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Fools
By Neil Simon
Welcome to the village of Kulyenchikov, where every citizen has been affected by a 200-year-old curse that makes them all childishly stupid. This rural Ukrainian village is the setting for Neil Simon's absolutely ridiculous comic fable Fools The delightful inhabitants of Kulyenchikov can hardly remember their own names, let alone do simple math or remember which way the door opens. They even sweep dirt into their homes. In an attempt to break the curse, Dr. Zubritsky has hired school teacher Leon Tolchinsky to teach his daughter, Sophia, who is sweet and beautiful, yet with all the smarts of a doorstop. But the catch, Leon soon learns, is that he has 24 hours in which to make her intelligent or he becomes as stupid as they are. Will the hero save the village, will love triumph over evil, will the doctor learn to open a jar? Don't be afraid to boo the villain, cheer the hero and sigh heady emotion as the beautiful heroine manages to sit down without assistance. Welcome to Kulyenchikov, we hope you will enjoy your visit.
The Setting ~ A Long Time Ago
The Place ~ The Village of Kulyenchikov in the Ukraine
Cast
Leon Tolchinsky ----------------- Jon Zerkel
Snetsky the Shepherd ----------------- Tami Stoneburner
The Magistrate ----------------- Bob Cox
Slovich the Butcher ----------------- Debby Harris
Mishkin the Mailman ----------------- Don Gardner
Yenchna the Street Vendor ----------------- Lois McKelvie
Doctor Zubritski ----------------- Dr. Ruben Boyajian
Lenya Zubritski ----------------- Debbie Weber
Sophia Zubritski ----------------- Jane Ann Donaldson
Gregor Yousekevitch ----------------- Dave Neal
Production Crew
Director ----------------- Les Liss
Assistant Director ----------------- Dave Neal
Lights and Sounds ----------------- Dave Neal, Les Liss
Stage Managers ----------------- Kathy Stremming, Donna LeCrone, Kimberly Tarrant
Costuming ----------------- Lydia Sanchez-Hatfill
Make-up ----------------- Nancy Liss
House Manager ----------------- Beverly Niccum
Stage Design and Decoration ----------------- Dr. Ruben Boyajian
Table Decoration ----------------- Beverly Niccum
Program ----------------- Les Liss
Advertising Sales ----------------- Harold Muchow, Les Liss
Set Construction ----------------- Jim Sherrick, Bob Cox, Dave Neal, Les Liss, Dr. James Graham, Dr. Ruben Boyajian, Don Gartner, Dave Parker, Barry Schaefer, Ron Donsbach