Guys and Dolls


Guys and Dolls at Couer D'Alene


On July 2, 2005 I went to see Guys and Dolls at the Coeur D'Alene Summer Theatre in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. This is a very well run operation, with a nice facility (on the campus of North Idaho Community College) and some fine actors.
Like many people, I have seen this play many times, including the University of Arizona, the University of Montana, and the National Theatre of Great Britain, and I have always liked it, so it is not surprising that I liked this one, too. The score is very strong, with some great numbers and memorable characters. The approach was frankly theatrical, a good choice, with two dimensional scenery, characters played up as caricatures, costumes with bright stripes. The play was well staged and for the most part well choreographed (although I did wonder why nobody rolled dice in "Luck Be a Lady" until the very end of the number). Sarah had a lovely voice, and some really fine acting was turned by Nicely Nicely.

Posted: Fri - July 15, 2005 at 08:42 PM          

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