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Overview
At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. For the truth is, she is indeed a plain girl. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly, from out of nowhere, appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a “rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent that the family finally consents, banging on big brass drums to rattle the sky. Meanwhile, the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love. An excellent play for all groups.
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Rehearsal for The Rainmaker. Robert Murch, Suzzane Grossman (front), Stuart Gillard, Grant Roll, Robert Haley & Nick Savian (back)
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Robert Murch & Suzanne Grossman in The Rainmaker.
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Suzanne Grossman & Robert Murch in The Rainmaker.
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Rehearsal for The Rainmaker. Clockwise from top: Mort van Ostrand, Robert Haley, Robert Murch, Suzanne Grossman, Clarke Rogers, Nora Polley, Grant Roll, Nick Savian & Stuart Gillard.
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Rehearsal for The Rainmaker. Clockwise from top: Clarke Rogers, Nick Savian, Stuart Gillard, Nora Polley, Grant Roll, Mort van Ostrand, Robert Haley, Robert Murch & Suzanne Grossman.
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Robert Murch, Nick Savian, Stuart Gillard, Robert Haley & Suzanne Grossman for The Rainmaker.
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Stuart Gillard, Nick Savian, Robert Haley & Suzanne Grossman for The Rainmaker.
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Stuart Gillard, Nick Savian, Robert Haley & Suzanne Grossman for The Rainmaker.
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Stuart Gillard, Nick Savian, Robert Haley & Suzanne Grossman for The Rainmaker.
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Cast and Creative Team

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