Who here knows "Rumors" by Neil Simon?

I'll see if this helps at all:

There's Ken and Chris (female), who are the first couple there. Ken goes temporarily deaf during the show. Chris is trying to quit smoking. Ken is very nervous, and Chris seems to be in charge between the two of them.

Lenny and Claire. They got into a car accident on the way over to the party, so Lenny has a stiff neck. Lenny also gives the famous monologue at the end of the show.

Ernie and Cookie are an older couple. Ernie is a psychologist (if I remember correctly), and Cookie has back problems. There's a funny scene where she loses her earring and everyone's on their hands and knees looking for it.

Glenn and Cassie have a May-December romance. Glenn is a politician and Cassie is convinced that he's cheating.

There are also two police officers who come in near the end of Act II. The female officer rarely speaks.

I was just cast as Lenny. I'm just curious - is that a bigger or smaller part then the male lead, Ken?

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There's really no designated "lead" in this show (besides the officers, who are obviously supporting). Lenny is a FANTASTIC part with many great lines. Good luck with that monologue!

Thanks guys for the support! I just got the script, and oy vay does it have a lot of lines! Haha.

Too boot, I'm a senior AND also playing Charles in Pippin right now D:

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I've directed the play twice and while Lenny is the "bigger" part (line-wise) and he does have that wonderful monologue at the end, Ken usually steals the show. He's less acerbic than Lenny and the scene where he loses his hearing and Chris is scratching uncontrollably is just damn hilarious. It's a fun play from beginning to end.

I played Ernie in my college's production of Rumors last spring. It was literally one of the best experiences of my life. It's something I'll never forget. If I ever get the chance to be in the show again, I'll spring to the chance. The show is utterly hilarious.

Rumors is an ensemble piece, so the four couples have roughly the same amount of lines. Lenny is probably the biggest role when it comes to lines, however. There's a lot to memorize (especially the two-page monologue), but I promise you that you'll have a wonderful time.