Neil Simon's "Rumors"

This June the Barn Players are happy to present Neil Simon’s side-splitting comedy “Rumors.” Once upon a time up the Hudson River from Manhattan, a New York politico has just shot himself… and right before his 10th wedding anniversary party is about to begin. As he lies recovering in the other room, his wife is discovered missing, and his lawyer must get “the story of what happened” straight before the other guests arrive for the injured statesman’s intended celebration. As the comic confusions mount and the mundane becomes insane, the evening spins itself into a dizzying knockabout farce.

“Rumors” is being directed by Barn Players veteran Bill Pelletier. The acting ensemble includes the talents of: Trevor Belt, Larissa Briley, Max Deshon, Deedee Diemer, Nora Dooley, Terry Erbe, Doug Ford, Victoria Lynn Hoffman, Peter Leondedis, and Rachel Redler. The production is stage managed by D.K. Evenson; set design is by Bill Wright; lighting design is by J. Patrick Inlow; costume design is by Marla Gonzales; with properties by Marla Gonzales and Amanda Rhodes.

“Rumors” is a prime example of Neil Simon’s trademark comedic style. The show combines outlandish situations, quick wit, and ridiculous yet somehow relatable characters to create a crazy non-stop ride,” says “Rumors” director Bill Pelletier. “One of the things I enjoy about this script is that Simon builds the perfect structure for farce, but allows a lot of room for creativity and interpretation. We have an amazing team on this show, so get ready for a night of double-up laughter and good old-fashioned door-slamming farce.”