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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.