In “Fools,” a teacher arrives in a town that is under a 200-year-old curse which causes all its residents to be dumb. And, boy, are they.

The shepherd can’t find his sheep and does not remember his first name. The seller has no fish, so she sells flowers with fish names. The Doctor is so dumb that he never went to med school. The teacher, played with great style and timing by Patrick Rosso, is here to teach Sophia, the beautiful daughter of the doctor, played by Kayla Etheredge. He immediately falls in love.

Problem: The curse can only be broken if Sophia marries the evil Count Yousekevitch (Richard Wells), who proposes to her twice every day. But she refuses. Through many missteps and lots of laughter, the curse is lifted, the teacher marries Sophia and the whole town is no longer dumb; well, except for the butcher.

Michael Wallot has done an outstanding job directing this show. He got the best out of every actor. The entire cast is exceptional in their timing and skill at playing dumb in a hilarious, over-the-top way. Peter J. Hill has created a very innovative set that adds to the enjoyment.

In sum, “Fools” is a great show. This is playwright Neil Simon at his funniest. The audience went home with smiles on their faces and you will, too. Don’t miss it.

“Fools” is playing the next two weekends at the Fountain Hills Theater, 480-837-9661.