Published March 23. 2022 12:13PM
“HMS Pinafore,” with its farcical captain and crew, sailed to the Moravian Academy stage March 4 to 6.
Gallant sailor Ralph Rackstraw falls in love with Captain Corcoran’s daughter, Josephine, but is forbidden to marry her, as he is just a lowly British tar.
With music by Arthur Sullivan and lyrics by William S. Gilbert, the popular comic operetta premiered at London’s Opera Comique in 1878.
Director Jarrod Yuskauskas was assisted by Choreographer Deena Linn, Music Director Dr. Yvonne Robinson, Technical Director Rob Riker and Orchestra Conductor Dr. Rich Fanning.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER The show's opening number “We Sail the Ocean Blue” is performed by the HMS Pinafore's crew.
At center, The Right Honourable Sir Joseph Porter, KCB First Lord of the Admiralty (Joey Oltman) sings “When I Was a Lad” about how he became the “Ruler of the Queen's Navy.”
“Refrain, Audacious Tar” sings Josephine Corcoran (Alicia Gordon) to Ralph Rackstraw (Sofia Eckman) as the sailor declares his love for her.
Captain Corcoran (Sebastian Holbrook) and Little Buttercup (Katy Shnier) perform a duet with “Things Are Seldom What They Seem.”
At left, Dick Deadeye (Charles Bingham) interrupts Josephine Corcoran (Alicia Gordon) and members of the HMS Pinafore's crew during a recent performance.
