Guys & Dolls
The 1998 Davitt College Production
Luck Be a Lady Tonight
Relive the charm of Broadway's classic musical fable. A look back at our phenomenal 1998 Transition Year production staged right in the school hall.
■ The Story
Widely acclaimed as musical theatre's most comical dual love story, Guys & Dolls brings the colorful world of New York's small-time gamblers, high-rollers, and Salvation Army missionaries to vibrant life. Amidst dice games in the sewer and romantic trips to Havana, smooth-talking gambler Sky Masterson, steadfast sergeant Sarah Brown, high-roller Nathan Detroit, and showgirl Miss Adelaide navigate romance, high stakes, and unforgettable melodies.
■ The Production
Staged in the school hall from March 5th to March 8th, 1998, this Transition Year project involved over 90 students working across performance, set design, and programme layout. Following thirteen years under Michael Brett, the production marked Tommy O'Malley's directorial debut alongside musical director Phil Duffy, continuing Davitt College's proud annual musical tradition since 1982.
Transition Year Students
Working and singing together for months to bring the show to life.
Michael Brett
Honouring the visionary staff member who single-handedly founded Davitt College's musical tradition.
Tommy O'Malley
Taking on the role of Musical Producer for this landmark production.
Orchestra & Band
Conducted by Phil Duffy
Featuring expert musical scores and accompaniment led by John Flatley & Co.
Musical Numbers
Relive the energy and rhythm of Frank Loesser's classic numbers that filled the school hall across every 1998 performance.
Act One
9 NumbersRunyonland
Orchestra
Fugue for Tinhorns
Nicely Nicely (Patrick Thomas), Benny (Mark Finnerty) & Harry the Horse (Matthew Conroy)
Follow the Fold
Sarah Browne (Siobhan Howard) & Salvation Army Group
The Oldest Established
Nathan (Declan Murphy), Nicely Nicely (Patrick Thomas), Benny (Mark Finnerty) & Guys
I'll Know
Sarah (Siobhan Howard) & Sky Masterson (Darragh McHugh)
A Bushel and a Peck & Adelaide's Lament
Miss Adelaide (Lorraine Cunningham) & The Dolls
Guys and Dolls
Nicely Nicely (Patrick Thomas) & Benny (Mark Finnerty)
Havana & If I Were a Bell
Sarah (Siobhan Howard), Dancers & Orchestra
My Time of Day & I've Never Been in Love Before
Sky (Darragh McHugh) & Sarah (Siobhan Howard)
Act Two
8 NumbersTake Back Your Mink & Second Lament
Miss Adelaide (Lorraine Cunningham) & The Dolls
More I Cannot Wish You
Arvide Abernathy (Dennis Wyres)
The Crapshooters Dance
Orchestra & Dancers
Luck Be a Lady
Sky Masterson (Darragh McHugh) & Guys
Sue Me
Miss Adelaide (Lorraine Cunningham) & Nathan Detroit (Declan Murphy)
Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat
Nicely Nicely (Patrick Thomas) & Full Company
Marry the Man Today
Adelaide (Lorraine Cunningham) & Sarah (Siobhan Howard)
Guys and Dolls Finale
Full Company
The Hot Box Gallery
Explore highlights from our historical photo archive showcasing the cast, crew, orchestra, and classic 1998 school hall performances.
Waiters: Front - Kevin Naughton, Mark Walsh. Back - Keith Cresham, Adrian Quinn
Marie Nolan, Laura Rumley (Dolls)
Peter McGrath, Lorraine Cunningham & Dennis Wyers
Mark Finnerty, Siobhan Howard & Dara McHugh
Robert Finnerty (Lt. Brannigan) & Kevin McMorrow (Sgt. McNamara)
Hat Box Girls
Crapshooters
Grainne Reilly, Thelma Marley, Imelda Staunton, Miss Stephanie O'Sullivan, Rosemary Walsh
Gerry Mitchel, Mark Jennings, Michael Moran, Paul Maye
Declan Murphy, Cathy Hayes & Padraic Thomas
Dancers: Colm McGuinness, Ger Healy, Declan Gibbons, Brian Walshe, Sharon Quigley, Claire Burke, Lisa Reilly, Antoinette Hopkins
Gary Dillon, Dara Ryan, Donal Jennings
The Production Team
The creative leaders, directors, stage crew, and production committees who brought Guys & Dolls to life in 1998.
Tommy O'Malley
Phil Duffy
Seamus Swift
Transition Year Woodwork Class
Agnes Nyland & Rhona Tierney
Transition Year Art Class
Rosemary Walsh, Grainne Reilly, Sharon Quigley, Marie Nolan, Imelda Staunton, Thelma Marley, Sheila McCormack, Elaine Burke & Genessa Redmond
Ronan Gibbons, John Paul Jennings, Ciaran Judge, Damien McDonagh, Michael McDonagh, Michael Moran, Paul Maye, Mark Jennings & Gerard Mitchel
Peter Casby & Neil Redmond
Martin O'Boyle
Catriona Owens & Marie Ketterick
Tracy Britton, Maryanne Forde, Allison McNicholas & Orla Cunningham
Ger King, Catriona Owens, Marie Ketterick & Caroline O'Malley
Brian McCaffrey
Administration & Support
Joseph McGowan & Tony Diffely
Mary Nugent & Patricia Kerrigan
Mr. Patsy Noone
Joseph McGowan
The Cast
Meet the talented student cast who brought the iconic characters, colorful numbers, and classic Broadway atmosphere to our stage.
Darragh McHugh
Siobhan Howard
Declan Murphy
Lorraine Cunningham
Patrick Thomas
Dennis Wyres
Matthew Conroy
Mark Finnerty
Peter McGrath
Robert Finnerty
Kevin McMorrow
Cathy Hayes
Paul Clarke, Martin Greaney, Shane Joyce, Tommy Conley, Tony Staunton, Carl Cafolla, Ger Healy, Mark Gannon, Donal Jennings, Colm McGuinness, Mark Walsh, Keith Cresham, Kevin Naughton, Declan Gibbons
Sharon Quigley, Lisa Reilly, Emer Fadden, Gemma Cresham, Suellen Heneghan, Marie Nolan, Caoimhe Jordan, Lorraine Pidgeon, Ann Marie Nolan, Antoinette Hopkins, Laura Rumley, Clare Staunton, Elaine Bourke, Caroline O'Malley, Gráinne Reilly
Michelle Freaney, Sheena Feehan, Genessa Redmond, Donna Dillon, Deirdre Staunton, Noelle Heneghan, Siobhan Gray, Rosaleen Gibbons, Dara Ryan, Gary Dillon
Orchestra & Performers
The talented musicians, dancers, waiters, and supporting performers who brought the rhythm and energy of Guys & Dolls to life.
John Flatley (Piano)
Michael Bucton (Bass Guitar)
Deborah Lester (Trumpet)
Gary Mitchel (Guitar)
Donal Hoban (Percussion)
Ger Barrett (Piano)
Phil Duffy (Conductor)
Tony Staunton
Amanda Moore
Adrian Quinn
Ann Marie Reaney
Lisa Reilly, Donal Jennings, Antoinette Hopkins, Bryan Walshe, Keith Cresham, Suellen Heneghan, Declan Gibbons, Elaine Bourke, Clare Staunton, Colm McGuinness
Waiters: Mark Walsh, Neil Redmond, Kevin Naughton, Pat Brosnan, Finian McManamon, Brendan Jordan, Cormac McGreal
Angels: Cormac McGreal, Finian McManamon
Special Thanks
With sincere gratitude to everyone who supported and contributed to our production.
School Community
Principal Mr. Patsy Noone, management, teaching staff, and ancillary staff for supporting rehearsals and teamwork.
Stage & Construction
Tommy O'Malley, Seamus Swift, and Transition Year woodwork and construction classes.
Music & Pit Crew
Musical Director Phil Duffy, John Flatley & Co, and orchestra musicians.
Parents & Sponsors
Guardians, local Castlebar businesses, and student sponsorship teams.
