Dale Gutzman Returns to the Skylight
Way back in Clair Richardson‘s day at the Skylight Opera Theatre, Dale Gutzman was a frequent performer and director. He directed 23 shows there in the 1970s. In the 1980s, after Richardson died, co-artistic directors Stephen Wadsworth and Francesca Zambello took Gutzman off the roster, and he’s been off ever since.
Well, he’s baa-aack.
Gutzman will direct “An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan,” to run in the Skylight’s Studio Theatre May 28 through June 20.
Former artistic director William Theisen was originally supposed to direct the G&S revue in the spring. But during all the Skylight drama — fired, rehired to direct, withdrew, rehired again to direct — Theisen found work elsewhere for spring slot. That gave Gutzman a chance to come home to roost at the Skylight.
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Hurray for Dale. It will be interesting to see how his years of innovation in a tiny black box theatre will influence a larger-scale romp on a full-sized stage.
I am delighted that Dale’s talents will be seen again by Skylight audiences. It’s wonderful in this 50th season for him to be back. Bravo!