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Tickets are now on sale for The Watertown Players’ upcoming production of the comedy, Rumors by Neil Simon. The show is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French. Inc.
Rumors contains adult language and gunshot sound effects—parental guidance is advised. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 at Piggly Wiggly, 1330 Memorial Dr., Watertown, or by calling the box office at 920-306-4364. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 until the house is sold out.

The show will be performed at The Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (in the Market), Watertown, on September 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7:00 pm and September 28 at 2:00 pm. Rumor has it that there will be a surprise for the audience as they enter the theater!

The talented cast of the show includes Mike Kent as Ken Gorman; Ashley Woodard as Chris Gorman; Jeff Boyce as Lenny Ganz; Terra Jones as Claire Ganz; Bill Edington as Ernie Cusack; Diane Schultz as Cookie Cusack; Jim Steffl as Glenn Cooper; Lisa Steffl as Cassie Cooper; Amber Dawn Ledbetter as Officer Welch/Officer Pudney; and Kara Jorgensen as Officer Welch/Officer Pudney. Jennie Ortega is the Director, Juanita Edington is the Producer, Elizabeth Boxell is the Stage Manager, and Blaine Landowski is Technical Director.

This classic comedy by the renowned playwright, Neil Simon, revolves around a dinner party thrown for the 10th anniversary of Charley and Myra Brock at their home. Four couples show up to the party to find the guests of honor are absent, no food has been prepared as the cook is visiting her mother in Japan, and a mystery of what happened to the homeowners hangs in the air. Rumors begin to fly between the couples as accusations of extramarital affairs and the camouflaging of incidents within the Brock home
are explained. A car accident prompts the arrival of two police officers and loose lips reveal that something is amiss at the party. The unsuspecting cops are tricked into believing that one of the guests is, in fact, Charley Brock, and the audience finally hears what really happened before the party started!

The Watertown Players is Watertown’s oldest theatre group and is proud to be a non-profit organization existing purely for the advancement of the arts in this and surrounding communities. Next up at the theater will be Director Interviews for the Players’ first ever 8 x 10-Minute Play Festival on September 6 with performances in January and auditions for A Christmas Carol (Radio Show) on November 8 with performances for that show December 12-14. The annual Octagon House Holiday production will be performed November 29-30 with this year’s feature being William Jannke III’s adaptation of Louisa May
Alcott’s book, Little Women. For further information about the group and other soon-to-be seen productions, please contact the Watertown Players at 920-306-4364 or follow the Watertown Players Facebook page.

2025-09-19 19:00:00 2025-09-20 21:00:00 America/Chicago Comedy Production -— Rumors by Neil Simon   Tickets are now on sale for The Watertown Players’ upcoming production of the comedy, Rumors by Neil Simon. The show is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French. Inc. Rumors contains adult language and gunshot sound effects—parental guidance is advised. Advance tickets can be purchased for $15 at Piggly Wiggly, 1330 Memorial Dr., Watertown, or by calling the box office at 920-306-4364. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 until the house is sold out. The show will be performed at The Watertown Players Theater, 210 S Water St (in the Market), Watertown, on September 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 7:00 pm and September 28 at 2:00 pm. Rumor has it that there will be a surprise for the audience as they enter the theater! The talented cast of the show includes Mike Kent as Ken Gorman; Ashley Woodard as Chris Gorman; Jeff Boyce as Lenny Ganz; Terra Jones as Claire Ganz; Bill Edington as Ernie Cusack; Diane Schultz as Cookie Cusack; Jim Steffl as Glenn Cooper; Lisa Steffl as Cassie Cooper; Amber Dawn Ledbetter as Officer Welch/Officer Pudney; and Kara Jorgensen as Officer Welch/Officer Pudney. Jennie Ortega is the Director, Juanita Edington is the Producer, Elizabeth Boxell is the Stage Manager, and Blaine Landowski is Technical Director. This classic comedy by the renowned playwright, Neil Simon, revolves around a dinner party thrown for the 10th anniversary of Charley and Myra Brock at their home. Four couples show up to the party to find the guests of honor are absent, no food has been prepared as the cook is visiting her mother in Japan, and a mystery of what happened to the homeowners hangs in the air. Rumors begin to fly between the couples as accusations of extramarital affairs and the camouflaging of incidents within the Brock home are explained. A car accident prompts the arrival of two police officers and loose lips reveal that something is amiss at the party. The unsuspecting cops are tricked into believing that one of the guests is, in fact, Charley Brock, and the audience finally hears what really happened before the party started! The Watertown Players is Watertown’s oldest theatre group and is proud to be a non-profit organization existing purely for the advancement of the arts in this and surrounding communities. Next up at the theater will be Director Interviews for the Players’ first ever 8 x 10-Minute Play Festival on September 6 with performances in January and auditions for A Christmas Carol (Radio Show) on November 8 with performances for that show December 12-14. The annual Octagon House Holiday production will be performed November 29-30 with this year’s feature being William Jannke III’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s book, Little Women. For further information about the group and other soon-to-be seen productions, please contact the Watertown Players at 920-306-4364 or follow the Watertown Players Facebook page. Watertown Players' Theatre 210 S Water
Watertown, WI 53094 Jennie Ortega Jennie.ortega65@gmail.com

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