The Albright Theatre Presents "Love Rides the Rails"

BATAVIA, Ill. (May 20, 2014) – The Albright Theatre is proud to present the final show of their 40th season, Morland Cary’s “Love Rides the Rails (or Will the Mail Train Run Tonight?).”

Mrs. Hopewell wants nothing more than to hold on to the Walker Valley, Pine Bush & Pacific Railroad that her dearly departed husband (God rest his saintly soul!) left to her. Enter the dastardly villain (Boooo!), Simon Darkway, who is on a mission to bring down the railroad for his own financial gain—and to steal Prudence, the daughter of Mrs. Hopewell, away from the honest and upright, Truman Pendennis. Trickery ensues as Simon and his slithering accomplice, Dirk Sneath, concoct a plan to tie up the railroad—and Truman.

This campy, over-the-top melodrama is sure to keep the house cheering and booing, as audience participation is strongly encouraged!

“This show is your classic melodrama,” said Carol Stream resident and director, Jeannine Collins. “This wonderful group of actors really bring the characters to life. You want to boo the villains and cheer for the heroes. We hope to give the audience something that they can be part of in a really fun way.”

The talented cast includes: R. Scott Purdy of St. Charles as Simon, Mark Dettman of Batavia as Dirk, Katy Steele of Aurora as Prudence, Jeff Pripusich of North Aurora as Truman, Maureen Navadomskis of West Chicago as Mrs. Hopewell, Grace Brockway of Batavia as Carlotta, Keith Log of Elgin as Harold, Amaria Von Dran of Geneva as Fifi, Regis Snyder of Batavia as Fred, Jessica Shinofield of Aurora as Beulah Belle and Ron Gustin of Batavia as Dan.

“Love Rides the Rails” is supported by stage manager Linda Brooks of North Aurora, and producers Jana Sanders of Batavia and Shelly Rolf of Geneva.