By Neil Simon
Directed by Alison C. Vesely
Featuring René Ruelas, Hayley L. Rice, and Kevin McKillip
Previews Jan. 28, 29, 30
January 31 – March 1
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“Delivers plenty of hard laughs, thanks to stellar ensemble work!” “First Folio’s production…rises to great heights.” ★★★½ – Chicago Tribune
“Old style comedy – fast and furious!”– Wall Street Journal
The Cast
Andrew Behling as Lucas
Joe Foust as Val
Callie Johnson as Helen
Kevin McKillip as Ira
Steve Peebles as Brian
Hayley Rice as Carol
René Ruelas as Max
Steve Schine as Kenny
Wayne Temple as Milt
The Story
Neil Simon’s hilarious reminiscence of his days with the Sid Caesar show catapults us into the world of 1950’s comic maniacs, from Mel Brooks to Carl Reiner to Selma Diamond. As they scramble to top each other’s gags, they also struggle to deal with the rise of the commie-hunting McCarthyism in America and the changing whims of their NBC bosses, bent on making these irrepressible madmen something they can never be – normal and respectable.
