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Grove Players present


By Neil Simon
 

 Directed by:  Rich Gannon
 
April 24, 25, 26, and 
May 1, 2, 3, 2009

America's comedy genius hits all the right notes
in this hilarious romp through the hip, happening '60s!

Fridays and Saturdays  at 8PM
Sundays at 2PM

A Bawdy Comedy

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Performances at The Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Street, Downers Grove
Show poster

Program


The Cast
 

Cynthia Katz Geske

Mrs. Baker

Susan O'Byrne Connie Dayton
Sean O'Neill Alan Baker
Scott A. Miller Buddy Baker
Larry T. Horn Mr. Baker
Lillian L'Amour Peggy Evans
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Cast & Crew
Top Row: Jeffrey Monroe, Rusty Steiger, Elaine Albright, Joy Jones, Marilyn Ludwig, Rich Gannon, Sam Staley, Dick Albright, Alison Webeler
Bottom Row: Michael Pemberton, Danna Durkin, Scott Miller, Cynthia Katz, Susan O'Byrne, Lillian L'amour, Larry Horn, Sean O'Neill
 

Alan (Sean O'Neill): You mean you left? Permanently?

Buddy (Scott Miller): I took eight pairs of socks.
For me that's permanent.
 

Alan (Sean O'Neill): Hello? Oh, Mom! -
How are you gorgeous -
We were just talking about you.
 

Alan (Sean O'Neill): Scotch, Bourbon?

Buddy (Scott Miller):
Scotch and Ginger Ale.

Alan(Sean O'Neill): Scotch and Ginger Ale - They must know you in every bar in town.

Father (Larry Horn): If I was in the bum business
I would want 10 like you.

Alan (Sean O'Neill): That's not true, I put in plenty of time in the business.

Father (Larry Horn): Two years; in 6 years you put in 2 years. I had my bookkeeper figure it out.
 

Buddy (Scott Miller): Mom - What are you doing here? Mother

(Cynthia Katz): I got such a dizzy spell. I never thought I'd get here.
 

Buddy (Scott Miller): Mom, are you feeling all right? Mother (Cynthia Katz): Darling, can I have a glass of cold water? I almost fainted on the subway.
 

Buddy (Scott Miller): I'm just having a little fun. What's wrong, Alan?
 

Buddy (Scott Miller): One, two, cha, cha, cha,
Very good, cha, cha, cha
and turn, cha, cha, cha.
 

Mother (Cynthia Katz): [to Connie]: Oh, Darling.
[to Father]: Harry, your son is going to get married.
 

Peggy (Lillian L'amour): Kiss me.

Alan (Sean O'Neill): I'm not  through with
the hors d'oeuvres, yet.
 

Connie (Susan O'Byrne): Just think of it darling! We're going to live together, love together.
Fun, fun, fun. Sin, sin, sin.
 

Mother (Cynthia Katz): Who? No, he isn't.
To whom am I speaking to, please?
 

Peggy (Lillian L'amour) [to Buddy]: Would you like me to massage your think muscle?
 

Connie (Susan O'Byrne): No Alan, play fair.

Alan (Sean
O'Neill): I'll keep my hands behind my back.