You could look for but you could not find a more energetic production of Frank Loesser’s "Guys and Dolls" than the one playing at Curtain Call in Stamford (weekends through November 17) Mark it highly recommended! Once in a while it has a few rough edges, but there are so many smooth ones and great production numbers that you’ll enjoy it for all three hours.

Curtain Call is one of those anomalies known as regional theatre. That means its professional productions are largely presented without equity (union) actors. It would be like any small town theatre except that 1) it’s in a big city, and 2) it has a completely dedicated group of staff and sponsors, and 3) it has Lou Ursone at the helm. Ursone is a talented company manager (and a very skilled actor too) who has encouraged Curtain Call to go for the gold. The company runs two theaters, both on the grounds of Sterling Farms Golf Course in Stamford, and maintains a schedule that never stops. "Guys and Dolls" is the beginning of their ‘We Love New York’ series - which will be continued next month with a production of "Miracle on 34^th Street."

Back to "Guys and Dolls." The story of a handsome gambler who falls in love with a beautiful Salvation Army type lady, and the frustrations of Nathan Delight and his fiancée Miss Adelaide, come to life with lots of fun. Great singing from the principals; great direction by Gordon Casagrande, terrific sets and lighting and costumes. You can find Curtain Call at www.curtaincallinc.com Get your tickets online. Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoon. $25 or less. And mark this theater as one of your favorites. It’s a good bet, consistently.

Tom Nissley