A story of love, laughter and hardship, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre’s production of “The Rainmaker” is sure to please. Playing in the intimate setting of Leishman Hall, the audience almost becomes part of the play and by the end feeling as though they’re part of the Curry family.

Lizzie Curry (Kate Williams) the spinster daughter of farmer H.C. Curry (Dave Hill) has just returned from a visit with relatives with the hope she might find a husband there. However, as usual her brains and outspoken manner left her with no prospects. So her father and brothers Noah (Phil Tuckett) and Jim (Meish Roundy) decide to take matters into their own hands.

The trio go to the jail with a plan to invite Sheriff’s Deputy File (Tad Wilson), the man Lizzie has a crush on, to dinner that evening. Their efforts are spoiled when File says no with the excuse that they’re looking for a fugitive, although secretly he’s nervous because he likes Lizzie. 

Back at home, Lizzie has put on her best dress and made a fine meal in anticipation of File’s visit. When her brothers return with the news that File isn’t coming, she is visibly disappointed and says it’s because she’s plain.

As she’s clearing away the dishes a flashy stranger named Starbuck (Andrew Heyward) makes a grand entry through the front door claiming he can make it rain for $100. Noah and Lizzie are skeptical but H.C. and Jim want to give him a chance. 

Starbuck is a dreamer and soon pulls in the Currys too. He convinces Lizzie that she isn’t plain but that beauty is how she feels inside. Looking at herself in a different light, Lizzie must decide who she is and where she belongs.

The Rainmaker runs through Aug. 16 on Monday and Thursday – Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $16, parking is free. CenterPoint is located at 525 N. 400 West in Centerville, 801-298-1302. For more information or to purchase tickets visit CPTUtah.org.