Annie Wright Upper School Presents Guys & Dolls
Annie Wright Upper School students will perform the 1951 musical Guys & Dolls on Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17 at 7:00 pm in the Kemper Theater.
This classic comedy tells the story of gamblers and the missionaries that try to save them in New York City. Characters include mobsters and Hotbox girls, and comedy ensues when a gangster falls in love with a missionary. The musical is based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
Director Elizabeth Gettel's concept is a non-traditional portrayal of the show, featuring a noir costume design by alumna Haley Parks '13 and an opulent deco set by Scott Campbell. Theatre veterans and seniors Rachel Piatok and Clare Farley lead the large cast, with a special guest performance by Upper School science teacher Donald Sidman. The show is free. Entertainment guaranteed!
This classic comedy tells the story of gamblers and the missionaries that try to save them in New York City. Characters include mobsters and Hotbox girls, and comedy ensues when a gangster falls in love with a missionary. The musical is based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.
Director Elizabeth Gettel's concept is a non-traditional portrayal of the show, featuring a noir costume design by alumna Haley Parks '13 and an opulent deco set by Scott Campbell. Theatre veterans and seniors Rachel Piatok and Clare Farley lead the large cast, with a special guest performance by Upper School science teacher Donald Sidman. The show is free. Entertainment guaranteed!
