Many cast and crew from the current Rockhampton Musical Union production of Guys and Dolls have links to CQUniversity, showing community engagement is alive and well.

The renowned Broadway musical featuring high energy dance routines shows at the Pilbeam Theatre from September 2-4. Details are available via www.rmuchoir.org.au/ . Tickets can be purchased from the Pilbeam or through Dial'n'Charge on 4927 4111.

Some of the many cast and crew who have CQUniversity connections. Back row L-R: Dean Netherwood, Ben Giles, Justin Stewart, Matthew Dennis, Nadene Housman; Centre Row L-R: Melissa Fenlon, Michael Robertson; 2nd Row L-R: Kerrod Wells, Scott Young; Front Row: L-R: Gillian Busch, Natalie Latimer, Elizabeth Tansley

On the production of a specific letter, CQUniversity Staff members are able to book tickets to the Friday, September 2 performance of Guys and Dolls at a concessional price of $38.00  (a saving of $7 on the normal adult admission price). To take advantage of this offer, please email a.bartlett@cqu.edu.au for more information.

Thanks to production stage manager Elizabeth Tansley for compiling all the University connections among the following cast and crew members:

• Natalie Latimer, Choreographer/Director, currently studying Bachelor of Education (Primary);
• Ben Giles, playing the role of Rusty Charlie, 4th year Electrical engineering student;
• Matt Dennis, playing the role of Benny, current first-year student studying a Bachelor of Engineering Co-Op, hoping to major in Civil Engineering.
• Melissa Fenlon, playing the role of Adelaide, graduated from Bachelor of Music Theatre at CQCM (Mackay campus) 2002, and from Bachelor of Learning Management (Rocky campus) 2004
• Michael Robertson, playing the role of Nathan Detroit, graduated from Bachelor of Education (ECS) 1999
• Justin Stewart, playing the role of Nicely Nicely Johnson, former Bachelor of Music student, transferring to Medical Imaging.
• Kerrod Wells, playing the part of Lt Brannigan, Senior Systems Administrator in ITD.
• Gillian Busch, ladies' chorus, Lecturer, School of Learning & Innovation
• Adam Van Nunen, men's chorus, graduated from Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) in 2003
• Nadene Housman, ladies' chorus and featured dancer, graduated from Bachelor Education (Secondary) - Maths and Art Major, also previously tutored Maths in STEPS
• Carmen Maguire ladies' chorus, graduated from Bachelor of Performing Arts 2005
• Scott Young, men's chorus, graduated from Bachelor of Accounting in 2009.
• Sue Earle Costume designer and coordinator for Guys & Dolls, Rehabilitation coordinator for CQUniversity.
• Dean Netherwood, playing the role of Harry the Horse, former performing arts student
• Lyn Morgan backstage crew, graduated from Bachelor of Business Administration in 2000
• Tony Doak backstage crew, former student
• Lisa Bricknell program designer, Lecturer in Environmental Health
• Ted Tait Production Committee, Diploma of Teaching 1988, Bachelor of Education 1991, Invigilator since 2007.
• Elizabeth Tansley Stage manager, Senior Lecturer in School of Information Communication Technology.