The Teachers

Some of the older roles were beautifully portrayed by our guest stars:  teachers at Tyrone High School.

Mr. Funicelli – “Lieutenant Brannigan”

1. What was the most memorable part of Guys &  Dolls?

The new brotherhood that has now been formed by the members of the cast. We have this experience and many new inside jokes that are only shared between us.

2. What was your favorite scene of the show?

Act 1, Scene 7, where Lt. Brannigan interrogates the crapshooters and gets Nathan and Adelaide to agree to elope.

3. What are your post-show thoughts?

I’m so glad I agreed to be in the musical, because of the memories taken away from the show. They will last until I am old, old, old man.

Mr. McNitt – “Arvide”

1. What was the most memorable part of Guys &  Dolls?

Favorite incident: When Nathan Detroit slipped up in his delivery and proposed marriage to Sky Masterson.

Overall favorite memory: Spending time with and getting to know all of the students as well as Mrs. Harris, Mr. Funicelli and Mr. Feather.

2. What was your favorite scene of the show?

When Arvide and Sarah have their tender moment together as grandfather and granddaughter.

3. What are your post-show thoughts?

Like many of us, I’m glad to get my life back but I will miss the camaraderie of the cast.  They are an amazing group of students and I’m sure I’ll never forget their energy, creativity and compassion.

Mr. Feather – “Joey Biltmore”

1. What was the most memorable part of Guys &  Dolls? 

The most memorable part of Guys & Dolls was having the chance to see the camaraderie that developed among the cast members after months of rehearsals.

2. What was your favorite scene of the show?

My favorite scene of the show was the Sewer Scene for two reasons. First, my art students spent many hours on it. It was the most elaborate set in the show. Second, I enjoyed the dance sequence and Sean’s singing of “Luck Be a Lady”.

3. What are your post-show thoughts?

For many of these students it will be a memory that stands out the most among all of their high school memories.