LASALLE — Stage 212 brings a classic to the stage with the fall 2014 production of “The Rainmaker.” N. Richard Nash’s comedy centers on Lizzie Curry, a plain girl with no prospects, whose father and brothers have just about given up hope of ever seeing marriage. Enter a sweet-talking traveling salesman who promises, for a fee, to bring rain to the drought-stricken area. Under his charming influence, Lizzie begins to see herself and her life in a whole new light.
Included in the cast are Zoe Clover as Lizzie, Andy Decker as H.C., Daniel Haun as Noah, Ryan Ziegler as Jim, Joe Peshel as File, Brian Rehor as the sheriff and Nick Spolec as Starbuck.
Production staff includes director and set designer Ellen Marincic, producer Tracy Daugherty, stage manager Carol Hartenbower, lighting designer Dominic Passini, lighting designer and operator Mary Toraason, set decorating and prop coordinators Glen Gerrard and Andrea Miller, costumer coordinator Melanie Maskel, stagehand Rob Mellen and set construction crew Mike Kreush, Phil Valle, Mark Majewski, Paul Marincic, Joe Donahue and Matt Boehm.
"The Rainmaker" will be presented Nov.7-9 and 14-16 at Stage 212, 700 First St., LaSalle. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available to the general public for $15 each beginning Oct. 27. Beginning on that day, tickets can be purchased from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Tickets may also be purchased online by visiting the Stage 212 website at www.stage212.org or reserved over the phone with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Call 815-224-3025 for details.
“The Rainmaker” is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.