Theatre In the Heights Presents FOOLS

Theatre In The Heights is pleased to present it's very first production ever! Fools is the whimsical tale of schoolmaster, Leon, who answers the call to teach in the Russian village, Kulyenchikov. When he arrives, he is surprised to see that the townspeople are all a bit off. There is a vendor peddling flowers as fish, a postman who forgets to deliver mail, and a Butcher who sweeps dirt back into his shop. Leon eventually learns about a long-time curse that has plagued the village making everyone there a victim of stupidity.

Frustration sets in as Leon tries to help, but to no avail. He is about to give up and leave until he meets Sophia, and becomes instantly enamored. Deciding to stick around and try to teach Sophia enough to get her help in breaking the curse, he then learns that he also has competition for Sophia's attention. Count Gregor Yousekevitch, has had his eye on Sophia, since the curse began and is determined to take her as his wife. It becomes a race against the clock for Leon to break the curse and claim his love before he falls victim himself.

This production includes a cast comprised of some of Sacramento community theater's finest actors with Daniel Sheahan as Leon Tolchinsky, Kevin Judson as Snetsky, Kevin Toole as Magistrate, Gordon Sharp as Slovitch, Eddie Nason as Mishkin, Stacey Hall as Yenchna, Tom Bost as Dr. Zubritsky, Fran Whittman as Lenya, Vanessa Voetsch as Sophia, and Brian Boyle as Count Gregor.

Expertly directed by Blake Flores.

Performance dates are Fridays, and Saturdays at January 20- February 12 at 8pm and Sunday 1/29, 2/12 at 4pm.

For more information please call the theater at (916) 509-3445 or visit our website for ticket information and directions.