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Jake's Women - Hendelmeyer Rec Center Feb,1995

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Jake's Women

is a play by Neil Simon. It centers on Jake, a writer with a struggling marriage. Jake talks to many of the women he knows, both in real life and in his imagination, as he works to save his marriage. Jake, suffering with psychosis and seeing representations of his daughter at age 11 and recently divorced wife Maggie, is dealing with the inability to write productively and must resolve these issues before he does so.

Cast

Jake ----------------- Dr. James C. Graham

Maggie ----------------- Nancy Liss

Karen ----------------- Judy Wattles

Molly (at 12) ----------------- Anna Dow

Molly (at 21) ----------------- Vicki Mlsna

Edith ----------------- Rachelle Cekander

Julie ----------------- Penny Meyer

Shelia ----------------- LeeKinkelaar

ACT I

The action of this play takes place both in Jake's apartment and his mind. The apartment is minimal; his mind is overflowing.

ACT II

About six months later; again in his apartment and his mind.

Crew

Director ----------------- Dr. James C. Graham

Assistant Director ----------------- Jon Zerkel

Director's Advisors ----------------- Judy Willenborg, Dave Ruff

Lighting Design ----------------- Dave Ruff, Dr. James C. Graham

Lighting Execution ----------------- Jon Zerkel

Sound/Electrical ----------------- Russ Kelly

Property Manager ----------------- Bobby Cox

Stage Manager ----------------- Dave Ruff

Set Design ----------------- Dr. James C. Graham, Lisa Koester

Set Construction ----------------- Dr. James C. Graham, Lisa Koester, Russ Kelly, Jim Sherrick,

Dave Russ, Katie Ruff, Les Liss, Nancy Liss, Bobby Cox, Alan Wattles, Dr. Moe Lambert, Harold Muchow

Make-Up ----------------- Carol Lambert

Publicity ----------------- Kathy Proffit

Program ----------------- Marian Lystila

Reservations ----------------- Dr. Kay Spalding, Bobby Cox

Catering ----------------- Rexroat's Distinctive Dining

Our Gratitude

W. S. Broom & Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Samuel

Kara Cox

Harold and Sue Heth

WXEF - Les Liss, Greg Sapp

John Boos & Co.

Effingham Daily News

Altamont News

Hendelmeyer Park District

Director's Note

The cast is few in number, yet the support peripherally is many. To all those who have volunteered their time, money, insight, encouragement, and enthusiasm, I am and will always be grateful for your contributions.