The Garvin County Choral Society & Sinfonietta is presenting Gilbert & Sullivan’s famous operetta “The Pirates of Penzance,” Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m. at Pauls Valley High School Auditorium.
The cast is a mixture of professionals and amateurs including university faculty and students from the University of Oklahoma and East Central University, students from Moore High School and community members from central and southern Oklahoma. The colorful, original orchestration is performed by the Garvin County Sinfonietta consisting of professional orchestral musicians from the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The production is semi-staged with the leads in costumes. The ensemble/chorus includes singers from Edmond as well as singers from Garvin County.
Unlike other Gilbert & Sullivan shows, “The Pirates of Penzance” was premiered in New York City in 1879. The comic nature of the show has helped it retain popularity from the premiere to the present. Audience members can expect to laugh and leave the show singing some of the most famous lyrics.
Alan Wager of New York City is the stage director. Well known for his Gilbert & Sullivan directions, Mr. Wager brings unique experience to this production, giving all involved a unique opportunity in Oklahoma to work with a successful Broadway stage director.
The show is produced and conducted by Dr. Jack Bowman, artistic director of the Garvin County Choral Society & Sinfonietta and minister of music at First Christian Church in Edmond.
Valerie Parker of Yukon is the costumer. She is one of the most active local costumers in constant demand for her work.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door and in advance at the Pauls Valley Chamber of Commerce. Cash and checks only.
An additional performance is planned for Tuesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church in Edmond. Tickets for that performance are also available at the door and are $25 for adults and $5 for students.
