Guys and Dolls, February 2016

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

BAND

The Crap Shooters:

Flutes, Olivia Cranmer-Gordon and Hannah Faulkner Violins, Caitlin Sherwood and Saskia Lee Clarinets, Laura Taylor, Evie Britten and Jennifer Puckey Saxophones, Callum Hand, Claire Francis and Amy Grierson Cornets, Hollie Kennerley and Daniel Barford French horn, Thomas Rocke Trombone, Seth Hamill Drumkit, Gianluca Allinson Bass guitar, Jake Humphrey Piano, Tim Murphy Conductor, Alison Richards

Sky Masterson, Tom Oliver Nathan Detroit, Declan Baxter Nicely Nicely Johnson, Michael Sheridan Benny Southstreet, Elliot Casey Harry the Horse, Elliot Gaynon Big Jule, Megan Parry Rusty Charlie, Kit Fletcher Society Max, Adam Miller-Bettridge Brandy Bottle Bates, Alexander Clarke Scranton Slim, Mathew Hudd The Mission: Sarah Brown, Robyn Jones Arvide Abernathy (Wednesday and Thursday), Katy Flaherty Arvide Abernathy (Wednesday matinee and Friday), Katy Galloway Agatha, Emma Harvey Martha, Victoria Harris General Cartwright, Rebekkah Elstone The Hot Box: Miss Adelaide, Lauren Robinson Mimi, Lily Cantwell-Browne Alison, Leah Jaffrey Vernon, Rebecca Le Ferguson, Helena Lomas Cherry, Victoria Tate Brandy, Georgie Taylor Waitress / MC, Hannah Radcliffe Broadway: Lieutenant Brannigan, Mike Burton Joey Biltmore (Voice), Georgie Taylor Mrs McCloskey, Rebekah Baddeley Violin Seller, Molly Barker Tour Guide / Principal, Lorna Wood Tourists, Chloe-Marie Humphreys and Caitlin Kinsey Bobby Soxers, Grace Colton, Maria Moreira, Maddy Seiler and Leasha Sutherland Havana: Dancer, Luca Gittens

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM Director, Rebeccah Homer Choreographer, Esther Wingate Musical Directors, Tim Murphy and Alison Richards Technical Director, Adam Wade Assistant Director, Kat Humphrey Stage Managers, Juliette Davies and Rebecca Hosker Set, Emmeline Blellock, Amy Diorazio, Hannah Howell, Beth Kelly and Hannah Roberts Props, Alex Graham Costume, Meera Baker, Charlotte Burns, Beth Kelly and Finlay Price-Milne Lighting, Edward Aspden and Caitlin Wakeling Follow spot, Ella Hayes Sound by Bailey Audio Systems Sound, Joshua Bayliss and Rachel Billington Photography , Olivia Freeman and Emma Penney Publicity Design, Glyn Dulson Press and Marketing, Amy Bishop and Daniel Griffiths Front 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.

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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:

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

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

Dance Evening Thursday 17th March, 7pm SJD Theatre

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

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