RUN DATES
May 19-21, 2023
VENUE
Atascadero Bible Church Student Center
WRITTEN BY
Neil Simon
Set in a small Russian village in the late 19th century, the story follows Leon Tolchinsky, a schoolteacher who takes a new job educating a young woman. He soon learns that the town has been put under a 200-year old curse - a curse that makes all of the villagers suffer from Chronic Stupidity. Complications ensue when Leon falls in love with his pupil and only has 24-hours to break the curse or he too will become Stupid.
Reviews
- DirectorScott Morrell
- Assistand DirectorSolomon Pehrson
- Props & Costume MasterChloe Morrell
- Costume DesignCooper Morrell
- Heather Morrell
- TailoringCintia Nuttal
- Katie Koenig
- Sharon McGarvey
- Cameron Rusco
- Set DesignScott Saunders
- Scott Morrell
- Set ConstructionReggie Brard
- ProBilt Inc. Crew
- ChoreographyKoby Wescom
- LightingDale Dalke
- Landon Morrell
- Graphic DesignScott Saunders
- AccordianJancie Hurlburt
Special thanks to Paula Kennedy, Chad Koenig, Reggie Brard, Atascadero Bible Church, StoryLabs, and Paso Robles Physical Therapy.
Photography: Bryan and Liam McLain
Leon Tolchinsky
Dylan Saunders
Dylan Saunders is 19 years old and a recent graduate from Paso Robles High School where he spent his last four years acting and student teaching in the Theater Department there. Some of his most recent shows with Paso High Theatre Company were Addams Family The Musical (Grandma) and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (Christopher). He is super excited to be working with Pickwick Playhouse on this production and continuing his passion for theater.
Sophia Zubritsky
Claire Morrell
Claire Morrell is excited to share this wonderful play with you! Previously she has performed in Annie, Peter Pan, Little Women (Amy), and Curse You Jack Dalton! (Eloise). Claire is in her senior year of high school and when she’s not on stage, spends her afternoons with children at a local daycare and helping out at her beloved church.
Dr. Zubritsky
Scott Saunders
Passionate about story-telling and the theatrical arts, Scott Saunders usually lends his support of the local theater through his role as a graphic designer. Now he is excited to take on a different role with Fools and make his adult, stage-acting debut – made even more special by doing it alongside his son Dylan and the rest of the wonderful cast, and under the direction of a very close friend. He is extremely grateful for the support of his family and friends and hopes that the collective joy that went into this production of Fools radiates out to all who have come to watch it... and that there will be many more shows in his future!
Lenya Zubritsky
Cameron Rusco
Cameron Rusco is a 17 year old senior at Trivium Charter School. Most recently, Cameron was credited as the assistant director and stage manager for The Lion King Jr. at Almond Acres Charter Academy. Additionally, she played Richard Blair in Pickwick’s Curse You, Jack Dalton! When she’s not on the stage, Cameron is found in the classroom as a teacher’s assistant for children’s drama classes at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center, where she has also been performing for the last 8 years. Before this biography gets too long, Cameron would like to thank her numerous sources of support for their constant encouragement as she grows in her love for the theater.
Count Gregor Yousekevitch
Solomon Pehrson
Solomon Pherson is 18 years old and is currently attending his freshman year at Cuesta College. Some of his most recent shows have been The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with Canvas and Clay and of course Curse You, Jack Dalton! with Pickwick Playhouse. Solomon is grateful for so many people, his friends, his family, his fellow actors, and of course the wonderful Morrell family who constantly remind him why he loves acting.
Snetsky
Abi Wheeler
Abigail Wheeler is beyond excited to perform her second show with Pickwick Playhouse! She was most recently seen as Bertha Blaire in Pickwick’s latest show, Curse You, Jack Dalton! However, she can not wait to perform for you a completely different character in Fools. Abi is 17 years old and a Junior in High School at Trivium Charter School and she greatly enjoys performing!
Slovitch
Chloe Morrell
Chloe is an avid theater enthusiast. She's had a blast participating in Pickwick’s past productions as Meg in Little Women and Anna Alvarado in Curse You, Jack Dalton! Chloe has enjoyed performing since she was 9 in various roles with Solid Rock musicals as well as Peter Pan and Annie with Applause Children’s theater. She is very thankful for all of the people who have helped her develop her craft: Her past directors Yasmin Nason and Vikky Mullin as well as her newest director, Scott Morrell and family and friends that she’s had the joy of acting with here at Pickwick Playhouse!
Mishkin
Lily Jordan
Lily is thrilled to be a part of this production! She has participated in drama classes at the Paso Robles Youth Arts Center and loved them. Fools is Lily’s very first play and she is very excited to be performing with such talented people!
Yenchna
Heather Morrell
Heather enjoys the beauty of the arts and the community it creates. She is grateful for her Pickwick family, especially her ingenious husband, her director Scott. Fools is Heather’s second play acting for Pickwick Playhouse. She previously had the joy of playing the role of Marmee in Little Women.
Magistrate
Nathan Danner
Nathan Danner is 19 years old and this is his first real play. He is currently at his second year at Cuesta college in their AMT program and works at Farm Supply. Nathan is grateful for the opportunity to do something new and is excited to be a part of this play!
