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The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan's swashbuckling adventure on land and sea, The Pirates of Penzance comes to Grass Valley for two weekends only, Thursday, June 9 through Sunday, June 19 at the Off Center Stage in Grass Valley.
Gilbert & Sullivan's classic operetta pokes fun at stuffy British society, politics, and buccaneering bravado while showcasing timeless musical numbers such as "With Cat Like Tread" and "Poor Wandering One." This is a special presentation featuring local theatre veterans as well as alumni of The Nevada County Performing Arts Guild (PAG), the areas award-winning children's theater organization. The operetta is a benefit for PAG.
Soprano Sierra Dallugge is felicitously cast in the lead role of Mabel. Dallugge, an alumnus of PAG, was the 2011 recipient of the Laura June Breen Vocal Competition (InConcert Sierra) and was crowned 1st place winner in the People's Choice category after she brought down the house during her final performance at Nevada County's Top Talent (2010). Dallugge is a perennial audience favorite who first sang the role of Mabel, many years ago, when she was only 13 years old. Dallugge's sweet soprano will bring shivers to the timbers of anyone listening, be they pirate or land lubber!
The Pirates of Penzance also features Kevin Freeman, as the dangerous and dashing Pirate King; Sloane Morton, as Mabel's prospective paramour, Frederic; and Adam Morton, as the marvelously inept Sergeant. David Crouthamel makes his Nevada County stage debut as the (modern) Major General Stanley.
Thursday night's opening performance is a special preview where all seats are attractively priced at $10. On Saturday, June 11, a Champagne Gala Performance will feature bubbly, appetizers, and dessert items all for one admission price. There will also be a raffle with great door prizes. All proceeds benefit Nevada County Performing Arts Guild.
It's a GAS will host a special "Dress Like A Pirate Night" the second Friday (June 17), where anyone who dons high seas attire gains admission for a piece of eight ($8).
It's a GAS! Theatre Troupe is a fundraising wing of PAG and features PAG staff, alumni and veterans among its crew of performers. For more information, visit: www.itsagastheatre.com. Or call: 530-273-8324.
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LocationThe Off Center Stage, Grass Valley (View)
314 West Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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