FLOWERS FOR FOOLS— Actor Casey McFeron as the teacher, right, offers flowers to three citizens of the village of Kulyenchikov in Profile Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s "Fools," which opens this weekend at Theatre! Theatre!. Playing the citizens are, from left David Sikking, Sarah Dresser and Alan King.

Jamie Bosworth

Neil Simons 'Fool' opens this weekend at Profile Theatre

By JEWISH REVIEW

article created on: 2008-10-15T00:00:00

Portland’s Profile Theatre is presenting the works of Neil Simon for its entire 2008-09 season.
 
The first fully staged production in a year of staged readings and full productions is Simon’s comic fable “Fools,” which opens Oct. 18.
 
Directed by Profile Theatre Artistic Director Jane Ungar, “Fools” takes place in a Ukrainian village whose citizens have been cursed with stupidity for 200 years. An ambitious young teacher comes to town and is determined to break the curse.

The family-friendly production runs through Nov. 16 with 8 p.m. performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays.
 
Ticket prices range from $12 to $28.
 
All performances take place at Theatre! Theatre!, 3430 SE Belmont Street.
 
The Sunday matinee on Oct. 19 will feature a Mat-Chat immediately following the performance. Theater goers are encouraged to stay and participate in discussions with the director and members of the cast.
 
For more information or to reserve seats visit www.profiletheatre.org or call 503-242-0080.