Fools

A comic fable by Neil Simon, set in the small village of Kulyenchikov, Ukraine, during the late 19th century. The story follows Leon Steponovich Tolchinsky, a schoolteacher who takes a new job educating Sophia, the daughter of Dr. Zubritsky and his wife, Lenya. Leon soon learns that there is a curse on the village that makes everyone stupid, but complications ensue when Leon falls in love with his pupil.

Production Team

Directed by. Larry Phillips

Produced by. Sharon Godsey

Cast:

Leon Steponovitch Tolchinsky - the protagonist, a young schoolteacher who is sent to Kulyenchikov to teach Sophia. Breaks the fourth wall to narrate the story.
Sophia Irena Elenya Zubritsky - Daughter of Dr. Nikolai and Lenya and love interest to Leon.
Gregor Mikhailovitch Breznofsky Fyodor Yousekevitch ("Count Gregor") - the antagonist, the last descendant of Vladimir Yousekevitch who cursed Kulyenchikov with idiocy 200 years ago.
Dr. Nikolai Zubritsky - Father of Sophia and husband of Lenya. Kulyenchikov's doctor.
Lenya Zubritsky - Mother of Sophia and wife of Dr. Nikolai.
Something-Something Snetsky - A shepherd known as “the sheep loser”.
Mishkin - A young postman.
Slovitch - An animal-loving butcher.
Yenchna - A sweet but forgetful vendor.
Magistrate - Timid judicial officer.

Performance Dates:

Oct 11th, 12th, 18th ,19th,

20th, 25th, 26th

Located at: Grafton Historical School

1111 Elm St. Grafton, OH

Auditions:

Friday, Aug 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturday, Aug 24th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Located at: Fields United Methodist Church in North Ridgeville