DAMES AT SEA is a heartfelt parody of 1930s Hollywood musicals, capturing the spirit of the era with flair. The story follows Ruby, an aspiring Broadway performer, as she navigates the challenges of putting on a musical aboard a ship after their theater is set to be demolished. Melody Rowland stars as Ruby, alongside Beck Hokanson as Dick, Ciara Jarvis as Mona, and Elizabeth Bushell as Joan. Directed and choreographed by Gregg Dennhardt, this production brings the charm and nostalgia of classic musicals to life at Citadel Theatre.
Cast and Creative team for DAMES AT SEA at Citadel Theatre Company
Cast
Melody Rowland
Ruby
Beck Hokanson
Dick
Ciara Jarvis
Mona
Elizabeth Bushell
Joan
Peter Kattner III
Lucky
Joe Bushell
Hennesy
Steve McDonagh
Captain
Alexander Christie
swing
Maya Paletta
Ensemble
Catherine Athenson
Ensemble
Eilish Morse-O’Rourke
Ensemble
Kate Drury
Ensemble
Creative Team
Gregg Dennhardt
Director
Gregg Dennhardt
Choreographer
Kyra Leigh
Music Director
Bob Knuth
Set Design
Danielle Reinhardt
Costume Design
Emma Linnae
Lighting Design
Maya Reter
Sound Design
Audrey Tieman
Props Design
Tristin Hall
Intimacy Design
Abby Truett
Stage Manager
Francois Bittar
Stage Manager
Brian Wasserman
Master Carpenter
Alex Trinh
Sound Board Operator
Anna Makauskar
Stage Crew
Scott Phelps
Artistic Director
Ellen Phelps
Artistic Director
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