Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Theater will present Neil Simon’s “Rumors” Friday, Oct. 18 through Oct. 20 and Oct. 25 through 26 at First Street Community Center theater. Tickets are available now at mvlct.com or at the door.

Director Kerry Covington said she chose to direct the show as it is one of the shows she acted in once years ago. “It was one of the most fun times that I had on stage,” Covington said.

Covington also said it was also a breath of fresh air to be directing a farce after starring in “Perfect Arrangement” this summer.

Covington said one of the challenges of this show is the amount of choreography that is required.

“It’s much more of a dance at times, with so many actors on stage at the same time,” Covington said. “It’s much more different than my usual letting actors make the choices that are correct for their characters.’

K. Michael Moore plays the part of Lenny in the production.

He said what he is enjoying about the show is that it’s crazy in typical Neil Simon fashion. “I’m excited to be part of this exercise in cardio and hilarity,” Moore said.

His biggest challenge is memorization of a two and a half page monologue. “There are also a number of lines it’s hard to synchronize together, a lot of interjections and overlapping conversations,” Moore said.

Tiffany Zafrikar is playing the role of Cookie in the production. She said she auditioned for the show because it was hilarious. She is also excited to be working with so many other veteran actors with MVLCT she hasn’t shared the stage with before.

“The role is a lot of fun to play,” Zafrikar said.

She also appreciated being in a show here in Mount Vernon again.

Her biggest challenge has been learning and keeping a New Jersey accent.

Brian Tanner plays the role of Ernie. It’s the same role he played roughly 20 years ago in a different production. “I look more age appropriate for the role now,” Tanner said.

Tanner said he loves what everyone is bringing to the production.

“The group has great give and take energy for this production,” Tanner said. “They take the comedy very seriously and are working to fine tune this entire production.”

As for challenges, remembering his lines, especially in scenes where there are a lot of interjections,” Tanner said.

“I laugh at this show every night,” Covington said. “It’s a show that has been around for decades and it is excellent.”

“It is a hilarious show,” Moore said. “It’s a throwback to far earlier comedies.”

“It’s just a great show,” Zafrikar said. “It’s a good respite from the seriousness of life.”

“It’s just a really fun show that people will have a really fun time with,” Tanner said.