directed by
Aubrey Berg

musical direction
David Gardos

choreography
Diane Lala

November 2008

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying is a slick and entertaining romp, thanks to a talented cast, first-rate direction and choreography and one of the best scenic designs found in recent local theater.

It is truly an ensemble piece, which allows many of CCM's immensely talented and well-schooled student performers a chance to shine ... and the entire ensemble prove to be true triple threat performers.

Director Aubrey Berg provides fluid transitions and worthwhile staging throughout, and infuses the production with an overriding sexual energy appropriate for the piece. Diane Lala supplies some of the best dances for a CCM production in years and David Gardos leads a glorious 31-piece orchestra with gusto.

Thomas C. Umfrid's stylish and outstanding set brilliantly captures the early 1960s architecture of corporate America, and his Executive Washroom set is ingenious. The costumes by Rebecca Senske are sexy, period appropriate and attractive, and the lighting by Ryan Bochnowski is professionally rendered.

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying is a great example of an old-fashioned musical comedy, and CCM is certainly up to the task in every way with its solid and entertaining production.

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