Winfield Community Theater is pleased to announce the upcoming production of “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon. This will be a “reader’s theater” reprisal of the original show produced at the Barn (Winfield Fairgrounds) in December 1980. Performances will be on December 5th and 6th at 7:30pm in Meeyer Hall on Baden Square.
“The Sunshine Boys” tells the story of two feuding, crotchety, former vaudeville performers who are persuaded to reunite for a television special. The result is a flood of memories, miseries and laughs.
The cast way back when was as follows:
- Willie Clark - Wayne Chervey
- Ben Silverman - Carlyle Spohr
- Al Lewis - George Lancaster
- Patient - Warren Andreas
- Eddie - Gregg Little
- Nurse - Mary McCullough (now Jarvis)
- Registered Nurse - Eleanor Richardson
As an homage to WCT’s long-time serving and seasoned actors, we have tried to involve as many cast members from before with the reprisal. The cast now is:
- Willie Clark – Wayne Cherveny
- Ben Silverman – Tom Herlocker
- Al Lewis – Warren Andreas
- Patient – Ned Graham
- Eddie – Gregg Little
- Nurse – Mary Jarvis
- Registered Nurse – Janet Calvin
There will also be these 2 cast members not mentioned in the original program:
- Voice of TV Director – Arlan Anglemyer
- Announcer – Larry Junker
Many of you will remember George Lancaster who died in 2008. Carlyle Spohr, who when in Winfield was a pastor at the Presbyterian Church, now resides in Denver, CO and the travel distance precludes his participation. Eleanor Richardson is unable to participate for health reasons. Both have fond memories of the show and extend their greetings.
This is a Christmas gift from WCT to Winfield and surrounding areas. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. All monies received will be placed in the Lighthouse Fund established for purchase of a digital light board
So come out and enjoy these actors from WCT’s past. Show dates are December 5 and 6, 2014 in Meyer Hall on the Baden Square campus. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Log on to the WCT website www.winfieldcommtheatre.com to see a complete listing of all shows performed since inception in 1967 including posters, programs and photographs.
“The Sunshine Boys” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.
