March 27, 2008
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Neil Simon’s Comedy, “Fools”
(The following article and pictures appeared in yesterday’s edition of our local newspaper. My son, Grant, has the lead role!)
Don’t be concerned if you spot ‘fools’ all over town in the next few weeks. Not only is *local community college* putting on a production of “Fools” by Neil Simon, but so is *Local High School*. Coincidentally, both Gail K. from the college and Bruce D. from the high school chose this play as their spring production. By the time they realized they were both doing the same show, they were too committed to turn back. The schools jointly suggest you attend both productions because it is a hilarious play worth seeing multiple times and will most likely be done quite differently. The high school production is being presented March 27-30 at the new *middle school auditorium* and the high school performing arts center; the College Campus production is the following weekend at the new theatre on campus.
Neil Simon, known for his comedies “The Odd Couple,” “Barefoot in the Park,” “The Goodbye Girl” and others really hit the jackpot with this production about a Russian town cursed by stupidity until someone can come to town to teach them something and break the curse.
The high school production is opening at IMS for fun and will be presented in the school’s new auditorium. That show will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 27.
The following three performances will be at the Performing Arts Center at the high school with performances at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. The final performance will be Sunday, March 30, at 3 p.m.
From left: Bryan W. (Dr. Zubritsky, Grant V. (Leon Tolchinsky) and Tylinn F. (Lenya Zubritsky) read “The Book of Curses.”
Pictured: Sophia Zubritsky, portrayed by Tricia M., appears proud of her math skills with Leon Tolchinsky (Grant V.), the teacher attempting to break the town’s curse, looking unimpressed.
Pictured: Members of the cast and crew of “Fools”(Photos by J. Tatting)
Comments (8)
Sounds like fun! I bet you must be really proud of him.
@shieldmaiden4x - Yes, I am. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I dropped by yours for a visit, and you have a lot of insight for someone so young (at least, from what I read you are MUCH younger than I am!) You asked about manga, if anyone read it…I don’t, myself, but Grant (the one in the play) loves it. He really loves to draw manga characters, as well.
@mommo5 - that’s really cool that he can draw manga! Yeah… i am much younger than you are. How’d you guess? ;)
hey thanks for your comment
congrats to your son, I was a theater person as well
p.s. it is funny how the “big book of curses” is all pink and sissy looking
That’s exciting! Yes, I avoided the book “Lovely Bones” when I heard what it was about, but lately I had seen it on someone’s list and decided to try it. It is really hard to read the beginning, but then after that it is so interesting and gripping.
@eadie - I agree, the irony of the book is a subtle bit of humor in a play that is mostly over-the-top funny.
@BluebirdChris - I am about to start reading another book where I have been told to perservere past the first 20 pages. It’s “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. It is a book that our whole town has been encouraged to read and there are many citywide “events” (book discussions, etc.) planned. The whole event is called “one town, one book”. I think it’s a cool idea! I haven’t started reading yet, but from those I know who have it is a good book once you get past the difficult beginning.
My son found his “people” in local theater. Followed your footprint and thought I’d add my two cents.
I love Neil Simon. You must be so proud to be the mother of a budding young star! It sounds like your boys all have a well rounded education that includes the Arts. Great way to learn how to think outside of the box!
Michael