Although Signature Theatre has not yet produced Guys and Dolls, it is one that their company could undoubtedly do in the future. The theatre certainly has the capabilities and facilities necessary to produce a high quality version of this musical. However, this fact, although relevant is not the most important factor in deciding whether or not they would choose to produce the show. The theatre must also have a desire to pick this specific musical out of the hundreds of other choices that exist. An examination of Signature Theatre’s history and current goals helps one to see if this desire exists.
Signature Theatre was founded in 1989 by graphic designer and performer Eric Schaeffer and actor Donna Migliaccio in Arlington, Virginia. At the time, Schaeffer and Migliaccio felt that the theatre scene in the Washington, DC area was being controlled by large theatres only interested in performing traditional plays. In their eyes a theatre was needed to produce new works, specifically newer musicals. They founded Signature Theatre in order to, “…fill this gap and create a signature brand of provocative works.” Although their start …show more content…
These adaptations are unique from those of other theatres in that they not only bring new life to a familiar shows, but also because of their choice to produce these large, typically grand musicals on a small, more intimate stage. This has been done with great success in the past years, with musicals such as Into the Woods, Hairspray, and Les Miserables. Guys and Dolls certainly fits the criteria of a classical musical, and it also fits well with the quality and mission of the theatre as a
Signature Theatre was founded in 1989 by graphic designer and performer Eric Schaeffer and actor Donna Migliaccio in Arlington, Virginia. At the time, Schaeffer and Migliaccio felt that the theatre scene in the Washington, DC area was being controlled by large theatres only interested in performing traditional plays. In their eyes a theatre was needed to produce new works, specifically newer musicals. They founded Signature Theatre in order to, “…fill this gap and create a signature brand of provocative works.” Although their start …show more content…
These adaptations are unique from those of other theatres in that they not only bring new life to a familiar shows, but also because of their choice to produce these large, typically grand musicals on a small, more intimate stage. This has been done with great success in the past years, with musicals such as Into the Woods, Hairspray, and Les Miserables. Guys and Dolls certainly fits the criteria of a classical musical, and it also fits well with the quality and mission of the theatre as a