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Act3 Productions Brings 'Guys and Dolls' To Sandy Springs

Act3 Productions will present the classic odd ball romantic comedy Nov. 6-21.

Sandy Springs, GA – Act3 Productions will present Guys and Dolls November 6 through 21 at Act3 Playhouse in Sandy Springs Plaza, 6285-R Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Guys and Dolls is a classic odd ball romantic comedy. The plot follows gambler Nathan Detroit as he tries to set up the biggest craps game in town with the authorities breathing down his neck. The show will be directed by Johnna B. Mitchell, recent winner of the President’s Awards at the Metropolitan Atlanta Theater Awards (MATS). Musical Director will be Lyn Taylor, winner of multiple MAT Awards for music direction. Tickets are $15-$30 and may be purchased at www.act3productions.org.

Guys and Dolls, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, is based on The Idyll of Sarah Brown and other characters by Damon Runyon. The original run of the show was the winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Familiar songs include Luck Be A Lady Tonight and Sit Down, You’re Rockin The Boat.

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The performance schedule is: November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21 at 8 p.m. A Sunday matinee will be offered November 15 at 3 p.m. Group rates are available by calling 770-241-1905.

About Act3 Productions

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Act3 Productions offers a full repertoire of musicals, dramas, improvisation and original productions performed by professional and amateur actors of all ages on its home stage, Act3 Playhouse, located at 6285-R Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. The company was honored with an unprecedented 14 MAT awards (Metropolitan Atlanta Theater) in 2012, along with its first Suzi Bass award nomination, and 12 MAT awards in 2013. Through its youth division, the Act3 Arts Academy, the company offers classes, workshops, camps and performance opportunities designed to expose young people to drama, dance, music, visual arts, technical production and more both onstage and behind the scenes. Act3 is a 501(c)(3) organization supported by corporate, foundation and individual donations. www.act3productions.org

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