Aurora Community Theatre
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2021
Live Theatre is Back in Aurora Oct. 29 with
A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
A Knock-'em Dead, Uproarious Hit Musical
Contact:
Christine Patronik-Holder
330-562-1818
Aurora
Community Theatre celebrates the return to live performances with the knock-‘em
dead, uproarious hit musical A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER.
The stylish, satirical mystery opens ACT’s 62nd season at 8 pm Oct. 29 followed by Friday and Saturday performances at the same time through Nov. 20, with Sunday matinees at 2 pm Nov. 7 and 14. The theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail.
When the low-born Monty Navarro discovers that he's eighth in line for an Earldom, he decides to better his odds of inheritance with a great deal of charm… and a dash of murder.
Based on Roy Horniman’s novel Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal, Robert L. Freedman authored the play’s book, joining composer Steven Lutvak to write the lyrics. The show won four Tony Awards including Best Musical.
“This production's secret weapon isn't the poison in Monty's pocket but Lutvak's jaunty score, which sounds both fresh and period-perfect with its echoes of Gilbert and Sullivan and classic British music hall.” Entertainment Weekly
Ann E. Nyenhuis directs the rollicking tale of Edwardian
melodrama with music director Dustin Oliver, choreographer Marc C.
Howard, and producer Katie Hintze.
Josh Budd takes on the role of the suave and cunning anti-hero Monty Navarro with Mark Hilan as the madcap D’Ysquith family. Hannah Marzano plays Monty’s love interest, Sibella Hallward, with Libby Merriman as Miss Shingle, and Amanda Medley as Phoebe D'Ysquith.
Completing the multitalented ensemble cast are: Patrick Jalbert, Thomas Love, David Rusnak, Alexandria Petsche, Lisa Georges, and Samantha Ksiezyk-DeCrane.
Jerry Schaber serves as stage manager with assistant stage manager Amie
Gabel, who is also liaison to the ACT Board. Rollin DeVere is prop
master, and Dave Nyenhuis will manage the run crew. Joe Sorzano
is the dialect coach.
Todd Plone designed the set, Karen Cirino the costumes, Tara
Codella the lighting, and Maggie Hamilton, the sound.
Ann Nyenhuis led the set construction crew which included members of the ensemble cast, Jerry Schaber, Paul Mira, Ashley Mira, Amie Gabel, Henry Burkhardt, Braden Stiller, Brad Hills, Dave Nyenhuis, and Joe Gillett.
In the Aurora Community Theatre tradition of presenting top-quality entertainment, the production will be accompanied by a live orchestra including: Dustin Oliver, conductor, also on keyboard, Alice Mantey on oboe and English horn, Tyler Harding percussion, Jonathan "Skip" Edwards on bass, David Ciucevich, clarinet, and Michelle Swiniarski, trumpet.
“Bloodlust hasn’t sung so sweetly, or provided so much theatrical fun, since Sweeney Todd first wielded his razor with gusto many a long year ago.” New York Times
Tickets at $18 each for adults, $13 for youth age 18 and under are available online anytime, including seat selection, at www.auroracommunitytheatre.com or by calling 330-562-1818.
PLEASE NOTE
Aurora
Community Theatre requires proof of vaccination or of a negative Covid-19 test
from within 72 hours of the performance date and time for entry. In addition,
masks are required inside the building, lobby and all public spaces.
A GENTLEMAN’S
GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER is presented with permission by Musical Theatre
International, MTI.
Aurora
Community Theatre’s 62nd season continues in 2022 with A Nice Family Gathering Jan.
28-Feb. 19; Roald Dahl’s Matilda
the Musical Apr. 29-May 21; Spring Awakening June 24-July 16.
Aurora Community Theatre is located at 115 E. Pioneer Trail, near the intersection of SR 43 and 306, at the gazebo, in the center of Aurora. ACT extends appreciation to The Denise G. & Norman E. Wells, Jr. Family Foundation for their generous underwriting of the Wells Main Stage.
ACT, celebrating 62 successful seasons in 2021-2022, annually presents four shows plus two children’s summer workshops, reaching an annual audience of over 7,000.