Cookin' with Gus
by Hill Country Community Theatre (HCCT)

Jul. 20 - Jul. 21 (2015)

Gussie Richardson is a famous food columnist and cookbook author.  Her agent comes to tell her she's been offered her own daily network television show.  She wants to do it, but her husband Walter is dead set against it and Gussie discovers she has stage fright and can't open her mouth in front of a camera.  Everybody tries to help her get over it - Walter through hypnotism, Bernie her agent by threats; and even wacky Gypsy Carmen from next door casts spells.  Just when she thinks she's cured, the taping turns into a comic nightmare.  “Cookin' with Gus” brings together four unlikely characters in a stew of hijinks and hilarity.  

 

[poster image: Ponca City Playhouse, 2008]

The Hill Country Community Theatre announces open auditions for their production of the comedy “Cookin’ with Gus”  Auditions are Monday July 20 and Tuesday July 21 at 7:00 PM at the theatre, 4003 W FM 2147, Cottonwood Shores, TX 78657.  The show will be directed by Patrick Lescarbeau.

 
Production dates are September 10 through 20, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:15 PM.  
 
The roles are:
 
Gussie Richardson: robust outgoing woman (late 30’s, early 40’s).
Walter Richardson: a complacent teddy bear (same age as Gussie).
Bernie Luskin: a fast talking, hip theatrical agent (any age).
Carmen: a fun loving, tippling gypsy (40-60).
 
For more information, please call the theatre at (830) 693-2474 or send an email to director@thehcct.org.å