Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s production of the feel-good musical, Sweet Charity, opens at The Art House, Wyong, next Friday, May 5.
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Monique Donath stars as Charity Hope Valentine, the incurable optimist with the heart of gold.
Charity works at a seedy Times Square dime-a-dance joint, and longs for love but never seems to look for it in the right places. That is, until the fickle finger of fate intervenes and she falls in love with Oscar, from whom she must hide her chequered past and sordid dance hall job.
The show includes the songs Big Spender, Rhythm of Life and If My Friends Could See Me Now.
The production’s creative team is director Margaret Holdom, musical director Maryellen Gillard and choreographer Zachary Webster.
Ms Holdom said it was a special musical to be involved in.
“I was surprised and honoured to receive a phone call from WMTC asking me to direct their production of Sweet Charity, and I took very little time considering my reply,” she said.
“I have seen this show many times, and have always been enchanted and intrigued by the enduring optimism of a woman who has very little support, who only wants to be loved, but who faces ongoing indifference from those she trusts.
“She asks “Where am I going?” and the answer is always nowhere!”
Ms Holdom said staging a show set in the swinging sixties was a special bonus.
“This would have to be my favourite fashion era, and I was a young fashion-conscious teenager in that decade. It was a time when the world was changing rapidly, and women were making themselves heard,” she said.
“Perhaps many of us could relate to Charity’s plight, and knew there was something better than this.”
She said it was a delight working with the creative team and cast.
“The big question when putting on this show is will a triple-threat actress turn up at auditions for the lead role?
“We were immediately put at ease when Monique Donath performed for us, and she is supported by an extremely talented cast.
“I am constantly amazed at the talent, both young and older, we experience here at WMTC.”
The last performance of Sweet Charity’s limited season is on Saturday, May 13.
Book at thearthousewyong.com.au, phone 4335 1485, or visit wmtc.com.au.