Lamoille County Players
Hyde Park Opera House, P O Box 9, Hyde Park, Vermont, 05655 (802) 888-4507
Lamoille County Players
Hyde Park Opera House, P O Box 9, Hyde Park, Vermont, 05655 (802)
888-4507
Harvey
May 11, 12, 13, 14*, 18, 19, 20, 21
Adults $10.00 Seniors/Students $8.00
*Matinee 1/2 Price
When Elwood P. Dowd starts introducing his imaginary friend Harvey, a six
and a half foot rabbit, to guests at a dinner party, his sister Veta, has seen as much of
his eccentric behaviour as she can tolerate. She decides to have him committed to a
sanitarium to spare her daughter, Myrtle Mae, and their family from future embarrassment.
Problems arise, however, when Veta herself is mistakenly assumed to be on the fringe of
lunacy when she explains to doctors that years of living with Elwood's hallucination have
caused her to see Harvey also! The doctors commit Veta instead of Elwood, but when the
truth comes out, the search is on for Elwood and his invisible companion.
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The Production Crew
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| Myrtle Mae Simmons: Daughter of Veta, she is in her late teens, early 20's and is eager for male companionship. A bit self centered, with a sarcastic wit, she adds alot of the levity to the play. Veta Louise Simmons: Sister of Elwood and mother of Myrtle Mae, she is in her late 30's to early 50's. She requires a wild flyty air, abit crazy herself, and very extroverted. This is a wonderful part that allows the actress, to explore many different aspects of the character. Elwood P. Dowd: Veta's brother, he is in his late 30's to early 50's. Has an invisible friend Harvey. Very philosophical, and mild mannered. A heavy drinker, and polite socializer. Caught a bit in the past, but possessing a slight romantic sense about him. This character can be played many different ways, and this will dictate the overall feel of the play. Ruth Kelly: R.N.: A younger, attractive woman 20's to late 30's. Single with a desperate interest in doctor Sanderson. Her personality adds depth to the play. Doctor Sanderson M.D.: Fresh out of Med school, and very arrogant. He is in his late 20's to 30's. Not a likeable character, but his mistakes provide humour and relief to the story. | Doctor William R. Chumley: A highly respected psychiatrist, in his declining years. He is mid 50's plus. This is a fairly demanding role as it has to portray alot of character, but could easily be taken the wrong way. Good opportunity for a veteran who is looking for a challenge.Duane Wilson: He is an aid at the hospital, and provides a supporting role at the hospital, and also develops a love interest with Myrtle Mae. He is early 20's to mid 30's. Kind of a burly character, kind of clumsy, and a bit offish. A fun character to play. Judge Gaffney: A mature man, retired judge. Best to have a commanding stage presence. A real take charge guy. Mrs Ethel Chauvenet: A loud party guest and relative. A get her own way type of person, and prominent in social circles. Older woman. Has about 3 pages in the first act. Mrs. Betty Chumley: A meek and dominated older woman. Wife of doctor Chumley. Very sweet and innocent. She has about 3 pages in the second act. Cab Driver: A one page walk on at the end of the show, offers the voice of reason to the entire play. A nice little part, because you come off looking like the only sane one in the bunch. |
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