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Lyric offers physically distanced ‘Rumors’ audience Gene Deason / Special to the Bulletin Good seats remain available for the final four performances of Neil Simon’s “Rumors” at Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre downtown. The comedic farce enjoyed a successful opening last weekend. This weekend’s shows will feature a physically distanced audience for Friday’s matinee, so anyone not comfortable being seated next to others because of the pandemic should plan to attend that performance. Altering rows will be left vacant, and empty seats will automatically separate groups of ticket-buyers. Performances are scheduled for 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are available at www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students. ....
Cue the laughter as ‘Rumors’ returns to Lyric stage Gene Deason / Special to the Bulletin Laughter will ring out again this weekend as Brownwood’s Lyric Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Rumors” in its second weekend of shows. The cascading comedic situations and sight-gags have left audiences holding their sides during the first four performances last week, with one member of the audience offering perhaps the highest praise on social media. “My face hurt from laughter,” he wrote. Since members of the audience are having a good time, they can only imagine how much fun it is for the cast and crew. ....
Dipping into the talent pool New stars continue to emerge on Lyric Theatre’s stage Gene Deason / Special to the Bulletin Community theaters in cities the size of Brownwood frequently struggle to find the right people for the multiple roles needed for shows, but that’s apparently not the case for the Lyric Theatre. The production company opened its second show of the 2021 season on Friday Neil Simon’s “Rumors” and of the 10 characters who appear on stage, six are either in their first or second plays at the Lyric. The first-timers are Tommie Bailey, who plays Chris Gorman; and Domonique Stephens, who plays Officer Pudney. The second-timers are Lasha Dennis (Claire Ganz), Levi Packer (Lenny Ganz), Ryan McCormick (Ernie Cusack), and Jake Bowren (Officer Welch). Packer and McCormick also starred in the most recent Lyric production, “Clue,” in February. ....
Find your level of laughter this weekend with two comedies on stage. The Neil Simon farce, “Rumors”, opens Friday at the Historic State Theatre in Eustis with confusion and mayhem. The Deborah Zoe Laufer contemporary comedy, “Sirens,” about a couple’s mid-life crisis, closes Sunday at the IceHouse Theatre in Mount Dora. Take in a show and a smile this weekend. “Rumors” The Bay Street Players in Eustis present the Neil Simon farce, “Rumors,” opening Friday and playing until April 18 at the Historic State Theatre. The play takes place at a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse where 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 as they are gathering for the 10th wedding anniversary of the host, who lies bleeding in the other room, and his wife, who is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, Ken, and wife, Chris, must get the story straight ....