PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART PROUDLY PRESENTS
Tonight’s performance of GUYS AND DOLLS Jr. will run for approximately 90 minutes and will include a brief intermission.
A wireless sound system will be used for this performance. PLEASE turn off all cell phones and electronic devices before the show to avoid sound system interference.
PLEASE refrain from using flash photography during the performance. It is dangerous to cast members and distrac ng to audience members. All videotaping and audio recording of this performance is strictly prohibited.
Enjoy the show!
Welcome to Guys and Dolls Jr.! Set in a post WWII era, we follow the stories of two couples as their worlds collide to make a mash-up of laughter, romance, tenderness, honor and crazy suites! While some of the characters are classic, over the top comedic figures, we can all relate to each one in some way. Our characters are faced with the op on to move beyond themselves, finding new places in the heart to take risks, trust their hearts, and love more truly. Full of great moments, this show is fresh and full of life, just like its cast. I know you’ll love seeing your kids in it as much as I’ve loved direc ng them! Get ready to laugh!
- Cori SekingerGuys and Dolls JR. is an adapta on of the show considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Its namesake ran for 1,200 performances when it opened on Broadway in 1950, and won numerous Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Frank Loesser's brassy, immortal score and wi y book makes Guys and Dolls JR. a perennial crowd pleaser.
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 authori es breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for fourteen years without ever ge ng 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.
The large cast features both a variety of ensemble and star roles. There are ample opportuni es to expand the cast by adding Hot Box Girls, gangsters, missionaries and city dwellers.
Sky Masterson………………………………………………………………………………….……Aidan Lawler
Sarah Brown………………………………………………………………………………………………….Ella Gee
Nathan Detroit.………………………………………………………………………….Sandro Cunningham
Miss Adelaide………………………………………………………………………………….Sophia Mondello
Nicely Nicely Johnson TJ Hague
Benny Southstreet Colby Hartpence
Lt. Brannigan Ryan Peng
Arvide Abernathy (Friday).……………………………………………………………………..Raphael Zhu
Gamblers Chorus
Big Jule………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Asa Gee
Society Max/Arvide Abernathy (Saturday)……..……………………………….Brennan Caldwell
Liver Lips Louie………………………………………………………………………………………..Declan Shay
Angie the Ox………………………………………………………………………………..Gonzalo Kim-Prieto
Rusty Charlie…………………………………………………………………………………………….Jadon Price
Wu…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Leo Li
Harry the Horse………………………………………………………………………………………..Levi Mellor
4th Grade Chorus
Gambler/Cigar Host………………………………………………………………….…..…….Jovanni Hague
Gambler/Pick Pocket/Bar Tender.………………………………………….…….….Leeland Sekinger
Gambler William Lawler
Gambler Sam Wasch
Gambler/Paper Boy Salman Tariq
Gambler/Pick Pocket Teddy Dugan
George/Mission Band.. Vincent Li
Mission Band Chorus
Calvin Felix Yang
Hot Box Girls
Viole e…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Lilli Sekinger
Madge………………………………………………………………………………………………….Lily Schotland
Vera……………………………………………………………………………………………….Lucia Lopez-Wa
Mini & General Cartwright ……………………………………………………..………………..Eva Sbarro
Aidan Lawler (Sky Masterson) is an 8th grader at PASH. Last year, he played a pirate in our produc on of The Pirates of Penzance Academically, Aidan enjoys Science, Art, and Theatre Arts. Outside of class, he enjoys reading, drawing, wri ng, and swimming. Welcome back to the PASH stage, Aidan!
Ella Gee (Sarah Brown) is a current Stuart 6th grader and making her onstage PASH debut. Last year, she worked crew on The Pirates of Penzance. At Stuart, Ella enjoys Theatre class as she thoroughly enjoys improv. Outside of class, she enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and lacrosse. Welcome to the PASH stage, Ella.
Sandro Cunningham (Nathan Detroit) is a 7th grader returning to PASH stage. Last year, Sandro appeared in The Pirates of Penzance and the year before was stage crew for Godspell. He enjoys Health and PE classes. Outside of school, Sandro like to cook and play soccer. Welcome back to the PASH stage!
Sophia Mondello (Adelaide) is a 6th grader at Stuart and is making her PASH stage debut as Adelaide. Previously, she was seen on the Stuart stage in The Aristocats, The Li le Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast. She enjoys Science class, runs track, and plays tennis. Welcome to the PASH stage, Sophia!
TJ Hague (Nicely Nicely) is a 6th grader at PASH making his theatrical debut. He enjoys playing football, lacrosse, and basketball. Welcome to the PASH stage, TJ!
Brennan Caldwell Friday (Society Max) & Saturday (Arvide Abernathy). He played a policeman in our produc on of The Pirates of Penzance last year. Welcome back to the PASH stage, Brennan!
Colby Hartpence (Benny Southstreet) is a 6th grader at PASH returning to the stage a er playing a Pirate in last year’s producon. He is very ac ve in playing football, tennis, and wrestling. Good to have you back, Colby!
Ryan Peng (Lt. Brannigan) is a current 8th grader at PASH making his musical debut. He enjoys numerous classes including Theatre Arts, English, and Science. He enjoys the crea vity that each class gives him. Ryan has been involved with the McCarter Theatre’s Childrens program since he was a second grader. Welcome to the PASH musical stage, Ryan!
Raphael Zhu (Arvide Abernathy) is currently an 8th grader at PASH making his theatrical debut. Although this is his theatrical debut, Raphael is no stranger to performing as he is a tuba player and has performed with numerous instrumental groups. He also sings in a choir. He enjoys Math class and playing squash. Welcome Raphael!
Asa Gee (Big Jule) returns to the PASH stage a er portraying a pirate in last year’s produc on of The Pirates of Penzance. Asa enjoys Math and Sciences classes and playing his cello. He is the brother of our very own Sarah Brown, Ella Gee. Welcome back to the PASH stage, Asa.
Declan Shay (Liver Lips Louie) is a 5th grader and is very excited to make his PASH musical debut. He enjoys Social Studies as he learns about world history. While not in school, Declan enjoys playing sports with family and friends and Lego building. Welcome to the PASH stage, Declan!
Gonzalo Kim-Prieto (Angie the Ox) returns to the PASH stage as a sixth grade student. He enjoys Science class because of the great experiments. While not on stage Gonzalo enjoys crea ng electronic music. Welcome back not as a Pirate, but as a Gambler!
Jadon Price (Rusty Charlie) is a 5th grader at PASH making his stage debut. Jadon enjoys Art and Sciences classes, par cularly Art class as “You can create anything you want.” Welcome to the PASH stage, Jadon!
Lilli Sekinger (Viole e/Hot Box Girl) is a 7th grader at Princeton Waldorf School. Lilli has been in other PASH produc ons including last year’s The Pirates of Penzance, Into the Woods Jr., and Chi y Chi y Bang Bang Jr. Welcome back to the PASH stage!
Lucia Lopez-Wa (Vera/Hot Box Girl) is a 6th grader at Stuart making her PASH stage debut. Out side of school Lucia enjoys running and flamenco.
Lily Schotland (Madge/Hot Box Girl) is currently a 6th grader at Stuart making her PASH theatrical debut. She studies ballet, tap, and jazz. Academically, Lily enjoys Science class as there are walks in the woods and she can make a mess. She also plays tennis, lacrosse, and going down the shore. Welcome Lily!
Eva Sbarro (Mimi/General Cartwright) is a 6th grader from Stuart returning to the PASH stage a er playing one of the Major General’s daughters in last year’s produc on of The Pirate of Penzance. While not onstage, Eva enjoys English class and playing basketball. Welcome back, Eva!
Leo Li (Wu) is a 7th grader at PASH making his theatre debut. Leo has sung with Princeton Boy Choir and enjoys Phys Ed and Science classes. While not in school, he also enjoys playing tennis. Welcome to the PASH stage, Leo!
Levi Mellor (Harry the Horse) is a 7th grader making his PASH stage debut. Academically, Levi enjoys Math, Science, but most of all History class. He is also very ac ve in athle cs running cross country in the fall, wrestling in the winter, and baseball in the spring. Primarily giving declama on speeches, Levi par cipates in Speech and Debate. Welcome to the PASH stage!
Felix Yang (Calvin) is a 6th grader making his PASH stage debut with Guys and Dolls Jr. Felix enjoys Science class most of all as he is “a curious child” and likes to know the working of physical world. Outside of school, he enjoys hockey, swimming, tennis, and building with Legos. Welcome to the PASH stage, Felix
Leeland Sekinger (Gambler/Pick Pocket/Bar Tender) is a 4th grader making his PASH stage debut.
Jovanni Hague (Gambler/Cigar Host) is a 4th grader making his PASH stage debut.
William
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) is a 4th grader making his
stage debut. He loves singing, wri ng, and crea ng one-of-a-kind artwork. In his spare me he enjoys crea ng musical instruments from things he finds around the house. William has a knack for crea ng sound effects with the instruments he makes.
Salman Qureshi (Gambler/Paper Boy) is a 4th grader making his PASH stage debut.
Lawler
Gambler
PASH
Vincent Li (George) is a 4th grader making his PASH stage debut.
Sam Wasch (Gambler) is a 4th grader making his PASH stage debut.
Teddy Dugan (Gambler/Pick Pocket) is a 4th grader making his PASH stage debut.
Trixi Sekinger (Stage Crew) is an 8th grader at Princeton Waldorf School. Having a history with PASH shows, Trixi was in the Chorus of Chi y, Chi y, Bang, Bang Jr., ran sound for Into the Woods Jr., and worked stage crew for The Pirates of Penzance. While not working theatre, Trixi enjoys reading and crea ve wri ng. However, she loves drawing. Welcome back to the PASH stage!
Moty Makanjuola (Stage Crew) is an 8th grader at Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart, class of 2023.
Chris Spencer (Stage Crew) is an 8th grader at Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart, class of 2023.
Andrea Weiss (Stage Crew) is a student at Stuart, class of 2029
James Morwald (Stage Crew) is an 8th grader at Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart, class of 2023.
Owen Burgess (Stage Crew) is an 8th grader at Princeton Academy Of The Sacred Heart, class of 2023.
ACT ONE
Scene 1 – A Street in New York
Fugue for Tinhorns..........................Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet, Rusty Charlie
Follow the Fold………………….…………………..Sarah Brown, Arvide, George, Calvin
The Oldest Established…….……………..Nicely, Benny, Nathan Detroit, Gamblers
Follow the Fold (reprise) Sarah Brown, Arvide, George, Calvin
Scene 2 – Save-A-Soul Mission
I’ll Know Sarah Brown, Sky Masterson
Scene 3 – The Hot Box
A Bushel and a Peck Adelaide, Hot Box Girls
Adelaide’s Lament Adelaide
Scene 4 – A Street in New York
Guys and Dolls…………………….……………………………………….…..……….Nicely, Benny
Scene 5 – Mission Exterior
Scene 6 – A Street Off Broadway
Scene 7 – Havana, Cuba-A Dive
If I Were A Bell Sarah
ACT TWO
Scene 1 – Mission Exterior
I’ve Never Been in Love Before Sky, Sarah
Scene 2 – The Hot Box
Adelaide’s Second Lament……………………...………………………..…………...…Adelaide
Scene 3 – Street Exterior
More I Cannot Wish You…………………….…………………………………………..….Arvide
Scene 4 – Crap Game in the Sewer
Luck Be A Lady…………………….…………………………………………………...Sky, Gamblers
Scene 5 – A Street Off Broadway
Sue Me Adelaide, Nathan
Scene 6 – Interior of Mission
Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat Nicely, Gamblers, Mission Band
The Guys Follow the Fold Gamblers
Scene 7– Street Off Broadway
Marry the Man Today……………...………………………….………………...Adelaide, Sarah
Scene 8– Broadway
The Happy Ending (Guys and Dolls)…………………………………………………..The Cast
Stage Director……………………..…..………..Corinne Sekinger
Music Director……………………………..……………...Heidi New Set Design………..………..…………….….......Alyssa Chambers
Lights…………………..Daniel Caldwell, Trixi Sekinger (spot)
Choreography….……………………..…..………..Sophia Kravets
Keeper of All Things……….…………………………….John Kling
Props….………..…Andrea Weiss, Liz Wasch, Vivian Lawler
Costumes………………....Chris e Hague, Corinne Sekinger
Make-up………………………...…Farrah Gee, KarlaMondello
Publicity and Program….….Joanna Dugan, Vivian Lawler
Accidental Producer….…………………………….Vivian Lawler
Special thanks to Mr. Rik Dugan and the Princeton Academy administra on, faculty, and staff for backing and support of the program.
Very special thanks to Jan Baldwin and Walt Cupit for jumping through hoops on Monday, Robert Missonis, and the Stuart teachers who opened their spaces for us, last minute!
To ALL the families who gave their me and energies in assis ng with the many produc on needs, rehearsals, transporta on requirements, and most importantly, for their encouragement towards the cast members’ growth in crea vity and self-confidence. This produc on would not have been possible without the help, talent, resources, and willingness you all provide.
To the Cast - Break a leg! Your gypsy spirit and flexibility are fantas c!!! You’ve worked hard. Let’s shoot craps!
Congrats to the en re cast and crew and a special shout out to all of the Speech & Debate team members sharing their talents on the musical stage!
Mr. & Mrs. Shay
