Maestro Timothy Turner's 2001-2002 Season Information Brief

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2001-2002

Guys & Dolls

Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book By Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows

Based on a Story & Characters by Damon Runyon

Text Box: Directed by Darlene J. Lentz

Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner

Production by Storybook Theater Company of DeLand, Florida

Performances on June 7, 13, 14 @ 8 p.m. // June 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 2:30 p.m.

All Performances at Sands Theater Center of the Cultural Arts Center in DeLand, Florida (Click for Map)

Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, this Broadway classic introduces us to colorful characters who have become legends in the canon: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the nightclub performer whose chronic cold 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. Everything works out in the end, thanks to the twists and turns of the hilarious, fast-paced book which takes us from Times Square to Havana to the sewers of Manhattan, with a bright, brassy immortal score. Exuberant, irreverent and lighthearted, Guys And Dolls is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy.

Jesus Christ, Superstar

Lyrics by Tim Rice with Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber
Text Box: Directed by Darlene J. Lentz

Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner

Production by Rivertown Players of DeLand, Florida

Performances on May 3, 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 @ 8 p.m. // May 5, 12, 19 @ 2:30 p.m.

All Performances at Sands Theater Center of the Cultural Arts Center in DeLand, Florida (Click for Map)

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's groundbreaking "rock opera" changed the face of musical theater when it debuted on Broadway in 1971. Telling the story of the last seven days in the life of Jesus, "Superstar" dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, the trial before Pontius Pilate, and his ultimate crucifixion. This production was one of the most successful productions in the history of The Sands Theater Center.

And After They Had Eaten…

by Timothy D. Turner
Directed by Timothy D. Turner

Production by Oak Ridge Theater Players of Orlando, Florida & HPD (Hashi Productions & Design)

Performances in March

All Performances at John Calvin Presbyterian of Orlando, Florida (Click for Map)

The Christmas Post

by Deborah Craig-Claar & Robert Sterling
Directed by Timothy D. Turner

Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner

Production by Oak Ridge Theater Players & HPD (Hashi Productions & Design)

Performances on December

John Calvin Presbyterian of Orlando, Florida (Click for Map)

Norman Rockwell's paintings seem to spring to life before your very eyes in the holiday musical, "The Christmas Post"! It is December 24th, 1947 and the streets of Homesboro, Indiana are bustling with shoppers, carolers, and Newsies hawking the Christmas Eve edition of The Post. There is excitement in the air and a sense that anything can happen. And boy does it! Remembering the days when The Saturday Evening Post found its way into American homes and hearts, this Broadway style musical is fast and fun, yet offers a clear message of the true meaning of Christmas in its entertaining dialogue and drama. The Christmas Post takes the audience into a world of ordinary Americans who, just like people today, need to rediscover their faith in Jesus and be reminded of what Christmas is really all about.