programs --------------- Sandra Deland, Samuel Music, Bobby Cox
Our Thanks To:
Effingham Daily News
Greg Sapp, WCRA-WCRC
Samuel Music
Helen Matthes Library
Walton Family Foundation
Management & Associates Of Walmart, Effingham, Il
Lake Pointe Apartments Staff
Ramada Inn And Thelma Keller Convention Center
Fr. Donald Knuffman & Sacred Heart Church