The story opens on Lizzie Curry, loved deeply by her father and brothers, but destined by her plainness to be an old maid. The town, and Lizzie, are parched for life-giving rain—and in Lizzie's case, love. Lizzie is told frequently how plain she is by her oldest brother, Noah, the know-it-all who runs the family farm. Lizzie's father, H.C. Curry, and her next oldest brother, Jim, are both especially keen on getting Lizzie married off. Noah, however, keeps telling Lizzie to accept the truth—that she is likely to just be an old maid.

This romantic play unfolds as the family and Sheriff Thomas try to get the local divorced deputy, File, interested in Lizzie. Enter a drifter, sweet talker, dreamer, and self-proclaimed rainmaker, Bill Starbuck, who charms them all into believing in miracles. Lizzie is given the opportunity to see herself through the eyes of this charmer. Starbuck represents hope for the land, which is suffering from drought, and hope to fill the emptiness in Lizzie's heart.

This wonderful, nostalgic piece has its lighter moments along with heartfelt ones, and is sure to touch your soul. In the tradition of all American classics, the characters in The Rainmaker will be remembered by both the audiences who watch them and the actors who play them.