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LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents
the second show of its 2023-2024 season…
THE RAINMAKER
Written by N. Richard Nash
Directed by Andrew Barnicle
“The Rainmaker’s underlying theme – the need for faith in oneself and others – is universal!” – Chicago Reader
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to present the second show of its 2023-2024 season, THE RAINMAKER, written by N. Richard Nash and directed by Andrew Barnicle. THE RAINMAKER begins previews on Wednesday, September 20; will open on Sunday, September 24 at 5:30pm (press opening); and perform through Sunday, October 8 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.
A classic tale of Americana, set against the backdrop of a western drought, THE RAINMAKER brings lonely souls together as they traverse the struggles of finding who they truly are and how they fit into the world. Laced with humor and charm, THE RAINMAKER still resonates today with poignancy, hope and courage. A firm part of the canon of twentieth century dramatic literature, revisiting this story will prove to be a satisfying and uplifting theatre experience encouraging audiences to believe in the unbelievable.
The Cast of THE RAINMAKER features (in alphabetical order): Richard Baird as “Noah Curry,” Andrew Barnicle as “Sheriff Thomas,” Andy Hoff as “File,” Jeffrey Markle as “H.C. Curry,” James Taylor Odom as “Bill Starbuck,” Nick Tag as “Jimmy Curry,” and Lizzie Zerebko as “Lizzie Curry.”
THE RAINMAKER will preview on Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30pm; Thursday, September 21 at 2pm & 7:30pm; Friday, September 22 at 7:30pm & Saturday, September 23 at 2pm & 7:30pm; will open on Sunday, September 24 at 5:30pm (press opening) and perform through Sunday, October 8 at 1pm at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Dr. in Laguna Beach.
Performances will be Wednesdays through Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 1:00pm & 5:30pm. There will be added performances on Thursday, September 28 at 2:00pm and Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm. There will be no performance on Sunday, October 8 at 5:30pm.
Tickets range from $50 – $81 and can be purchased online at www.lagunaplayhouse.com or by calling (949) 497-ARTS (2787). Group discounts are available by calling 949-497-2787 ext. 229. Prices subject to change.
The box office is open Tuesdays – Sundays: 12pm to 4pm; Mondays open 2 hours prior to show time and until 15 minutes after curtain. Open until showtime on all performance days.
Founded in 1920, the historic Laguna Playhouse Playhouse (David Ellenstein, Artistic Director/Bill Kerlin, Managing Director) is one of the oldest continuously-operating not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast and is proud to be an active participant in the celebrated Laguna Beach arts community. From classic plays and musical comedies to the current off-Broadway smash, cutting edge and traditional music exhibitions, dance festivals and stand-up comedy performances, Laguna Playhouse brings the magical experience of the performing arts direct to over 80,000 patrons each season.
Laguna Playhouse educational programming includes year-round classes, productions by and for children and teens (Youth Theatre) and is one of the few companies in the region that offer a curriculum-based professional theatre-touring program, TheatreReach, which aligns with the California State Standards for literature, history and performing arts curriculum.
Laguna Playhouse has been recognized in for the past five years as one of Orange County Register’s “Best of OC” in the category of Live Theatre. The Laguna Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Ed Asner, Leslie Caron, Hershey Felder, Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith, Val Kilmer, Gregory Harrison, Dan Lauria, Hal Linden, Wendie Malick, Rita Rudner, Charles Shaughnessy, French Stewart, Loretta Swit, and Bette Davis.
Learn What’s Going On at www.lagunaplayhouse.com.
