Review: ‘Dames’ display talent

Jo Teeters
Managing Editor
Mar. 11, 2004, Page 5

“Dames at Sea” is a funny, happy parody of musicals that is a pleasure to watch.
This show’s musical numbers are amazing.
Who knew that the members of Doane Theatre could sing, dance, act and be funny all at the same time?
“Dames at Sea” is a musical about putting on a musical. The star of the show is Mona Kent, a prima donna Broadway star played by freshman Chelsea Richards.
Ruby, a girl from Centerville, Utah, played by senior Desi Rosas, arrives on Broadway with dreams of becoming a big star.
With some help from Joan, senior Shandi Walnofer, Ruby joins the show as part of the chorus.
Ruby also meets a navy man from her hometown named Dick, sophomore Mike Dale. Fellow seaman Lucky, sophomore Robert Montgomery, also joins in the mix.
When the theatre is torn down on opening night, the cast relocates to open the show on the deck of Dick and Lucky’s battleship. After Mona comes down with seasickness, it’s up to Ruby to save the show.
The sheer amount of vocal talent in this show is staggering. Mona is amazing in her solo number “That Mister Man of Mine.”
The duet “Choo-Choo Honeymoon” by Joan and Lucky is also impressive.
Ruby’s solo “Sailor of My Dreams” is incredible.
Senior Suzanna Buerge did an excellent job choreographing.
The movements shine particularly in the all-cast number “Star Tar.”
The only fault in the whole experience lies in the playbill. While the cast list and bios are nice, it lacks a list of songs and a play summary.
As musicals go, omitting a song list from a program shouldn’t be done.
“Dames at Sea” will show at 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday in Heckman. Admission is $5 or free with Doane ID.
I encourage everyone to attend. You’re sure to have a good time.