Photos: Guilderland Players’ “Les Misérables”
Guilderland Players’ production of “Les Misérables” hits the stage at Guilderland High School March 14, 15, and 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
At the end of the day: Fantine, played by Morgan Dempsey, sings about wanting to find her daughter, Cosette, so she can pay for her freedom and be with her. The Guilderland Players are performing, “Les Misérables,” a musical based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, this weekend at Guilderland High School. Shows are on March 14, 15, and 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting to keep: Thenardier, played by Kevin Zuchowski, left, and his wife, Madame Thenardier, played by Sydney Elmore, surround young Cosette, played by Rieleigh Smith, trying their best to keep Jean Valjean, played by André Valverde, from buying Cosette’s freedom.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making a promise: Jean Valjean, played by Andre Valverde, right, shares a moment with Fantine, played by Morgan Dempsey, as Fantine lies on her deathbed, her locks shorn. Valjean vows he will find her daughter, Cosette, and raise her right.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Drank a tad too much: Enjolras, played by Josh Kaufman, center, stumbles as two bar-goers help him to his feet after trying to rally the troops to fight for France.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Defending her daughter: Fantine, played by Morgan Dempsey, left, talks to one of the restaurant hands, played by Sydney Elmore, about a note to her daughter, Cosette.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Laughing at her misfortune: Madame Thenardier, played by Sydney Elmore, left, shows a sly smile towards young Cosette, played by Rieleigh Smith, as Madame tells her that Cosette isn’t ever going to leave during the Guilderland Players’ production of “Les Misérables.”
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Master of the house: Thenardier, played by Kevin Zuchowski, left, along with his wife, Madame Thenardier, played by Sydney Elmore, talk about their inn to a new patron while all the others are dancing and drinking.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Protecting a promise: Jean Valjean, played by André Valverde, finally finds the young Cosette, played by Rieleigh Smith. He promises to adopt her, keeping a promise he made to Cosette’s mother, Fantine, on her deathbed.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Entranced by love: Cosette, played by Olivia Fanshawe, left, shares a moment with Marius, played by Jack Parsons, as they declare their love for one another before Marius joins the revolution.