Guys and Dolls
By Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows; Music by Frank Loesser; Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Based on The Idyll of Sarah
Directed by David Watts
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy-soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiance, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.
"One of the funniest and melodious shows in seasons. Everything about it seems practically perfect." -Variety
"It's the perfect musical comedy." -Daily News
Produced by Verona Area Community Theater at Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., Verona
Performances: February 18-26, 2011
Performance Times: February 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 2011 7:30 PM, ex. Feb 20 2:00 PM
Ticket Prices: $12 Adult / $8 Student/Senior
Call 608-845-2383 or www.vact.org for reservations or more information.
Auditions
Auditions will be Monday and Tuesday, December 6th & 7th at the VACT Building, 405 Bruce St., Verona, at 7:00 p.m. (not the PAC this time). Please bring a song to sing for your audition. It does NOT have to be from the show, but please bring music for the accompanist. Be prepared to learn and perform a brief dance audition. Audition readings for lead parts will follow. Callbacks for lead roles will be later Tuesday, about 9:00.
For more information see the website: www.vact.org.