This month Genesius Gulid of Hammond, IN will be opening the Gilbert and Sullivan classic “The Pirates of Penzanace” premiered in 1879, confirmed the comic genius of librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, following on the heels of their wildly successful H.M.S. Pinafore. Pirates invade the rocky coast of Cornwall in this topsy-turvy tale of love and duty, highlighted by the famous strains of “Poor Wandering One,” “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General,” “Oh, Is There Not One Maiden Breast” and “With Cat-Like Tread, Upon Our Prey We Steal.” This vocal score includes the complete music and all dialogue, a plot synopsis, articles on the famous partnership and the history of The Pirates of Penzance, a filmography and a discography.
Letter From The Director
When I think of “The Pirates of Penzance”, I usually think of it as a comedy. I love British humor, with its witty, understated observances and absurd situations presented in a “natural” way. The subtitle to “The Pirates of Penzance” is “The Slave to Duty”, and that’s the situation that’s taken to its ridiculous extreme in this show.
Of course, “Pirates…” also has that glorious music by librettist W.S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan. Along with “H.M.S. Pinafore” and “The Mikado”, it’s one of their best-loved and most-revived operettas. And for good reason–who can resist those delightful songs about funny pirates, a fast-talking Major General, his silly daughters, and some nervous English bobbies?!
The cast and crew of our production have been working hard the last few months to bring this production to you. We hope it’s all it should be and brings some happy diversion to your day!
David Long
Show dates
Febuary 22, March 1&8 at 8:00 PM
Febuary 23, March 2&9 at 3:00 PM
Dinner theater March 8
For more Information Contact
The Genesius Guild
6635 Hohman Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324
Toll free (877) 724-7715
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