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‘Fools’ at Westminster Community Playhouse



From left, Landon Moss, Greg Stokes and Desi Molinari. Photo courtesy of Sam Rutledge.
From left, Landon Moss, Greg Stokes and Desi Molinari. Photo courtesy of Sam Rutledge.

See Neil Simon’s comic fable of wit, wonder and triumph of the human spirit.


By Anne Reid


Westminster Community Playhouse (WCP) is bringing a whimsical touch of romance and comedy to its stage with Neil Simon’s “Fools.” The lesser-known gem by the legendary “king of comedy” follows Leon Tolchinsky, an idealistic young schoolteacher who arrives in a remote Ukrainian village only to discover that its townspeople are cursed with chronic foolishness. 


His task seems simple: educate Sophia, the enchanting young woman he quickly falls in love with, and break the spell that has lasted 200 years. But as Leon soon learns, lifting the curse is far more complicated than he ever imagined – especially when love and laughter collide....


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This OC Theatre Guild story is published in full by our community media partner, Culture OC. It was written and edited by Guild sponsored contributors. Together, we’re working to shine a spotlight on live theater and the rich arts and culture scene in greater Orange County. We encourage you to sign up for Culture OC's free email newsletter where OCTG stories are promoted weekly in their Friday edition.



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