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GUYS & DOLLS Jr.
July 6, 2001 - July 29, 2001
Directed by
Dan Estes

CSTOCK offers its first production from Music Theatre International's new Broadway Junior Collection, which includes some of your favorite shows adapted for the younger performer. Performance materials provided by the Junior Collection are designed to allow younger performers to experience the magic of musical theatre participation while they learn basic theatre concepts, and music for the show has been transposed into keys appropriate for younger voices. One of Broadway's most hilarious shows, Guys and Dolls has been described as the perfect musical comedy - and a perfect introduction to the American musical. It is primarily based on Damon Runyon's short story, "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown," which describes the unlikely romance between a pure-at-heart urban missionary and a slick Broadway gambler.

Several of the roles have been double-cast in order to give as more youngsters the opportunity to perform in principal roles. Gambler Sky Masterson will be played by Brandon Myers; Arin Beatty and Brianne Gray will share the role of urban missionary Sarah Brown. The show's second romantic storyline involves Nathan Detroit, played by Dave Collins, and Miss Adelaide, played by Kelly Huddleston and Marissa Whelan. Nathan organizes the "oldest established, permanent floating crap game in New York," and Adelaide is the main attraction at the Hot Box Nightclub. Nicely-Nicely Johnson will be played by Evan Brown and Alex Kidder, accompanied by Eric Englehard and Tim Turner as Benny Southstreet. Assorted gamblers, Hot Box dancers, and other characters will be played by:

Dan Estes is the artistic director for this production, supported by Robert Forman directing the music and choreographer Lara Littlefield. Kathy Kershaw and Margie Kluth will coordinate costumes, and Marge Snyder and Florence Hacker are providing props. Dale Borer will design and lead the efforts from the light booth. Set designer is Greg Williams.

This production opens July 6 and runs through July 29 with Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sunday's performance at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for children 11 and under, and are available at the Kitsap Mall Customer Service Booth. All performances are at the CSTOCK theatre in the Silverdale Community Center at 9729 Silverdale Way. Theatre Information Line is 692-9940 or check the website at www.CSTOCK.org.