Welcome to our production of Rumors by Neil Simon!
It has been an absolute delight bringing this sharp, fast-paced comedy to life with our talented cast and crew. Neil Simon's Rumors is a play that celebrates the art of misunderstanding, miscommunication, and the absurd lengths we go to protect our carefully curated versions of the truth. At the heart of this farce lies an endearing chaos, where every character becomes tangled in an escalating web of lies, only to remind us that sometimes laughter is the only way to survive life's inevitable messes.
Directing this play has been a wonderful journey. What struck me from the beginning was how Rumors offers not just humor but a reflection of the little lies we tell to maintain appearances. The characters Simon created are both exaggerated and real, frantic and endearing, often teetering on the brink of disaster but held together by the bonds of friendship and, of course, comedy.
In this production, we have focused on the timing, the physicality, and the ensemble energy that makes Rumors an unforgettable rollercoaster of hilarity. Behind every moment of laughter you’ll see tonight are hours of teamwork and commitment to making this script come to life in all its absurd glory.
I hope this play gives you the joy of laughter and perhaps a reminder not to take everything so seriously. After all, even in the most chaotic of times, humor has a way of helping us find our way back to sanity.
Thank you for being here, and a HUGE thank you to the entire cast and crew, as well as their families. I hope you enjoy the show as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together for you!
Warm Regards,
Nick Casteel
