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The Ivoryton Playhouse |
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October 29 - November 16
By N. Richard Nash
Directed by Julia Kiley
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| Wed, Thu evenings | 7:30 PM |
| Fri, Sat evenings | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Sun Matinees | 2:00 PM |
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The Rainmaker October 29 - November 16 By N. Richard Nash Directed by Julia Kiley
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| 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 becoming 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, but without success. Nor is
there any sign of relief from the dry heat. When suddenly from out of
nowhere appears a picaresque character with a mellifluous tongue and the
most grandiose notions a man could imagine. He claims to be a rainmaker.
And he promises to bring rain, for $100. It's a silly idea, but the
rainmaker is so refreshing and ingratiating that the family finally
consent. Forthwith they begin banging on big brass drums to rattle the
sky; while the rainmaker turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her
that she has a very real beauty of her own. And she believes it, just as
her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. And rain does
come, and so does love. |
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