Nash's THE RAINMAKER Comes To The Foothills Theater 2/7-3/1

The Rainmaker, a classic romantic comedy, written by N. Richard Nash, about a drought, a con artist, and a country girlis coming to Foothills Theatre February 7- March 1, 2009.

As a paralyzing drought holds the West in its spell, a father and his two sons lose hope that the only female in the home, plain, 'old-maid' Lizzie, will ever find a husband. Into their parched lives comes a colorful and picaresque 'rainmaker' who claims he can make the skies pour down water...for a fee. What follows is a gem of a romantic comedy as the rainmaker turns his magic on Lizzie and convinces her of her own special beauty.

Christopher Webb makes his return to Foothills Theatre to direct The Rainmaker. This marks Christopher Webb's Foothills Theatre directing debut having previously appeared on the Foothills' stage as an actor in As Bees in Honey Drown and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged.

The Rainmaker cast includes Jens Hinrichson as the Sheriif, Gabriel Kuttner as Starbuck, Jonathan Popp as Jimmy, Dan Roach as Noah, and Dennis Trainor Jr. as File. Returning to the Foothills stage is Jessica Webb (A Streetcar Named Desire, Witness for the Prosecution) as Lizzie, and Barry Press (Moonlight and Magnolias, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, A Christmas Carol, Tuesdays with Morrie, Dial M for Murder, The Odd Couple and The Sisters Rosensweig) as H.C.

The Rainmaker will appear at Foothills Theatre February 7 to March 1, 2009. Tickets range in price from $30 to $35. Student seats are $19 Groups of 20 or more save $10 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the Box Office by calling (508) 754-4018 or online at www.foothillstheatre.com.

Following The Rainmaker in the 2008-2009 season is the bawdy musical comedy The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (March 14- April 5); this musical is sure to get your boots stompin'. The rest of the season includes: Doubt, (April 18- May 10) the gripping story of suspicion is the most acclaimed play of our time, and, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, (May 16- June 7) lively musical comedy for the whole family!

Foothills Theatre is conveniently located at the Courtyard just off Commercial Street and is completely handicapped accessible. Foothills Theatre Company is Central Massachusetts only full-time, non-profit theatre company producing an 8-show regular season schedule, year-round children's theatre productions and Professional Theatre School.