Cat Scratch Fever Reviewed by Debbie McClure Small municipal townships deal with many important issues throughout the year, and in election years, thoughts turn to how to improve a town’s quality of life, jobs, and growth potential. The town of Rusty River is no different. As the town Mayor and council gather to discuss which items are most important, it becomes clear that there are many differing opinions and agendas. Throw in a couple of illicit romantic trysts into the mix, and you’ve got a fun portrayal of a “typical” small town council. But what happens when the Mayor, Larry, announces a plan that has a personal benefit to him? Well, chaos ensues, of course. In a fit of anger and frustration at Larry’s “I’ll scratch your back, if you scratch mine” style of politics, one member (Tim) announces that his cat, Captain Whiskers, should run for Mayor. What started out as a bid to upset Mayor Larry turns into a story that the local newspaper simply can’t pass up. When the townspeople decide to get into the fun and take Captain Whisker’s nomination seriously, another council member decides to give both Larry and the cat a run for their money and throws her hat into the ring as well. What ensues is a wild race to the finish line in a debate that decides who ultimately gets to be the mayor of Rusty River! Written by David Scott and Gil Garratt, The Last Mayor of Rusty River is a fun-filled musical that gets everyone laughing at the antics and quick-witted one-liners and banter between the characters. I had no idea what to expect in this production, and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The cast did an excellent job of transitioning between performing as the characters ...