The Pirates of Penzance

Apr 22, 2015 - May 17, 2015

Venue: Main Stage

By Gilbert and Sullivan

Starring: Michael RJ Campbell as The Pirate King, Zak Edwards as Frederic, Gary S. Martinez as Major-General Stanley, Martha Omiyo Kight as Ruth, Aviva Pressman as Mabel, and Jeffrey Lloyd Heatherly as the Sergeant of Police

Directed By: Michael Laun

Running Time: 2 Hours

Parental Guidance: Appropriate for All Ages

Community Partnership: American River Parkway Foundation

Showtimes
S M T W T F S
2:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 8:00pm 2:00pm 8:00pm

Synopsis

Preview performances April 22 – 25; Opening Night is April 25.

The Pirates of Penzance, one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular works, first premiered in New York City in 1879, where it was widely-received by both audiences and critics. The Joseph Papp 1981 Broadway revival won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. The STC production makes its maiden voyage on our stages some 135 years since its original production.

The comic operetta concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship with a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic finds out, however, that due to a “most ingenious paradox,” he must unexpectedly serve for another 63 years with the pirates. Bound by his own sense of duty (the subtitle of the play is The Slave of Duty), Frederic’s only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully. This sets the stage for fun and mishaps.

Live musicians accompany STC’s 16-member cast, with musical direction by STC favorite Samuel Clein.

Group rates and special student performances available. Please contact Group Sales at 916-446-7501 ext 120 or lawj@sactheatre.org for more information.

This year, STC celebrates the legacy of Gilbert and Sullivan with The Pirates of Penzance Extravaganza! In addition to our Main Series production of The Pirates of Penzance, we hope you will join us at our special pirate-themed events!

Join us for our free Prologue Series in the Lobby 45 minutes before each regularly scheduled subscription performance and learn more about the play, the author(s), and STC’s production in advance of the performance.

The Pirates of Penzance!

The Pirates of Penzance!


Michael RJ Campbell as The Pirate King, Zak Edwards as Frederic, & Martha Omiyo Kight as Ruth

Michael RJ Campbell as The Pirate King, Zak Edwards as Frederic, & Martha Omiyo Kight as Ruth


Gary S. Martinez as Major-General Stanley (center) with his daughters

Gary S. Martinez (center) as Major-General Stanley with his daughters


Jeffrey Lloyd Heatherly (left) as the Sergeant of Police with his policemen and Aviva Pressman (right) as Mabel

Jeffrey Lloyd Heatherly (left) as the Sergeant of Police with his policemen & Aviva Pressman (right) as Mabel


King & General

Zak Edwards, Michael RJ Campbell, Courtney Shannon, Ryan Blanning, & Gary S. Martinez