Leading Ladies
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Single Admission (everyone) is $15.00 per seat.
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In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespearean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves so down on their luck that they are performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in the Amish country of Pennsylvania. When they hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long-lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there’s a wide world out there, but it’s not until she meets “Maxine and Stephanie” that she finally gets a taste of it.
Types: Full-Length Play
Genre: Comedy
Themes: Farce, Period
*** All Ages are Relative ***
MEG SNIDER (30s) A young woman who dreams of a bigger world beyond York PA, Meg is vivacious, warm, loyal, and has a great sense of humor. She has a fresh, natural beauty. She loves Shakespeare and dreams about being an actor. As the author says, “our play is all about Meg,” as she transforms from innocent obedience to a self-confident woman.
LEO CLARK (40s) As Leo, he’s a Shakespearean actor with a British accent who masterminds the plot to steal Meg’s millions … until he falls in love with her. As Maxine, she’s a chic and flamboyant diva who commands the stage and all those around her. A comedic tour-de-force, he/she must be able to switch between genders and voices constantly.
JACK GABLE (40s) As Jack, he’s a Shakespearean actor with a British accent, who is the faithful accomplice to Leo’s schemes. As Stephanie, she is shy and demure at first, but eventually grows more comfortable with her feminine side. Requires great comedic timing, physical humor, and a willingness to do anything to win the love of Audrey.
AUDREY (20s) An innocent girl that is kind and gullible, but she’s trying to improve herself and her vocabulary. Extremely attractive, very sweet and good-natured. She is pursued both by Butch and Jack. Enjoys playing Sebastian in Twelfth Night.
DUNCAN WOOLEY (40-60s) The local minister, he’s a good man at heart, but rather fussy, set in his ways, scatter-brained, and lives in his own world. He distains actors and is very suspicious of Leo and Jack. His telephone conversations with the police should demonstrate comedic timing and contrast his mild manner with occasional bursts of temper.
FLORENCE SNIDER (60-70s) Meg’s aunt, she’s the richest woman in York. Florence is extremely crusty, has terrible eyesight, and is a tough old broad. Must switch quickly between sweetness and anger, life and apparent death.
DOC MYERS (50s+) The country doctor, he’s a cantankerous, likeable curmudgeon that takes no guff from anyone and often spars with Duncan and Florence. He’s also the Chief Moose in the local Moose Lodge. Doc is a loving father to Butch. Also plays a “rollicking” Sir Toby Belch in the Twelfth Night scenes.
BUTCH MYERS (20s) A former high school football star, Butch isn’t the brightest bulb, but he is earnest and sincere, with a good heart. Loves Audrey. Argues with Doc, but they adore each other. Steals the Twelfth Night scenes as Sir Andrew Aguecheek.
Leo – Joshua Somers
Jack – Adam Fagaly
Meg – Gisel Murillo
Duncan – J. Kay Weldon
Audrey – Nicole Miller
Doc – Shenn Sellers
Butch – Felix Zamora
Florence – Cheri Gilbert
Director: Sarah Gibbon
Stage Manager: Chloe Lovato & Peggy Messner
Set Design: Sarah Gibbon & Betty Neal
Set Construction / Painting: Betty Neal, Peggy McQuown, Nathan McQuown, & Marvin McQuown
Props / Costumes: Cast and Friends
Lights & Sound: Jason Middle
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Ramona Bowl Association
Hemet / San Jacinto Chronicle
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Special thank you to Shakespeare in the Vines and Debradawn Shockey for the lending of so many costumes and props.
Thank you to Betty, Peggy, and her son for the set building and all the hours making the set transition into Florence’s living room.
A huge thank you to Hannah Dixon for helping with sound design.
Thank you to our patrons and members for making all of this possible.
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