THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE OR, THE SLAVE OF DUTY
By W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan | wildly adapted by Sean Graney & Kevin O'Donnell
Directed by Josh Short | music direction by Matt Requintina | choreography by Ali Kenner Brodsky

​EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND THRU JUNE 17

ABOUT THE SHOW
This subversive, loopy, and fantastically eccentric take—think banjos, beach balls, and guitars—on Gilbert and Sullivan’s preposterous musical took audiences in Chicago by storm when presented by rebel theatre-makers The Hipocrites. Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed as a young boy to a band of sentimental pirates. Now 21, he falls head-over-heels for the Major-General’s daughter and forswears the buccaneer’s life forever, or so he thinks. This buoyant, award-winning Pirates of Penzance by Sean Graney and featuring just 10 actors (who also serve as the orchestra) is an irrevent and fresh homage to a world turned upside-down for Gilbert and Sullivan diehard fans and newcomers alike.


RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE OR, THE SLAVE OF DUTY
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"Delightfully fresh and beautifully re-imagined, a testament to the power of creativity to bend our minds and introduce new ideas. A more outrageously raucous night of theater is simply not possible — or perhaps not advisable." -The Providence Journal

"See this old time theatrical winner re-done, looked at with an atmosphere that’s one part nothing but silliness which is covered charmingly with fun and drive turning this new Penzance into a joyous romp....This Pirates of Penzance is a hoot, and I loved it." -Rhode Island Public Radio

"Although Pirates of Penzance is a show known for silliness and light debauchery, the Wilbury’s adaptation by Sean Graney & ​Kevin O’Donnell goes above and beyond the call of – dare I say, “duty” – to create a raucous time that’ll have you out of your seat and excited to find the best view...For a full on spectacle where the experience is truly the best you make of it, go see Pirates of Penzance at the Wilbury Group. It’s a show worth “arrrrrrg”-ing over!" -​Rhode Island Travel

"It's so much fun, and so many people rightfully love it and want to see it...You have my strongest recommendation to go see this lively staging of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic before time runs out." - Vintage Bridge Arts & Culture Notebook

"You cannot help but want to participate...This imaginative production of Pirates is refreshing, to say the least. It is something that has not been seen locally for some time and begs repeat viewing with friends or family. Come and get your tickets and play with the slaves of duty at Wilbury." -EDGE Providence

"A high energy blast from start to finish....for a fun filled new look at this classic operetta of yore that makes it more accessible to current day audiences, be sure to catch Wilbury Group's wild, wacky and crazy The Pirates of Penzance before they sail off into the sunset." -Theater Mirror

​"This Pirates is as much an experience as it is a show. While not for the stuffy, traditionalist theater-going crowd, it is truly one of a kind. Put aside your trepidations, keep an open mind and you will leave with a smile on your face." - Motif Magazine

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PRODUCTION PHOTOS

CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Jennifer Mischley

Aaron Blanck

Brian Kozak

Shannon Hartman

Jason Quinn

Sherry Romanzi

Jeff Hodge

Maggie Papa

Brien Lang

Emma Sachetti

Sarah Leach

Richie Whitehead

The Pirates of Penzance
Or, The Slave of Duty
By W.S Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan
Wildly adapted by Sean Graney & ​Kevin O'Donnell

Directed by Josh Short
Music by Matt Requintina
Choreography by Ali Kenner Brodsky
Costume Design by Meg Donnelly
Light/Sound Design by ​Andy Russ
Scenic Design by Keri King
Technical Direction by Justin Carroll

Production Photos by ​Erin X. Smithers
Assistant Director .Logan Serabian
Assistant Stage Manager Rebecca Barry
Production Assistant ​Madelyn Fine
Stage Management by Elizabeth Craig

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