GUYS & DOLLS

A musical production by Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College

24th - 26th February 2016

“A guy without a doll? Well, if a guy does

not have a doll, who would holler on him? A doll is a necessity!”

Nathan Detroit

Above: Lauren Robinson (former student of The County High School, Leftwich)

GUYS & DOLLS

Based on The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown and Blood Pressure – two short stories by Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls the musical was written by Frank Loesser and premiered on Broadway in 1950.

The musical was a surefire hit and went on to win countless awards, several Broadway and London revivals, as well as a 1955 film adaptation starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine.

The show, set in New York, opens with our hero, Nathan Detroit.

Detroit is desperate: he needs money for an illegal dice game, and he needs it fast. Not to mention a 14 year engagement with night‑club singer Miss Adelaide whose patience is finally running out.

Enter notorious gambler Sky Masterson, a guy who can never turn down a bet, and straight‑laced missionary Sarah Brown, a doll with a heart of ice.

The wager: Sky has to romance Sarah by taking her to Havana for dinner and in return he’ll provide a dozen ‘sinners’ for Sarah’s mission. Surely this is one bet Nathan absolutely can’t lose?

This is a sizzling tale of gamblers, gangsters and nightclub singers featuring some of Broadway’s greatest show‑stopping tunes, including Luck Be a Lady, Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat and My Time of Day.

Brought to life by a full size cast of Sir John Deane’s performing arts students and the ever‑popular SJD Jazz Band.

Photos from the rehearsal room...

Above Left: Tom Oliver (former student of Wellington Road School) and Robyn Jones (Abbey Gate College). Top Right: Elliot Casey (Hartford High School) and Michael Sheridan (Middlewich High School). Bottom Right: Declan Baxter (Winsford Academy)

CAST The Crap Shooters:

Sky Masterson, Tom OliverNathan Detroit, Declan BaxterNicely Nicely Johnson, Michael SheridanBenny Southstreet, Elliot CaseyHarry the Horse, Elliot GaynonBig Jule, Megan ParryRusty Charlie, Kit FletcherSociety Max, Adam Miller-BettridgeBrandy Bottle Bates, Alexander ClarkeScranton Slim, Mathew Hudd

The Mission:

Sarah Brown, Robyn JonesArvide Abernathy (Wednesday and Thursday), Katy Flaherty Arvide Abernathy (Wednesday matinee and Friday), Katy Galloway Agatha, Emma HarveyMartha, Victoria HarrisGeneral Cartwright, Rebekkah Elstone

The Hot Box:

Miss Adelaide, Lauren RobinsonMimi, Lily Cantwell-BrowneAlison, Leah JaffreyVernon, Rebecca LeFerguson, Helena LomasCherry, Victoria Tate Brandy, Georgie TaylorWaitress / MC, Hannah Radcliffe

Broadway:

Lieutenant Brannigan, Mike BurtonJoey Biltmore (Voice), Georgie TaylorMrs McCloskey, Rebekah BaddeleyViolin Seller, Molly BarkerTour Guide / Principal, Lorna WoodTourists, Chloe-Marie Humphreys and Caitlin KinseyBobby Soxers, Grace Colton, Maria Moreira, Maddy Seiler and Leasha Sutherland

Havana:

Dancer, Luca Gittens

BAND

Flutes, Olivia Cranmer-Gordonand Hannah FaulknerViolins, Caitlin Sherwood and Saskia LeeClarinets, Laura Taylor, Evie Britten and Jennifer PuckeySaxophones, Callum Hand, Claire Francis and Amy GriersonCornets, Hollie Kennerley and Daniel BarfordFrench horn, Thomas RockeTrombone, Seth HamillDrumkit, Gianluca AllinsonBass guitar, Jake HumphreyPiano, Tim MurphyConductor, Alison Richards

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM

Director, Rebeccah Homer Choreographer, Esther WingateMusical Directors, Tim Murphy and Alison RichardsTechnical Director, Adam WadeAssistant Director, Kat HumphreyStage Managers, Juliette Davies and Rebecca HoskerSet, Emmeline Blellock, Amy Diorazio, Hannah Howell, Beth Kelly and Hannah RobertsProps, Alex GrahamCostume, Meera Baker, Charlotte Burns, Beth Kelly and Finlay Price-MilneLighting, Edward Aspden and Caitlin Wakeling Follow spot, Ella HayesSound by Bailey Audio SystemsSound, Joshua Bayliss and Rachel BillingtonPhotography , Olivia Freeman andEmma PenneyPublicity Design, Glyn DulsonPress and Marketing, Amy Bishop and Daniel GriffithsFront of House: Sarah Trenbirth

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO

Colin Lupton, Chris Palin, Paul Howell and John Topping for their help with the set. Chris and the team at Bailey Audio Systems.

SJD PERFOMING ARTS As one of the UK’s leading Sixth Form Colleges, Sir John Deane’s has a thriving and vibrant performing arts department. We love to showcase and celebrate the diverse talents and successes of our students. Come along and support us at one of our upcoming events:

To book tickets, call 01606 810020 or visit the College reception. And to keep up keep to date with student news and additional events, visit www.sjd.ac.uk. You’ll also find us on facebook and twitter @SirJohnDeanes

A Springtime Musical Soiree Thursday 10th March, 7pm Arley Hall

Dance Evening Thursday 17th March, 7pm SJD Theatre

Battle of the Bands Thursday 31st March, 7pm SJD Theatre

Painting by Numbers Thursday 16th June, 7pm SJD Theatre

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