“Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille”
by Bruce Graham
Jan. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Feb. 1, 2
Directed by Brint Learned
Once upon a time, at the end of the world, in a tiny, forgotten town just off
the exit ramp, ordinary folks face themselves, each other and the terrifying
certainty of an early and unjust end. What, exactly, is causing the destruction
of the world? No one really knows. But with certain doom headed their way and
only one TV station playing “I Love Lucy” reruns, the patrons at
the Rainbow Bar and Grille seek to live their final moments to the fullest.
Shep (Chris Nappi), a thoughtful but depressed bartender, throws darts at the
advance check he’s gotten for the sale of his first trashy novel; Roy
(Larry Gasch) wants to go to Disneyworld; Willy (Clay Nielsen) goes berserk
with a rifle; Bullard (Fred Robsel) is in search of a bomb shelter. Shirley
(Diane Jarold) has looted the local jewelry store and decked herself out in
diamonds. Health-nut Virginia (Ellie Portman) decides to try all
the things she has been missing--smoking, drinking and romance.
Throughout the day, as animals freed from the pet store run wild in the
streets, panic reigns! Inhibitions vanish! And no one knows what to do when God
walks in the door--God, who by the way, goes by the name of “Joe”
(Mark Pendleton).
With its high energy, silly jokes and quirky characters, Bruce Graham's
serio-comic tale of love, death, rebirth and a very strange book deal is an
off-beat tale that is sure to please. Performances will be held Fridays and
Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 patrons, $10 adults, $9
seniors and $8 students/children. Order yours today! (440) 964-3396