by Neil Simon
dir. David Pausch
prod. Matthew Korda, asst. Ben Barlow – Strollers Theatre Ltd. 2016

Photography by Jonathan Miner

Inspired by the playwright’s youthful experience as a staff writer on Sid Ceasar’s Your Show of Shows, with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman “Max Prince”.

CAST

Lucas Brickman – Jacob Lange
Max Prince – John Jajewski
Kenny Franks – Akshat Sharma
Val Slotsky – Mark Snowden
Brian Doyle – John Steeno
Milt Fields – Britton Rea
Carol Wyman – Claire Kannapell
Ira Stone – Casem AbuLughod
Helen – Stephanie Robey

PRODUCTION TEAM

Stage Manager – Elliott Puckette
Assistant Stage Manager – Katherine Johnson
Scenic – Coleman
Master Carpenter – Wren Otto
Costume – Karen Saari
Props – Cassie Kohrs
Sound – Cam Shimniok
Lighting – Tom Barthel-Steer

Isthmus Review

“…smartly directed by David Pausch…”

“…even on a stage full of strong performers, Britton Rea threatens to steal each scene…”

2017 Bartell Theatre Awards

Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy – Casem AbuLughod (Ira Stone)
Best Director of Comedy – David Pausch
Best Comedy