NVC Presents Guys and Dolls, March 4 - 20, 2016

Napa Valley Conservatory Theater, in collaboration with Music Napa Valley, presents a three-week run of Guys and Dolls, on stage at Napa Valley College’s Performing Arts Center March 4 - 20th. An iconic production of American musical theater with a timeless musical score and comedic storyline, Guys and Dolls is a guaranteed sing-along crowd pleaser.

“Guys and Dolls is one of our liveliest productions to date,” said director Reed Martin. “It gives off its own excited energy and is truly a dream musical to direct. Thanks to the musical direction of Dr. Eve-Anne Wilkes and choreography of Pam Rogers, this ‘Musical Fable of Broadway’ will have the audience up on their feet as soon as the curtains open.”

Guys and Dolls is based on a story and characters by Damon Runyon, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, and score by Frank Loesser that features iconic songs including “Luck Be A Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rocking The Boat,” and “If I Were A Bell.” Guys and Dolls stars Peter Mellencamp (Nathan Detroit), Jenny Veilleux (Miss Adelaide), Diamond Pedersen (Sarah Brown), and Teddy Spencer (Sky Masterson), Jessica Romero (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Stephanie Terrado (Benny Southstreet), Dan Monez (Arvide Abernathy), Barbara Nemko (General Cartwright) and Steve Cairns (Lt. Brannigan).

Guys and Dolls is directed by Reed Martin, with musical direction provided by Dr. Eve-Anne Wilkes and choreography by Pam Rogers. The creative team also includes: Jennifer King (Artistic Director), Tim Dugan (Scenic Designer), Skipper Skeoch (Costume Designer), Theo Bridant (Lighting Designer), Jenn Ruygt (Stage Manager) and Madi Remigio (Assistant Stage Manager).

ON SALE NOW: Tickets for Guys and Dolls are $20 - $25. Performances are March 4 - 20, Fri and Sat at 8pm, matinee Sun at 2pm. For tickets and information call (707) 256-7500, visit napavalleytheater.org or musicnapavalley.org.

To purchase tickets in person, visit the Arts & Humanities (ARAH) Division Office, Room 141, Monday-Friday between the hours of 2:00-4:30pm. To access the ARAH Division Office, please use the northwest entrance of the Performing Arts Center. Visit the websites above for more information on the 2016 season of music and theater, and degrees in the performing arts.

Guys & Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY. 10019. Phone: (212) 541-4684, fax: (212) 397-4684, www.MTIshows.com

MEET THE FULL CAST:
Elisabeth Anderson, Kevin Barney, Steve Cairns, Yvonne Chester, Karen Clark, Tracey Des Combes, Jennifer Deterville, Bright Eastman, Cheryl Fiedler, David Foushee, Nick Major, Peter Mellencamp, Dan Monez, Barbara Nemko, Andrew Newman, Diamond Pedersen, Allyson Proske, Brittny Reynolds, Journey Rhorer, Alec Risley, Mercedes Rivera, Jessica Romero, Darwin Santos, David Shubin, Teddy Spencer, Stephanie Terrado, Dorothy Unsicker, Janet Viader, Jenny Veilleux, Lesa Ward, Angela Yee and Mary Ziegler.

ABOUT NAPA VALLEY CONSERVATORY THEATER
and MUSIC NAPA VALLEY
Napa Valley Conservatory Theater is the only theater company in the Napa Valley dedicated to providing audiences and students professional quality theater experiences on stage and in the classroom. Music Napa Valley offers transfer college degrees in music and musical theater, with a performance emphasis in both vocal and instrumental music. Each year, Napa Valley Conservatory Theater and Music Napa Valley jointly produce performances at Napa Valley College’s Performing Arts Center. To learn more about the 2015/16 Music and Theater Season, visit www.napavalleytheater.org and www.musicnapavalley.org.

ABOUT THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT NAPA VALLEY COLLEGE:
A prominent landmark along the Napa-Vallejo Highway, Napa Valley College’s Performing Arts Center is a distinguished entrance marker to the iconic Napa Valley. Open to the public since 2010, the NVC Performing Arts Center’s three stages host a unique meritage of student and professional performances each year. Sited at the north edge of the NVC campus to take advantage of the beautiful views of the Napa Valley range, it is the recipient of numerous architectural design awards, including The American Institute of Architects Minnesota Honor Award (2011). To learn more, visit www.napavalleytheater.org and www.musicnapavalley.org.