Oxford students to stage musical satire

Cast of 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' includes, from left, Erin O'Brien (ensemble), Rachel Camarra (Smitty), Tori Bogen (ensemble), Kaitlyn Speaker (Rosemary), Nathan Seibert (Bud Frump), James Kostka (Finch), Tyler Panek (J. B. Biggley), Nicole Maksymiw (ensemble), Kristen Lovell (ensemble), Ashley Sanders (ensemble), and Maggie Palys (ensemble). In front: Katelyn Wentz (Mr. Twimble)

OXFORD - The Oxford High School Wolverine Players will present the musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” this month.  

This musical is a satire of big business and all it holds sacred. 

The story follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying" to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive, tackling such familiar but potent dangers as the aggressively compliant "company man," the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love.

The Wolverine Players are in their sixth year and have many awards and recognitions from previous shows including “Into the Woods,” “Grease,” “West Side Story,” and most recently “Guys and Dolls.”  
Performances will be March 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. March 16 at the school.
Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and senior citizens.

“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” is a book by Abe Burrows and Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser. It is based on the book How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying by Shepherd Mead.

Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com or by calling Oxford High School, 203-888-2468.