Luck Be a Lady Tonight! - The Clarence Brown Theatre closes its season with Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls will run in the Clarence Brown Theatre from April 10-27. With more than 100 costumes, at least 2,400 lights and a cast of more than 30, the last production of the CBT 2007-2008 season promises to be lavish, entertaining and full of songs.
Featuring one of the greatest musical scores in the history of the American theatre, Guys and Dolls is a love story about what happens to gambling men and the women who want to tame them. Songs include: “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and more!
Director Terry Silver Alford is a member of the UT Theatre faculty and teaches Musical Theatre Performance, Directing, Introduction to the Theatre and Acting. Prior to joining the faculty, he was Director of Musical Theatre at The University of Tulsa in Oklahoma and Director of Musical Theatre at The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. He has worked professionally in theaters across the country, directed or musical directed more than 100 productions, and created scores for four original musicals and a variety of chamber and vocal music pieces. His musical work recently was heard in The Life of Galileo. Silver-Alford earned his MFA from UT in 1984 and a Master of Music degree from Western Michigan University in 1991.
Musical Director for this production is Katy Wolfe Zahn. The orchestra will feature: Trumpets -- Scott Pederson, Michael Spirko; Trombone -- George Joseph; Saxophone/Clarinet -- Valerie Sanders; Violins -- Rachelle Hawkey, Micheal Hawkey; Viola -- Erin Archer; Bass -- David Slack; Keyboard -- Christopher Hamblin; Percussion -- Jay Miller.
Todd DuBail will perform the role of Sky Masterson. Touring credits include: Joseph…Dreamcoat (Pharaoh, with Patrick Cassidy), Grease (Danny with Frankie Avalon, Chubbie Checker and Fabian), Leader of the Pack and Jesus Christ Superstar (with Ted Neeley). Regional theater credits include: Hairspray (Corny Collins), The Full Monty (Keno), The Thing About Men (Sebastian), Smokey Joe’s Café, Damn Yankees (Joe Hardy), Romance, Romance (Alfred/Sam), Into the Woods (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), Cabaret (Cliff), and No, No Nanette (Tom Trainor). Jessica Culaciati will perform the role of Miss Adelaide. This will be Jessica’s final debut as a graduate student at UT. Adam Heffernan, a third year MFA student will perform the role of Nathan Detroit. Playing the role of Sarah Brown, Lena Hurt is currently in her third year in the Graduate Acting Program at UT.
Completing the extensive cast are: Steve Fitchpatrick, David Brian Alley, Seth Crow, Rebecca Drone, Ash Edwards, Jeffrey Farrington, Kevin Finch, Zack Fine, Josh Garon, Shinnerrie Jackson, Kristy Levine, Jon Liddiard, Matt Lyscas, Elyse Maurer, James McGuire, Andi Maria Morrow, Warren Paneda, Brittni Pedigo, Lauren Pennline, Julie Stelter, Andy Rogers, Lindsay Torrey, Christopher Tramantana, Jordan Walters, Brady Seymore, Katlyn Whittenburg, Rachel Winfrey, Laura Rannells, and Ashley Shelton.
Designers for the production include: Costume Designer Eric Abele, Lighting Designer, John Horner, Set Designer Nate Sinnott, Sound Designer Mike Ponder and Choreographer Casey Sams.
Preview for Guys and Dolls is Thursday, April 10, followed by Opening Night Friday, April 11. The show runs through Saturday, April 27. UT faculty/staff, senior citizens, children and students receive discounts. For tickets, call the Clarence Brown Theatre box office at 865-974-5161, Tickets Unlimited at 865-656-4444 or online at www.clarencebrowntheatre.com