MELBOURNE
10 - 19 August 2023
Chapel Off Chapel
MELBOURNE 10 - 19 August 2023 Chapel Off Chapel
Antipodes Theatre Company presents
GUYS & DOLLS
A Musical Fable of Broadway
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon, Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
antipodestheatre.com | chapeloffchapel.com.au
Don’t expect a traditional Guys & Dolls from Antipodes Theatre Company. Expect to feel the heat of Havana and the raw energy of New York City in an immersive re-imagining as only they can deliver.
This musical masterpiece continues to delight audiences 70 years after its premiere. Our production embraces the ‘musical fable’ of the title by reflecting the passion and politics of 2023, showcasing the characters as you’ve never seen them before. Taking place entirely inside a prohibition-era nightclub, audiences can experience an evening of reckless abandon, visceral romance, and - above all - unwavering hope that we as a society can embrace and support each other as our chosen family would.
Based on the stories of Damon Runyon and featuring the songs “Luck Be a Lady”, “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” and “Adelaide’s Lament”, this is sure to be a highlight of the 2023 musical theatre season.
Cameron Steens - Production Manager
Working closely with the designers of the show to help deliver a spectacular production to Melbourne audiences. Responsibilities included scheduling and supervising the tech period, hiring technical staff, equipment and liaising with the venue.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Theatre Matters - "A refreshing new take on a classic from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre".
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Age - "...breathe new life into the iconic Broadway musical"
Lilithia Reviews - “Guys & Dolls is more than just a musical, it is an experience”
ArtsHub - “You’ve never seen Guys & Dolls like this before”
Cast
Bugs Baschera, Jahla Black, Maddison Coleman, Shannon Foley, Lachlan Hewson, Scout Hook, Javon King, Michael Lindner, Brittany Morton, Joey Phyland, Conargh Punch, Chad Rosete, Megan Scolyer-Gray, Rose Shannon-Duhigg, Willow Sizer, Kikki Temple, Angelo Vasilakakos
Creative Team
Directors - Trudy Dunn and Brandon Pape
Musical Director - David Butler
Movement Director - Jonathan Homsey
Choreographer - Carolyn Ooi
Associate Director/Choreographer - Celina Yuen
Set & Costume Designer - Bianca Pardo
Associate Set Designer & Props Designer - Bridie Turner
Lighting Designer - Tim Bonser
Sound Designer - Evan Drill
Band
Piano/Conductor - David Butler
Drums - Ali Foster
Trombone - Griffin Youngs
Trumpet - Hugh Parsons
Double Bass - Patrick Schnur
Violin - Reuben Morgan
Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone) - Ryan Lynch
Production Team
Stage Manager - Ashleigh Walwyn
Assistant Stage Manager - Ellie Brindle
Assistant Stage Manager - Rachel Dwyer
Production Manager - Cameron Steens
Publicist - Eleanor Howlett (Sassy Red PR)
Social Media Manager - Chloe Towan
Set Builder - Jim Stenson (Independent Scenery)
Costume Assistant - Tessa Cleary-Moore
Hair and Makeup Designer - Claire Blowers
Sound Operator - Rami Blowes
Sound Tech - Sy Quinn
Graphic Design - Chloe Towan (using elements by Rob Chivers of PUSH Collective)
Photography - Angel Leggas (3 Fates Media)
Crew
Conor Beaumont, Harrison Croft, Nathan Fernandez, Spencer Herd, Claudia Mirabello, Riley Tapp & Isabella Zettl,