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           "Guys and Dolls" is a musical lover's musical. This classic Broadway hit from the 1950s features the unlikely pairing of New York gamblers and Salvation Army saviors, which turns out to be a charming, comical counterpoint.                       pandora style beads                                                 Local audiences can see for themselves, as Anne Arundel Community College's Moonlight Troupers revel in the cartoonlike characters of this brilliantly written show by Frank Loesser.                                                                    Hannah Thornhill is a standout as she captures our hearts and the character of Miss Adelaide, the longtime (14 years, that is) fiancee of Nathan Detroit, the organizer of a floating craps game. Ms. Thornhill takes on a doll-like New York City accent complete with an adorable squeal. The character is written to appeal to our need for love and respectability, and we get that from Ms. Thornhill. What's more, she can sing and dance. She and Andre Hinds, who plays Nathan with a wide-eyed boyish energy, perform the best duet of the show as they sing, "Sue Me," a reflection on their relationship.                               Matt Stevenson as Sky Masterson and Geniece Albritton as Sarah Brown make for the most dubious duo. Sky is a dashing, world- traveling gambler, while Sarah is a Salvation Army cadet who wants to save the sinners on Broadway. Sky falls for the lovely Sarah as he makes a bet with Nathan that he can carry her off to Havana for a day. He wins the bet, of course, as we get to drop into a cha-cha dancing bar where sweet Sarah gets swept off her feet by Sky and a rum milkshake. Mr. Stevenson looks the part in his double-breasted suit and bright yellow trench coat. More importantly, he embodies the character and is believable as a man seeking love and redemption. Ms. Albritton has a high, clear voice, which adds to her gentle-natured character.                              Replica watches         Big Jule, the loud-mouthed gambler from Chicago, is perfectly cast with Brandon Dietrick, who has a deep baritone voice and a body to match. Nicely-Nicely, played by Anwar Thomas, is very entertaining from beginning to end. He opens the show and snakes through many scenes, ending with a rousing "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat."                               These lively characters are made more so by the show's colorful costumes. The gamblers are in red and turquoise broad-shouldered suits, and the ladies bring out the bling with sequins and furs. The not drab but still muted navy blue uniforms of the Salvation Army add just the right contrast.                               Unfortunately, the moving love songs were muted by the cast members' portable microphones. They worked only sporadically, meaning that some songs were strong and clear while others were eclipsed by the live orchestra. The dance numbers were well- choreographed, but I would've liked a more spirited interpretation. Nevertheless, such a revival is always welcome and it deserves our attention.                               There are four more Embroidered Patches shows this weekend at the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts; call the box office at 410-777-2457 to order tickets. It should also be noted that this production has been entered into the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for spring 2009. The festival recognizes exemplary work produced in college theaters across the nation.  {Corrections:}   {Status:}                
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