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THE RAINMAKER

She Loves Me
November 4 - 19, 1988
By Richard Nash

Directed by Harris John Botwink

At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly from out of nowhere appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a "rainmaker," the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It's a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent that the family finally consents, banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky. Meanwhile the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love. 

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$4.50 Adult & $3 Senior/Student

PHOTOS
CAST OF CHARACTERS
H.C. Curry / Richard Hill
Noah Curry / John Thompson
Jim Curry / Josh Holmes
Lizzie Curry / Jaclyn Stein
File / Don Ross
Sheriff Thomas / Jack Thorstenson
Bill Starbuck / Michael J. Hutchison 
PRODUCTION CREW
Director / Harris John Botwink
Assistant Director & Stage Manager / Julianna Wimpenney 
Props / Julianna Wimpenney
Set Design / Harris John Botwinik 
Set Construction / David Harper, Jack Thorstenson, Julianna Wimpenney, Michael Hutchison, Gail Gregg, Don Ross
Set Decoration / Julianna Wimpenney, Marcia MacLaine, Pauline Thorstenson, Lavona Wolfard, Martha Thompson
Costumes / Shirley Rocamora, Cast
Hair & Makeup / Dawn Gardner
Lighting Design / Chuck Campbell
Lights & Sound / Sally Diehm, Jerry Astrella
Producer / Dave Hunter
Publicity / Pauline Thorstenson
Program / Martha Thompson
Box Office / Lavona Wolfard
House Manager / Marcia MacLaine
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