Broadway series presents Rumors

By Elizabeth Butler
Photo Editor

The hilarious production of “Rumors” takes the stage Oct. 22-24 at 8 p.m. in GPAC.

“Rumors” is a play about a dinner party that cooked up an imaginary meal, which promises a full course of comic delectables.

Dr. Chet Jordan, professor and director of theatre, is looking forward to directing the comedy.

“The last several shows that I have done have been serious,” Jordan said. “I am ready to do a comedy again.”

The plot of “Rumors” tells a story of four couples that have gathered in a Manhattan suburb to celebrate the 10th wedding anniversary of their best friends, only to discover that the deputy mayor of New York has been wounded by a gunshot to the ear lobe. An attempted suicide- ‘or was it?’ -- is a question raised in the play. A missing wife, a missing cook, a damaged car, recurring back spasms and rumors galore add to the comedy mayhem as circumstances get progressively more difficult when no one can remember who has been told what about whom.

Kate Donavan, who is playing Chris Gorman, described her character as a lawyer who is really intelligent and who gets fed up easily by others.

Kyle Orozovich, who is playing Ken Gorman, a lawyer, is the first one that gets to the townhouse and has to figure out what to do about the mayor. He tries to figure out what to tell everyone, Orozovich said.

Jordan described “Rumors” as “a very funny show.”

Jordan’s goal for the play is that it is delightful.

“My goal is that it’s an enjoyable show for the audience,” Jordan said.

Ticket Information:

Faculty, students and staff get in for free with UNCP ID.
General admission is $5 for the public and $3 for non- UNCP students.