SoTDF presents Guys and Dolls

April 7, 2025

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By Lauren Jurgemeyer

Publicity Coordinator

School of Theatre, Dance, and Film

San Marcos, TX— Texas State University's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents Guys and Dolls, running April 14-19, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.
 
Based on the stories of Damon Runyon, Guys and Dolls is a timeless tale of big-city gamblers and the women who love them. The show follows the unlikely romance between high-stakes gambler Sky Masterson (Eric Shawn) and mission worker Sarah Brown (McKenlee Wilson), as well as the long-time engaged couple: Nathan Detroit (Mia Kaplan) and his showgirl fiancée, Miss Adelaide (Jackson Wood). With unforgettable characters and a compelling storyline, this Tony Award-winning classic continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
Directed by Tom Delbello, with choreography by Julio Catano-Yee and Cameron Monroe Thomas, and music direction by Spencer D. Hansen, this beloved musical transports the audience to the vibrant streets of 1950s New York City. Audiences will instantly recognize classic, lively numbers like "Luck Be a Lady" and "A Bushel and a Peck."
Also Rockin' This Boat is a stellar company, including Amaya Adams, Drew Barber, Brendan Behm, Kevin Bowman, Brooke Cox, Zach Feeney, Bryan Fortunato, Albert Igbinigie, Gianna Kohl, Lacey Kohn, Daniel Sabraw, Jordan Spena, Caleb Sporrer, Simone Straub-Clark, Jhalena Sulcer, Luz Tellus, Riley Thornton, Hailey Truong, Aiden Valentine, and Tyler Jordan Wesley. 
The creative team bringing this world to life includes Michelle Ney, scenic design; Monica Pasut, costume design; Paige Blackwell, lighting design; Cody Rodriguez, sound design; Colin Shay, technical director; and Madison Smith, production stage manager.
Join the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film for an unforgettable night of timeless romance and high-stake antics, April 14 to 19, in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre. Tickets range from $12 to $25 and can be purchased online at txstatepresents.com.  
Guys and Dolls

April 14 - 19, 2025

MONDAY, April 14 at 7:30 PM  
TUESDAY, April 15 at 7:30 PM  
WEDNESDAY, April 16 at 7:30 PM  
THURSDAY, April 17 at 7:30 PM   
FRIDAY, April 18 at 7:30 PM   
SATURDAY, April 19 at 2:00 PM [SOLD OUT]
SATURDAY, April 19 at 7:30 PM  

Ticket Information

Public: $25
TXST Faculty / Staff: $20
TXST Student: $12
Groups (10+): $22

Content: 

This production has been rated PG-13 
This production includes atmospheric haze, flashing lights, and depictions of violence, adult situations, smoking, drinking, and gambling.

TXST Guys & Dolls Reheasal Teaser

The Cast

Sarah Brown: McKenlee Wilson 
Sky Masterson: Eric Shawn 
Nathan Detroit: Mia Kaplan 
Miss Adelaide: Jackson Wood 
Nicely-Nicely Johnson: Daniel Sabraw 
Benny Southstreet: Tyler Jordan Wesley 
Arvide Abernathy: Jhalena Sulcer 
Big Jule: Hailey M Truong 
Harry the Horse: Luz Tellus 
Lieutenant Brannigan: Riley J. Thornton 
General Matilda Cartwright & Others: Simone Straub-Clark 
Rusty Charlie & Others: Brendan Behm 
 

Martha & Others: Lacey Kohn 
Calvin & Others: Zach Feeney 
Angie the Ox & Others: Kevin Bowman 
Brandy Bottle Bates & Others: Caleb Sporrer 
Lollipop Louie & Other: Bryan Fortunato 
The Greek & Others: Drew Barber 
Hot Box Mimi & Others: Brooke Cox 
Hot Box Alison & Others: Jordan Spena 
Hot Box Ferguson & Others: Albert Igbinigie 
Hot Box Vernon & Others: Amaya Adams 
Hot Box Dianne & Others: Aiden Valentine 
Hot Box Cyd & Others: Gianna Kohl

Understudies

Sarah Brown: Kenya Perry
Sky Masterson: Grisham Locke
Nathan Detroit: Austin Riley
Miss Adelaide: Jordan Spena
Nicely-Nicely Johnson / Angie the Ox / Lollipop Louie: Ryan Sytsema
Benny Southstreet / The Greek: Ian Yamada
Arvide Abernathy: Jasmine Iacullo
Lieutenant Brannigan / Rusty Charlie: Jerard Mosely II
 

General Matilda Cartwright: Mackenzie Crimmins
Martha: Sebi Rose Reyes-Farinas
Calvin / Hot Box Allison / Hot Box Vernon: Samantha Dej
Brandy Bottle Bates / Hot Box Mimi / Hot Box Ferguson: Abbigayle Scott
Hot Box Dianne / Hot Box Cyd: Kyra Archuleta

The Production Team

Director: Tom Delbello   
Assistant Directors: Malia McLellan, Caroline Davenport   
Choreographers: Julio Catano-Yee, Cameron Monroe Thomas   
Assistant Choreographer: Austin Riley   
Dance Captain: Brooke Cox   
Music Director: Spencer D. Hansen   
Assistant Music Directors: Moria Poh, Sophie Beck, Tyler Jordan Wesley   
Fight Choreographer: Austin Riley   
Intimacy Choreographer: Tobie Minor   
Voice Consultant: Deonté Warren   
Dialect Coach: Sierra Salazar   
Assistant Dialect Coach: Ricardo Lopez-Montillo   
Production Stage Manager: Madison Smith   
Assistant Stage Managers: Olivia Dockens, KayCi Wolf   
Production Assistants: Jacob Huerta, Marwa Habibi, Janae Payton, Jen Lim, Niara Singleton, Cameron Hamilton, Sequoia Smith, Grace Sheffield, Aidenne Despres, Hunter Domzalski, Sophie Pope, Dylan Sutton    
Scenic Designer: Michelle Ney  
Assistant Scenic Designer: Brittany Baugh    
Costume Designer: Monica Pasut    
Assistant Costume Designer: Nina Haurani    
Lighting Designer: Paige Blackwell  
Assistant Lighting Designer: Brittany Baugh    
2nd Assistant Lighting Designer (Spots): Guillermo Sanchez    
Sound Designer: Cody Rodriguez  
Assistant Sound Designer: Leon Borroel    
Associate Technical Directors: Colin Shay, Cade Huslig   
Assistant Technical Director: Mackenzie Cooper    
P.A.C. Scene Shop Supervisor: Dwight Markus    
Assistant Scene Shop Supervisor: Cade Huslig, Quinn Kent    
Production Assistants Carpentry: Cade Huslig, Quinn Kent, Madison Montagne, Matt Fields, Madison Christopher, Olivia Dockens, Chase Marrs 
Carpenters: Nathan Bailey, Gabby Gorbet, Tim White, Kacey Wasson,  Jaxson Bagley, Kent Mascheck, Kaiya O’Connell, Mackenzie Cooper,  Kennedy Sanchez, Andre Rodriquez, Gabe Glinski, Violet Bosen-Long, Ethan Bauer, Audrey McGovern  
Deck Crew: DeVontae Reyes, Meena Herrera, Joli Skruck  
Scenic Charge Artist: Courtney Winkelman  
Assistant Charge Artists: Becca Rudloff, Reese Van Osten    
Scenic Artists: Michael Gault, Kacey Wasson  
Scenic Painters: Marsail Abuaita, Emma Bayless, Emily Cook, Bucket Davis, Hallie Davis, Olivia Dockens, Andy Howard, Jacob Huerta, Sydney Lafferty, Sara Mendoza, Madison Montagne, Natasha Newton, Audrey Smith, Madison Christopher  
Paint Production Assistants: Marsail Abuaita, Emily Cook, Reese Van Osten  

Head Fly/ Head Rigger: Madison Montagne       
Assistant Head Fly: Kierstyn Born     
Fly Crew: Robin Montano  
Head Electrician: Audrey McGovern    
Assistant Electrician: Ethan Bauer    
Lighting Programmer: Wyatt Hood    
Light Board Op: Gabe Glinski    
Set Electrician/Lead Spot: Catcher Reeves    
Follow Spots: Alicia Linan, Evelyn Gomez    
Deck Electrician: Elle Schmal    
Electrics Crew: Jorge Rebolledo, Kate Gonzales, Brittany Baugh, Gabe Glinski, Myles Rodriguez, Chase Marrs, Marc Aldridge, Timothy White, Nathan Bailey, Sophia Jovanovic  
A1 / Engineer: Kaelyn Miller    
Assistant Mix Engineer: Trinity Lee    
Head A2: Xavier Dvorak    
A2: Sydney Polak    
Properties Supervisor: Jordan Kelly Andrews    
Assistant Properties Supervisor: Kaitlyn Hartnagel    
Props Artisans: Andrea Alviar, Kamryn Coleman, Xavier Dvorak,  Alaina Goodlee, Theo Ontiueros-Dravigne, Janae Payton, Becca Rudloff, Sarah Marek, Kent Mascheck, Maddie McCraken, Sara Mendoza, Kaelyn Miller, Jasmine Pace,  Catcher Reeves,  Audrey Smith, Laura Walker   
Props Run Crew: Sara Mendoza    
Costume Director: Monica Pasut    
Costume Shop Manager: Allie Hildebran    
Cutter/Drapers: Magali Carrasquillo, Cel Wackerle, Alexandra Hargett † 
First Hand: Natasha Newton   
Stitchers: Georgia Gonzales †, Lauren Dane, Hallie Davis, Madeleine Glauser,  
Nikki Hernandez, Elliot Koch, Theo Ontivoros-Dravigne, Reagan Ramsey, Lian Arney, Kiki Cude, Marwa Habibi, Morgan Weissmuller, Giana Michaud, Avery Evans, Jade Kelly Connaughton 
Milliner: Jack A. Smith     
Wardrobe Supervisors: Lauren Dane, Reagan Ramsey     
Hair & Makeup Supervisor: Mason Wentz    
Wig Styling: Mason Wentz, Sarah Rosenkranz   
Hair/Makeup Crew: Madeline Glauser, Kennedy Sanchez     
Wardrobe Crew: Anastasia Toran, Alannah Shahan, Hallie Davis, Cel Wackerle 

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Production Advisors & Staff

Fight/Intimacy Director: Tobie Minor; Stage Management Advisor: Leigh’Ann Andrews; Scenic Advisor: Michelle Ney; Lighting Advisor: Brandon Rosen; Sound Advisor: Scott Murdock; Technical Direction Advisor: Colin Shay; Properties Advisor: Jordan Kelly Andrews; P.A.C. Scene Shop Supervisor: Dwight Markus; Paint Advisor: Courtney Winkelman; Costume Director: Monica Pasut; Cutter/Draper: Hannah Choat; Wardrobe Advisor: Monica Pasut; Head of Musical Theatre Production: Tom Delbello; Box Office Manager: Robert Styers; Publicity Coordinator: Lauren Jurgemeyer; Director of Production: Lesley Fairman

For more information about this story or other news, email Lauren Jurgemeyer, publicity coordinator for the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film, at theatre@txstate.edu.

About the School of Theatre, Dance, and Film
Recently ranked #25 in the World by Hollywood Reporter, Texas State's School of Theatre, Dance, and Film has one of the nation's largest and most notable fine arts programs. With a vibrant and active faculty of industry professionals, the school prepares students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. The school's mission is to nurture the next generation of collaborative, curious, and civically engaged artists, educators, and scholars.