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Sunday, April 23, 2017

Guys and Dolls JR

Last evening, I had the opportunity to attend the performance of one of my 6th grade students in the Jefferson Performing Arts Society's, Guys and Dolls JR. It was my first time in the first-class theatre and the musical was wonderful.





Set in Damon Runyon’s New York City, Guys and Dolls JR. follows gambler, Nathan Detroit, as he tries to find the cash to set up the biggest crap game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years without ever getting married. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Guys and Dolls JR. takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, but everyone eventually ends up right where they belong.

Several of my 6th grade students were in attendance with their parents. I love the support that Big Jule {Bella}received. It is always interested to see how students interact outside the classroom. Bella is perfect on stage. She is a natural for sure.
"I came here to shoot crap. Let's shoot crap."

Take a look at this preview:








Guys and Dolls JR, y'all!

7 comments:

  1. Oh! What fun, Ron. I worked in the theater for several years and just loved it. There is always so much excitement with a live production. The worst play I ever saw was a good one...there is never any bad live theater to me...Thanks for sharing those kids with us! xo Diana

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  2. So fun!!! I love supporting students outside of school! I know she was so happy to have you there! Our school put on Music Man, Jr this year--I love these little junior plays!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  3. Good morning, Ron! Love live theatre! I'm sure your student appreciated that you went to see her in the musical! Have a great day! xoxo

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  4. Fun times with fun students. I know they love you.

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  5. How fun Ron. I miss the days when our daughter was doing theater. Great times for the students!

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  6. Ron, you look dashing in your golden top hat! I agree, Bella is a natural!

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  7. Very cool! I love theatre, used to do it myself.

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