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Fools

Written by Neil Simon

Directed by Lind Metcalf

Performances: March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15, 2026

At the Dassel History Center

A young teacher named Leon Tolchinsky arrives in the Ukrainian village of Kulyenchikov seeking employment as a tutor for Sophia Zubritsky. He soon discovers the entire town is cursed with chronic stupidity, rendering its inhabitants incapable of learning. If Leon cannot educate Sophia within 24 hours, he too will fall victim to the curse.

Director Linda Metcalf is excited to announce the cast of Neil Simon’s “Fools”!

  • Leon Tolchinsky – Brian Baumann

  • Snetsky – David Metcalf

  • Magistrate – Ron Hungerford

  • Slovich – Levi Nelson

  • Mishkin – Tim Gosswiller

  • Yenchna – Becky Hungerford

  • Dr. Zubristky – Jon Benson

  • Lenya Zubristky – Janice Severson

  • Sophia Zubristky – Abby Stevens

  • Gregor Yousekevitch – Gannon Miller

“Fools” is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Auditions were January 8 at 6:30 pm and January 10 at 10:00 am at the Dassel History center

Performances are March 6, 7, 13 @ 7:00 pm and March 8, 14, 15 @ 2:00 pm. Performances will be at the Dassel History Center. A talkback with the cast/crew will be held following the March 8 performance.

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