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CHEROKEEAN/HERALD of Rusk, Texas—Thursday, April 22,1999—Page 3
Review
Absurd Rumors Take Center Stage
at Cherokee Civic Theatre
Cherokeean/Herald News
Deadline: Monday
H All-star cast
brings Neil Simon's
comedy to life
By Bill Chadwick
SPECIAL TO THE CHEROKEEAN/HERALD
Rumors, a play in two acts by
comedy's icon Neil Simon, will open
at Cherokee Civic Theatre Friday
night.
Directed by Camille Jones, the
capable cast includes four couples
attending an anniversary party
where confusion is the order of the
day and "rumors" pave the way to
uproarious comedy.
The first guests to arrive find
the host with a bullet wound and
the hostess nowhere in sight. The
servants are missing and not a
clue as to what has transpired.
As each set of guests arrive, the
stories get more and more compli-
cated and the "rumors" more ab-
surd. The arrival of the police on
the scene creates nothing short of
chaotic comedy as each couple
struggles to tell the "real story"
which, of course, no one really
knows.
Tickets: 683-2131
It is Neil Simon as only Neil
Simon can be, an entertaining
evening of laughter and surprise,
but always entertaining.
Lenny Ganz is portrayed by
Wayne McHenry and Mrs. Claire
Ganz by Rebecca Ross. Wayne has
been seen in a variety of Cherokee
Civic Theatre productions includ-
ing Harvey, The Bridge, Odd
Couple, Joseph and Damn Yan-
kees, while Rebecca has been fea-
tured in recent Cherokee produc-
tions including the female version
of The Odd Couple another Neil
Simon hit.
Rick Vick plays Ken as he re-
turns to Cherokee Civic Theatre.
Previous roles include Camelot,
Oliver, Arsenic and Old Lace, Hello
Dolly, Trip To Bountiful and Some-
thing Afoot. Rick has also enter-
tained audiences in Mineóla and
with Theatre-on-Tour companies.
Ken's wife is portrayed by Alea
Clay who brings a refreshing new
talent to the Cherokee stage in the
characterization of Chris.
Rick's son, Kristopher Vick,
plays the pompous politician,
Glenn Cooper after gracing the
Rusk stage in Midsummer's Night
Dream, Carnival, Shenandoah and
Once Upon A Mattress. His better
half Cassie, is played by Crystal
Morgan fresh from her portrayal
in The Bridge and other Cherokee
Civic Theatre productions.
Diane Baird is cast as the flam-
boyant Cookie. You may remem-
ber Diane as one of the "ladies" in
Gypsy or her roles in Pajama Game,
Once Upon A Mattress, Joseph and
I Remember Mama.
Cookie's hubby, Ernie Cusak, is
played by Bill Chadwick, a new-
comer to Cherokee Civic Theatre,
returning onstage after a 28 year
"hiatus." Rounding out the cast
are the two police officers, Welch
and Pudney, played by Adam Tan-
ner in his area debut and Tammy
Mathes returning to the Civic The-
atre after appearances in Camelot
and Gypsy .
'Rumors will play to Cherokee
Civic Theatre audiences Friday
and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m.
and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reserva-
tions can still be made by calling
the Theatre at 683-2131 or by go-
ing by the Cherokee Civic Theatre
on 5th St. next to the Post Office in
Rusk.
Cherokee Civic Theatre Needs More Volunteers, Community Support
This is an open letter to those
who read this and did not attend
the recent offering at Cherokee
Civic Theatre—the classic play,
"Gaslight," performed by Theatre
On Tour of Whitehouse.
You missed an opportunity to
see seasoned actors (three from
Smith County, three from Chero-
kee County) in a play of drama,
suspense, comedy and the triumph
of both the human spirit and the
goodness in people.
Booking "Gaslight" was a
fundraising effort by C.C.T. We
had a total three night audience of
about 100! We didn't make any
money. In fact, I'm sure we will be
deeper in debt as a result of this
effort to bring touring theatre to
Rusk and Cherokee County.
We obviously failed in the area
of promotion and public aware-
ness—or surely all the people who
have seen and enjoyed the fine
local talent previously presented
by C.C.T. would have been present.
Now a word to all. We do need
the help of more volunteers to fill
vacant offices, to help backstage,
to give P.R. advice, and to help us
liquidate the debt incurred by reno-
vation, purchase of needed space
next door (Shrine Building), con-
stant repair and upkeep of two old
buildings, and the usual operating
Scene in Passing
continued from page 1
Mother-in-Law, Grandmother
and good friend and neighbor to
many of us!
An e-mail from Don and Jane
Parsons is intended to help us
stay posted on the condition of
their little Grandboy. "Dear
Friends and Family, Cole had
his first full-body radiation
treatment last Sunday afternoon
(April 11). Since then he has had
two per day and will finish
tomorrow (Monday, April 19). He
is in the hospital and will be in
isolation tomorrow, as he will
also start heavy duty chemo. He
will have chemo everyday
through Wednesday (April 21),
have two days of rest and then be
given his stem cells back on
Friday (April 23). Then it's up to
his little body as to how fast he
builds his bone marrow back.
The target date for him to come
home is Mother's Day. Later if
there are any complications. We
are taking one day at a time. The
girls have been spending nights
with us and we run car pools
during the day. Thanks for your
prayers and good thoughts. We'll
keep you posted. Love, Jane and
Don." This family has and
continues to need the love and
prayers of everyone.
Here is one final item that will
get more attention later. But a
word of thanks is due Mr. Jack
Moore for sending us a copy of
his latest in-house book, "His-
torical Pictures, Dialville
and Others." It is a worthy
undertaking which he dedicates
to Bernard and Becky
Mayfield. It is a priceless
collection of rare photographs
accompanied by brief narratives.
A book to be cherished, of course.
And no, there are no more for
sale!
OK, time to go! William
Arthur Ward said, "A warm
smile it the universal lan-
guage of kindness!" What
more can we say?
expenses-set building and paint-
ing materials, insurance, utilities,
postage, printing, cleaning sup-
plies, etc.
We deeply appreciate all the help
we have received over the years,
but if C.C.T. is to remain in exist-
ence we need a continuous and
generous helping hand in all as-
pects of the Theatre's operations. I
write as a theatre-goer, a patron,
an actress, and as a "kindly Aunt."
Be proud of the heritage we have
in C.C.T. and the continuing ser-
vice it can offer to the youth and
adults of the community as a source
of education and enjoyment as well
as an outlet for artistic expression.
If you haven't been asked to help,
it's probably because everyone is
so busy they can't take the time to
call around. Should you have tal-
ents or just time to offer, please do
so while you have the chance. That
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sharp teeth.
And, please come see a show. I
don't think you will be disappointed
in the talent and effort offered for
your pleasure. "Rumors," a Neil
Simon comedy, is playing April
23-25. Please join us.
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Whitehead, Marie. Cherokeean/Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 150, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 22, 1999, newspaper, April 22, 1999; Rusk, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth152421/m1/3/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Singletary Memorial Library.