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Dames At Sea by Youth Summerstock Theatre It’s the Great Depression, bulldozers are tearing the theatre down, and the prima donna is raising waves -- but the show must go on. Even if you need to call in the armed forces! And if you still have any doubts about the show making it, you need only listen to Mr. Hennesy’s (Theo Adams) inspirational speech to be filled with determination: "I know you can’t. You know you can’t. But you’ve got to!" This fun 1960s parody of 42nd Street and similar 1930s musicals includes songs Broadway Baby, That Mister Man of Mine, The Beguine, and There’s Something About You. The amusingly silly plot and great tap numbers combine for an enjoyable, lighthearted night of musical theatre. Matt Lopez is the nice guy dreamer named Dick from little Centerville, Utah who hopes to be a great Broadway songwriter, but he has to hurry because he just joined the Navy and takes off for the high seas tomorrow. Matt’s smooth voice, innocent romance of Ruby (Sarah Vincelett), and star-struck, weak-kneed swoons over the advances of Broadway star Mona Kent (Aimee Dotts) make for a very impressive and entertaining performance. Also from Centerville, Utah is wannabe Broadway dancer Ruby. When they meet for the first time in New York, it’s love at first site for these two small-town, up-and-coming stars. Sarah Vincelett’s hilarious expressions, excellent singing voice, natural knack for melodramatic comedy, and sharp dancing make her a cinch for Broadway stardom. That is, if she can get by current Broadway star Mona Kent. Aimee Dotts exudes vanity, sensuality, and downright meanness as the outrageously manipulative star who decides to make Dick her new pet songwriter – not to mention her new romance. Of course, that’s not going to fly very well for fellow Ute Ruby. Will Dick give up love for fame and a fly-by-night Broadway romance? Aimee’s lovely voice shines in That Mister Man of Mine, and her seduction of the Navy Captain (Dirk Stenger) is a riot. Amanda Maples is a standout as Ruby’s good-natured, down-to-earth friend who picks her up when she’s down and takes her under her wing. She and Brandon Pohl team up as the nice, goofy comic couple – especially in the Choo-Choo Honeymoon number which includes one of the great dance routines as the tappers carry out the train while tapping – Katy Sheiner making for an especially whimsical caboose who holds up more than her end of the train. Under Youth Summerstock alumnus Chrissy Johnson’s choreography that makes great use of her cast and the stage space, we get several entertaining dance routines by the ensemble led by dancing dames Sarah Vincelett, Stephanee Asch, Katy Sheiner, and Lisa Schnorr. The dancing, singing, comedy, and some cute costumes and sets by Olga Worm, all help make the sea the place to be this summer.Rob Hopper ~ Cast ~
Mona Kent: Emily Wanser Aimee Dotts Joan: Brandy Martindale Amanda Maples Hennesy: Theo Adams Ruby: Michelle Routhieaux Sarah Vincelett Dick: Matt Lopez Lucky: Brandon Pohl Singapore Sue: Christina Wenck Caitlin Courson Madame Sin Sin: Gina Goodman Danielle Holback Dung Wong: Anthony Moreno The Captain: Dirk Stenger ~ Tap Trio ~ Ginger: Vittoria Picone Stephanee Asch Bubbles: Katelyn Bruggema Katy Sheiner Trixie: Laura Evans Lisa Schnorr ~ Female Chorus ~ Alice: Sarah Fishbaugh Katy Oyarzun Carrie: Katy Habib Danielle Soto Darcie: Amanda Schorr Marla Worm Cathy: Stacy Jones Maura Smith Ellie: Barbara Keeler Tara Heath Flora: Denise Barto Jenn Volker Geri: Angela Sawyer Corie Bales ~ Male Chorus ~ Billy: Josh Fox Charlie: Brandon Brashars Danny: Josh Ammons Eddy: Chris Wilson Piano/Conductor: Damien DiFede Bass: Eric DeLand Drums: Tim Stomp Director: Barry Bosworth Choreographer: Chrissy Johnson Musical Director: Damien DiFede Costume and Set Design: Olga Worm Set Construction: Oscar Worm Assistant Director: Michelle Routhieaux and Sarah Vincelett |
