The Ragland Presents Summer Musical “Pirates of Penzance”
The Ross Ragland Theater presents summer musical “Pirates of Penzance” on Friday, July 9th and Saturday, July 10th at 7:30pm, and a matinee performance on Sunday, July 11th at 2:00pm.
(LIVE Streaming available on opening night only)
The Pirates of Penzance is a comic operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan. Though it debuted over 140 years ago (in 1880), its popularity has never waned and is considered a quintessential work by the famous dramatist/composer duo.
The most recent Broadway revival (in 1981) ran for 787 performances and won several Tony and Drama Desk awards. Penzance is perhaps best known for its much parodied, “Major-General’s Song.” The play centers around a pirate apprentice, Frederic, who has the dubious luck of having been born on February 29th – causing some hilarious confusion as to when his 21st birthday is and his
lady love, Mabel – who has agreed to wait the 63 years for his servitude to end. But if
something does not change soon Frederic will soon be on a collision course with the Pirate King’s new nemesis, the Major General – who also happens to be Mabel’s Father.
The show will be directed by Spencer Hamilton with music direction by Nathalie Reid. “I am excited to be back in town! This theater was my artistic home for most of my early career and I have an overflowing love for this place. To be able to direct at the Ragland is a dream come true. AND to be able to direct one of my favorite shows is the cherry on top.” said Hamilton.
“The Ragland is happy to collaborate with Spencer and we are looking forward to the show,” said Interim Executive Director Samantha Burris.
Cast and Crew:
Crystal Muno-AD/ Stage Manager
Dan Crenshaw- Accompanist
Brett Aakre- Frederic
Sarah Tyson- Major-General Stanley
Andreas Calvo-Pirate/ Cop
Robert Vannarath- Pirate
Alexkzandr Leach- Pirate/ Cop
Dana Wirth- Mabel
Matt Barr- Samuel
Emily Pace- Pirate
Marcail Muno- Pirate
Matt Landsiedel- Pirate King
Sarah Walls- Isabel
Elizabeth Fitzgerald- Daughter
Rebekah Beger- Edith
Constance McMaster- Daughter
Allie West- Kate
Tyler Way-Sodden- Daughter
Cathleen Clark- Ruth
Paul Beger- Sargent of the Police
Alexis Johnson- Daughter
Corey Stamper- Cop
Elija Roeloffs- Pirate/ Cop
Opening Night: Friday, June 9
th @ 7:30pm LIVE STREAMING-ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Streaming Pass: https://piratespenzance.eventive.org/welcome
Saturday, June 10th @ 7:30pm
Matinee: Sunday, June 11th @ 2:00pm
Tickets: 12 and under $10, Students $18, Senior/Military $20, Adults $22, STREAMING Pass $22
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