November 6, 2002

Central High rolls the dice on ‘Guys and Dolls’

Classic Broadway musical opens November 14 at Central High

   Based on a story and characters by Damon Runyan and a musical score by Frank Loesser, “Guys and Dolls” is a Broadway classic that has entertained audiences for decades. The fast-paced story line and lively music takes the audience from the heart of New York’s Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba.

   Drama director, Pat Gallagher, music director, Jeff Cobb and choreographer, Erin Peck, once again direct this year’s production. Ellen Boyer is heading up the orchestra.

   Staring in the double cast production are Jeff Linsell and Sam Reese as Sky Masterson; Betsy Spencer and Kristin Cox as Sarah Browne; Brady Corcoran and Brian Holden as Nathan Detroit; Elyse Kamps and Alisha Falberb as Adelaide; Baylee Miller as Nicely-Nicely; Shane Huston and Marcus Martinex as Benny Southstreet.

   “Guys and Dolls” runs from November 14 through November 23. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The ticket box office is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For ticket information, call 933-3573.


Herald photos by Garret Leiva
After being engaged for 14 years, Nathan, played by Brady Corcoran, and Adelaide, portrayed by Alisha Falberb, finally tie the knot in this scene from the Traverse City Central High School production of “Guys and Dolls” opening Thursday, November 14.

Above: Nathan, played by Brian Holden, tells his fiancée, Adelaide, played by Elyse Kamps, about the anniversary gift he almost bought to mark their drawn out engagement.


Sky Masterson, played by Sam Reese, chats with his love interest, Sarah Browne, portrayed by Kristin Cox, in a Havana nightclub.


Nicely-Nicely, played by Baylee Miller, and the cast ensemble perform the musical number “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.”


Sky Masterson, played by Jeff Linsell, gets ready to roll the dice as he and his fellow gamblers perform “Luck Be a Lady Tonight”during rehearsal of the upcoming Traverse City Central High School production of “Guys and Dolls.” The classic Broadway musical opens at Central High School on Thursday, November 14.


Dancers kick up their heels in a Havana nightclub in a scene from Central High School’s production of “Guys and Dolls.”