How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying

February 24 March 11
Music \& Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Abe Burrows,
Jack Weinstock \& Willie Gilbert
Based on the book by Shepherd Mead
Directed by Eric Van Horn
Musical Direction by Vicki Kerns
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a story about the triumph of the common man. The hero is a window washer named J. Pierrepont Finch. After Finch happens upon a book entitled 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying', he decides to begin his rise up the corporate ladder. Following the instructions of the book, Finch lands a job in the mailroom at the World Wide Wicket Company.
With the help of his handy book, Finch quickly gains promotions and outsmarts his rival, Bud Frump - who also happens to be the boss's nephew. Finch then gains the love of Rosemary, a secretary at the company. In the end, however, after Finch's ad campaign goes awry, the book can no longer help him. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Featuring:
Adam McAdoo as Finch
Erin Coleman as Rosemary
Tracy Van Unen as Smitty
Michael Nemeth as Biggley
Dennis Maddux as Bratt
Steven James as Bud
Alisha Garnier as Hedy
Irene Blend as Miss Jones
Corinne Bakker as Mrs. Krumholtz
Roger May as Twimble
Ray Zarr as Womper
CJ Pennington as Tackleberry
Dave Fullerton as Gatch
Michael Murphy as Ovington
Sophie Santos as Ensemble
Summer Dean as Ensemble
JoAnna Bledsoe as Ensemble
Anne Haines as Ensemble
Briana Marxen-McCollom as Ensemble
Mike Stoeckle as Johnson
Mike Brown as Matthews
Richie Johnson as Jenkins
Paul Anderson as Petersen
Donna Carril as Featured Player
Production Staff:
Director - Eric Van Horn
Musical Director - Vicki Kerns
Choreographer - Guy Gardner
Stage Manager - Sara McAdoo
Costumes - Fran Kapono
Lighting Design - Philip Leonard
Sound Design - Sean Leistico
Technical Director - Bill Wright