"Guys and Dolls " presented by StarStruck Theatre July 29, 2011

Performed under the stars by an auditioned cast of 50 mostly teens from throughout the East Bay, this production of GUYS AND DOLLS is sure to appeal to family members of all generations. "Even if you've never seen this show before, you'll recognize iconic songs from this show such as ‘Luck Be a Lady,’ or ‘Sit Down You're Rockin’ the Boat,’" said Lori Stokes, StarStruck's Artistic Director. "And if you have seen this show before, chances are you haven't seen it in a spectacular outdoor setting like the Ohlone Amphitheatre."

As the show begins soon after sunset, the changing colors of the sky will provide a dramatic backdrop to the action onstage. As the audience is getting to know the main characters, the sky dims, stars twinkle overhead and the lights of south Fremont's neighborhoods shimmer behind the stage. By intermission the Bay Area's natural 'air conditioning' kicks in, so those who arrive well-prepared dive into their heavy jackets and snuggle into their blankets.

Based on short stories created by Damon Runyon with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, GUYS AND DOLLS is set in New York City. This oddball romantic comedy--considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy--soars with the spirit of Broadway as it introduces us to a cast of vivid characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

Official Website: http://www.starstrucktheatre.org