GCT's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Based on the 1988 comedy hit starring Steve Martin and Michael Caine, the Greendale Community Theatre's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels transforms the film into a fast-moving and equally hilarious musical comedy.

Performances began Thursday night at Greendale High School's auditorium and will continue tonight, Sat., July 23, at 7:30 p.m. as well as July 27-30, with a matinee showing at 2 p.m. on July 30.

Complete with an orchestra and well-crafted set, actors Michael Traynor and Ryan Stajmiger play the starring roles of Lawrence and Freddy, two conmen who form an unlikely partnership and compete to swindle rich women in a small town on the French Mediterranean coast. Lead actress Laura McDonald plays the role of Christine, a seemingly unsuspecting victim who provides a twist to the two conmen's fate.

Directed by Brian Bzdawka with music director Tom Reifenberg and choreographer Stephanie Staszak, the production features a wealth of talent in acting, singing, and dancing, and with a few well-placed comedic asides and local references, the musical engages the audience in a way the film simply can't.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and are available at the door as well as several other options in advance. For information, visit www.greendaletheatre.org or call the Box Office line at 414-423-2700, ext 4193. The GCT is affiliated with the Greendale Park & Recreation Department.