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The Rainmaker
by N. Richard Nash
directed by Jay Thompson
Performances
May 30 - June 15
Sunday Matinee June 9 at 2pm
Auditions
April 8 & 9
At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose
father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future
as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is
indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her
off, without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat,
when suddenly, from out of nowhere, appears a picaresque,
sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a
“rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but
the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent that the family nally
consents, banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky. Meanwhile, the
rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has
a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes
the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love.
"[The Rainmaker's] underlying theme - the need for faith in oneself and
others - is universal." - Chicago Reader
"The notion of dreams coming true might seem a preposterous conceit in
a more cynical era, yet The Rainmaker, N. Richard Nash's unabashedly
optimistic 1953 teleplay-turned-Broadway-hit, still has the power to keep
disbelief at bay [...] After nearly half a century, The Rainmaker still makes a
handsomely staged case for miracles."
- Los Angeles Times
“The Rainmaker” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on
behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
by N. Richard Nash
directed by Jay Thompson
Performances
May 30 - June 15
Sunday Matinee June 9 at 2pm
Auditions
April 8 & 9
At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose
father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future
as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is
indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her
off, without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat,
when suddenly, from out of nowhere, appears a picaresque,
sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a
“rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but
the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent that the family nally
consents, banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky. Meanwhile, the
rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has
a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes
the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love.
"[The Rainmaker's] underlying theme - the need for faith in oneself and
others - is universal." - Chicago Reader
"The notion of dreams coming true might seem a preposterous conceit in
a more cynical era, yet The Rainmaker, N. Richard Nash's unabashedly
optimistic 1953 teleplay-turned-Broadway-hit, still has the power to keep
disbelief at bay [...] After nearly half a century, The Rainmaker still makes a
handsomely staged case for miracles."
- Los Angeles Times
“The Rainmaker” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on
behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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