Chelan Valley Players presents     Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy - considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy – soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters. Everything works out in the end, thanks to the machinations of Abe Burrows and Jo Swerling's hilarious, fast-paced book and Frank Loesser's bright, brassy, immortal score, which takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City.   Click Here to view the cast list for Guys and Dolls   PERFORMANCES Guys and Dolls is slated to open on November 7, 2008 for 6 performances, Fridays and Saturdays evenings, Sunday matinees Nov 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16  Plot Summary: "Guys and Dolls" leaned heavily on a Runyon story, "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown," which depicted an incongruous romance between an inveterate gambler named Sky Masterson and a Salvation Army-type missionary girl, headquartered in the theater district. Sky, who can't refuse a wager of any kind, is bet by another gambler, Nathan Detroit, that he can't romance the straitlaced missionary, Sarah Brown. Meanwhile, Nathan has troubles of his own, trying to set up a floating crap game while avoiding the wrath of his fiancée, a brassy chorus girl named Miss Adelaide, who is desperate to marry Nathan after a 14-year engagement. Other colorful Runyon characters -- driven gamblers, petty racketeers, and chewing gum-smacking showgirls -- were drafted in from a variety of stories.     The purpose of the Chelan Valley Players, a non-profit theatrical group, is to promote and present high quality live theatre and to provide a creative outlet and opportunities for training for people who are interested in all facets of theatre. To that purpose, Chelan Valley Players strive to produce three shows per year for the enjoyment of our audience.   The first show put on by CVP was in 1985. It was the story of Tevye of Anatevka, “Fiddler on the Roof”. They re-visited the show again in 2005, during the 20th season. From the first performance on, Chelan Valley Players have entertained young and old alike, with shows ranging from “Arsenic and Old Lace” to “Nunsense”, “My Fair Lady” to “Little Shop of Horrors”, and “Blithe Spirit” to “The Laramie Project”.    CVP Would like to thank our generous 2008 season sponsors! Chelan Valley Players is a non-profit community theatre group organized for the purpose of presenting to the area high quality entertainment and offering opportunities to perform and work in all facets of theatre. Community theaters involve more participants, present more performances of more productions and play to more people than any performing art in the country. We are an important part of the cultural life of our community.  Support Local Arts Click here for details.

There is a kind of classlessness in the theater. The rehearsal pianist, the head carpenter, the stage manager, the star of the show--all are family.      -John Kander

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