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Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Music by Arthur Sullivan

An engaging comedy of misunderstandings, exaggerated loyalties, and tender-hearted pirates, Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance is perfect for the whole family. Young Frederic assumes his servitude to the pirate ship is complete when he meets the lovely Mabel, a daughter of the bumbling Major General Stanley. An untimely revelation threatens his newfound love and a return to the ship. Audiences will recognize the often parodied Modern Major General’s song and enjoy the tuneful score shared by the large choruses of pirates and General Stanley’s daughters.

Frederic – David Blalock
Mabel – Jeni Houser
Major General Stanley – Curt Olds
The Pirate King – Peter Kendall Clark

 

 

 

 

The Pirates of Penzance is presented by Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera. The company has been presenting opera and musical theater productions since 1978. Each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two mainstage performances at The Paramount Theater in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

The Pirates of Penzance is made possible by Charlottesville Opera’s Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. Additional support by Tessa Gowen Ader whose support makes possible the Ader Emerging Artist Program, training the next generation of great voices.

One 20-minute intermission between Act I & Act II
Each act is approximately 1hr
Estimated length including intermission: 2hrs 20mins

Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Stage Director: Kyle Lang
Producer/General Director: Leanne Clement
Artistic Director: Caroline Worra
Scenic Designer: Stephen Carmody
Lighting Designer: Carson Decker
Costume Design: Glenn Avery Breed
Costumes Provided by: Wardrobe Witchery
Wig and Make Up Designer: James P. McGough
Choreographer: Kyle Lang
Assistant Director: Lexi Christie
Chorus Master/Assistant Conductor/Cover Conductor: Emily Baltzer
Production Manager: Beth Ann Mastromarino
Technical Director: Zac Hunter
Stage Manager: Abril Valbuena
Properties Master: Kendall Collins
Orchestra Contractor: Jeannette Jang
Graphic Design: Jennifer White with iseedesigns

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