The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia, managed by sweet, all-welcoming widow, Betty. Froggy, a frequent visitor and friend of Betty's, has brought his shy friend Charlie to stay at the lodge. Charlie is retreating from marital problems at home, and is fearful of engaging and having to make conversation with strangers. So - before departing, Froggy tells all the guests and Betty that Charlie is from a foreign country and speaks no English.

     Then the fun and deceptions begin! Secrets are revealed because "he can't understand what we say"; stories are told in a "made-up" language; Betty cares for Charlie through rich southern cooking; some bad guys want to get rid of foreigners; and a mentally challenged young man teaches Charlie English.

     The fact that Charlie does understand English lays the groundwork for a rhythm of humor, sentiment, and one surprise after another. 

 

Cast: 5 men and 2 women

 

Froggy - 30's - 40's

strong, spirit of adventure

 

Charlie - 30's- 40's

Charlie - forlorn, lost, worried, but creative

 

Betty - 60's-70's

welcoming, saome naivete, some "common" smarts

 

Rev. David Lee - 30's

friendly, regular caring guy

 

Catherine - 30's

engaged to Rev. Lee; lively, caring

 

Ellard - 18- 23

mentally challenged; Catherine's brother

 

Owen - 30' - 50's

strong; bossy, member of the Klan

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Performance dates are

May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2025

at The Waterworks