Rumors

Rumors

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden's Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though only a flesh wound, four couples are about to experience a severe attack of farce. Gathering for their tenth wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and mis-communications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

THIS SHOW CONTAINS staged gun shots

SETTING

Late 1980’s. New York City, New York.

Crew

Director - Joe Nierle
Assistant Director - Gavin Parmley
Stage Manager - Carol Mankins
Assistant Stage Manager - Melanie Haveard
Set Design - Kayla Stephenson
Costume Designer - Camela Bryan
Lighting Design - Choh Man Teng
Lighting/Sound Operator - Choh Man Teng
Properties - Stephanie McNeill, Carla Rhodes
Set Construction and Painting - Carol Mankins, Choh Man Teng, Barry Boyd, Joann Titus, Cast and Crew
Backstage Crew - Amanda Barnes, Kelly Reid
PLT Artistic Director - Kathy Holsworth
PLT Technical Director - Kayla Stephenson

Cast

Billy Buff as Ken Gorman

Billy’s first show with Pensacola Little Theatre was Hello, Dolly! in 1988 at the old Florida Theatre on Palafox. Since then he has performed, directed, and volunteered in numerous other jobs at PLT. Billy directed this season's psychological thriller, Switzerland. He is the drama instructor at Jim C. Bailey Middle School, the only middle school theatre program in the Escambia County School District.

Renee Jordan as Chris Gorman

Renee has enjoyed many roles while playing at Pensacola Little Theatre both on and off stage. She was most recently seen in A Sleeping Country, Taking Stock (A Virtual Play Reading), and Venus in Fur. She runs our 24 Hour Theatre event and can also be seen stage managing and directing when the mood strikes.

Ralph Schofield as Lenny Ganz

Ralph is ecstatic to be making his debut on the Pensacola Little Theatre Mainstage. He has previously appeared in Pensacola Little Theatre’s 24 Hour Theatre event and various one-acts, shorts, and mystery dinner theatre shows around town. He is honored to share the stage with such a terrific cast.

Christina Cusack as Claire Ganz

Christina is a Miami native who has called Pensacola home for 11 years. She has been a performing musician and actor since childhood, and she has been a comedic improviser with Improvable Cause since 2014. Christina has been seen on the PLT stage in God of Carnage, Bug, A Sleeping Country, and has participated in both Short Attention Span Theatre and 24 Hour Theatre.

Al Brown as Ernie Cusack

Al has performed in many shows over the years including; Don’t Dress For Dinner, A Christmas Carol, and Oklahoma!. Rumors is Al’s first show at Pensacola Little Theatre after moving here 4 years ago. Al and his wife live in Perdido Key and enjoy the beach, grandchildren, and their new dog Charley!

Meg Peltier as Cookie Cusack

Meg was last seen on the Pensacola Little Theatre stage in Will Mr. Merriwether Return From Memphis? and in multiple productions with the Loblolly Theatre Company. Her professional acting career spans over 40 years and includes theatre, television, film, radio, and voice-over. She is also an acting teacher and coach in New York, Florida, and Germany.

A.Mark Palmer as Glenn Cooper

Mark is thrilled to be back on stage after his most recent role as Sam in Mamma Mia! two years ago. Since 2007, he has performed leading roles in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, The Sound of Music, It’s a Wonderful Life, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Victor/Victoria and received Crystal Awards for his performances in La Cage Aux Folles, My Fair Lady, and Into the Woods.

Lisa Goodness as Cassie Cooper

Lisa is very happy to be returning to the stage in Pensacola. She was last seen as Lois in 2017’s Studio 400 production of Wonder of the World. Other productions at PLT include God of Carnage, Noises Off, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Lisa was also a long time company member of Loblolly Theatre, performing in over 27 original productions from 2002 to 2012. Her earlier years were spent in Maine, learning her trade in summer stock theatre and Shakespeare festivals.

Amy Heleena Maddox as Officer Welch

A Pensacola native, Amy loves to return to Pensacola Little Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins, and The Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music. Amy is an active member of the Pensacola Opera Chorus and avid runner.

Zachary Reinhart as Officer Pudney

This is Zachary's first production at Pensacola Little Theatre and he could not be more excited! His favorite roles include George Bailey in Panhandle Community Theatre’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life and as Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing with the Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company.

About The Director

Joe Niele is happy to be back at Pensacola Little Theatre where he appeared on stage as Vanya in Vanya, Sonia, Masha, and Spike. He has directed over 90 productions for professional, community, and educational theatre. Some favorites include, Evita, Hair, and The Laramie Project. Joe has performed in A Christmas Carol the past two years at LePetit Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana.