About The Thin Man - "The Case of the Goofy Groom" and "The Valentine's Day Episode"
The Thin Man series, written by Sam Spade’s creator Dashiell Hammett, follows the sophisticated duo of ex-detective Nick Charles and his glamorous, wealthy wife, Nora. Their escapades to unravel mysteries and solve murders wherever they may lie are all done with snappy banter, shaken cocktails and gumshoe-esque sleuthing.
The Case of the Goofy Groom
The Valentine’s Day Episode
Based on characters created by Dashiell Hammett
Directed by Kevin Christopher Fox
The Play's the Thing
The Case of the Goofy Groom
Nick Charles, a former detective ………………....…. Ric Walker
Nora Charles, his wealthy wife ................... Linda Fortunato
Gunter the Band Leader, Minister
Arthur the goof groom, a friend of Nick’s…………Greg Vinkler
Scarlet, Jane, Arthur’s breathtakingly lovely bride,
Bingo Burns, a cute little number…………… Allison Selby Cook
Bellboy AKA Honeymoon Harvey, Carl,
Snakey Simon, George the Germ …………………. Mike Jimerson
Settings:
Several suites in a fashionable Manhattan hotel in the 1930s.
Snakey Simon’s apartment
Nick and Nora’s apartment
Room 788, Hotel Chandelier
Nick and Nora’s apartment
The Valentine’s Day Episode
Nick Charles, a former detective, Guard ..…........…. Ric Walker
Nora Charles, his wealthy wife ....................... Linda Fortunato
Bill Carroll, Stewart’s affable and intelligent boss,
Louie, a nervous stool pigeon ……………....………… Greg Vinkler
Stewart, a tough guy, Guffey, a no-nonsense police sergeant,
Carl, Edward ……………...…………………………………. Mike Jimerson
Scarlet, Bunny, a tough gal,
John Mitchell ……………………………...……..…… Allison Selby Cook
Settings
Nick and Nora’s apartment
The State Penitentiary
Nick and Nora’s apartment
A café
Bunny’s Place
Nick and Nora’s apartment
The City Morgue
The “Driftwood,” a private boat
The Play’s the Thing is funded in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment of the Arts, as well as generous grants from Door County Medical Center, Friends of Door County Libraries, The Shubert Foundation and operating funds of Peninsula Players Theatre.