Spreckels announces "Kids Free" for "Guys and Dolls"

ROHNERT PARK, CA - Spreckels Theatre Company in Rohnert Park has just announced “Kids Free” performances for its current production of the classic musical “Guys and Dolls.”

Kids 12-years old and under (accompanied by an adult) will be admitted free to “Guys and Dolls” performances presented at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19.

With Damon Runyon’s lovable and comedic characters and Frank Loesser’s crowd pleasing score, the classic Broadway musical “Guys and Dolls” is a sure bet for all ages with its lovable characters including gamblers, night-club entertainers and Salvation Army do-gooders and classic show tunes including “Fugue for Tinhorns,” “Bushel and a Peck,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “Luck Be A Lady.”

This main stage production is presented with the new Paradyne projection system, developed by Spreckels Performing Arts Center, combining still images and animations to create multiple backdrop effects - creating a visual aesthetic that’s exciting and visually surprising for audiences of the 21st Century.

For tickets or more information call 707-588-3400 or visit www.spreckelsonline.com

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Spreckels Theatre Company presents “Guys and Dolls”

WHO: Spreckels Theatre Company presents

WHAT: “Guys and Dolls”
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Based on characters created by Damon Runyon

With Damon Runyon’s lovable and comedic characters and Frank Loesser’s crowd pleasing score, this Tony Award-winning Broadway classic is a sure bet.

Based on short stories by Damon Runyon, “Guys and Dolls” begins when good old reliable Nathan Detroit bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he can’t make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. This beloved “fable of Broadway” continues with the escapades of two complicated courtships and a host of eccentric, lovable characters including gamblers, night-club entertainers and Salvation Army do-gooders and classic showtunes including “Fugue for Tinhorns,” “Bushel and a Peck,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “Luck Be A Lady.”

This main stage production is presented with the new Paradyne projection system, developed by Spreckels Performing Arts Center, combining still images and animations to create multiple backdrop effects - creating a visual aesthetic that’s exciting and visually surprising for audiences of the 21st Century.

Directed by Gene Abravaya
Music by Janis Wilson
Choreography by Michella Snider
Costume Design by Pamela Enz

WHEN: Through Oct. 26, 2014
8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23
2 p.m. Saturdays Oct. 18 and Oct. 25
2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 12, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26

KIDS FREE: Oct. 17, 18 and 19, 2014
Kids 12-years old and under (accompanied by an adult) will be admitted free to performances presented at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 19.

TICKETS: $22 to $26
$26 General; $24 Senior/Youth; $22 Students

TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.rpcity.org/index.aspx?page=19&recordid=5593

PHONE: 707-588-3400
For tickets, call the Spreckels Box Office at 707 588-3400. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and one hour before showtime.

WHERE: Spreckels Performing Arts Center
Codding Theatre
5409 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

WEBSITE: www.spreckelsonline.com

PROMO VIDEO: http://animoto.com/play/DzGwhwz9GzV5bYmDo8ky5Q

CAST: Featuring Anthony Martinez, Stephanie Dietz, Tim Setzer, Denise Elia-Yen, Kyle Stoner and Dwayne Stincelli.

As part of the City of Rohnert Park, Spreckels Theatre Company is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.