John Cheever's story is set in the suburb of Shady Hill, where little Amy Lawton must compete with tennis and parties for her parents' attention. Script by Wendy Wasserstein. Edward Herrmann. Marcia: Sigourney Weaver. Amy: Mara Hobel. Rosemary: Eileen Heckart. Mrs. Henlein: Rachel Roberts. Ruby: Marcella Lowry. Carl: William Prince. Trace: John Harkins. Nancy: Charlotte Moore. Bill: Baxter Harris.