Rumors

By: Neil Simon

Directed by: Rodney L. Johnson* and Andre Eaton Jr.*

At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.

As their tenth wedding anniversary party commences, Charlie lies bleeding in another room, and his wife Myra is nowhere in sight. The first guests, lawyer Ken Gorman and his wife Chris, scramble to get “the story” straight before the other guests arrive. As the confusions and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity.

Recommended for an audience ages: 16+ due to infrequent, severe adult language.

Dates: November 6-14, 2026

Tickets on sale: September 15, 2026

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Cast

Ken Gorman: Jeffrey Liu*
Chris Gorman: J.Blair Jones
Lenny Ganz: Scott Starkweather
Claire Ganz: Lauren Quesnel
Ernie Cusack: Hayden Lummus^
Cookie Cusack: Maria King-Smart
Glenn Cooper: Walter Ikner^
Cassie Cooper: Chante Small^
Officer Welch: Rich Hammett
Officer Pudney: Le Titia Sloan*

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Creative Team

Creative Team

Playwright: Neil Simon
Board Liaison: Megan Lynch
Director: Rodney L. Johnson* & Andre Eaton Jr.*
Stage Manager: Becca Parker*
EDI Rep/Props Design: D.Norris
Set Design: Andre Eaton Jr.*
Sound Design: Jeffrey Liu*
Costume Design: Lauren Casola
Box Office Manager: J.Blair Jones

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*indicates current or previous LAT Pro Company member
+indicates member of the LAT Intensive program
^indicates LAT debut