Plaza Suite

A Comedy by Neil Simon

Feb. 12, 1985

Directed by Win Larson, Deb Scott, and Mike Quale

The play is composed of three acts, each involving different characters but all set in Suite 719 of New York City's Plaza Hotel. In the first act, Visitor from Mamaroneck, Sam and Karen Nash are revisiting the site of their honeymoon with Karen hoping to rekindle the love in their marriage. The two have a heated argument about whether Sam is having an affair with his secretary. The act eds with Sam leaving and Karen reflects on how much things have changed over the years.

The second act, Visitor from Hollywood, involves a meeting between movie producer Jesse Kiplinger and his old flame, Muriel Tate. Muriel has come for nothing more than a chat between old friends knowing Jesse has a reputation as being a ladies man. Jesse has other plans for the visit.

The third act, Visitor from Forest Hills, revolves around married couple Roy and Norma Hubley on their daughter Mimsey's wedding day. Mimsey has locked herself in the bathroom. While guests are awaiting her arrival, her parents are frantically trying to cajole her into coming out so she can attend her wedding.

Cast

Act One

Karen Nash……………..Trish Vallely

Sam Nash……………..Steve Bennett

Bellhop, Waiter……………..Keith Larson

Jean McCormack……………..Sarah Haugen

Act Two

Waiter……………..Keith Larson

Jesse Kiplinger……………..Mike Quale

Muriel Tate……………..Lynn Mendro

Act Three

Norma Hubley……………..Mary Kay Evanson

Roy Hubley……………..Jack Dyville

Borden Eisler……………..Jeff Larson

Mimsey Hubley……………..Mary Lutz

Production Staff

Producers:
John Eggerman, Milton Schultz

Director:
Lin Larson, Deb Scott, Mike Quale

Costumes:
Michelle Burstall, Oral Johnson, Sharon Hoglund, Irene Sclineide

Publicity:
Cheryl Olson, Gayle Bintliff, Susan Powell, John Eggerman

Scenery:
Jeff Larson, Renae Rike, Phillip Clouse, Joetta Diemert, Becky Diemert, Andrew Bontje, Dennis Stromme, Joel Shopteese, Doug Flaten, John Eggerman

Makeup:
Angela Johnson, Maureen Hagen

Sounds and Lighting:
Joe Mendro, Cathy Bartz, Chausey Charles

Program……………..Becky Shopteese

Tickets……………..Sue Hoffer

Stage Manager……………..Vicki Finders