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In 'Dolls,' anything can - and will - happen
Rachal Mattson/Post-Register
Quincy Valley Allied Arts’ production of ‘Guys and Dolls’ will begin this weekend.
Be careful when you make a bet.
You just might unexpectedly fall in love — that is, if you’re Sky Masterson. If you’re Nathan Detroit, your fiancee of 10 years just might... well, anything can happen.
Masterson and Detroit are two of the fictional characters in Quincy Valley Allied Arts’ upcoming production of “Guys and Dolls.” The show is the 11th performance presented by Allied Arts.
Detroit, played by Michael Kooy, is trying to find a place to host his illegal craps game. To get the money needed to secure a place to rent, he makes a bet with
well-known gambler Masterson (Nick Parker) that he can’t take anti-gambling mission-doll Sarah Brown (Erin Morse) to Havana.
Detroit’s fiancee, Adelaide Adams (Kelsea Burton), doesn’t approve of Detroit’s gambling ways or how long he has been putting off getting married.
What happens next is a surprising, yet humorous example of redemption and what a guy will do for a doll.
“Guys and Dolls” is being directed by Eric VanWoert. He has also directed the Quincy Valley Allied Arts productions of “Oklahoma” and “The Sound of Music.” VanWoert was responsible for choosing this year’s drama.
“Besides being a personal favorite of mine, I like the style and feel of this play,” said VanWoert.
“It has great character parts and lines. I also like the music. Usually, you only like three or four songs in a play. In this one, I like them all. Many critics consider this show to one of the greatest American musicals.”
Music for the show is under the direction of Mike Silk. Sherri Kooy is the choreographer.
The play opens Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a matinee on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Three additional performances will be Feb. 25-27. Each evening performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $10 at Duda-Hodges Insurance or at the door.
