Marian Rice Players (MRP) is the performing arts company of Marian and Brother Rice High Schools. This group stages a play each fall and a musical each spring in the Marian auditorium. Outstanding performances include not only the talent of the student actors, but the dedication and skills of stage crews, costume committees, lighting staffs, production people, and the many other support groups necessary for producing excellent theater. Membership is open to Marian and Brother Rice students.

 

Under the direction of Mrs. Deborah Adams,
the Marian Rice Players will present


How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

 

March 21-23 at 7 PM

March 24 at 2 PM

in the Marian auditorium.

 
Tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for senior citizens (65 and over) and children 12 and under.
Special pricing for Marian and Brother Rice students fo $8 at the door with valid school ID.

 

Cast of How to Succeed in Business

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a hilarious musical about an ambitious young window cleaner J. Pierpont Finch who climbs the corporate ladder on his wits, charm, single mindedness, and without doing any real work.

Finch (Alexander Borrello) buys a book describing how to get ahead in the business world and sets out to try the methods shown. He starts in the mail-room of the World Wide Wicket Company, but quickly gains promotions by impressing boss J.B. Biggley (Chris Semaan) while outsmarting his rival, Bud Frump (Alex Dennis), Biggley’s lazy nephew. On his way up the corporate ladder, Finch meets Rosemary (Lindsey Pieper), an executive secretary in the company. Rosemary is immediately attracted to Finch and, when he expresses frustration that he is not climbing to the top fast enough, she gives him encouragement and inspiration seeking help from her best friend, Smitty (Olivia Freshwater).  Meanwhile, Biggley is trying to keep a female friend, Hedy La Rue (Abbey Sarnacki), happy.  Ultimately, Finch must decide if climbing to the top is worth stepping on those along the way and risking the loss of Rosemary’s affection. 

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying also stars Philip Skylis (Bratt), Catherine Audette (Krumholtz), AlissaBeth Morton (Miss Jones), Alex Hogan (Twimble), Pranav Gopalakrishnan (Gatch), and Alex Mazur (Womper), and an ensemble of over 20 Marian students and 15 Rice students who sing and dance as the company’s secretaries and executives.

Over 50 additional students are working on the many crews.  Stage crew will be led by Kristen Pogats and Mary Rockwell; the art and prop crew, Isabella Kilanowski; sound crew, Maria Signorelli and Maura Wilson; lighting crew, Krysta Mierzejewski and Caris Bing; costume crew, Juliet Paterson; and hair and make-up crew, Sarah Wagner and Megan Gorman.

Mrs. Deborah Adams is returning as director, and Mrs. Christine Borrello is returning as producer.    MRP welcomes Ms. Cat Menzies as vocal director and Mr. Paul Abbott as assistant vocal director and pit conductor.  Mrs. Roberta Campion returns as choreographer, assisted by Mrs. Donna Pieper.  Also returning are Mr. Les Adams (set construction director), Mr. Noel Montales (technical director), Mrs. Darlene Spencer (art director), and Mrs. Diane Lueck (costumer).  MRP student leaders are Elizabeth McIsaac (student director/stage manager), Catherine Audette (assistant student director), Rachel Bartkowiak (student producer), Carolyn Bradley (assistant student producer), and Sami Danko (student choreographer) assisted by Maria Blanco.

Don’t miss this light-hearted comedy!  Tickets are $14; tickets for senior citizens (over 65) and children (12 and under) are $12.   All seating is reserved and may also be purchased one hour prior to curtain.  For questions, call (248) 644-1750, extension 1315.

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