Lake Nona Middle School’s drama students prepared hard to put on their production of Guys and Dolls, Jr. This was the second performance directed by the school’s drama teacher, Mr. Jeffrey Nathan. Performances were held May 18 and 19 at Lake Nona High School. One of Broadway’s most hilarious shows, Guys and Dolls has been described as the perfect musical comedy. Set in mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls, Jr. introduced us to colorful characters Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight “mission doll,” and Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love. This was a great show for all ages.

Mr. Nathan started managing and directing the school’s drama productions last year with the smash hit, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary. With charm, wit, and heart from the cast, the play explored life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This was the ideal first show for LNMS and Mr. Nathan.

While Mr. Nathan will always be an actor, he also has a huge love for the academic world. He has toured the country teaching workshops dealing with TV/film, auditioning, improvisation and many more. His film/TV credits include Good Luck Charlie, Dexter, Tosh.O, The Big C, ABC’s What Would You Do?, 30 Rock, Rescue Me, and The Sopranos. His New York stage credits consist of: Fantasy Football the Musical? (original cast), Henry and Mudge (original cast), Wanda’s World, and The Playwright. His regional/touring stage credits consist of: Beauty and the Beast, Annie Get Your Gun, Boys Next Door, Merry Wives of Windsor, and Eight Is Never Enough. Mr. Nathan is a proud member of Actors Equity and SAG-AFTRA. 

Lake Nona Middle School had a smash hit with Mr. Nathan and Guys and Dolls, Jr.